Goodstart Early Learning Blackwood
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Goodstart Early Learning Blackwood Centre overview
Goodstart Early Learning Blackwood Centre highlights
- Spacious, engaging outdoor play areas.
- Passionate, highly trained teaching team.
- Nutritious meals and essential supplies provided.
Goodstart Early Learning Blackwood is a purpose-built centre nestled in the leafy Adelaide Hills, within the close-knit and community-focused suburb of Blackwood. Conveniently located near local shops, schools, and community services, we offer high-quality education and care for children aged 6 weeks to 6 years.
Our spacious outdoor area includes age-appropriate play spaces with a large sandpit, climbing equipment, and garden beds, providing plenty of opportunities for exploration and physical development.
Guided by the Early Years Learning Framework, we offer a nurturing and stimulating environment, with passionate educators dedicated to supporting each child’s growth. Our centre fosters a warm, welcoming atmosphere where meaningful relationships are built with families, and we focus on school readiness and holistic child development.
When you enrol at Goodstart Early Learning Blackwood, you can expect:
- High-quality, engaging learning environments
- Dedicated and highly trained educators
- School readiness and transition programs
- Holistic approach to child development
- Secure digital sign-in and sign-out
- Access to Storypark, your child’s online learning portfolio
- Fresh, nutritious meals prepared by an onsite cook
- Meals, nappies, wipes, cot linen, and sunscreen included
We invite you to book a tour to meet our team and explore how we can support your child’s early learning journey. If tour times don't suit, please contact us to arrange another time.
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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.
Vanessa Rameh
Hello, my name is Vanessa Rameh, I have over 28 years of experience in the childcare industry and over 11 years as a Director, therefore I bring with me a wealth of knowledge.
I like to provide pedagogical leadership to ensure the provision of high quality care that is vibrant, interesting and varied, ensuring effective leadership, management, direction and support to staff and families with communication and team work being a key priority.
I am also a busy mum of five, having two girls of my own and three step children.
I believe in providing holistic, natural and relaxed home like environments for our children to explore and learn within.
I am excited to embark on this wonderful journey at Goodstart Blackwood and look forward to getting to know all our beautiful children and families and meeting new families in the local area.
Call us on 8278 4266, 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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39-45 Coromandel ParadeBlackwood, SA, 5051
Centre Reviews
When your child doesn’t want to go home when you come to pick her up, you know you made the best choice by... When your child doesn’t want to go home when you come to pick her up, you know you made the best choice by enrolling her here. The educators are amazing,very caring,kind and professional!We appreciate the regular updates we get throughout the day and the photos to see what our daughter has been up to with her friends. Thank you everyone for all the care and love you give to my little one. Read more
10 out of 10 would recommend this centre every time. The staff and management have been amazing with all of our children over... 10 out of 10 would recommend this centre every time. The staff and management have been amazing with all of our children over the course of the last 8 years. Truly appreciate the care you provide - it is a warm, safe place that my children love attending. Read more
Thank you, Georgia, for your fantastic recommendation of Goodstart Blackwood. We’re honoured to have had the opportunity to care for your children over the past eight years. Knowing that our team and management have consistently provided a warm, safe place that your children love attending is incredibly rewarding. Your continued trust and appreciation mean the world to us!
Speaking with friends and past experiences I love this centre. Great staff, the children love it and are always happy when they get... Speaking with friends and past experiences I love this centre. Great staff, the children love it and are always happy when they get picked up! I have recommended to several friends and continue to do so. Thank you for your care and support that you give my children and family. Read more
We truly appreciate your thoughtful 5-star review of Goodstart Blackwood! A dedicated and enthusiastic team leads to joyful children, and it warms our hearts to know that your children are thriving here. Your endorsement is the greatest compliment we could ask for, and we are genuinely thankful that you have chosen Goodstart to care for your children and support your family's happiness.