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Live and work where you holiday as a Goodstart educator in Cairns
Sara Thao shares all about her life and thriving early learning career in Regional QLD.
Built on Wurundjeri Country, our centre has been thoughtfully reimagined after some minor renovations in 2025.
With five purpose-built learning rooms, accommodating nursery through kindergarten, brand-new outdoor spaces and a trusted, longstanding educators, we offer a safe, homely environment where children can grow, play and thrive.
Conveniently located near Westfield Knox and Holy Trinity Primary School, we're a key part of the local community and ready to welcome new families. Why not take a tour? Our team would love to show you around.
Our passionate centre director leads a team that values structure and play, creating opportunities for children to be curious, confident and kind.
Families trust us because of our strong relationships, cultural diversity and tailored learning programs that meet children where they are.
From nursery to kindergarten, we nurture every stage of development, with environments designed to inspire creativity and connection.
After a short closure for maintenance and a fresh start in 2025, our centre is thriving - and we'd love for your family to be part of it.
Come and meet the team, see our new spaces and discover why families choose Goodstart Wantirna South – Wallace Road. Book a tour today.
At Goodstart Wantirna South – Wallace Road, our philosophy centres around the belief that every child is a unique individual with their own interests and strengths. We embrace a play-based learning approach that nurtures curiosity and creativity, allowing children to explore their world in meaningful ways.
We prioritise:
Through our philosophy, we aim to create a safe, nurturing environment where children can thrive and become confident, capable learners.
Children need to feel safe and supported to learn and grow, so we promote key educator relationships between our educators and children. Your child will have at least one educator (their key educator) who takes them under their wing and really gets to know them.
Our Key Educator relationships help children form secure attachments. Educators work closely with smaller groups and individual children to better understand each child. These relationships lead to improved outcomes for children as we foster more communication between families and educators.
We inform families regularly about their child's progress and welcome family involvement in our centre events and activities.
At our Wantirna South – Wallace Road centre, we're proud to inspire your child's love of learning with the support of our passionate and qualified early childhood experts. Teachers with bachelor's degrees run our three and four-year-old kindergarten program, so children can be well on their way to excellent learning outcomes by the time they start school.
At Goodstart, we believe all children deserve the best possible start in life, which includes access to high-quality early childhood education and care. We offer: 
We work closely with parents to ensure the individual needs, interests and strengths of children are considered, and our learning goals reflect them. Using Storypark, a wonderful communication platform, we stay in close touch with families and ensure you're well informed about your child's development and achievements.
Click here to book your tour or call our Family Services team to find out more on 1800 222 543.
With a passion for early childhood education, I am thrilled to lead this wonderful team of educators and provide a nurturing environment for our young learners.
I bring with me a wealth of experience in the field, having worked as a dedicated teacher for 6 years before stepping into the role of Assistant Director for a year. Now, as the Centre Director, my focus is to ensure that every child who walks through our doors receive the highest quality of care and education. I hold a bachelor’s degree in education, which has equipped me with the knowledge and skills to create a stimulating and inclusive learning environment.
At Goodstart Early Learning Wantirna South – Wallace Road, we believe that early childhood is a critical phase in a child’s development, and I am committed to fostering their growth, curiosity, and love for learning. I am excited to collaborate with our talented educators and partner with you, the families, to create a strong foundation for your child’s educational journey. Feel free to reach out to me with any questions or concerns – I am here to support and guide you every step of the way!
At Wantirna South - Wallace Road, 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.
At Wantirna South - Wallace Road, 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.
7:00am to 6:30pm, Monday to Friday
7:00am to 6:00pm, Monday to Friday
6:30am to 6:30pm, Monday to Friday
6:30am to 6:30pm, Monday to Friday