Goodstart Maryborough

Quality Childcare and Early Learning in Goodstart Maryborough!

Located in the heart of Maryborough, Goodstart Early Learning Maryborough provides quality childcare and early learning for children aged six weeks to five years. On Butchulla Country, our welcoming centre brings together a caring team of educators, engaging learning environments and strong partnerships with families to help every child feel safe, included and supported to thrive. With two separate buildings and dedicated outdoor play yards designed around different age groups, children can explore, play and learn in spaces suited to their individual needs and stages of development. Conveniently located across the road from Maryborough State High School and Maryborough Central State School, and just a two-minute drive from Station Square Shopping Centre, our centre makes quality early learning a practical part of family life.

Why families choose Goodstart Maryborough:

• A welcoming place for every family: We welcome families from all backgrounds and work together to create a sense of belonging, connection and community.
• Caring, experienced educators: Our dedicated team builds trusting relationships with children and families, with four longstanding team members and many educators who have been with Goodstart for more than five years.
• Age-appropriate learning environments: Our two-building layout separates younger children from older age groups, with the under-two-year-olds in the front building and children aged two to kindergarten in the rear building. Each building has its own outdoor play yard to support safe, age-appropriate exploration.
• Learning guided by children's interests: Our educators plan engaging experiences around children's ideas, interests, strengths and developmental needs, encouraging curiosity, creativity, collaboration and growing independence.
• Strong safeguarding practices: Children's safety, wellbeing and sense of security are central to our approach, helping families feel confident that their children are cared for in a supportive environment.
• A strong start to school: Our funded kindergarten program is led by bachelor-qualified teachers and supports children to develop the confidence, communication, social skills and early learning foundations that help prepare them for school.
• A clean, comfortable environment: With updated flooring and thoughtfully maintained learning spaces, children have inviting places to play, investigate and discover something new each day.

At Goodstart Maryborough, learning is a journey shaped by each child. Our educators use the Early Years Learning Framework and the Queensland Kindergarten Learning Guideline to guide meaningful play-based experiences that support children's learning, development and wellbeing. Through ongoing conversations and collaboration with families, we work together to understand each child's interests, celebrate their progress and support their individual goals.

Children can also enjoy occasional incursions and visits from community services and special guests, which may include library visits, emergency service personnel, dental and optical professionals, entertainers and Elders. These experiences offer opportunities to connect with the wider community and discover more about the world around them.

We believe every child deserves to feel valued, included and empowered to learn at their own pace. Whether your family is looking for nurturing infant care, a supportive toddler environment or a quality kindergarten program, our team is here to help you find the right fit. We look forward to getting to know your family and sharing what makes our centre special. Book a tour of Goodstart Maryborough Child Care Maryborough | Goodstart to explore our learning environments and meet our educators, or get in touch to discover how we can support your child's early learning journey.