Goodstart Early Learning Albany
Goodstart Early Learning Albany Centre overview
Goodstart Early Learning Albany
Outstanding learning for a brighter future
With highly qualified educators and an "Exceeding" rating from the Australian Children’s Education and Care Quality Authority, Goodstart Early Learning Albany offers outstanding early learning. The centre fosters holistic growth, encouraging children’s intrinsic curiosity with fun and sensory spaces, including an exciting adventure playground. Robust partnerships with parents help enrich the learning experience.
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Five large, purpose-built rooms for sensory play and discovery
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Leafy outdoor wonderland with sandpits, bike paths, swings, a wooden fort, pet guinea pigs, and a beautiful indigenous cultural garden
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Exciting play-based curriculum that fosters individuality and self-paced learning
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Commitment to building robust relationships with children and families
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Culturally diverse team and strong community focus
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Quiet and convenient location close to Albany CBD, with a large car park
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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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44 Lion StreetAlbany, WA, 6330
Centre Reviews
Such a lovely centre. I was worried about moving my children there, but they love it. The educators are amazing, and the whole... Such a lovely centre. I was worried about moving my children there, but they love it. The educators are amazing, and the whole place made us feel so welcome. Read more
Fantastic centre filled with amazing staff! Highly recommended! My Daughter started daycare at 6months old and hated the bottle. The staff worked so... Fantastic centre filled with amazing staff! Highly recommended! My Daughter started daycare at 6months old and hated the bottle. The staff worked so hard to get her to take breastmilk, from trying open cups, using a straw and trying all sorts of different bottles, and when nothing worked the staff would call so I would be able to go into the centre to breastfeed. Alot of the staff are mothers, which is fantastic! Being part of a large daycare group, such as good start you are assured that the standards for child satey are high followed by all the latest in childcare standards. They also use an app which is great for monitoring your children's routine as everything gets logged to what they eat, nap time, to sunscreen applied. The educators constantly assess your children every month and formulate strategies on how best to support your child's development. Highly recommended this centre! Read more
My child has thrived within this centre and it has been wonderful watching his relationships grow with the educators and the connection he... My child has thrived within this centre and it has been wonderful watching his relationships grow with the educators and the connection he makes with his peers. I enjoy reading about his day and seeing the progress in his development on the Storypark app. Read more
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