Goodstart Early Learning Parkwood - Woodlands Way
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Goodstart Early Learning Parkwood - Woodlands Way Centre overview
Goodstart Early Learning Parkwood - Woodlands Way Centre highlights
- An expansive acre of natural playgrounds promoting environmental learning.
- Highly experienced, long-term educators with strong family connections.
- Storypark app for secure daily updates and communications.
Goodstart Parkwood Woodlands Way has been proudly part of the local community since 2005, providing convenient access near a main road and Arundel Primary School for children aged 6 weeks to 6 years.
We focus on family and community partnerships to deliver high-quality education and care in a sustainable, nature-rich environment. Our extensive acre of natural playgrounds allows children to explore and learn sustainability practices, including recycling, worm farming, composting, and gardening.
Our experienced team, with a combined 100+ years in childcare, fosters warm relationships with families, providing daily updates in person and through Storypark, our secure communication app. A fully qualified teacher leads our Kindergarten program, ensuring children are prepared for school. Chef-prepared nutritious meals are provided daily.
We’re committed to creating a safe, joyful, and educational experience for every child and look forward to welcoming your family.
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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.
Leanne McIvor
My name is Leanne McIvor and I am the Centre Director at Goodstart Parkwood Woodlands Way. I hold an Advanced Diploma in Children Services and have worked in the childcare sector for the past 33 years, 16 of them have been spent as a Centre Director.
Having the opportunity to work closely with children and families gives me a great deal of enjoyment and I feel very privileged to be involved in such a wonderful profession. I enjoy watching children grow, learn and discover.
For me it is all about supporting families and having an ongoing partnership that provides families and children with the best possible early start to life.
We invite you to come and visit our centre to meet our team and to see for yourself our commitment to your child’s early learning journey.
I look forward to meeting you.
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Centre Reviews
Goodstart early learning in Parkwood are AMAZING, the ladies are fantastic, my child has stories everyday, they have just upgraded their outdoor playground... Goodstart early learning in Parkwood are AMAZING, the ladies are fantastic, my child has stories everyday, they have just upgraded their outdoor playground with new gardens and equipment for the children. The director Leanne will always keep you informed and up to date with everything going on at the centre, fees, questions it’s just awesome. WE LOVE IT!!! Read more
Few hiccups at the start, but over time I've come to realise this is one of the best child care centres on the... Few hiccups at the start, but over time I've come to realise this is one of the best child care centres on the Gold Coast. The staff, can't thank them enough for being kind, patient with new parents and providing so much fun for the children. My child enjoys kindy and is safe, that's all I ask for. Read more
I would highly recommend this Centre to the local family. I want to say thank you so much for caring my baby to... I would highly recommend this Centre to the local family. I want to say thank you so much for caring my baby to the director and all the staff in Nursery and Senior toddlers room. My baby girl has been here for a year and she’s happy all the time. She really enjoyed playing with other kids and she learned a lot of skills there. The staff are friendly and caring for children very professionals. I’m missing the memory that we had here. Read more