Goodstart Early Learning Semaphore Park

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.

Shanshan Peng

Hi all my name is Shanshan Peng and I am the Centre Director at Goodstart Semaphore Park.

I have been with Goodstart for 11 years, during which I have worked as a Kindergarten Teacher for 10 years, with one year of experience in a role as the Teacher Mentor and two years of experience in a Centre Leadership Role.

I have a strong focus on relationships with children, with a focus on fostering the social and emotional wellbeing of our children. I believe that positive and trusting relationships are the foundation in children’s development. I am enthusiastic in quality early childhood practice and rich learning environment to support children’s learning and development.

Collaboration, respect and kindness are my personal values. I believe that collaborative relationships with children, families and the Centre team members are fundamentally important to high quality early childhood education.

I am committed and dedicated to develop trusting and reciprocal relationships with children, families and the dedicated centre team at Goodstart Semaphore Park.

I look forward to meeting you soon and building a strong connection, for the benefit of our children.

Call us on 8341 7377, or click the 'Book a tour' button above to arrange a personalised tour. If you’d like a tour outside of the offered tour times please contact me so that we can organise this for you.