1800 222 543
1800 222 543Address:
510 Smithfield Road, Prairiewood, NSW, 2176
Care Type:
Long Day Care
Hours:
7:00am to 6:00pm
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Your enquiry will be sent directly to the Goodstart Early Learning Prairiewood.
Address:
510 Smithfield Road, Prairiewood, NSW, 2176
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Welcome to Goodstart Prairiewood, where children are supported to grow, belong and thrive in a warm, inclusive learning environment. Located on Darug land and close to local schools and transport, our centre brings together a rich and diverse community of families and educators. Through play-based learning and strong relationships, children build confidence, curiosity and a strong sense of identity.
Our inclusive, community-focused approach supports families from a wide range of cultural backgrounds, creating a welcoming environment where every child feels they belong. Through play-based learning with individualised support, educators tailor experiences to each child’s strengths, needs and interests, helping them develop key skills for life.
Our longstanding and experienced educators build trusted, meaningful relationships with children and families, providing consistency and care each day. Our multicultural team, with educators speaking multiple languages, supports communication and helps children feel understood and connected.
Children enjoy spacious, age-based playgrounds designed to encourage exploration, movement and social interaction. These environments support children to build confidence, independence and resilience through play.
Our strong school readiness program helps children feel prepared and confident for the transition to school, while nutritious meals prepared onsite cater to a range of cultural and dietary needs.
Families often tell us they value our caring team, inclusive approach and strong relationships. Book a tour today to meet our educators and discover how we can support your child’s learning, development and sense of belonging.
Welcome to Goodstart Prairiewood, where children are supported to grow, belong and thrive in a warm, inclusive learning environment. Located on Darug land and close to local schools and transport, our centre brings together a rich and diverse community of families and educators. Through play-based learning and strong relationships, children build confidence, curiosity and a strong sense of identity.
Our inclusive, community-focused approach supports families from a wide range of cultural backgrounds, creating a welcoming environment where every child feels they belong. Through play-based learning with individualised support, educators tailor experiences to each child’s strengths, needs and interests, helping them develop key skills for life.
Our longstanding and experienced educators build trusted, meaningful relationships with children and families, providing consistency and care each day. Our multicultural team, with educators speaking multiple languages, supports communication and helps children feel understood and connected.
Children enjoy spacious, age-based playgrounds designed to encourage exploration, movement and social interaction. These environments support children to build confidence, independence and resilience through play.
Our strong school readiness program helps children feel prepared and confident for the transition to school, while nutritious meals prepared onsite cater to a range of cultural and dietary needs.
Families often tell us they value our caring team, inclusive approach and strong relationships. Book a tour today to meet our educators and discover how we can support your child’s learning, development and sense of belonging.
Our high-quality, play based preschool curriculum is delivered by Bachelor qualified Early Childhood Teachers. Our teachers tailor their programs to ensure all children develop the confidence and social and emotional skills needed for a smooth transition to school. Through play, our Early Childhood Teachers facilitate children’s learning of important language, literacy, numeracy and creative skills.
Benefits of Goodstart Kindergarten/Preschool programs:
The educators at Goodstart Early Learning follow an evidence-based curriculum that aligns with the Early Years Learning Framework. Informed by world-leading research, practices and techniques, the curriculum encourages the children’s natural curiosity and engages them in their learning journey.
As the children move through the different rooms in the centre, the curriculum evolves with them. The educators set goals for the children and celebrate as they reach their milestones. At every stage, the educators are tailoring the curriculum and goals to each child’s individual needs.
The curriculum involves different types of learning experiences and styles. From child-led learning to sessions guided by educators, the children participate in small and large group sessions as well as individual play. Most importantly, the children learn through play, developing social skills, confidence and independence in addition to more formal academic skills.
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.
Goodstart Early Learning uses the StoryPark app to connect with parents throughout the day. The educators upload photos and stories to the secure app, which parents can access anytime and anywhere to track their child’s progress.
The approach at the centre is very much based around partnership between families and educators. The educators work with the parents and carers to build strong relationships. They develop trust so the children can feel safe and secure while at the centre. Parents are also encouraged to share their insights and feedback with educators to add depth to the relationship.
The educators observe the children every day and tailor the program around their observations. They share these with parents, so they can feel connected to their child’s progress and also provide feedback that will further enhance their child’s learning experience.
Goodstart Early Learning employs qualified and skilled educators who are dedicated to making a difference to the children in their care. The centre employs people who are empathetic and compassionate, with a nurturing disposition and a passion for care. Working collaboratively as a team, the educators display qualities such as positivity, kindness and, most importantly, a desire to help every child thrive.
The educators hold relevant qualifications, including the Kindergarten and Preschool Program teachers who are university qualified. The educators are lifelong learners, participating in regular and ongoing professional development to enhance their skills. They are encouraged to upskill, learning about the latest research and thinking in the sector. They can then bring this knowledge back to the centre to share with their colleagues for the benefit of the children.
Jonelle Kulper
Hello and welcome to our Centre! My name is Jonelle Kulper, and I am the Centre Director at Goodstart Early Learning Prairiewood.
I have worked in Early Childhood Education and Care since 1992. Starting out as a fresh and enthusiastic Certificate 3 Educator. Graduating from TAFE NSW with my Diploma in Children’s Services in 1998, with my cup full of ideas and practices that I was ready to develop and implement.
After graduating and gaining a role as a Room Leader within a Nursery, I assumed the role for 18-months, where during this time an opportunity presented itself and I was offered the role as a Centre Director. From this moment on I have supported and guided teams to inspire and guide children aged between 6-weeks to 6-years, working collaboratively with families and the wider community.
As Centre Director, I aspire to offer an inclusive and individualised program in a safe and welcoming environment, where each child is a person first and is respected for who they are. I welcome all people with differences into the centre, with the ambition that each child will enjoy their journey of growth and development while fostering confidence and self- worth.
I believe that strong relationships with children and families are the foundation to the practices at the centre. Establishing authentic partnerships with families ensures each child’s needs, both care and educational are met, with the expertise of a highly qualified team working in collaboration with families, the experts on their child and child’s first teacher.
With a continuous strive for excellence my work with children, families, the community and in leading the educative team is informed by evidence and research, with centre practices reflected on to ensure they are contextual to our families and community.
I invite you to come and visit Goodstart Prairiewood, see our curriculum in action and meet our wonderful team of educators.
Want to see the centre first hand? Book a tour with Goodstart Early Learning Prairiewood below.
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Your enquiry will be sent directly to the Goodstart Early Learning Prairiewood.
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Pinto Rulz
We couldn’t be happier with this childcare centre. From the very beginning, the team has created such a warm and genuinely welcoming environment for both children and parents. My child absolutely loves going each day, comes home happy, and is always excited to return the next morning which says everything. What stands out most is how safe and supported she feels. The educators truly care, taking the time to understand each child and going out of their way to make families feel comfortable and included. You can see the effort they put into creating a positive, nurturing space where kids can learn, grow, and enjoy themselves. It’s incredibly reassuring as a parent to know your child is not only well looked after, but also thriving and happy. I highly recommend this centre to any family looking for a caring and supportive childcare environment. Abdul
Hanh Thai
I’m truly grateful that my two sons are growing up at Good Start Early Learning Prairiewood. They are learning so much, having fun every day, and always feel happy and safe. The teachers are incredibly kind, caring, and supportive. I highly recommend this centre to other families.
Thank you for your beautiful review, Hanh. We’re so pleased to hear both of your sons are having such a positive experience with our centre and that they feel happy, safe and supported each day. It’s wonderful to know they are learning, having fun and thriving in our care. We’re especially grateful for your kind words about our educators and staff. Your recommendation means so much to our team, and we truly appreciate you taking the time to share your family’s experience.
Merna Ben
Absolutely love this childcare. The educators are so caring and genuinely amazing with the kids. My child feels happy and safe there, which means everything to me. It’s always so clean and doesn’t have that typical childcare smell, which I really appreciate. The kids are always clean at pickup too never in dirty nappies, which says a lot about the level of care. So grateful we found this place, highly recommend 🤍
Thank you for your beautiful review, Merna. We’re so pleased to hear your family has had such a positive experience with our centre and that your child feels happy, safe and well cared for each day. It’s incredibly meaningful to know the care and attention from our educators and staff gives you such peace of mind. We’re especially glad to hear you value the cleanliness of our environment and the high standards of care provided throughout the day. Creating a safe, hygienic and nurturing space for children is so important to us. Your kind words truly mean so much to our team. Thank you for your trust, your recommendation and for taking the time to share your feedback.
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