Goodstart Early Learning Caloundra
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Goodstart Early Learning Caloundra Centre overview
Goodstart Early Learning Caloundra Centre highlights
- Strong child-educator bonds through the Key Educator Approach.
- Large outdoor play space with nature-based learning elements.
- Indigenous yarning space with daily cultural teachings.
Goodstart Early Learning Caloundra is located in the heart of Caloundra, close to schools, shops, and public transport. We cater for children aged 15 months to school age, with a focus on supporting their learning and development through the Early Years Learning Framework. Our qualified teachers run accredited Kindergarten and Pre-Kindergarten programs to ensure children are well-prepared for school.
We follow the Key Educator Approach, which fosters strong connections between children, families, and educators. This approach ensures consistent, responsive care tailored to each child's needs. Our large outdoor play area is equipped with sandpits, a vegetable garden, worm farm, compost bin, swings, and shaded spaces for exploration and imaginative play. The centre also features an Indigenous yarning space, where children engage in daily Acknowledgement to Country and learn about Aboriginal culture.
Through our Storypark platform, regular family nights, and newsletters, we maintain open communication with families and customise programs to reflect each child’s interests and strengths. We actively engage with the community through excursions, including our popular Beach Kinder program.
We warmly invite you to visit our centre to see how we can support your child’s early learning journey.
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Goodstart Early Learning Caloundra 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.
Brooke Peebles
Hi, my name is Brooke Peebles. I am the Centre Director at Goodstart Early Learning in beautiful Caloundra.
I have worked with children for 22 years in several roles: ranging from educational roles, leadership and mentoring through to operations management. I have also completed roles supporting children’s learning in both the primary school environment and high school environment. But where I feel most valued and at home is in the centre director role.
I believe the first 5 year are incredibly powerful in forming a lifelong love of learning and working in ECEC allows me to contribute to creating a pedagogy that will make the difference in our children’s early years.
I believe each child and family have different and unique needs and through extending an open door policy and encouraging centre visits to get a feel for our environment and see the inspired learning that occurs every day!
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Centre Reviews
The Kindy and Pre-Kindy rooms and educators at Goodstart Caloundra are amazing. Brooke, the centre director, was so welcoming from our first interaction... The Kindy and Pre-Kindy rooms and educators at Goodstart Caloundra are amazing. Brooke, the centre director, was so welcoming from our first interaction with the centre. What stands out most in the educators is their personalised approach — they genuinely understand and cater to each child's distinct needs. This level of individualised care not only supports their development but also fosters a deep sense of trust and security in both children and parents. We have absoloutely loved our time at Goodstart Caloundra. Read more
Amazing daycare. Our son has been attending for years and loved it. The staff is friendly and very helpful. Highly recommend! Amazing daycare. Our son has been attending for years and loved it. The staff is friendly and very helpful. Highly recommend!
Thank you for sharing your wonderful review; it's a testament to the nurturing environment we strive to offer. We appreciate it, Jessica!
Best centre to work at! Great Team and the best environments! Best centre to work at! Great Team and the best environments!
Thank you for the 5-star rating of our centre. We truly value your support, Suzy!