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Goodstart Early Learning Fortitude Valley
Learning CenterLong Day CareKindergarten & PreschoolEarly Learning & MontessoriNursery / Infant & Toddler Care
- Location
- Fortitude Valley
- Services
- Learning Center, Long Day Care, Kindergarten & Preschool
- Reviews
- 35
- Ranking
- #10 in Learning Center
- Best for
- Families seeking outdoor-focused learning and strong educator relationships in central Brisbane.
Core details are sourced from this business's Google Business Profile (checked 2026-09-08). Website-sourced details were fetched 2026-08-08.
What reviewers think
Goodstart Fortitude Valley earns strong praise for its outdoor area, warm educator relationships, and ability to help children settle and thrive. Many families credit named staff like Maggie, YuLin, and Guy with genuine care. However, some parents report poor daily communication, supervision gaps, and concerns about inclusivity during enrolment.
Praised for
- caring and attentive educators
- beautiful outdoor space
- welcoming environment
- supportive developmental approach
- strong staff continuity
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Best for: Families seeking outdoor-focused learning and strong educator relationships in central Brisbane.
Strengths
- spacious central outdoor area
- experienced, stable staff team
- strong developmental support
- fast enrolment and CCS subsidy guidance
Worth knowing
- Named educators include Maggie, YuLin, Guy, Sarah, Jesper, Sona, Amy (Centre Director), Jocelyn, and Sienna
- Central outdoor area visible from all classrooms
- Supports children with special needs
- Staff report low turnover; some families commute to stay enrolled
- Front desk staff assist with CCS subsidy planning
How it compares
- Rated 4.3 against a 4.63 average across the 52 learning center businesses listed here.
- Has more Google reviews than 71% of the businesses in this directory.
How did this business earn its score?
How We Rank Star rating 63
Review volume 68
Review recency 80
Review sentiment 50
Profile completeness 100
Verification 30
Rating breakdown
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Contact
- Phone
- +611800222543
- Address
- 95 Brookes St, Fortitude Valley QLD 4006
Last verified 2026-09-08
Opening hours
- Monday
- 06:30-18:30
- Tuesday
- 06:30-18:30
- Wednesday
- 06:30-18:30
- Thursday
- 06:30-18:30
- Friday
- 06:30-18:30
- Saturday
- Closed
- Sunday
- Closed
As listed on Google.
From their website
Services listed
Long day careNurseryToddler programsKindergarten and preschoolPlay-based learningOutdoor learning programs
Published prices
- Nursery & Toddler
- $184.12/day
- Nursery & Toddler with 60% CCS subsidy
- $97.54/day out-of-pocket
- Nursery & Toddler with 70% CCS subsidy
- $83.11/day out-of-pocket
- Nursery & Toddler with 80% CCS subsidy
- $68.68/day out-of-pocket
- Nursery & Toddler with 90% CCS subsidy
- $54.25/day out-of-pocket
- Kindergarten
- $175.14/day
Credentials claimed:Queensland Kindergarten Learning Guideline Curriculum, Early Years Learning Framework (EYLF) approved
As published by the business on its own website; not independently verified.
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Questions people ask
- What does Goodstart Fortitude Valley cost?
- Their website lists Nursery & Toddler at $184.12/day and Kindergarten at $175.14/day before subsidies. With Child Care Subsidy, costs reduce depending on eligibility (60% to 90% rebates available).
- Can my child attend part-time or flexible hours?
- Their website shows they offer services 7 days a week, but the reviews and inputs do not specify part-time availability or flexible hour options.
- Do they support children with additional needs?
- Yes. Reviews mention the centre caters to children with special needs and has experience supporting their development.
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