Goodstart Early Learning Gladstone - Beak Street
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Goodstart Early Learning Gladstone - Beak Street Centre overview
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(07) 4837 7663Goodstart Early Learning Gladstone - Beak Street
Nurturing young minds and a love of nature
The focus at Goodstart Early Learning Gladstone - Beak Street is on ensuring every child can reach their potential while feeling a strong sense of belonging. With almost 100 years of collective experience, the centre’s passionate team fosters holistic growth and school readiness, while promoting community involvement, environmental respect, and a love for nature.
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Cozy, colourful, and sensory rooms designed to engage and inspire young minds
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Exciting outdoor spaces with sandpits, a dry creek bed, vegetable gardens, and shaded areas for exploration and imaginative play
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Engaging programs that help prepare children for school and encourage regional awareness
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Strong focus on sustainability with a worm farm, gardening activities, and a compost area
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Easy access with a handy location close to New Auckland primary schools, parklands, and shopping
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Goodstart Early Learning Gladstone - Beak Street 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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11 Beak StreetGladstone, QLD, 4680
Centre Reviews
Amazing centre with caring staff and a warm, nurturing environment. Great food, fun activities, and enriching learning experiences that helped our child grow... Amazing centre with caring staff and a warm, nurturing environment. Great food, fun activities, and enriching learning experiences that helped our child grow and thrive. Highly recommend to any family looking for quality early education! Read more
Hi Ildephonse, thank you for your wonderful feedback. We’re so pleased to hear that your child is thriving and enjoying the food, activities, and learning experiences at Goodstart. It’s lovely to know that our caring team has created such a positive and nurturing environment for your family. We truly appreciate your recommendation!
Staff are always friendly and caring. My boy loves going to Daycare here Staff are always friendly and caring. My boy loves going to Daycare here
The centre is great. The educators fantastic and my daughter loves it. Highly recommend The centre is great. The educators fantastic and my daughter loves it. Highly recommend
We’ve sent our son here for about 2 years now. He’s always learning something new, making things, and generally having a ball. Great... We’ve sent our son here for about 2 years now. He’s always learning something new, making things, and generally having a ball. Great place, great staff. Can’t beat it. Will Read more
Such a wonderful centre! Our little girl loves it there! The staff are so loving and caring and i just know she is in... Such a wonderful centre! Our little girl loves it there! The staff are so loving and caring and i just know she is in good hands and will have a wonderful day. When we went for a tour of the centre I just had that feeling that this was the one. Everything felt positive. Ever since our daughter started (18 months old) she now sings and dances all the time and does actions to her little songs. I can just tell she's learnt this from daycare and that it's a happy/positive environment she is in. I absolutely love love LOVE how all food & nappies are provided! It's such a stress relief at my end which is nice with 3 kids (2 at school). All meals a healthy and our little girl is now eating foods just because she saw her friends eating it. Highly recommend goodstart beak st. They are amazing 🙂 Read more
I have had 2 children attend Goodstart Early Learning on Beak Street in the toddler room through to the kindy room and over... I have had 2 children attend Goodstart Early Learning on Beak Street in the toddler room through to the kindy room and over the 8 years of experience I have had here it's always been fantastic. There's so many natural learning opportunities as well as academic & personal growth, I have family and friends notice how much my 3 year old has flourished and improved his speech, counting, letter recognition, social skills and so much more. All the teachers are so kind and inviting, I always know my child is in the best care possible. Also the lunch menu is so great that my insanely fussy eater will eat most/all of his food at school which has really helped us plan and adjust our meals at home. Read more
My daughter has been at Goodstart Beak Street since nursery. The staff are amazing and kind. Communication with parents is clear and up... My daughter has been at Goodstart Beak Street since nursery. The staff are amazing and kind. Communication with parents is clear and up to date. The food is amazing. The only reason we are leaving is because my baby goes to Prep next year! Highly highly recommend. Read more
Being a long time local with a couple kids, I have tried a few centres in the town. Goodstart Beakstreet is by... Being a long time local with a couple kids, I have tried a few centres in the town. Goodstart Beakstreet is by far the best! From being greeted by a friendly team member when you walk into the centre, the care of the children, the delicious lunches provided, the safety of everyone, right down to the cost - it’s a wonderful centre that I continue to recommend to all my friends & family. Read more