Goodstart Early Learning Maida Vale

Play is the order of the day of Goodstart Early Learning and the programs at the centre are grounded in a play-based approach. The educators embed teaching and learning into play experiences, helping the children to make sense of the world around them. This is how the children learn about how things work and develop important foundational relationships and skills. 

The primarily child-directed, play-based curriculum ensures that the children are engaged in their learning. They are encouraged to take the lead, developing their negotiation, risk taking, problem solving and social skills. The educators observe the children and help to challenge them by extending their learning and interests.

The educators recognise that every child is unique and that they bring their own needs, interests and strengths with them each day. The program is designed to be flexible to cater to these differing needs, ensuring every child has the opportunity to thrive at Goodstart.

Wendy Cook

My name is Wendy Cook I am the Centre Director of Goodstart Maida Vale.

Kaya and welcome to Goodstart.

My name is Wendy and I have been lucky enough to be part of this amazing industry for over 20 years, across a number of services throughout this amazing state of Western Australia. I have been fortunate to work my way up to the position of Centre Director having worked across many roles throughout my career. I have been with Goodstart since 2017 and have been blessed find myself at Goodstart Maida Vale and to be working with a company that prides itself on its values and principles.

I truly love what I do and am passionate about giving children the absolute best start to their early learning journey. I believe that the children’s voice is integral in creating quality programs and I find amazement and wonder in following the child’s journey and interest in the world that we create. As part of my role I am lucky enough to be able to mentor and teach educators to enjoy this job as much as I do.

I find it extremely important to create a sense of community for all families that utilise the service as I believe that it really does take a village to raise a child and I look forward to building that village with you. I look forward to meeting you and your family and working together to beginning your child’s learning journey Goodstart.