Goodstart Gracemere

Strong relationships, nature-inspired play and community connections

A calm, homely and inclusive place to learn and grow on Darumbal Land.

2 Stover Street, GRACEMERE, 4702, QLD

6:30am to 6:00pm, Monday to Friday
Open every weekday of the year, except public holidays

Nursery, Toddler, Kindergarten

Quality Childcare and Early Learning in Gracemere

Tucked away on quiet Stover Street, beside the Gracemere Library and close to the local police station, Goodstart Gracemere offers a calm, homely and inclusive early learning environment on Darumbal Country.

Our long day care centre caters for children aged six weeks to school age across four inviting rooms from nursery through kindy, each designed to inspire play, exploration and connection.

Guided by nurturing educators and our unique Key Educator relationships, every child feels known, valued and supported as they grow in confidence and curiosity.

Book a tour to experience our warm, community-focused approach to early learning.

What makes us special:

Strong Key Educator relationships that build trust, emotional security and confidence in every child
Indoor/outdoor learning program that supports children's autonomy, curiosity, and hands-on exploration
Close community connections, including weekly kindy visits to the Gracemere Library and cultural workshops with Warama Culture
Culturally rich, inclusive environment with educators who speak multiple languages and celebrate diversity through meaningful programming
Beautiful natural spaces, featuring a bush tucker garden, a yarning circle, and upcycled furniture, create a homely, sustainable setting
Experienced and dedicated educators, including a longstanding Early Childhood Teacher with nearly a decade of service
Child-led, play-based programs based on the Early Years Learning Framework, with focus on social-emotional wellbeing
Quiet, convenient location steps from the main street but tucked away for a calm, secure environment

At Goodstart Gracemere, relationships are at the heart of everything we do.

Our educators take the time to truly understand each child, supporting them to make choices, explore their interests and engage deeply in their learning.

Through our indoor/outdoor program, children can flow freely between spaces, learning through both play and intentional teaching moments.

Families love the strong sense of belonging and the warm, home-like feel that sets our centre apart.

Through regular cultural and community experiences, and a strong partnership with the local library, we cultivate a lifelong love of learning and foster community connection.

Come and see why families call us their home away from home – book a tour today.

Learn more about Goodstart Gracemere

At Goodstart Gracemere, 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: 
1. Holistic Development: Supporting cognitive, emotional, social, and physical growth through engaging and developmentally appropriate activities. 
2. Family and Community Engagement: Building strong partnerships with families and the community to create a supportive network for each child. 
3. Inclusive Environment: Celebrating diversity and ensuring that all children feel valued, respected, and included. 
4. 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 Gracemere 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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Hi there! I'm Rhianna and I am the Centre Director at Goodstart Gracemere.

I hold my Diploma in Early Childhood Education & Care and have over 8 years’ experience in the Early Childhood profession, where I have gained a wealth of knowledge in a variety of roles as a Senior Educator and in leaderships roles.

Our team at Goodstart Gracemere is passionate about creating an inclusive, welcoming environment where children are supported to learn & grow, as well as to feel safe, confident and secure.

Through collaboration with our Team of unique educators, with our families, children and community, we’re able to bring this vision to life.

Please come in and say hello, I look forward to meeting you all soon!

Structured Kindergarten Program

At Gracemere, 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.

Fees and inclusions

Out-of-pocket cost with With CCS subsidy:

$64.49 $50.58 $36.68 $22.77 /day out-of-pocket*

Out-of-pocket cost with With CCS subsidy:

$61.51 $47.93 $34.33 $20.75 /day out-of-pocket*

Calculate your CCS subsidy

With multi-child discounts and government funded Kindergarten/Preschool in some states, out-of-pocket costs could be even less than you think!

The above fees are effective from 7 July 2025 and are based on a 10 hour session, for attendance between 2 and 4 days per week. 5 day bookings receive a generous discount per day. Note that different combinations of sessions times and number of days can increase or decrease the daily rate.

* Estimates are calculated based on CCS rates as of January 2026, for an activity level of 72 activity hours on a 10hr session and a 3 day booking.