Goodstart Early Learning Buderim
Goodstart Early Learning Buderim Centre overview
Goodstart Early Learning Buderim Centre highlights
- Spacious, air-conditioned rooms with play-based learning.
- Shaded outdoor play areas designed for exploration and sustainability.
- Strong connections with local schools, families, and the community.
Goodstart Early Learning Child Care Centre Buderim is nestled in the picturesque suburb of Buderim, close to public transport, schools, and Sunshine Coast University. Our centre provides a secure and private environment away from busy roads, offering care for children aged six weeks to six years.
We feature four large, air-conditioned rooms designed in line with the Early Years Learning Framework, ensuring children experience sensory, play-based learning. Our engaging surroundings foster growth and development, preparing children for their school journey.
With the Storypark platform, we maintain open communication with families, allowing us to personalise programs to each child's needs, interests, and strengths while celebrating our diverse community.
Our spacious outdoor play area is shaded by established trees and shade sails, providing a safe, comfortable space for children to explore. The picnic tables beneath the trees offer a lovely setting for outdoor activities, encouraging environmental awareness and sustainability.
Our qualified educators are passionate about building strong bonds with children and their families, reflecting our centre’s commitment to a nurturing and supportive environment. We also offer work experience opportunities to local students, reinforcing our connection to education and community service.
At Goodstart Buderim, we provide a warm, caring environment where children and families feel respected and supported. We invite you to visit our centre and see how we can help your child thrive.
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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.
Judy Anderson
Hi there! I'm Judy Anderson, I am the new Director at Goodstart Buderim.
I have worked in the industry for 21 years, 18 of which I have worked as a Centre Director. I have worked my way through from being Trainee of the Year in 2002 to completing my Advance Diploma in Children Services in 2007.
I have completed and worked most of my time in Toowoomba, raising our three beautiful children there. My husband and I moved to the Sunshine Coast in 2018, for a sea change and are now proud grandparents. I am so grateful for working in Early Childhood and every day I learn something new.
I look forward to meeting our existing families and welcoming new families at the centre.
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Centre Reviews
The Buderim Goodstart team go above and beyond for children and families and don’t just educate or look after your children- they actually... The Buderim Goodstart team go above and beyond for children and families and don’t just educate or look after your children- they actually LOVE them and you can see it. They become like family. Most outstanding: Wonderful Miss Crystal (Miss Crickle) who has the most amazing heart and is an instant favourite for children because they can sense that she is beautiful. The exceptionally kind and loving Miss Cassie O The fantastic energetic Mr Dan whose good nature makes every child feel welcome. Then you have the lovely Miss Lisa with her gentle, clever and fun ways. Finally in Kindy you have the awesome Miss Cassie and Miss Nic who put so much time and care into everything they do to ensure it is wonderful for the children and keep the children delighting in learning new things and take joy in each learning milestone with the parents. All run by the unstoppable Miss Judy and Miss Tamika. Can’t recommend highly enough. 10 stars! Read more
My 3 year old love attending Goodstart Early Learning. Lovely teachers and a very supportive environment for little people. My 3 year old love attending Goodstart Early Learning. Lovely teachers and a very supportive environment for little people.