1800 222 543
1800 222 543Address:
510 Smithfield Road, Prairiewood, NSW, 2176
Care Type:
Long Day Care
Hours:
7:00am to 6:00pm
Vacancies
Check by age group
Infant
0-1 years
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Your enquiry will be sent directly to the Goodstart Early Learning Prairiewood.
Address:
510 Smithfield Road, Prairiewood, NSW, 2176
Rating Score
Goodstart Early Learning Child Care Centre Prairiewood is conveniently situated in the heart of Prairiewood, close to several local schools. We proudly serve a diverse community, offering care and education for children from 15 months up until they are ready for school. Our dedicated and experienced educators come from a variety of cultural backgrounds, and many speak a second language.
Our curriculum is play-based and aligned with the Early Years Learning Framework. Each room, from Nursery to Kindergarten/Preschool, is designed to foster children’s curiosity, creativity, and imagination. Programs are tailored to individual interests, needs, and strengths, preparing children for school and life.
Family involvement is essential, and we promote a respectful partnership between parents and educators. Many of our staff have been with us for over 10 years, holding qualifications in early childhood education and First Aid.
We also support families by collaborating with services like the Learning Support Program and KU Children’s Services. Our multicultural team speaks languages such as Assyrian, Persian, Spanish, Arabic, Chinese, Vietnamese, and Fijian, reflecting our centre's cultural diversity.
Through Storypark, family nights, and newsletters, we maintain open communication with parents to ensure tailored care. Our on-site cook provides nutritious meals, accommodating all dietary needs.
Community engagement and creative activities are key elements of our program, enriching children's learning and fostering creativity.
Goodstart Early Learning Child Care Centre Prairiewood is conveniently situated in the heart of Prairiewood, close to several local schools. We proudly serve a diverse community, offering care and education for children from 15 months up until they are ready for school. Our dedicated and experienced educators come from a variety of cultural backgrounds, and many speak a second language.
Our curriculum is play-based and aligned with the Early Years Learning Framework. Each room, from Nursery to Kindergarten/Preschool, is designed to foster children’s curiosity, creativity, and imagination. Programs are tailored to individual interests, needs, and strengths, preparing children for school and life.
Family involvement is essential, and we promote a respectful partnership between parents and educators. Many of our staff have been with us for over 10 years, holding qualifications in early childhood education and First Aid.
We also support families by collaborating with services like the Learning Support Program and KU Children’s Services. Our multicultural team speaks languages such as Assyrian, Persian, Spanish, Arabic, Chinese, Vietnamese, and Fijian, reflecting our centre's cultural diversity.
Through Storypark, family nights, and newsletters, we maintain open communication with parents to ensure tailored care. Our on-site cook provides nutritious meals, accommodating all dietary needs.
Community engagement and creative activities are key elements of our program, enriching children's learning and fostering creativity.
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.
Infant
0-1 years
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Toddler
1-2 years
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Pre-Kindy
2-3 years
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Kindy
3-5 years
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Your enquiry will be sent directly to the Goodstart Early Learning Prairiewood.
Rating Score
Lisa Tran
My child attends Goodstart Early Learning, and I couldn’t be happier with the experience. The educators are genuinely caring and truly go above and beyond for the little ones. You can really feel how much they love what they do. The environment is safe, warm, and supportive — exactly what every parent hopes for in a childcare centre. My child always comes home happy, learning new things, and excited to go back the next day.
Trung Kien Dang
Both my daughter attend this centre since 2022 to current, this is extremely good centre, very clean, safe, good environment with a lot of toy, big outdoor playground, the teacher is friend and enthusiastic. I am very happy with this centre
Sherryn Cabardo-Oclarit
Moving my son to Goodstart Early Learning Prairiewood in October 2023 from his previous childcare has been an absolute blessing — truly one of the best decisions we’ve ever made. The positive change in him has been remarkable. He’s more confident, expressive, and independent, and he comes home excited to share everything he’s learned. When I was searching for a new childcare centre, someone gave me advice that stayed with me: “Don’t just look at the centre — look at the people who will be taking care of your child.” And that is exactly where Goodstart Early Learning Prairiewood shines. The educators here are exceptional. They don’t just supervise — they genuinely invest their time, care, and heart into the children. This place is so much more than a childcare centre — it truly embodies what a quality pre‑school and early learning environment should be. It’s a warm, supportive community where both children and parents feel looked after. The staff never put pressure on parents; instead, they guide, reassure, and support you through every step. That level of understanding and empathy makes all the difference. Since starting here, my son has blossomed socially and emotionally. His communication has improved, he transitions smoothly into his day, and he walks through the doors each morning with a big smile — something we never saw before moving him here. To the incredible team: Thank you Ms Rav, Ms Ting, Ms Sandhya, Ms Marta, Ms Afra, Ms Colleen, Ms Susan, Ms Jonelle, Ms Jenny, Ms Courtney, Ms Lilian, Ms Arlyn, Ms Abby, Ms Sarah, Ms Doris, Ms Clare and the rest of the Goodstart Early Learning Prairiewood family. This is the A‑team of pre‑school educators — dedicated, passionate, and truly exceptional. If you’re searching for a centre where the people truly set it apart, Goodstart Early Learning Prairiewood rises above the rest. And if you want your child or children to grow in a space filled with warmth, encouragement, and genuine positivity, this centre is unmatched — I recommend it with all my heart. If I can give more than 5 stars, I would. 👏✨️
with Prairiewood, 2176
Above average
Above average
Goodstart Early Learning Prairiewood
$136
Suburb Average
$108
Above average
The National Quality Standard is an industry benchmark defined by the government.
Goodstart Early Learning Prairiewood
Meeting
Suburb Average
Meeting
Over 3 million parents choose Care for Kids to find the right care
Social News Feed
Social posts for this centre will appear here once they're available.
Can not get post detail