Goodstart McDowall - Childcare Centre

Kindergarten Approved Program: Queensland Government

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About Goodstart McDowall

Goodstart Early Learning McDowall is a purpose built centre conveniently located in Flockton Street shopping precinct, providing care for children aged six weeks to five years.

All educators from nursery through to kindergarten are trained in early childhood development, health and safety and the early years learning framework. Our qualified Kindergarten teacher utilizes links with local primary schools to provide our children with tools for success in school.

Our aim is to provide a safe and nurturing environment where children can build a sense of belonging. We believe in a play based learning environment that supports children to have agency and build connection with country and culture.

Our storypark platform for communication provides families with instant access to their child's learning journeys and provide a secure tool for effective communication between the service educators and management with families.

We believe that all children are individual and cater to each child's unique needs and development. It takes a village to raise a child and we hope that we can support your family through this exciting experience, that is quality early childhood education.

We provide early learning & care to these groups:

Amanda Craddock Centre Director

Hello my name is Amanda Craddock and it is a privilege to be the Centre director here at Goodstart McDowall.

I have worked in the childcare industry since 2001, as an Outside School Hours Care Coordinator, Educational Leader and most recently Early Childhood Teacher. I hold a Bachelor in Family and Community Studies as well as an Advanced Diploma in Community Sector Management and Diploma in Children's services.

I strive to enrich children's and families educational journeys from their first day in our care. Encouraging all families and children to work in partnerships with our team for the best start in life!

Testimonials

Elle

30/07/2018

"My children were enrolled at the centre from age five months and they are now almost 3 and 18 months. They have both formed strong solid connection with their educators and read more their peers, providing them confidence in their development and sense of self. They are provided excellent tools to achieve certain milestones at appropriate pace. The educators are friendly, approachable and communicate well with us as parents. "
Levi

17/12/2015

"This is a centre with a great learning and friendly environment. The staff are amiable and have great communication skills. They relate very well with children. "
Daryn

16/09/2015

"I wouldn't send my children to any other centre. At Goodstart McDowall, all the educators are attentive to every child's needs. They are always concerned about the read more children's safety and well being."
Christine

16/09/2015

"I feel very comfortable in recommending this Goodstart McDowall. The centre has attentive educators, a great stable learning program in place, and a fun and creative read more environment. My son is a much stronger individual and I attribute that to the self-help encouragement that he's received along the way."
Rachel

14/09/2015

"The educators at Goodstart McDowall are fantastic, personable, cheerful and love the children. The facitilies are great, clean and tidy with a great education read more program and nutritious lunches. I am very very pleased with this centre and would highly recommend to any parent looking for care."

Childcare Benefit & Rebate

Child Care Benefit (CCB) is a payment to help eligible families who use approved and registered child care, such as all Goodstart Early Learning centres. CCB payments help eligible families reduce their weekly payments. CCB together with the Child Care Rebate can also help make child care more affordable for Goodstart Early Learning families. To find out more information about CCB or the Child Care Rebate and if you are eligible, please contact the Family Assistance Office on 13 61 50.

Government Approved Kindergarten Program

At Goodstart McDowall, you and your child can enjoy the best of both worlds. Our early learning centre offers a Government-funded kindergarten program and long day care under the one roof. Our kindergarten teachers are University qualified and provide a play-based learning program that will support your child in learning the skills for school and life.

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Goodstart McDowall - Childcare Centre

About Goodstart McDowall

We provide early learning & care to these groups:

Nursery

Nursery

Toddler

Toddler

Kindergarten

Kindergarten

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Amanda Craddock Centre Director

Elle

Levi

Daryn

Christine

Rachel

Child Care Subsidy (CCS)

Government Approved Kindergarten Program

Community unites to celebrate Aboriginal Children's Day

Director awarded for dedication

Using routines to help children learn

Pimpama educators’ commitment and care rewarded

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