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Goodstart Fernvale Early Learning Centre is nestled in a quiet residential area of our small, welcoming country community, close to local schools and shops.
At our Centre, we offer a relaxed, calm, fun, and interactive learning environment with a charming country feel, designed to nurture children from six weeks to five years old. Our experienced and highly qualified educators have been with us for many years and are truly part of our Goodstart family.
Inside, all of our rooms—from Nursery to Kindergarten—are set up in line with the Early Years Learning Framework, offering sensory and play-based learning opportunities. Our colourful, stimulating surroundings ensure that children have the chance to grow and develop through sensory, play-based learning. We focus on preparing children for that all-important step up to school.
Our Storypark platform, along with regular family nights and emailed newsletters, enables us to stay in close contact with parents and families, ensuring open and clear communication. This also allows us to tailor each program to the child’s individual needs, interests, and strengths, while embracing the strong cultural diversity in our centre.
Outside, we have age-appropriate play spaces and equipment designed to enhance children’s awareness of their surroundings and the greater environment, as well as their understanding of the importance of sustainability. Our outdoor area features sandpits, decking, slides, dirt patches, chalkboards, teepees, wind chimes, a bark area, vegetable patches, a worm farm, a mud kitchen, and plenty of shade.
We provide all our children with three nutritionally balanced meals a day and can cater to any dietary requirements.
A major focus for our centre is how working with the broader community can enrich the children’s learning experience. Through visits to the centre, excursions, and participation in community events, we deepen the relationship between the centre and the community, while teaching children about being contributing and active members of society.
Drop in and say hello! We would love to welcome you and your family to our centre and discuss how we can start your child on a journey of lifelong learning.
I have been devoted to the early learning profession for nearly 22 years, beginning as a trainee assistant and growing through my journey as an early childhood educator. Along the way, I earned my diploma in children’s services, which opened the door to new opportunities. Today, I'm thrilled to serve as the centre director of Goodstart Fernvale, where I bring my passion and commitment to early childhood education every day.
I grew up in Ipswich with many of my dad’s family members who were local to the Fernvale, Lowood, and Coominya areas. I love the warm country charm which Fernvale brings and am excited to see the community grow. I'm also a proud mum to two wonderful little girls, who remind me daily why I embarked on this path. The joy, wonder, and boundless curiosity that children bring to the world is priceless, and I feel privileged to be part of each family’s journey, creating beautiful memories together.
It’s a special honour at Goodstart Fernvale to gain the trust of families as we care for their children, and I look forward to meeting you and providing you with a tour of our beautiful centre and sharing in the magic of your child’s early learning years.
At Fernvale, 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 Fernvale, 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.
6:00am to 6:00pm, Monday to Friday
