Goodstart Early Learning Bundaberg - George Street
Goodstart Early Learning Bundaberg - George Street Centre overview
Goodstart Early Learning Bundaberg - George Street
Lifelong learners
Goodstart Early Learning Bundaberg - George Street offers comprehensive care in a warm, welcoming, and homely environment. Staffed by highly qualified educators, the centre focuses on holistic growth with a stimulating play-based curriculum. Vibrant spaces enrich the learning programs, which aim to foster school readiness and a lifelong love of learning.
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Colourful, resource-rich rooms to encourage curiosity, imaginative play, and learning
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Inviting leafy yards with shade sails, vegetable gardens, sandpits, and play equipment
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Comprehensive school readiness program with a university-qualified Kindergarten teacher
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Focus on stimulating programs that foster cognitive, social, and emotional growth
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Sustainability education to encourage environmental awareness and an appreciation of nature
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In close proximity to schools, shops, and transport, with a handy 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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26A Takalvan StreetBundaberg, QLD, 4670
Centre Reviews
Literally every single educational teacher has completely exceeded our expectations. We have twins and every part of looking after them is so hard... Literally every single educational teacher has completely exceeded our expectations. We have twins and every part of looking after them is so hard and everyone has made there time there so easy and comfortable. They are hardwork and the girls never ever make me feel like they are hard work. They have complain. They love my girls the way I would love them too. Christine & Colleen are exceptional educators. I couldn't be happier. AMANDA helps me whenever I need an extra day or need them to be put in very last minute. She has been absolutely amazing and I just couldn't think of a better person to run that centre. It's so important to have a centre that you feel warm and comfortable and feel like your children are in safe hands. Feel like they are being cared for as if there aunty was looking after them if that makes sense. Thankyou to every one who has spent time with my girls. You make me more so happy when I can have time to myself and not feel anxious about them being cared for. Absolutely wonderful staff. 10/10 Read more
Best daycare centre we’ve ever been too. Centre is clean and the food was always nutritious. Amazing culture, caring and high quality educators.... Best daycare centre we’ve ever been too. Centre is clean and the food was always nutritious. Amazing culture, caring and high quality educators. The Centre director Amanda always greets you with a smile and does everything possible to help you as a parent. Was sad to move away as we haven’t been happy anywhere else since we left. Thank you to all the wonderful staff at Goodstart Bundy ❤️ Read more
Can not fault the care my 2 children receive with this wonderful team! The educators take the time to get to know each... Can not fault the care my 2 children receive with this wonderful team! The educators take the time to get to know each child and their families and you always get a warm welcome coming through the doors. Just a great team including the centre director who is always getting involved and you can tell really loves the childcare industry. 😊 Read more
Thank you for the wonderful feedback and 5 stars Felicia, we love having you and your boys as part of our family at Goodstart Bundaberg - George Street.