Goodstart Early Learning Crestmead - Julie Street
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Goodstart Early Learning Crestmead - Julie Street Centre overview
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(07) 3523 1767Goodstart Early Learning Crestmead - Julie Street Centre highlights
- Inclusive, multicultural environment with diverse cultural learning.
- Dedicated outdoor spaces promoting play and sustainability.
- Intergenerational program teaching respect and compassion.
Goodstart Early Learning Crestmead - Julie Street offers a family-friendly atmosphere conveniently located next to Francis College, with onsite parking and close access to transport and shops. Our child-centred programs, based on the Early Years Learning Framework, provide stimulating, play-based experiences in rooms from Nursery to Kindergarten. Each curriculum is personalised to each child's strengths, interests, and needs, supporting a smooth transition to school.
Our Storypark platform ensures clear, ongoing communication with families, helping us support children’s milestones and achievements. Outdoors, children explore and learn in a blend of natural and built play areas, including sandpits, cubbyhouses, vege patches, a worm farm, and shaded spaces, all designed to nurture environmental awareness and sustainability.
Our warm, multicultural staff foster inclusion, and our intergenerational program with a local retirement home teaches children values like respect and compassion. Families stay informed through our events calendar and regular conversations about each child’s progress. We look forward to welcoming you and your family to tour our centre and meet our team.
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Goodstart Early Learning Crestmead - Julie 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.
Brooke Buckley
Hi, I’m Brooke and I’m the Centre Director here at Goodstart Julie Street, Crestmead.
I have been the Centre Director for over 5 years and in the industry for 11 years.
I hold a Diploma in early childhood education, and take great joy and satisfaction in overseeing the educational programs and care at Goodstart Julie Street.
My Early Learning values:
I strongly believe that the first five years are the most important years of a child’s journey. How lucky are we to be a part of this time?
What I love about our community:
The people! It’s lovely to see such strong relationships within our community.
A little more about me:
When I’m not in the centre, you’ll find me with my family and going on adventure with my little boy.
Why your child should spend the day with me and the amazing team at Goodstart Julie Steet:
At Goodstart Julie Street, we strive to provide a safe, peaceful, and natural environment that engages children's five senses, provoking wonder, curiosity, and intellectual engagement.
I look forward to welcoming you and your family and exploring how we can help to make a positive impact on your families and children’s time in care.
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Centre Reviews
Awesome service with great facilities and provocations. The new director is very helpful and welcoming! Awesome service with great facilities and provocations. The new director is very helpful and welcoming!
Julie street good start is an amazing kindy. All the ladies in nursery are wonderful and have been so helpful and patient with me... Julie street good start is an amazing kindy. All the ladies in nursery are wonderful and have been so helpful and patient with me being a first time mum. Couldn't recommend a better kindy Read more
Fantastic service full of dedicated educators. Fantastic service full of dedicated educators.
My three grandchildren attend this centre. The staff, lead by Miss Alicia (Director), are professional, knowledgeable, warm and approachable . I... My three grandchildren attend this centre. The staff, lead by Miss Alicia (Director), are professional, knowledgeable, warm and approachable . I know my grandson's are in the best hands and having a brilliant day whilst learning. The centre is spotlessly clean, very well equipped and the food being prepared always smells delicious. If you are looking for a centre that ticks all the boxes, Look no further. Read more
the team here are fabulous. So welcoming and warm. There is a great vibe here and they are always happy to help to... the team here are fabulous. So welcoming and warm. There is a great vibe here and they are always happy to help to make your family's experience the best it can be. Our daughter loves it here! highly recommended!! Read more
As soon as you walk into this centre you always get a warm welcome by the wonderful director or educators. The educators at... As soon as you walk into this centre you always get a warm welcome by the wonderful director or educators. The educators at Julie street go above and beyond for the families and children. The interactions between the children and educators are just beautiful. Highly highly recommend. Read more
When you walk in to the centre you are greeted by warm and friendly staff. The director is amazing and clearly has a... When you walk in to the centre you are greeted by warm and friendly staff. The director is amazing and clearly has a passion for her job. The environment is inviting and there are always endless learning opportunities set up for the children to explore. My son loves attending Goodstart Julie st. Its a wonderful centre. Read more
My daughter attends this centre and enjoys her days here. The staff are caring and friendly. Highly recommend this centre. My daughter attends this centre and enjoys her days here. The staff are caring and friendly. Highly recommend this centre.