1800 222 543
1800 222 543Address:
4 National Circuit, Barton, ACT, 2600
Care Type:
Long Day Care
Hours:
7:30am to 6:00pm
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$194.79 /day
Your enquiry will be sent directly to the Goodstart Early Learning Barton.
Address:
4 National Circuit, Barton, ACT, 2600
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Goodstart Early Learning Barton provides childcare and early learning in the heart of Canberra's Parliamentary Triangle, on Ngunnawal and Ngambri Country. Conveniently located close to Government offices and within a five-minute drive of Parliament House and the Russell offices, our centre welcomes families from nearby suburbs as well as those working in the surrounding area.
Our warm, multicultural team creates a welcoming environment where children feel safe, secure and comfortable. Four educators have been with Goodstart for between 10 and 20 years, while our Centre Director has 20 years of service, providing children and families with familiar and consistent relationships.
Children have access to two separate outdoor learning environments, with one designed for children under two and another for children aged two to five. Inside, our welcoming social space gives children opportunities to connect with friends over meals or enjoy a quieter area away from the busy room while exploring experiences at their own pace.
Our Centre Cook provides nutritious morning tea, lunch and afternoon tea, with meals adjusted for allergies and dietary requirements where needed. Children aged two to five also enjoy Happy Feet Fitness sessions twice each week.
Our educators speak a range of languages, including Cantonese, Hindi, Portuguese, Mandarin, Punjabi, Urdu, Nepali, German, Filipino (Tagalog), Bhutanese (Dzongkha), Korean, Sinhalese and Tamil, supporting our diverse community.
Our child-led, play-based approach follows children's interests and supports their individual development, confidence and independence. Two Preschool teachers support children's learning and development as they prepare for their transition to school.
Take a tour of Goodstart Barton to meet our educators and discover our welcoming early learning environment.
Goodstart Early Learning Barton provides childcare and early learning in the heart of Canberra's Parliamentary Triangle, on Ngunnawal and Ngambri Country. Conveniently located close to Government offices and within a five-minute drive of Parliament House and the Russell offices, our centre welcomes families from nearby suburbs as well as those working in the surrounding area.
Our warm, multicultural team creates a welcoming environment where children feel safe, secure and comfortable. Four educators have been with Goodstart for between 10 and 20 years, while our Centre Director has 20 years of service, providing children and families with familiar and consistent relationships.
Children have access to two separate outdoor learning environments, with one designed for children under two and another for children aged two to five. Inside, our welcoming social space gives children opportunities to connect with friends over meals or enjoy a quieter area away from the busy room while exploring experiences at their own pace.
Our Centre Cook provides nutritious morning tea, lunch and afternoon tea, with meals adjusted for allergies and dietary requirements where needed. Children aged two to five also enjoy Happy Feet Fitness sessions twice each week.
Our educators speak a range of languages, including Cantonese, Hindi, Portuguese, Mandarin, Punjabi, Urdu, Nepali, German, Filipino (Tagalog), Bhutanese (Dzongkha), Korean, Sinhalese and Tamil, supporting our diverse community.
Our child-led, play-based approach follows children's interests and supports their individual development, confidence and independence. Two Preschool teachers support children's learning and development as they prepare for their transition to school.
Take a tour of Goodstart Barton to meet our educators and discover our welcoming early learning environment.
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.
Want to see the centre first hand? Book a tour with Goodstart Early Learning Barton below.
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Your enquiry will be sent directly to the Goodstart Early Learning Barton.
Based on 15 Reviews
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Rachel Bodman
Have been very happy with Goodstart Barton. The educators are great, with great communication with parents. In particular I liked the toddler/baby sleeping arrangements where they have multiple rooms for naps which causes minimal disruption to their sleep.
Kirsty Lightfoot
This daycare is so amazing!!! Our daughter loves it here (she’s currently 19 months). The educators are all SO friendly and attentive with the children. You can genuinely tell they care about all the children. My daughter really enjoys going to daycare, she gets very excited in the mornings when I mention her favourite teachers names. She started at 15 months old too, which is usually hard to try transition, but she has always enjoyed it. She has learnt so many great things from being there too. I’ve seen a huge improvement is her talking and hand eye coordination. I also love that the educators are very friendly with the parents. Its always seems like such a fun and happy environment whenever I do drop off and pick ups. Angela the centre director is also very kind and helpful. I would highly recommend to anyone.
Sharanjit Sidhu
Goodstart Barton provided a wonderfully caring environment for our little one with just the most nurturing carers we have come across. We were fortunate enough to get a place quickly following our move from interstate and despite our little one struggling with separation anxiety, the educators were quickly able to settle him in a matter of few days which very much helped us with settling back in our jobs quickly. We will forever be grateful to Goodstart Barton for helping make our move back to Canberra and transition back to our previous jobs easy and highly recommend this lovely little gem of a daycare in Barton!
Ann
Goodstart Barton has been a fantastic place for our little one, who’s under two. From the very beginning, the educators have shown such warmth and care, helping him settle in gently and confidently. They truly understand the needs of babies and toddlers—creating a calm, nurturing environment where he feels safe, loved, and supported. The educators are absolutely wonderful and incredibly supportive—not just of our child, but of our whole family. They’re the kind of people who go out of their way to make you feel heard, reassured, and part of the community. We’ve seen beautiful progress in our child’s development, from early communication and motor skills to his growing curiosity about the world around him. The activities are age-appropriate and thoughtfully planned, with lots of sensory play, music, and outdoor time. We also really appreciate the regular updates and photos that keep us connected to his day. It’s clear the team genuinely cares, and that gives us so much peace of mind. We’re so grateful to have found a centre where our child is thriving and happy.
Kaitlin
Our son attended Goodstart in nursery 1 and 2. The educators were so kind and caring and treated our son so well, we really appreciated being able to trust that he was receiving quality care from such lovely people.
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$163.92
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