Goodstart Early Learning Ingle Farm - Roopena Street Centre overview
Goodstart Early Learning Ingle Farm - Roopena Street Centre highlights
- Strong community connections, with focus on inclusivity and reconciliation.
- Nature-based outdoor play for environmental awareness.
- Experienced Early Childhood Teachers leading the kindergarten program.
Goodstart Ingle Farm is a welcoming and inclusive early learning centre located near local shops, schools, and community facilities like the library and Ingle Farm Recreation Centre. We cater for up to 75 children daily, from 6 weeks to school age, across four rooms. Our Government Funded Kindergarten program, led by experienced Early Childhood Teachers, provides a nurturing environment where children can grow with confidence and curiosity.
Our centre’s dedicated educators inspire a love for lifelong learning, encouraging children to engage with the world around them through exploration and play. Outdoors, our natural play area fosters a connection to nature, promoting both environmental awareness and creativity.
At Goodstart Ingle Farm, we celebrate our community’s diversity, learning from each other’s cultures and honouring the Kaurna People through an active Reconciliation Action Plan. We value the importance of family and work closely with parents to create a supportive, unique community that feels like home.
Families enjoy access to Storypark, an online portfolio for daily updates on each child’s progress. Our on-site cook prepares nutritious meals daily, tailored to all dietary needs.
We warmly invite you to tour our centre, meet our passionate team, and discover how we can support your child’s early learning journey.
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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.
Kelly Brennan
Hi my name is Kelly and I am the Centre Director at Goodstart Early Learning Child Care Centre Ingle Farm.
I have my Diploma in Children’s Services and have worked in a variety of roles over the years such as a Senior Educator, Team Leader and Administration Assistant. I am very happy and excited to be the Centre Director here at Goodstart Inge Farm.
I am a mother to two beautiful children who are fortunate enough to attend our centre which has been an amazing experience to watch them grow into who they are today.
I believe each individual child should be given endless opportunities to reach their full potential with the support, guidance and learning opportunities we provide here at Ingle Farm. I believe that every child is unique, and I believe in working in partnership with parents to provide every child with enrich play-based learning opportunities to explore and become confident learners in all areas. I believe in creating nurturing, safe and clean environments filled with appropriate curriculums and programs for every child’s individual developmental needs.
I take pride in knowing the educators at Ingle Farm have built and will continue to build trusting reciprocal relationships with the children and their families, which supports developing their sense of belonging in their environments. Our educators strive to deliver high quality programs inclusive to each individual child and opportunities to explore their worlds through play based and child-initiated learning.
I am passionate about leading a strong team of highly confident and dedicated educators who will provide your children with the best possible start in their early years. I look forward to meeting you and your little ones and welcoming each and every one of you into our wonderful centre allowing us to be apart of your child’s journey from the very beginning.
Contact me today to book in a centre tour. Call us on 8395 9544, or click the 'Book a tour' button above to arrange a personalised tour. If you’d like a tour outside of the offered tour times please contact me so that we can organise this for you.
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We have had nothing but a positive experience at this centre. Our daughter settled in immediately. The days she has been teething and... We have had nothing but a positive experience at this centre. Our daughter settled in immediately. The days she has been teething and a little unsettled on drop off she has always been happy to go to an educator for a cuddle. The staff are all lovely, nurturing and understanding. We couldn't be happier it's our daughters home away from home. The rooms are well set out and feel homely. They have plenty of outdoor play space with a good variety of toys/equipment. Read more
From the moment I stepped into Goodstart Ingle Farm I immediately felt the warmth and inclusion from all of the educators and a... From the moment I stepped into Goodstart Ingle Farm I immediately felt the warmth and inclusion from all of the educators and a genuine sense of care. My daughter has been enrolled at the Center since 9 months old on full time basis and is now 5 and an half and nearing the start of school. The continuous learning, development and encouragement from all the educators throughout her whole journey has ensured she is more than ready for school. There has been countless times I have been absolutely amazed by her learning and the special effort the Center goes to to celebrate important moments and events. Most parents can resonate with that anxious feeling of leaving their children but the educators at Goodstart Ingle Farm treat the kids like family and it’s obvious each one has a passion for childhood wellbeing and development. I know my child is safe and happy at Goodstart Ingle Farm and I can not recommend this center high enough! I am nothing but thankful and grateful for the influence they have had on my daughters early learning and care and for all of the support they have provided me and my family. Read more
Thank you for sharing the wonderful journey you've had with us at Goodstart Ingle Farm, Tanya! We're thrilled to hear about the warm, inclusive, and genuine care you've experienced from our dedicated educators. It's truly rewarding to know that your daughter has thrived in our learning environment from a young age and is now well-prepared for the transition to school. Celebrating important moments and events is a special part of our commitment to each child's development. We appreciate your trust in us, and your kind words mean the world to our team. Thank you for being a part of the Goodstart Ingle Farm family!
We did many trial days and tours at different learning centres before coming to Goodstart Ingle Farm. We were immediately at ease when... We did many trial days and tours at different learning centres before coming to Goodstart Ingle Farm. We were immediately at ease when viewing the centre and meeting the lovely staff. Since having our son at the centre we can see every day how happy and excited he is to attend and how well cared for he is. We cannot fault this centre and have loved how each of the staff have formed a relationship with him so they know his individual wants and needs. Read more
Thank you so much for sharing your positive experience with Goodstart Ingle Farm, Kimberley. We're thrilled to hear that you felt at ease from the very beginning and that your son is happy and excited to attend our centre. Our dedicated staff takes pride in forming individual relationships with each child, so it warms our hearts to know that your family has found a supportive and caring environment at our centre. We appreciate your trust in us and are grateful for the opportunity to be a part of your child's early learning journey. We look forward to continuing to provide the best possible care for your child.