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Good Shepherd Childcare + Kindergarten

Good Shepherd Childcare + Kindergarten

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    Long Day Care

    6:00am - 6:00pm

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    Kindergarten

    8:30am - 2:45pm

Good Shepherd Childcare + Kindergarten offers a purpose-built early learning environment designed to inspire creativity, exploration and curiosity in every child.

Children explore indoor and outdoor learning experiences, including natural outdoor play spaces, dedicated music and art rooms and a restaurant with alfresco dining. In the music room, children explore sound, movement and collaboration with educators. Outdoors, they play, create in the mud kitchen, care for pineapples and support native bee habitats. In the restaurant space, children build independence by serving food, clearing plates and learning sustainable practices like separating waste for the worm farm.

Located alongside Good Shepherd Primary School, children benefit from a close and connected relationship with the school community, helping to support a confident, seamless transition into prep and beyond.

We provide onsite Outside School Hours Care (OSHC), offering before and after school care and vacation care. We work closely with families, including those with primary school siblings, to support consistency, convenience and strong family partnerships.

We offer a Queensland Government approved kindergarten program for children in the year before Prep, alongside long day care for children from six weeks of age. All meals, wipes, sunscreen and cot linen are provided, with families only needing to supply nappies, a hat and spare clothes. Fresh, nutritious meals are prepared onsite daily and approved by Nutrition Australia, with support for all dietary requirements and allergies.

Our centre celebrates diversity and inclusion, encouraging children to respect individuality, culture and spirituality while building a strong sense of community.

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  • 58 Opperman Drive
  • Springfield Lakes QLD 4300

Children explore, discover and connect with nature through imaginative play in our outdoor sand and construction zones, using natural materials such as sand, sticks, leaves and water every day.

A variety of creative experiences provided by our educators to support children’s fine motor skill development, helping build hand control, coordination, and early learning skills.

Children are supported in a gentle and encouraging environment to engage in purposeful, play-based learning experiences that foster curiosity, exploration, and active participation.

"Thank you for the wonderful job you all do! Thank you for treating our children like they are your own and making them feel loved and welcomed. We cannot express how much we appreciate you all and how much extra time and effort you put in. We are so lucky to be able to drop our child off in the morning and not worry because we know they are being looked after and that teacher genuinely cares. Well done guys!"

Rebecca

Shared discovery through learning 

Children are encouraged to explore their environment with curiosity, investigating objects that capture their interest. Educators support this discovery through hands-on experiences, where children explore together, take turns and share what they find. These play-based experiences foster curiosity, build confidence, and strengthen social connections within a supportive learning environment. 

Learning through play

In the nursery room, children are given opportunities to discover new things, express their creativity and practice gross motor skills — taking wobbly steps, climbing small structures and growing confidently with every move. At play, children feel supported and at ease. We believe that by beginning their learning journey in play we can help them develop a love of learning that will continue to grow with them. 

Child Care Subsidy (CCS)

Catholic Early EdCare is an approved child care service provider for the Australian Government’s child care subsidy. This means your family may be able to access financial assistance reducing your out-of-pocket expense. The level of support your family receives depends on a number of factors including your family’s combined income, the child care fees you are charged. From 5 January 2026, the Australian Government is introducing the new 3-Day Guarantee, making early childhood education and care more affordable and accessible for more families. Under this initiative, CCS-eligible families will receive at least three days of subsidised care per week (72 hours per fortnight), regardless of work or study commitments.  

Eligible families already receiving CCS will automatically qualify for the new 3-Day Guarantee. To find out what support you are eligible for and to complete an assessment, visit the Services Australia website. 

Meet Our Staff

Melissa March

Director

I’ve been an early ed director since:

I have had the pleasure of working with Catholic Early Edcare for the past 5 years, prior to this I have been working in early education and care industry for 18 years. I have worked in management and as an educator in OSHC, Early Education and Care Centres and had the wonderful experience of teaching english for a brief period at a kindergarten in Shanghai.  

My favourite thing about being an early childhood educator is:  

I thoroughly enjoy working with the children, families and educators in building meaningful and genuine connections that offers guidance and support. I enjoy working with the children and mentoring educators to allow for opportunities of community engagement and building the basic foundations of life-long learning.  

Something I like to tell all Mums and Dads is:   

I like to tell parents and carers about their children’s learning and the wonderful, fun and spontaneous adventures of the day. 

My favourite way to relax is:  

I enjoy spending time with my family and camping together, we particularly enjoy travelling and camping in the outback. 

Holly

Kindergarten Teacher

I’ve been an early ed teacher since: 

I’ve been an early childhood teacher since September 2025, after working as an educator in the industry for two years prior to stepping into my ECT role. 

My favourite thing about being an early ed teacher is: 

Building meaningful, trusting relationships with children and their families. I love being part of each child’s learning journey — watching them grow in confidence, develop new skills, and discover more about themselves and the world around them. 

I’m especially inspired by the Reggio Emilia approach, which values children as capable, curious learners and highlights the importance of environment, relationships, and collaboration. This philosophy strongly influences how I support children’s learning and create engaging, responsive experiences in the classroom. 

Something I like to tell all mums and dads is: 

Something I like to tell all mums and dads is that I am dedicated to creating a warm, welcoming, and inclusive environment where all children feel safe, valued, and able to thrive. 

I believe strong partnerships with families are essential, and I always aim to maintain open communication, mutual respect, and collaboration to support each child’s unique strengths, interests, and developmental journey. 

My favourite way to relax is: 

My favourite way to relax is spending quality time with my friends and family — whether that’s sharing a meal, enjoying a day out, or simply unwinding together. I value those moments to recharge and connect with the people who matter most to me. 

Current Fee Schedule

Fees are reviewed annually and may be increased each year. Quality care for children, affordability for families and financial viability of the service are the key elements in determining fees.

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