Discover a smarter start for your child’s journey
Welcome To The Start Smart Early Education Group
Setting the Foundation for a Future of Possibility At The Start Smart Early Education Group


At the Start Smart Early Education Group, we believe that every child deserves a nurturing, stimulating, and purposefully designed environment to thrive. Our family-owned centres across Queensland are committed to delivering high-quality early learning programs that inspire curiosity, creativity, and confidence from infancy through to kindergarten.
Where Belonging, Being, and Becoming, Shape Every Day.
Our Curriculum
Guided by the Start Smart Learning Lens, our programs support every child’s unique learning journey, fostering curious, confident, and creative learners ready to thrive.
Play-Based Learning
Reggio Emillia Inspired
School Readiness
STEAM Learning
Health & Wellbeing
EYLF
Community Engagement
Nature Based Play
Quality Care Rooted at the Heart.
Perfect Start
Perfect Start Early Education Centres provide nurturing childcare and kindergarten programs where children explore, create, and grow. Our play-based learning approach builds confidence, supports development, and prepares children for school in a warm, engaging environment.
Smart Tots
Smart Tots Early Learning Centres offer nurturing childcare focused on play-based learning and school readiness. Our vibrant environments help children grow in confidence, curiosity, and connection every day.
Alex Hills
Alex Hills Early Education offers a caring, safe environment where children feel supported. Our innovative, play-based programs build confidence and school readiness for a bright future.
Tamborine
Tamborine Early Education offers quality childcare and early learning in a natural environment. Our play-based programs encourage curiosity, resilience, and school readiness through hands-on exploration and discovery.
Empowering Educators. Inspiring Futures.
We know that exceptional early
education begins with exceptional people.
Empowered
to Lead
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Our educators are leaders, innovators, and advocates for children. We empower you to bring your ideas to life, shaping learning environments where children and educators thrive.
Commitment
to Excellence
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Community
Focused
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Our Start Smart Centres are deeply connected to the communities they serve. We believe that strong partnerships with families, educators, and local organisations build stronger outcomes for every child.
Innovation
and Opportunity
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We invest in the future, yours included. From access to AI-enhanced documentation tools to inspiring professional development opportunities, you’ll be supported at every stage of your career.
Reflecting & Strengthening Practice
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What Educators say about us
“Start Smart sets the gold standard for early learning supportive leadership and a clear educational vision.”

Mireya.
(Lead Educator)
What Educators say about us

Sairose.
(Preschool Teacher)
What Educators say about us
“Working with Start Smart has reignited my passion for teaching. The curriculum and care are unmatched.”

Juliane J.
(Early Childhood Teacher)
Begin Your Educator Journey With Us
We empower the next generation through innovation, purposeful spaces, and a steadfast commitment to excellence in early education, shaped by research and driven by each child’s unique potential.
Learning Begins with Belonging


Calm Hearts.
Confident Minds.
Discover a smarter start for your child’s journey.