Goodstart Early Learning Semaphore Park

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Goodstart Early Learning Semaphore Park Centre overview
Goodstart Early Learning Semaphore Park Centre highlights
- Community-focused, nature-inspired play areas with sustainable learning.
- Strong family partnerships with dedicated, long-term staff.
- Secure, enriching environment with nutritious, daily meals included.
Goodstart Early Learning Child Care Centre Semaphore Park is a small, 70-place centre nestled in a peaceful part of the community, close to local schools, shops, and transport routes. We provide care and quality education for children aged 6 weeks to 6 years, guided by the Early Years Learning Framework and a commitment to nurturing a welcoming, community-focused environment.
Our outdoor play areas offer a blend of natural and manmade elements, including shaded spaces from large trees, encouraging children to connect with nature and explore their surroundings. Designed to support sustainable learning, these areas inspire imaginative play and an appreciation of the environment.
With a dedicated and passionate team, our centre aims to build strong, meaningful relationships with families, offering a personalised learning journey that supports each child’s needs and interests. Storypark keeps parents connected to their child’s progress, while our school readiness program helps prepare children for a smooth transition to school.
When you enrol at Semaphore Park, you’ll find high-quality learning environments, nutritious meals prepared daily by our on-site cook, and essentials such as nappies, wipes, and sunscreen, all at no additional cost.
We invite you to book a tour to meet our team and experience our nurturing environment firsthand. Join our Facebook community for updates and parenting insights.
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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.
Shanshan Peng
Hi all my name is Shanshan Peng and I am the Centre Director at Goodstart Semaphore Park.
I have been with Goodstart for 11 years, during which I have worked as a Kindergarten Teacher for 10 years, with one year of experience in a role as the Teacher Mentor and two years of experience in a Centre Leadership Role.
I have a strong focus on relationships with children, with a focus on fostering the social and emotional wellbeing of our children. I believe that positive and trusting relationships are the foundation in children’s development. I am enthusiastic in quality early childhood practice and rich learning environment to support children’s learning and development.
Collaboration, respect and kindness are my personal values. I believe that collaborative relationships with children, families and the Centre team members are fundamentally important to high quality early childhood education.
I am committed and dedicated to develop trusting and reciprocal relationships with children, families and the dedicated centre team at Goodstart Semaphore Park.
I look forward to meeting you soon and building a strong connection, for the benefit of our children.
Call us on 8341 7377, 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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Centre Reviews
Best centre ever since I joined. My little one love to come to the childcare. Staff and management is very supportive. Best centre ever since I joined. My little one love to come to the childcare. Staff and management is very supportive.
Our daughter started here when she was only 12 weeks old and she settled very well over my expectations. We have had the... Our daughter started here when she was only 12 weeks old and she settled very well over my expectations. We have had the most wonderful experience with this centre! Our little one love this childcare and this hasn’t always been the case, so we know they are being provided with what they need social/emotionally, while also being exposed to some wonderful learning and investigation. Thrilled to have chosen this centre for our family, we recommend highly Read more
Thank you for sharing your wonderful experience! It’s so heartwarming to hear how well your daughter settled in and how much she enjoys her time at Goodstart. Providing a nurturing and engaging environment for little ones to thrive is what we’re all about. We truly appreciate your recommendation and love being part of your family’s journey!
Really happy at this centre. Staff and consistent, supportive and nurturing. The transition to daycare is so tough for parents and babies but... Really happy at this centre. Staff and consistent, supportive and nurturing. The transition to daycare is so tough for parents and babies but this team have put every effort in to helping me and my boys feel comfortable. I love the outdoor space and the sustainability focus with gardening and worm farms. Read more
Thank you for your kind words! We understand that the transition to daycare can be a big step for both parents and little ones, and we’re so glad our team has been able to support you and your boys through the process. It’s wonderful to hear that you appreciate our outdoor space and sustainability initiatives -gardening and worm farms are such a great way to engage children in learning about nature and the environment! We love having your family as part of our community and look forward to many more happy moments together.