A connected community where every child thrives on Turrbal Country
Nurturing, inclusive learning, supportive educators, and space to grow.
Shops 7-11 Kensington Way, BRAY PARK, 4500, QLD
6:30am to 6:30pm, Monday to Friday
Open every weekday of the year, except public holidays
Nursery, Toddler, Kindergarten
Quality Childcare and Early Learning in Bray Park – Kensington Way
Welcome to Goodstart Bray Park – Kensington Way! We’re your local early learning and long day care centre for children aged six weeks to school age, located in the Kensington Way Shopping Village.
Proudly built on Turrbal Country, we lead with warmth, inclusion and connection. Here, every family is supported and every child from nursery to kindergarten is encouraged to learn and thrive at their own pace.
Take a tour and see the difference at our centre firsthand. You’ll find us conveniently based just five minutes from Strathpine Shopping Centre and surrounded by local schools.
What makes our centre special:
Experienced, long-term educators with up to 25+ years of service, for consistency and trusted relationships
Unique co-director model ensuring leadership presence and support for children, families and educators
Supporting calm and easy morning drop-offs with a free breakfast available for children arriving early
Shaded all-weather outdoor environments for safe, active play and small group learning year-round
Community connections like our community pantry, support programs, and partnerships with local organisations
Weekly Bush Kindy where children connect with Turrbal Country in nature and explore the nearby creek
Educators and families from diverse cultural backgrounds, speaking languages like Tagalog, Tamil, Urdu, and Maori
Trauma-informed educators trained to support all children and families with empathy, understanding and care
Our team takes pride in building genuine partnerships with families, offering tailored learning experiences that reflect each child's culture, interests and strengths.
We believe in community-led education, where children learn through play, exploration and belonging.
Our highly qualified team includes two early childhood teachers who plan child-led, play-based programs based on the Early Years Learning Framework. We focus on social-emotional development and school readiness in kindy to empower children with skills for their next big step.
Families love our strong sense of connection, and the way every educator knows every child by name.
Come and experience our vibrant, welcoming centre for yourself – book a tour to meet our friendly team and see how we can give your child the best start in life.
Learn more about Goodstart Bray Park – Kensington Way
At Goodstart Bray Park – Kensington Way, 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: 
Holistic Development: Supporting cognitive, emotional, social, and physical growth through engaging and developmentally appropriate activities. 
Family and Community Engagement: Building strong partnerships with families and the community to create a supportive network for each child. 
Inclusive Environment: Celebrating diversity and ensuring that all children feel valued, respected, and included. 
Lifelong Learning: Instilling a love of learning by encouraging exploration, problem-solving, and critical thinking. 
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 Bray Park – Kensington Way 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:  
Discounts on multiple days  
All day sessions  
Fee assistance programs for families that need support
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. 
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When every moment counts, make them Goodstart moments.
Here at Bray Park Kensington Way, we are fortunate to work alongside a well experienced and highly qualified team, who all have the passion and drive to provide children with the highest quality of care and learning.
Please don’t hesitate to stop by and say hello and meet the wonderful team here at Bray Park Kensington Way.
We look forward to meeting you and your family and welcome you into our little community!
- Kylie and Tarah
Hello! My name is Kylie, and I am the Centre Director at Goodstart Early Learning Bray Park Kensington Way, Monday through Wednesday. I have been with Goodstart for the past 25 years and have a great understanding of our local community and families here within the centre.
Tarah Jenkins
Co-Centre Director
Hello, my name is Tarah, and I am the Centre Director at Bray Park - Kensington Way.
Welcome to Goodstart Bray Park - Kensington Way! My name is Tarah Jenkins, and I have the honour of leading our homely and inclusive community here at Bray Park - Kensington Way. With 15 years of experience in early childhood education and care, I'm deeply passionate about creating an environment where every child can thrive and discover their unique potential.
My background
I began my journey as a trainee for my certificate III, which ignited my passion for early learning. Over the years, I've had the opportunity to develop and network for supporting families in need and continue my education into ‘Supporting Children and Families with Complex Needs and Children’s Mental Health and Wellbeing’.
My early childhood philosophy
I believe in providing an inclusive and culturally safe space for children. For me, it's all about fostering children’s sense of agency, providing a home away from home and relationships with both families and communities.
What I love most about Goodstart Bray Park - Kensington Way
Goodstart Bray Park Kensington Way is special because our staff are naturally inclusive of difference cultures. Every day, I'm inspired by the smiles, laughter, and learning that happen within our walls.
My commitment to you
As centre director, my door is always open to families. I'm here to ensure your child's experience with us is nurturing, educational, and fun. I believe in transparent communication and building partnerships with parents to support each child's journey.
Come and say 'Hi'
I look forward to welcoming you and your family to Bray Park - Kensington Way. Please feel free to reach out with any questions, or better yet, book a tour to see first-hand the wonderful environment we've created for our children. Together, we can make these early years enriching and memorable.
Warm regards,
Tarah Jenkins
Structured Kindergarten Program
At Bray Park - Kensington Way, you and your child can enjoy the best of both worlds. Our centre offers a 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.
Structured Kindergarten Program
At Bray Park - Kensington Way, you and your child can enjoy the best of both worlds. Our centre offers a 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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