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Goodstart Early Learning Narre Warren North Centre overview
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(03) 9125 4888Goodstart Early Learning Narre Warren North Centre highlights
- Our outdoor area provides a rich environment with a blend of natural and man-made elements, encouraging children to explore, play, and connect with nature.
- Through Storypark platform, family nights, and newsletters, we maintain close contact with parents, tailoring programs to individual children's needs, interests, and cultural backgrounds.
- With a cook on premises five days a week, we offer healthy and nutritious meals, accommodating children with allergies while ensuring their dietary needs are met.
Goodstart Early Learning Narre Warren North
A balanced environment for growth and exploration
With a dedication to making families, children, and educators feel at home, Goodstart Early Learning Narre Warren North promotes exploration and fosters close community relationships. The experienced staff, colourful rooms, play-based learning and family-centric approach create a nurturing environment that’s tailored to each child’s needs and interests.
- Engaging and stimulating indoor learning environment
- Outdoor spaces include sandpits, climbing equipment, veggie patches, dry creek beds, chickens, worm farms and ample shade
- Homely environment where exploration is encouraged
- Strong relationships with local schools and nursing homes to foster a sense of connection and belonging
- Focus on sustainability learning and understanding nature through hands-on experiences
- Ample parking available on site and convenient access to nearby bus stops
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Goodstart Early Learning Narre Warren North Service features
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Kindergarten/Preschool Programs
Kindergarten/Preschool Programs
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:
- Our programs are planned and led by qualified and experienced Early Childhood Teachers, in accordance with the Early Years Learning Framework
- Our programs have the tick of approval, meaning they meet (and exceed) Government guidelines around learning in the year before school
- Strong connections with local schools support our extensive transition to school programs
- We offer greater flexibility and convenience for busy families with longer opening hours, five days a week, 52 weeks of the year.
- We offer 9-hour, 10-hour and all-day sessions.
- Nutritious meals are provided throughout the day, so there’s no need to pack lunch boxes.
Curriculum and programs
Curriculum and 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.
Parent communication and involvement
Parent communication and involvement
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.
Meet the team
Meet the team
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.
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147-149 Kurrajong RoadNarre Warren, VIC, 3805
Centre Reviews
5.0
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very welcoming , staff is friendly. Centre has provided both my girls with love and care. very supportive management very welcoming , staff is friendly. Centre has provided both my girls with love and care. very supportive management
Thank you for your 5-star review. We're thrilled your girls feel loved and supported at Goodstart Narre Warren North. Our team appreciate your kind words!
Centre is very welcoming and staff is quite knowledgeable and polite. I highly recommend this centre for anyone who is looking for a... Centre is very welcoming and staff is quite knowledgeable and polite. I highly recommend this centre for anyone who is looking for a day care. Read more
Thank you so much for taking the time to leave such a positive review, Manmeet! We're thrilled to hear that you had a great experience at our centre. Our team works hard to create a warm and welcoming environment for our families, and we're glad that you found our team to be knowledgeable and polite. Thank you for recommending our centre to others!
The admin team and the educators at Goodstart Early Learning Narre Warren North are amazing. My son has special needs. This centre has... The admin team and the educators at Goodstart Early Learning Narre Warren North are amazing. My son has special needs. This centre has provided him with the love and care he needs. He mentions the educators’ names with joy even when he isn’t at the centre. The staff accommodated me while transitioning my son at the centre. The warmth and care my son and I receive is to be commended. My son enjoys going to the centre. I highly recommend Goodstart Early Learning Narre Warren North. Read more
Thank you for sharing your heartfelt feedback, Ayesha! We truly appreciate your review. It's our pleasure to provide a supportive and caring environment for your son. We appreciate your trust in our team and look forward to continuing to provide you with the best possible care.
Thank you for the 5-star rating!
Great Centre with friendly, caring staff. The facility’s are amazing and have been given a renovation making it more inviting for the kids... Great Centre with friendly, caring staff. The facility’s are amazing and have been given a renovation making it more inviting for the kids and families. Staff are always super helpful and supportive. Overall would highly recommend Goodstart Narre Warren North! Read more
Thank you wholeheartedly for your kind words! We're delighted that you appreciate the efforts we've put into creating an inviting environment for both kids and families. We're genuinely grateful for the trust you've placed in us by choosing Goodstart Narre Warren North.
Best childcare/kinder in the area !! All the educators are amazing very nurturing and caring. I would highly recommend Best childcare/kinder in the area !! All the educators are amazing very nurturing and caring. I would highly recommend
Thank you for the wonderful recommendation Janelle! We're thrilled to hear that you consider us the best centre in the area, and we appreciate your kind words about our nurturing and caring educators. Your feedback means a lot to us, and we're grateful for the opportunity to provide excellent care for your family!
The best Childcare center in the area! Love the fresh meal, the patient teacher, the amazing director, the friendly environment, and the... The best Childcare center in the area! Love the fresh meal, the patient teacher, the amazing director, the friendly environment, and the frequently updated facilities. Most of all a very safe place. Give every parent the peace of mind and knowing they are in good hands. Thank you everyone who works at the center, you are all so amazing, our kids are so lucky to have you as their teacher. Read more
Always been so happy with how amazing every member of staff is, it is like a little family! Professional and compassionate staff, couldn’t... Always been so happy with how amazing every member of staff is, it is like a little family! Professional and compassionate staff, couldn’t ask for a better experience with a centre! Read more