Goodstart Early Learning Glass House Mountains in Glass House Mountains, Queensland, Australia | Childcare service

Goodstart Early Learning Glass House Mountains

Locality: Glass House Mountains, Queensland, Australia

Phone: +61 7 5493 0377

Address: 125 Sahara Rd 4518 Glass House Mountains, QLD, Australia

Website: https://www.goodstart.org.au/centres/glass-house-mountains

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25.01.2022 Congratulations to all the winners!

25.01.2022 Happy Father’s Day!!! How are you going to spend it today with your loved ones???..... #fathersday #family

25.01.2022 Looking for a passionate educator to join our team at Goodstart Glasshouse Mountains.. apply by clicking the link below :) https://careers.goodstart.org.au//GLASS-HOUSE-/666387400/

25.01.2022 Ohh with our Santa visit today I think a sneaky little elf dropped in.... I wonder what the children are going to call him or her?!?! Stay tuned for their name!! #11daystillchristmas

24.01.2022 Just a reminder we will be closed this coming Monday 3rd of May! Enjoy your long weeekend! #publicholiday

24.01.2022 The PreKindy and Kindergarten children have been engaged in drawing pictures of their families. The kindergarten children built paddle pop stick houses to place their drawings. #families #communityconnected #finemotor #drawing

23.01.2022 What?! We can play nice together!!! #siblings #siblingplay #buildingtogether

23.01.2022 Did you know that car accidents are the leading cause of death in children under 14 years old? For their safety, it’s important to ensure your child is secure in a car seat that is correctly fitted into your car. We explore everything you need to know in our latest blog

23.01.2022 Okay, so now what do we do?! Are you driving or me?!? #adventuresofbabies #outdoorplay

22.01.2022 Our PreKindy children decorated poppies and collected leaves from our playground to decorate a wreath. After the PreKindy children did their minute of silence, two children took their wreath and laid it on a rock outside. #lestweforget #remembranceday

22.01.2022 Using nature through art.... when it’s too wet outside bring the outside in #creativenature

22.01.2022 When it starts of just lining the animals up, quickly turning into building a zoo so they don’t all escape!!! It is so refreshing to watch and see how the children’s play unfolds through their play. #ibuiltazoo

22.01.2022 R U OK Day today. 2020 has been a very challenging year for everyone and it is more important than ever that we all understand that it’s ok to not be ok every day. Let’s keep the conversation going after asking R U OK?? #stayconnected #ruok

22.01.2022 Land Ahoy! Using binoculars in outdoor play, spotting birds in trees, clouds and finding our friends!!! #outsideplay #binoculars

21.01.2022 Today was not only Early Childhood Educators Day today but also Indigenous Literacy Day. Our Kindergarten children practiced writing words from the Gubbi Gubbi language as they did this they sang their favourite song We are one #literacy #kindy https://ild.org.au/

21.01.2022 Oh the adventures that can be had, with friends, imagination and time!!! #pricelessmoments #imaginativeplay #friendships

21.01.2022 Our PreKindy children are loving the new blankets donated by Made by Nanna R. Thank you #homemadecrochetblankets

21.01.2022 Child Protection Week this week and the kindergarten children have been discussing their safety people and making their own safety hand! #keepingchildrensafeiseveryonesbusiness

21.01.2022 Feeling the love today....... "Goodstart are Family! Not just like family, but the real deal! Beyond the centre hours of educators reach out, communicate and care beyond expectations." "The love, passion and imagination of the Glasshouse Goodstart educators is endless. They care for not only our little ones during centre times but also what is going on outside so they can help wherever they can. Thank you for all that you do, our babies are in the safest hands "... "I love how genuine and kind the educators are. I love that management listen and taken feedback on board. I love that my son loves coming"

20.01.2022 Feeling very loved from our children, hand picked flowers to brighten our office

20.01.2022 Making memories and friendships

20.01.2022 Our Pre Kindy children learning about trust. This activity the children had to lead their peer along the tape using their voice and holding their hands. The children did very well at this exercise and were all exited to have a go. #trustexercise

19.01.2022 Educators and children proudly wearing their Naidoc shirts . #alwayswasalwayswillbe #Naidoc2020

19.01.2022 Reading can take you on so many adventures......Books are an amazing opportunity for endless learning!!! #nevertoooldforbooks #booksareforlearning #readingwithfriends

19.01.2022 So the children have spotted our special visitor and have named her Rosie Dasher!! They were so excited to come back at lunchtime to see if she had moved ( as our centre director was on lunch she could move). They were very excited to see she had but also showed concern for her safety. This lead to discussion about safe choices. The children then noticed Rosie had her hands harnessed to a rope... phew!!!! #ourofficeelf

18.01.2022 We are excited! We have 21 trees bringing festive cheer to Glasshouse Country! We will post photos of all of them, however, in the meantime, if you would like ...to check them out, here's the full list! Peachester CWA Queensland hosted by Peachester Cafe QCWA Beerwah hosted by Beerwah Hair & Beauty Swim Fit Beerwah hosted at Beerwah Swimming Pool Landsborough Community Kindergarten hosted by the Family Tree Cafe, Landsborough Glasshouse Christian College Prep hosted by Hinterland Body and Soul, Beerwah Beerwah State High School in their foyer Beerwah State Primary School hosted by Beerwah Marketplace and Beerwah Village Centre Management window A Park for Peachester hosted in the Peachester Park! Beerwah Family Day Care Service is hosted by Beerwah Library Guppy's Early Learning Centre Glasshouse Mountains is hosted by Hinterland Accounting Services (you'll want to check out the decorations in their foyer too ;) ) Glasshouse Early Education Centre hosted by Glasshouse Plantation Bella Grace Early Learning Centre hosted by Coast Imagewear, Beerwah Landsborough Scout Group hosted by V8 Supercuts By Jules Beerwah Now In Business The Flourish Collective hosted by 'The Hub' Celebrate Glasshouse Country All About Autism hosted by Beerwah Marketplace and Beerwah Village, Centre Management window (Between Sushi and Kebabs) MASTERPIECE DANCE hosted in their studio, Beerwah Visionary Ocean Warriors hosted by Neddy's Nosebag, Beerwah Boomerang Bags Beerwah-Glasshouse Country hosted by Boho Bean Cafe, Beerwah Beerwah Kindy hosted by Ray White Beerwah Landsborough State School hosted by The Steaming Cup Goodstart Early Learning Glass House Mountains hosted by Bankfoot House, Glass House Mountains A huge shout out to all of the community and businesses who sponsored these trees to make it happen! The trees will be judged this week and awarded an awesome prize thanks to Beerwah Marketplace and Beerwah Village! Thank you!!

18.01.2022 Thank you to all the amazing team here at Goodstart Glasshouse Mountains

18.01.2022 Our Pre-Kindy children are exploring doctors. They were very informative and were recalling information from their doctors visits. #roleplaying #doctors #patients

17.01.2022 Ummmm, where did I put it??? I think it was over there?! Yes over there?!?? #mindsofbabies

17.01.2022 Lest we forget- thank you to all the soldiers who have served, who are still serving and who have given their lives to help keep us safe. We will be forever grateful. #remembranceday

17.01.2022 Our Kindergarten children enjoyed using counters to replicate Aboriginal Flag, Torres Strait Islander Flag and the Gubbi Gubbi Flag. The children also enjoyed playing memory game with Aboriginal animals and playing with multicultural people. #Naidocweek2020 #alwayswasalwayswillbe

17.01.2022 Congratulations to our Centre Director for taking out the Glasshouse Region Silver Employee Award at the 2020 Glass House Small Business Awards.

17.01.2022 Our Kindegarten children collected natural items from the yards to use in creating their own Rangoli for Diwali art form. The children along with Krystal our educator designed shapes on our tree log and then the children used the natural items collected to decorate it. #usingnatureforart

17.01.2022 Experimenting by making slime!!! #slimedays

16.01.2022 The toddlers have been learning about animals and what noises they make!!!! Knock, knock? Who’s there? Cow says ... Cow says who? No silly cows go Mooooooo!!! Cow See more

16.01.2022 Allergy & Anaphylaxis Australia provides evidence based information, resources and services to support children and adults living with allergic disease. https://bit.ly/3qK2cgT

16.01.2022 Our Kindergarten children matching Frogs to their numbered Lily pads #funwithnumbers

16.01.2022 Voting closes tomorrow if you would like to vote

15.01.2022 Glass House Mountains Neighbourhood Centre offers Emergency Relief to people in need, particularly those are facing difficulties to pay bills. Free counselling ...is also available. The Neighbourhood Centre will close 17 December to 13 January. Contact 5430 7000, email [email protected] or visit 1 Ryan St, Glass House Mountains. Alternatively, if in need please call Lifeline on 131114 or St Vincent de Paul on 1800 846 643.

15.01.2022 The Kindergraten children explored some books that we recently purchased, from a local author. The children loved that the stories had photographs of local landmarks that they could recognise. #supportlocal #naturebooks #literacy https://www.natureheartseducation.com.au

15.01.2022 Experimenting with face painting with friends is always so much fun!!! #buildingfriendships #facepainting

14.01.2022 A huge thank you to Bunnings Morayfield for supporting our Kindergarten with creating their own movable garden. The children enjoyed helping set up the wheelbarrow garden today !! #bunnings #garden #donation

14.01.2022 During the current three-day Greater Brisbane lock down (until 6pm Monday 11 January), you will be required to stay at home unless leaving for essential purpo...ses There are also further restrictions in place to prevent the spread of the Coronavirus 'UK strain'. Evidence shows that this variant is up to 70 percent more infectious than other variants. This means this variant can infect people much more easily than the current variant we have seen in Queensland. To help you understand these restrictions, please swipe across or see below No more than two visitors to the household per day (in addition to anyone else currently staying in the household), excluding care workers or volunteers Restaurants and cafes to provide takeaway service only Cinemas, entertainment and recreation venues, gyms etc to close Places of worship to close Weddings involve a maximum of 10 people, including the celebrant and witnesses Funerals involve a maximum of 20 people Mandatory mask wearing anywhere outside of your home No visitors to aged care facilities, hospitals, disability accommodation services or correctional facilities All businesses that can remain open must adhere to one person per 4 square metres with maximum of 20 to 50 with COVID Safe or Industry Plan

14.01.2022 When the mind is working to figure out how the sand pourer works....... children’s determination is such an admirable thing to watch develop!!

14.01.2022 Today we said our farewell to our Centre Director. Carla had been a part of the centre for 17 years with the past 9 years in the Centre Director Role. We wish her all the best for her future endeavours

13.01.2022 Our PreKindy children were so excited to receive their new light box. They were amazed at how bright the colours became, once they were placed onto the light. They enjoyed experimenting with the shapes and colours. #lightbox #colours

13.01.2022 We are so proud of our children- fundraising over $1600 for the Daniel Morcombe Foundation this year!!! Special congratulations to our highest fundraiser- Miss Sophie!! Raising over $400 dollars!!! The children were so excited to receive their fundraising prizes!!! #danielmorcombefoundation

13.01.2022 Who is excited for Christmas!!!!!????

13.01.2022 Sensory play in the sandpit, uninterrupted free play allows the children to use their imagination in their play. #sandplay #imagination #sensory

13.01.2022 The animals were brought outside this afternoon and the children were engrossed in their play. Lining the animals up, naming the animals and their sounds. #providingopportunitiesforopenendedlearning

12.01.2022 Some of our Kindergarten children were lucky enough to be involved in this project, placing their hands on the top of these masterpieces. When you are next in town make sure you drop in and check them out #communityprojects

12.01.2022 Are you excited for Holidays!!! How are you celebrating ????

12.01.2022 The children were so excited for be involved in our community Festival of Trees. The decorations were al handmade form the children to bring joy to our community. If you have a chance head on over to Bankfoot House to see our tree Thank you Glasshouse Country for inviting us to participate. #communitychristmasspirit #handmadedecirations

11.01.2022 As Christmas is looming and stress levels can tend to be a bit higher... here is a little breathing exercise :)

11.01.2022 Merry Christmas form our resident elf Rosie Dasher!!!!!

10.01.2022 Our PreKindy children adding nature to their light board.. #exploringnature #lightboard

09.01.2022 Chair need fixing?! No worries Mr Fix It is onto it!!! #roleplay #mrfixit

09.01.2022 We were so very lucky to have a final visit for the year with Uncle Alan! Uncle Alan shared The Rainbow Serpent story and his beautiful drawings. The children were able to do their own colouring of a rainbow serpent as well. Uncle Alan brought in a fabric rainbow serpent to allow the children to role play being the serpent. #embracingculture #rainbowserpent

09.01.2022 Cooking with friends cooking #friendships #roleplay

09.01.2022 When driving with hands is so last year these toddlers found it was just as easy to drive with your feet!!! #grossmotorskills #creativethinking

08.01.2022 Playing with our light board, using colour counters with endless play opportunities. The children stayed at this activity for long periods of time. #lightboard #colourplaying #learningwithfriends #patterns

08.01.2022 Some of our Kindergarten children having their Prep orientation at the BIG school!!! Some very excited nervous children !! Their favourite part was the Monkey Bars #transitionday

07.01.2022 When you take the photo and it looks like they are sitting in the toy truck!!!! #angles #truckplay

07.01.2022 And they keep coming........ "Goodstart Glasshouse has such caring and welcoming staff I am very grateful to have found such a wonderful centre. I have no doubt that both my boys are in the best care when dropping them. Both my children have both grown so much since being part of the centre so thank you all for everything you do to help shape my babies " "Goodstart is full of amazing and enthusiastic educators. Both of my children love being there and look forward to it each ...week which tells me that you all have created a space where they feel safe and cared for enabling them to learn and have loads fun! Thank you for the great work" "Goodstart glasshouse is a genuine caring amazing centre I’m only new but feel so welcomed and at ease sending my little girl there. She has made new friends and fit in do easily" "I am so appreciative of warmth, loving experience and supportive environment that you provide to \my son. I would like to highlight a wonderful work around relationships. Thank you for creating such a great foundation for my son to feel safe in community. Experience of Trusting relationships that allowed him to learn, enjoy working hard and knowing it is okay to make mistakes when learning. Thank you for meaningful experience. Deepest Gratitude to all staff an amazing staffs at Goodstart Glass House Mts." "Goodstart isn’t just a daycare, Goodstart Glasshouse is like our second little family, I know when I drop my son off each morning that he is in the best hands full of love and guidance " " "It takes a big heart to help shape little minds".

07.01.2022 Our Todder children learning the meaning behind the colours of the Aboriginal Flag, as they glue the crepe paper on. #aboriginalflag #redyellowblack #NAIDOC2020

07.01.2022 Wishing everyone a Safe and Happy New Years!! REMINDER: We are closed tomorrow Friday 1st of January. Reopening normal hours Monday 4th January 2021!!

06.01.2022 Gastro is a highly infectious condition, so washing your hands thoroughly with soap and water for 20 seconds is an important way to reduce your risk. When it c...omes to gastro, it's very important to keep unwell children at home. To stop gastro germs spreading further, children should not return to childcare or school until at least 24-48 hours after symptoms have ceased. See more

06.01.2022 We love watching the Kindergarten children explore self portrait painting with Frida Kahlo as inspiration. The own twist to their portraits is a way for them to express their own identities through art. #selfportrait #kindegarten

06.01.2022 Even elves need their rest #gettingclosetochristmas #elvessleeping

06.01.2022 Receiving thanks from our families today..... Families were asked what is the best thing about Goodstart Glasshouse Mountains..... Throughout the day i will post some of their responses.... "Great opportunities for our kiddies Oooodles of friendships made Obstacle course ... Dreams start Story telling Tasty food Artistic artwork Teached by the best Guidance and love Local knowledge Aboriginal paintings Show and tell Second family busH kindy Oo have I mentioned best daycare around Uploaded photos and stories of the days Sanitised and clean Educators are the best- These words were assisted by two children :)

06.01.2022 So much learning can occur through play

04.01.2022 When a box is all you need..... playing with boxes #boxplay

04.01.2022 The children started their journey this week with some special painted rocks from our talented Teneil! We incorporated them into the play in the rooms. The children were very inquisitive about what was one each rock and what they represented. #Naidoc2020 #alwayswasalwayswillbe

04.01.2022 What did you get up to this weekend!?! How did you enjoy the beautiful weather!!??

03.01.2022 Our PreKindy children enjoyed searching for pine cones this morning that they wanted to paint!!! #confidentlearners #natureplay #artexperience

03.01.2022 Our Kindergarten Medical staff are taking care of our educators and fellow peers #learningthroughplay

03.01.2022 This is where we find an amazing amount of learning in all areas of development grow. Social, cognitive, gross and fine motor all areas of development are working through uninterrupted play! #letthechildrenplay #mindsatwork

02.01.2022 Same time last year. The love of books starting young!!! We love seeing children explore books individually and with educators!! So much learning can be done from one single book #loveoflearning #books

02.01.2022 Thank you to the Glasshouse Neighbourhood Centre for allowing us to be a part of such a beautiful community project!!!! The children were so excited to be invited to be involved!! There is still time to be a part of this project tomorrow between 10-2pm at Uniting Park Glasshouse Mountains. #communityconnection

02.01.2022 Just a few photos of today’s adventures of Rosie and some nice relaxing water play!!!

02.01.2022 Someone special has been making some special visits to our centre rooms the past couple of days #christmastime

02.01.2022 It is all about how you look at the children and even adults attitude- just by changing to a solution focus can have a huge impact on children’s lives.

01.01.2022 Through play the children learn

01.01.2022 This year our families, children and educators collected items for hampers for families within our community, who needed a little bit of Christmas Cheer!! We are so blessed by the generosity of everyone who helped make three families Christmas a little bit brighter!!! #spreadingchristmascheer

01.01.2022 When you get those new sand feels...

01.01.2022 Exploring nature!! From painting bark fallen from trees near their homes, finding branches, leaves and looking more closely with magnifying glasses and lastly educators adding our plastic insects for children to explore as well!! Busy minds at work! #naturethroughplay #exploring