Goodstart Early Learning Andergrove Centre overview
Goodstart Early Learning Labrador - Gordon Street
Nurturing hearts and minds
Goodstart Early Learning Labrador - Gordon Street offers a warm, safe and welcoming setting for children. With an emphasis on play-based learning, the centre nurtures a child's love for hands-on activities. The holistic curriculum spans self-help and life skills, including mathematics, language, literacy and social development, to foster self-esteem and confidence.
- Small and nurturing centre with light and bright interiors for sensory learning
- Stimulating outdoor play areas designed for adventure and imaginative play
- Quality curriculum, including a comprehensive Kindergarten program
- Strong focus on play-based learning, tailored with family input
- Connecting with the wider community to enrich the learning experience
- Located opposite Labrador State School, with a car park for quick and easy pick-ups and drop-offs
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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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2-10 Emperor DriveAndergrove, QLD, 4740
Centre Reviews
I would never recommend this centre for numerous amount of reasons. My child was terrified of this centre and everytime she would start... I would never recommend this centre for numerous amount of reasons. My child was terrified of this centre and everytime she would start screaming and crying before we even walked into the centre. The rooms were also very unhygienic and the rooms always smelt like urine and they do not change a child's nappy. Multiple times I've picked my child up from the centre and she was still wearing the same nappy that I had put her in before I had dropped her off. They were never able to tell me anything about my child's day and how she actually went and I always got the same response everyday "she had a good day" but really my child had a terrible day (everytime) and couldn't wait until I'd pick her up. There's only 1 or 2 staff members there that are actually genuine and do their job properly. I have also confronted the staff multiple times regarding the care and wellbeing of my child and other children there and their lack of communication between staff members and families. My child is now excelling at her new daycare and is loving it and I have trouble getting her to leave so it really makes me wonder what else was happening behind closed doors at Goodstart Andergrove for my child to be terrified of that centre but is loving her new centre and gets so excited for it. Read more
After moving to Mackay in July 2019, I went and visited about 6 different centres. Goodstart Andergrove, was the last one I visited... After moving to Mackay in July 2019, I went and visited about 6 different centres. Goodstart Andergrove, was the last one I visited and hands down it was the cleanest, most interactive, most welcoming centre I had been to. They invited us to spend as much time there as we wanted at the orientation, we were there for over an hr and a half ! Our son didnt want to leave. Communication is spot on, the cleanliness of the centre is 5 star, the carers have become like family. On the odd occasion when our workn osters allow, we offer to give our boy the day off, he begs to go so he can see his friends and teachers. When our little boy heads off to prep next year, its going to be hard to say goodbye to our extended family. Read more
The team at Goodstart Andergrove is an absolute delight! All the ladies are happy and bubbly and really put the kids first! An... The team at Goodstart Andergrove is an absolute delight! All the ladies are happy and bubbly and really put the kids first! An absolutely amazing centre! Read more