Goodstart stories
High quality early learning: Spotlighting the 2025 Goodstart Centre of the Year
Skilled educators and teachers shaping futures every day.
Welcome to Goodstart Calamvale, where children learn, grow and belong in a warm, community-focused environment. Located on Turrbal and Jagera land, our centre supports children to explore their interests through play while building confidence, independence and strong relationships. With experienced educators and a deeply inclusive approach, every child is supported to feel safe, valued and ready to learn. Book a tour to see how your child can thrive with us.
What makes our centre special:
Each day, children are supported to learn through play, with educators guiding experiences that reflect their interests, strengths and developmental stage. Our approach blends child-led exploration with intentional teaching, helping children build the skills they need for school and life.
Strong relationships are at the heart of everything we do. Through our Key Educator Relationships approach, children form meaningful connections with familiar educators who understand and support their individual learning journey.
We embrace and celebrate our diverse community, creating an inclusive environment where children learn about different cultures, perspectives and ways of being. This helps children develop respect, empathy and a strong sense of identity.
With nutritious meals prepared daily, thoughtfully designed learning environments and a passionate team, we create a place where children feel confident to explore and grow. Take a tour today or book a tour to meet our educators and experience our welcoming centre firsthand.

I have been working in the Early Childhood sector for over 10 years. During my time with Goodstart I have worked with all age groups and across a number of different roles.
My dream is for all children to have the opportunity to create a lifelong passion for learning by offering them high quality education and care here at Calamvale. We strive to offer an emotional climate and physical environment where children feel that they belong.
I believe in providing children educational programs that are collaborative, play-based and follow children’s interest and strength.
At Calamvale children are central to everything we do, and we place great value in our partnership with our families and our community. We aim to provide stimulating, inspiring, challenging and educational learning environments which children can access any time.
I am a mother of 2 boys myself and this has shaped the importance for me to ensure we are creating a secure, safe and supportive environment for families and children.
We would love for you to come and be a part of our community, so please feel free visit us.

At Calamvale, 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.

At Calamvale, 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.

6:30am to 6:00pm, Monday to Friday

7:00am to 6:00pm, Monday to Friday

6:30am to 6:00pm, Monday to Friday

6:30am to 6:00pm, Monday to Friday