Goodstart Proserpine

Early learning programs that spark curiosity and creativity

Nurturing nursery to kindergarten near the Whitsundays.

16 Keith Johns Drive, PROSERPINE, 4800, QLD

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

Nursery, Toddler, Kindergarten

Welcome to Goodstart Proserpine!

Built on Gia and Ngaro Country, our centre provides nurturing, high-quality early education for children from six weeks to school age.

Families love our spacious, purpose-built nursery, toddler, and kindergarten environments, caring educators, and strong sense of community.

With upgraded outdoor play spaces, beautiful indoor learning areas and a team of longstanding local educators, children thrive in a safe, engaging and inclusive environment where every day is an opportunity to learn and grow.

Take a tour of our centre and see the difference firsthand.

Why families choose us:

Beautiful, welcoming indoor environments that spark curiosity and creativity
Large outdoor play spaces designed for active exploration and discovery
The only long day care centre in Proserpine, offering care from six weeks to five years
Experienced educators, including two qualified kindergarten teachers
Strong focus on relationships, community connection and school readiness
Inclusive care and learning programs that support every child's needs and abilities
Recently renovated kitchen and upgraded outdoor play areas

Our centre sits less than a kilometre from local shops, near Proserpine State School and St Catherine's Christian College, with the Bruce Highway just minutes away for an easy commute.

Children enjoy a mix of indoor and outdoor play, supported by educators who understand that strong relationships and a sense of belonging are the foundation for confident learners.

Our team collaborate closely with families to create personalised experiences that celebrate each child's unique journey, helping them build friendships, independence and a lifelong love of learning.

We're proud to be part of the Whitsundays and foster a deep and meaningful relationship between centre and broader community through incursions, excursions and participation in events. This helps us to enrich our programs and teach children about being a contributing and active member of society.

Come and experience our centre for yourself - book a tour, meet our dedicated team, and see how we can help your child thrive.

Learn more about Goodstart Proserpine

At Goodstart Proserpine, 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 Proserpine 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, my name is Derani, and I am the Centre Director at Goodstart Proserpine.

I have worked for Goodstart for over 5 years and hold my Diploma in Early Childhood Education and Care. I have been working in Mackay the last 4 years, in a variety of roles ranging from Senior Educator to Educational Leader and Assistant Director. I am very excited to be a part of the Proserpine team and become a part of the lovely community!

I have a deep passion for early childhood education and believe that every child deserves a safe, supportive, and stimulating environment to grow and learn. I also know that our role as educators is just as vital, and I am committed to fostering a workplace where educators feel valued, supported, and empowered to continue providing high-quality care and education to the children in our centre.

I look forward to welcoming you to our centre!

Structured Kindergarten Program

At Proserpine, 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

Nursery & Toddler

Kindergarten

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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.