A new early childhood education facility will soon open in a rapidly growing suburb on the Sunshine Coast.
Children will be welcomed to the Goodstart Early Learning centre at Nirimba from April.
The state-of-the-art facility is set to offer a much-needed 132 places for children aged up to five and create 23 new jobs within the community.
Stockland development director Josh Sondergeld said the new centre represented an important milestone in delivering essential services for the growing population of Aura, which is Australia’s largest master-planned community.
“The centre is within walking distance of residents’ homes in Nirimba and reflects our vision to create connected, family-friendly neighbourhoods in the Aura community,” he said.
“Located just 500m from Nirimba State Primary School, this new centre will give families access to early learning right on their doorstep, allowing parents to enjoy the convenience of walking their children to care.
“The centre joins Aura’s growing portfolio of education options, which includes 20 proposed educational facilities spanning schools, childcare centres and a proposed university and TAFE.”
Goodstart Nirimba will feature eight learning areas, nature-inspired indoor and outdoor play spaces and an on-site chef.
The centre will also be eligible for Child Care Subsidy and the Queensland Government’s Free Kindy program, offering affordable and accessible options for local families.
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Goodstart Early Learning Queensland state manager Kerrin Thomas said the new centre would deliver long-lasting benefits for Aura families by combining high-quality care with play-based learning approaches.
“At Goodstart, we believe every child deserves the best possible start in life, and we’re committed to working closely with families to provide the ideal early learning environment, supporting each child to reach their full potential,” she said.
“Our educational programs are designed to encourage creativity and exploration, inspiring an early love of learning.
“This centre will provide a nurturing, home-like environment with highly qualified educators who tailor programs to each child’s interests and strengths, ensuring they’re ready for the transition to formal schooling.”
Goodstart Early Learning is Australia’s largest early learning provider and also operates as a not-for-profit, with any surplus being reinvested into its centres, staff and children.
Families interested in securing their place are encouraged to register their interest via the Goodstart website.
