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Goodstart Springfield Lakes

Goodstart Springfield Lakes

Personalised care in a nurturing, inclusive setting

Small classes, trusted educators, and family connections on the lands of the Yuggera and Ugarapul People.

2 Turquoise Crescent, SPRINGFIELD LAKES , 4300, QLD

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

Nursery, Toddler, Kindergarten

Welcome to Goodstart Springfield Lakes!

Welcome to Goodstart Springfield Lakes, your local early learning centre where connection, care and curiosity shape every child’s day.

Located on Yuggera land, near Lions Stadium and just minutes from Centenary Highway, our purpose-built space supports children across nursery, toddler, and kindergarten learning spaces.

We pride ourselves on creating strong relationships with families and delivering learning in small group settings, which allows us to make it more personalised.

With a multicultural team and inclusive approach, we ensure every child feels safe and welcome. Book a tour today and see what makes us special.

Why you should enrol at Goodstart Springfield Lakes:

Small class sizes for a more focused and bespoke approach
Trusted relationships with experienced, qualified educators
Recently repainted inside and out for a fresh, vibrant feel
Early childhood teachers leading programming for every age group
Play-based curriculum aligned to the Early Years Learning Framework
Bilingual team who speaks Punjabi, Hindi, Mandarin, and Nepalese
A strong sense of belonging and genuine family partnerships

Families often tell us how comfortable they feel leaving their children in our care – thanks to the deep connections we build and the consistency of our team.

Our classrooms are designed to foster curiosity and development, focusing on early language and emotional wellbeing. From our vibrant toddler rooms to our supportive kindergarten program, children grow through play, discovery and nurturing routines.

We work closely with working families to meet their needs and schedules, and our team is highly qualified. Three teachers with bachelor’s degrees plan our play-based curricula tailored to children’s strengths and interests.

Ready to see how we can support your family and ignite your child’s lifelong love for learning? Take a tour – we can’t wait to meet you.

Learn more about Goodstart Springfield Lakes

At Goodstart Springfield Lakes, 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 Goodstart Springfield Lakes 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.

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My name is Natalie Sideras, and I am proud to be the Centre Director at Goodstart Springfield Lakes.

I have been working in the Early Childhood Education and Care sector for almost 20 years and am passionate about creating environments where children, families and educators feel welcomed, valued and supported. Throughout my career I have worked across a variety of roles such as Centre Director, Early Childhood Teacher and Educational Leader, giving me a strong understanding of both quality educational practice and service leadership.

I hold a Bachelor of Early Childhood Education and have dedicated almost 20 years to supporting children, families and educators across a range of leadership and teaching roles. I am passionate about continuous learning and regularly seek opportunities to strengthen my knowledge, leadership and practice to ensure the best possible outcomes for our centre community.

Building genuine relationships is at the heart of everything I do. I believe every child deserves to feel safe, secure and confident to explore their world, and every family should feel like they are part of our centre community. I value open communication and believe strong partnerships between home and the service are essential to achieving the best outcomes for children.

As a leader, I am committed to supporting and mentoring educators to reach their full potential. I believe that when educators feel respected, empowered and inspired, they create meaningful learning experiences that allow children to thrive. I enjoy working alongside our team, celebrating their successes and fostering a culture of collaboration, reflection and continuous improvement.

I am passionate about providing high-quality early learning experiences that are guided by children’s interests, encourage curiosity and foster a lifelong love of learning. I strongly believe in creating inclusive environments where every child has a sense of belonging and every family feels respected, heard and supported. I also value building strong connections with our local community and embracing the diverse cultures, backgrounds and experiences that make our centre unique.

As both an early childhood professional and a parent, I understand how important it is to find a service where your child feels safe, happy and genuinely known. It is a privilege to be part of each family’s journey, and I look forward to building meaningful relationships with our children, families and educators as we continue to grow together as a community.

I am excited to lead the dedicated team at Goodstart Springfield Lakes and look forward to welcoming your family into our centre, where we strive to create a warm, inclusive and inspiring environment for every child to learn, grow and thrive.

Structured Kindergarten Program

At Springfield Lakes, 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:

$72.84 $58.41 $43.98 $29.55 /day out-of-pocket*

Out-of-pocket cost with With CCS subsidy:

$69.48 $55.05 $40.62 $26.19 /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 6 July 2026 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.