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Great Beginnings Marsden Park Centre overview
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(02) 9072 0483Great Beginnings Marsden Park Centre highlights
- Our centre proudly offers the NSW Government-approved Preschool program as part of our enhanced learning program.
- Our expansive outdoor spaces have been thoughtfully designed to offer engaging play areas that are tailored to suit the developmental stages of our children.
- Our longstanding team, including staff with over 5 years of experience at the centre, creates a calm and nurturing environment to ensure children feel loved, safe, and secure.
About Great Beginnings Marsden Park Long Daycare and Preschool
Welcome to Great Beginnings Marsden Park. We're ideally located for families in Marsden Park or nearby suburbs Dean Park, Ropes Crossing, Riverstone and Oakhurst.
Our Long Daycare and Preschool Centre provides early education and care for children aged 6 weeks to 6 years.
At Great Beginnings Marsden Park, we provide convenient, full care coverage from 9hr, 10hr or full days, 5 days per week, including school holidays.
Our longstanding dedicated team of Teachers and Educators provide a safe, nurturing, and inspiring learning environment - where your child can thrive, and be their wonderful self, every day.
Getting school ready? We offer the 3 and 4-year-old Government-approved Preschool program that helps ensure your child has a successful transition to formal schooling.
We offer a great variety of learning experiences at Great Beginnings Marsden Park including:
- Sustainability Program: Helps children develop and understand the importance of embedding sustainable practices into everyday life. Children learn about recycling, conserving water, growing food and the importance of protecting our planet.
- Community Engagement Program: Encourages children to interact with and discover their local community. We often have visits from community services, and we go out on adventures to teach the children about their local environment.
- Real Life Experiences: Children participate in fun and exciting experiences such as harvesting the veggie garden, recycling and early cooking skills.
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Kindergarten/Preschool Programs
Kindergarten/Preschool Programs
Our centre offers the NSW Government-approved ‘Start Strong’ Preschool Program.
At Great Beginnings, your child will benefit from the NSW ‘Start Strong’ Government-approved program as part of our enhanced learning program. Our Preschool program will support your child’s learning, development, and well-being for now, at school and beyond. We tailor our Preschool program across:
- Numeracy
- Literacy
- Emotional and Social Development
- Self regulation
- Healthy minds and bodies
The added benefits of our Preschool program include:
- NSW ‘Start Strong’ Government-approved program
- Extended opening hours
- Open all year round (excl public holidays)
- Programs developed and delivered by our Early Childhood Teachers
- Exclusive music and movement program for self-regulation
About the Curriculum
About the Curriculum
“Let the child be the scriptwriter, director and the actor in their own play” - Magda Gerber
Nursery Space: 6 weeks – 2 years
Learning starts from before birth, and our Educators have created a welcoming and nurturing nursery environment where each baby feels safe to explore and discover new things - through their senses, their communication and cues (body language, facial expression and sounds) and by experimenting. On any given day you can see the nursery children engaging in all types of play, water play, music time, story time and more. Every day provides a brand new, exciting adventure for our babies to support their development, learning and wellbeing!
Toddler Space: 2 - 3 years
Our teachers and educators encourage the children to learn through play to help enhance their sensory-motor development. This happens through carefully planned music, dance, games and reading experiences.
On any given day the Toddler children can be seen developing their numeracy by building a tower, sorting objects, pointing and identifying shapes and patterns and participating in counting songs and games.
Children in our toddler space are encouraged to participate in group play. Group play is important as it helps our toddlers develop important social skills such as, turn taking, developing self confidence and emotional self regulation. Our team helps children through talking, planning and role modelling.
Preschool Space: 3 – 6 years
Preschool is a unique time for learning with peers and developing skills for later learning including confidence and curiosity, important skills for starting school. Our play-based program encourages active engagement in learning and supports a range of positive developmental outcomes including resilience, independence, critical thinking and creativity.
The oral language supports literacy learning. A child’s oral language ability is the best predictor for later success in learning to read and write. Hearing the sounds within a language is the first critical step for all literacy learning. Our team supports our Preschool children's development by engaging in rich discussions, introducing new vocabulary as part of everyday conversations, as well as singing, playing games, and reading with the children daily.
Throughout the Preschool year, children use their language to share ideas, ask questions, express themselves, and connect with peers and adults in social settings.
Social-emotional skills, including the ability to self-regulate emotions, is supported through group learning environments. Our team supports each child’s social and emotional development by labelling and talking about emotions and supporting appropriate responses as together, they engage in new and challenging situations. Lastly, ensuring that all children are ready for the ‘big school’ by preparing them for all that ‘big school’ has to offer.
Morning
Jesse is 11 months old and enjoys sensory play outside in the sandpit with her friends. She sits near her educator who helps teach her how to scoop the sand into the bucket. Jesse is learning how to dig, carry, and move the sand. She is also exploring texture and learning what happens to the sand when she adds water!
Lunch
Jesse has finished her lunch and is preparing to take a nap. Her educator changes her nappy, prepares a bottle and reads Jesse a story before her afternoon sleep.
Afternoon
Jesse and some of her nursery friends enjoy some story time and songs outside in the shaded garden. They read ‘Peepo’ which is Jesse’s favourite book.
Morning
Nick is two and a half years old and loves to start his day at the centre outside on the climbing equipment. His friends join him, and together they pretend to be pirates on a ship looking for treasure. Through this exciting dramatic play, Nick is learning about himself and the world around him. Dramatic play is helping Nick identify his interests, abilities, likes and dislikes.
Lunch
Nick is watering the vegetables in the garden. By doing this, Nick is learning the importance of growing and caring for the veggies in the garden. Nick picks a tomato from the garden, which the Chef will use to help make Nick and his friend’s lunch - Spaghetti Bolognese!
Afternoon
Nick enjoys art, and today he is painting a beach scene from a recent family holiday. He adds the finishing touches and sets the painting aside to dry; so that he can take it home to share with his family.
While painting, Nick is learning how to express himself creatively and how to convey his ideas and emotions. Painting is also helping develop Nick’s hand eye coordination, finger, wrist and hand strength. Making marks on paper is important for self expression as well as later learning.
Morning
Daniela is almost five years old and can’t wait for today’s carpentry experience - she loves building things! Carpentry experiences allow Daniela and her friends to extend their learning through real-life experiences. While participating in carpentry, Daniela is learning to problem solve, experiment and predict. She is also improving her hand eye coordination, manipulative skills and muscular strength.
Lunch
Before Daniela sits down for lunch with her friends and educators, Daniela takes part in the centre’s sports program. Daniela loves sports. Sports helps Daniela improve her flexibility and strength (perfect for growing bodies!). Sports also allows her to practice different skills in a fun and engaging way.
Afternoon
Daniela is off to ‘big school’ next year and she can't wait to start! Daniela and her friends will be visiting the local primary school next week. In preparation for the visit, the class is creating a list of questions to ask the Principal and school children.
Health and Nutrition
Health and Nutrition
Our centre chef prepares and cooks healthy and nutritious meals daily, catering to the unique dietary requirements of every child. We believe that by encouraging active participation (such as growing their own fruit and vegetables, preparing, and finally cooking!) children learn to appreciate and understand the importance of healthy eating.
Our centre offers children nutrient-rich, unprocessed, and seasonal whole foods – created to delight the fussiest eaters.
Meet the team
Meet the team
Hi my name is Jessica, and I am the Centre Manager here at Great Beginnings Marsden Park. I began my career in early childhood education and care in 2009 with G8 Education and started working at Great Beginnings Marsden Park in 2017. I hold my Diploma of Early Education. I have experience as an educator, lead educator, community manager and centre manager.
I became an Early childhood educator as I have always been passionate about children's learning and providing them with opportunities for growth and development. I believe that providing children with a learning environment that fosters their imagination, creativity, and confidence allows children to build a strong sense of belonging. I am an experienced and dedicated leader who works to inspire educators and raise confidence and passion in their everyday practice.
Children develop their curiosity, problem-solving, confidence and resilience at our Marsden Park centre, and we carefully plan play-based learning experiences around their interests and learning goals. Over time, you will see your child develop abilities such as language, motor movement, memory, concentration and social relationships all by partaking in these experiences - it's a truly incredible journey to witness!
Our team is built on the mutual respect and appreciation of all individuals at our Marsden Park centre. We believe in incorporating the community and providing a safe and inclusive environment. We value the healing journey of both the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders towards a reconciled future. Our centre takes pride in our diverse, experienced educators that embed their culture into our daily practices and learning programs.
To get to know potential families, we use the tours as an opportunity and then build on this with orientations and regular communications through emails and newsletters. Our friendly staff get to know all families and cater for their needs on an individual level.
We regularly hold celebrations within the centre from multiple cultures of our community. We share these experiences with families to show respect and continue to build on our relationships.
To support families that are interested in enrolling at our Marsden Park centre, we conduct personalised tours with the aim of getting to know your family. We will focus on what is important to you and can share our knowledge with you. We are very knowledgeable of the Child Care Subsidy and will support families through the entire enrolment process.
We look forward to welcoming your family to our Marsden Park centre and being a part of your children's early years learning journey.
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Level 1, Home Hub, 9 Hollingsworth RoadMarsden Park, NSW, 2765
Centre Reviews
The best decision I ever did was to change my son’s preschool . I have seen so many positive changes in my 4year old... The best decision I ever did was to change my son’s preschool . I have seen so many positive changes in my 4year old since the day he joined great beginnings. It might sound a little bit too much but that’s how overwhelming I felt when my little one said he felt safe in his new school. The way his educator has encouraged ,taught him how to regulate his emotions has been truly inspiring. Read more
Management seem to choose the reputation of their centre over the safety of children. I had two children in this centre, one in the... Management seem to choose the reputation of their centre over the safety of children. I had two children in this centre, one in the nursery room and one in the preschool room. My eldest child had been attending this centre for about three years. The educators are lovely and my children built a great bond with most of them. I also do support males working in early education, and in the education sector in general. I recently raised a concern about one of the educators changing my youngest child's nappy. I had been told by the centre staff on two separate occasions that my youngest child did not like this certain educator. It also didn't sit well with me that this educator never smiled, made eye contact, or said hello. If my child didn't like this educator, I was worried that an injury may occur if he was resisting a nappy change. I also held concerns about why my child did not like this educator (as my child likes everyone) and I wanted to ensure he was not being a victim of any abuse. When I raised my concern with management, I was told that they are an inclusive centre and do not discriminate, and the educator will continue to change my child's nappies. I was disappointed however I maintained my cool. I said "I don't understand why he would want to put himself in that position? All it would take is for my child to have a red bottom and I suspect something has happened, if I reported it he could lose his job. This was a simple legitimate question. I would never make a fictitious report but I will regard my child's safety as paramount importance and act if I suspected something was not right. In reply to this comment management said to me "Perhaps you need to reconsider if this daycare is the right place for you." I said "right, I see how it is." I placed my child's bag in his room and left. I later received a phone call from senior management questioning why I had made a 'threat' to make a report if my child had nappy rash. I again reiterated that I was not referring to 'a bit of nappy rash' and this was not what I said. Senior management went on to allege that I had raised my voice and slammed doors in the centre. I was shocked as this was not the case. The next day I received further correspondence from senior management advising that they had terminated our care agreement as I had (allegedly) breached their parent and visitor code of conduct. I requested they review CCTV footage of my alleged aggressive behavior but was told that they had made their decision. They allowed for my children to attend the centre for a further two weeks before ending their care. During this two weeks I was allowed to attend the centre for drop off and pick up. If they were so fearful of me why didn't they ban me from the centre and allow only my wife to attend? Furthermore, why didn't they call me on my alleged behavior at the time? And why was I not given a warning? I will let you judge for yourself what has really happened here. Unfortunately this seems to be a common response from daycare centres when parents raise concerns about educators. Just like this one with a strikingly similar response: http://surl.li/nrnyg It is disgusting that they can treat families this way especially knowing that we will be displaced on a waiting period for an alternative child care centre. I informed senior management that I already had our children on a 12 week waiting list for another centre however they still chose to terminate our child care. Read more
The full time educators were lovely, however the management and G8 education as a whole are terrible. They prioritise inclusiveness and woke ideals... The full time educators were lovely, however the management and G8 education as a whole are terrible. They prioritise inclusiveness and woke ideals over child safety issues raised by parents. Read more
Hi Tim Tam. We are happy to hear the positive impacts our educators are having. Our educators are at the heart of our service and even though you might not be happy with “woke” ideals and inclusiveness, we can assure you that the safety and wellbeing of children in our care is our highest responsibility. Reading your review again, it feels unfair to our lovely educators with the rating you have provided. Please reach out to familycare@greatbeginnings.com.au if you wish to discuss these concerns further. Kind regards, The Great Beginnings Team