Goodstart Tweed Heads

Quality Childcare and Early Learning in Tweed Heads

Welcome to Goodstart Tweed Heads, a welcoming and multicultural childcare and early learning centre located on Minjungbal Land, part of the Bundjalung Nation. Conveniently positioned next to St Joseph's Catholic High School and James Catholic Primary School, we're just five minutes from Centaur Primary School, Banora Point Shopping Centre and the M1, making daily drop-offs and pick-ups easier for local families.

Our experienced, long-standing educators create a nurturing environment where children feel safe, connected and confident to explore, with a strong focus on relationships, child-led learning and outdoor discovery. Book a tour to meet our team and discover how we support your child's learning journey.

Why families choose Goodstart Tweed Heads:

• Experienced, long-standing educators – including early childhood teachers with more than 10 years' experience, providing consistency, familiar faces and strong relationships with children and families.
• Five Bachelor-qualified early childhood teachers – supporting high-quality educational programs, children's individual learning and a strong preschool and school readiness program.
• Strong Key Educator relationships – guided by Circle of Security principles to help children develop secure attachments, confidence and a sense of belonging.
• Large natural outdoor playground – encouraging children to climb, investigate, create and explore, with upgraded shade sails supporting comfortable outdoor play.
• A proudly multicultural and multilingual team – educators speak Hindi, Japanese, Vietnamese, Thai, Malayalam and Mongolian, helping children and families feel welcomed, understood and included.
• Meaningful incursions and cultural learning – including Healthy Harold, Bravehearts and First Nations cultural experiences that support children's wellbeing, safety and understanding of the world.
• Engaging, child-led learning environments – including new preschool resources that encourage children to follow their interests, make choices and take an active role in their learning.

At Goodstart Tweed Heads, our play-based educational programs are guided by the Early Years Learning Framework and shaped around each child's interests, strengths, culture and individual needs. Across our Nursery, Toddler and two Preschool/Kindergarten learning environments, children are encouraged to explore their ideas, build friendships and develop the confidence and independence that support lifelong learning.

Our Key Educator approach and Circle of Security principles help children build trusting relationships with familiar educators, supporting their emotional wellbeing and sense of belonging. We celebrate the diversity of our families and community, creating inclusive experiences where different languages, cultures and perspectives are valued and reflected in everyday learning. 

Through engaging incursions, First Nations cultural experiences and opportunities for natural outdoor play, children develop curiosity, resilience and a deeper understanding of themselves and the world around them. 

Take a tour to explore our learning environments, meet our experienced educators and discover the opportunities available for your child. We'd love to welcome your family – arrange a centre tour and see what makes Goodstart Tweed Heads a special place to learn, play and grow.