6:30am to 6:30pm, Monday to Friday
Open every weekday of the year, except public holidays
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We're a culturally safe, nurturing early learning centre located in the heart of Woree on Gimuy Wulabara Yidinji Country. Our service offers an inclusive and empowering early learning environment for children from nursery to kindergarten.
Each of our educators takes pride in building meaningful connections with children and families from all backgrounds.
With a longstanding team, strong community partnerships, and a focus on cultural inclusion, we offer more than childcare - we provide a place where every child feels seen, heard, and supported to grow.
Our child-led, play-based programs are tailored to meet unique developmental needs and celebrate every child's voice. Why not book a tour? Our team would love to welcome you.
Deep cultural connection with local Elders and Torres Strait Islander educators
Stable, experienced team with strong relationships and low turnover
Children’s council and voice-led learning program approach
Dedicated support and a safe environment for families with higher needs
Nature-rich outdoor areas and eco-conscious education
Renovated centre facilities, including new fencing and signage
Funded kindergarten program with trauma-informed, small group teaching
Each of our learning spaces is designed to be age-appropriate, vibrant, sensory-rich and welcoming.
Outdoors, children explore veggie patches, bike tracks and play areas designed to inspire imagination and movement.
We work closely with diverse families - including foster and grandparent carers - to co-create strong educational pathways.
Whether through our cultural celebrations, children's council, or local community engagement, we aim to ensure every child feels confident, capable and connected.
We invite you to see our centre in action. Book a tour today and let us show you how we can support your child's learning journey, every step of the way.
At Goodstart Woree – Toogood 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 Woree – Toogood 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 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:
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.
If you're searching for Goodstart Woree, childcare on Toogood Road, or Goodstart Early Learning in Cairns, we invite you to book a tour and discover how our centre can support your family's early learning journey.
My kids have been here since they were 6 and 4 months old. Now going into kindy and senior toddlers…They absolutely adore their teachers and have made some really close friends along the way. They are our home away from home. We took a 3 month holiday and came back. It was like we never left. Forever grateful for the whole team at Goodstart.
Centre Director
My name is Amanda Thompson, I am the Centre Director at Goodstart Early Learning Woree.
For the past almost four years, I’ve had the privilege of leading the dedicated team at Woree, where we’ve worked together to create a welcoming and nurturing environment for children and families. With over 19 years of experience in early childhood education and currently studying for my Bachelor of Early Childhood Education, I am proud to work alongside a passionate team committed to providing exceptional care and learning opportunities.
As a team, we prioritise your child’s well-being, their right to play, and their voice. We believe every child thrives in a safe, stimulating environment surrounded by supportive individuals who value their unique strengths. Our educators work collaboratively to ensure that all children feel respected, empowered, and encouraged to explore, learn, and grow.
Partnerships with families are at the heart of what we do. We value open communication and strive to build strong relationships to ensure that every child’s individual needs are met with care and respect. Together, we are committed to fostering a sense of belonging and creating meaningful experiences that support children’s development.
We’d love the opportunity to show you how our team can support your child’s learning journey. Come and meet us, explore our centre, and see how we work together to give every child the best possible start in life.
Your centre Director Amanda
6:30am to 6:30pm, Monday to Friday
6:30am to 6:30pm, Monday to Friday
6:30am to 6:00pm, Monday to Friday
