Goodstart Early Learning Flagstone
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Goodstart Early Learning Flagstone Centre overview
Goodstart Early Learning Flagstone Centre highlights
- Conveniently located next to Flagstone State School and close to the school hall.
- Large outdoor space with natural and manmade structures, including sandpits, veggie gardens, teepees, and a bike track.
- Educators foster independence and happiness through a program of sensory, play-based learning.
Goodstart Early Learning Child Care Centre Flagstone, located near Flagstone State School, has proudly served the community for over seven years. We cater to children from six weeks to five years, offering spacious indoor rooms and a large outdoor play area. Our team of experienced and fully qualified educators is passionate about early learning, and most are parents themselves, understanding the vital role of family within our centre.
We maintain open communication with families, using Storypark to share updates and tailor our programs to each child’s unique needs and interests. Inside, our rooms, from Nursery to Kindergarten, are designed in line with the Early Years Learning Framework, with sensory and play-based learning activities. This approach supports children’s growth, preparing them for their transition to school.
Our outdoor spaces feature a blend of natural and manmade play areas, including sandpits, vegetable gardens, a bike track, and a yarning circle. Carefully designed to encourage environmental awareness and imaginative play, our playground fosters a love for nature and sustainability.
We are also active within the community, recognised for our fundraising and creative children’s programs, and maintain close ties to Flagstone State School to ensure a smooth transition to school. We look forward to supporting your child’s early educational 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.
Kathleen Puschmann
Welcome to Goodstart Early Learning Flagstone. My name is Kathleen and I am the Centre Director at Goodstart Flagstone. I have been in the Early Learning industry since 1993 and hold a Diploma in childcare and education. My time in the industry has allowed me to work across all early learning age groups.
I believe the first five years are the most important in any child’s development and I take great pleasure in helping today’s young children to develop the skills to become strong, independent leaders of our future. I believe effective communication between families and staff is vital, so I encourage the families at this centre to have a voice, share their ideas and join in the learning with their child. As a mum myself, I am passionate about a strong social and emotional development.
I look forward to meeting yourself and your child!
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Centre Reviews
Poor supervision, children constantly injured with little or no explanation or explanation changes each time they tell you. Staff literally don't care Poor supervision, children constantly injured with little or no explanation or explanation changes each time they tell you. Staff literally don't care
My youngest son came here for a few years. I have to say best beautiful staff inc the director. Payments method always... My youngest son came here for a few years. I have to say best beautiful staff inc the director. Payments method always made simple. And it’s a down to earth, play outside and great learning environment for kids. My son loved it here. Best child care I’ve used of all my children. Read more
Thank you, Jaz, for your kind words! We're thrilled to hear that your son had a positive experience at our center and that you found our staff and director to be wonderful. We aim to create an environment where families and children both feel connected and supported by our centre. We appreciate your feedback and thank you for letting us be part of your son's early learning journey!
All I can say is, the educators here are all so welcoming, very approachable, professional & very down to earth! My daughter is in... All I can say is, the educators here are all so welcoming, very approachable, professional & very down to earth! My daughter is in the nursery & she started at 9 months and has excelled so so well, she’s learnt so much in the 3-4 months my daughter has been here. As a mother I only wants best for my daughter and I found it at Good Start Early Learning Flagstone! Read more
Thank you for your lovely words and 5 stars Mariana.