Goodstart Early Learning Keilor Village
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Goodstart Early Learning Keilor Village Centre overview
Goodstart Early Learning Keilor Village Centre highlights
- Buddy program with Keilor Primary School to enhance school readiness
- Shared community garden in the nature-inspired outdoor learning space
- Robust educational framework and strong community ties
Goodstart Keilor Village is conveniently located on Kennedy Street, near Keilor Primary School and local shops. We’re also close to footy grounds and the library, offering opportunities for special events and excursions, including weekly visits to Keilor Primary for our kindergarten children.
Our centre features a beautiful community garden, promoting sustainability, alongside a home-like, nature-inspired environment. We have four rooms and two generously sized outdoor areas, catering for children from six weeks to five years.
The nursery is divided into Nursery One (0-12 months) and Nursery Two (12 months - 2 years). Our Toddler Room serves children aged 2-3 years, and we offer a funded kindergarten programme for 3-5-year-olds, staffed by qualified teachers holding a Bachelor of Early Childhood Education. This ensures families access high-quality, accredited education in a long day care setting.
We provide two years of kindergarten, allowing children to develop their skills through play and friendships, ensuring they are ready for school. Weekly incursions include music, movement, yoga, and mini master chef classes.
Our early learning programmes, based on the Early Years Learning Framework, cater to each child’s individual strengths and interests through an engaging indoor-outdoor curriculum.
We use Storypark to keep families informed about their child’s learning journey and daily menu, welcoming home-inspired recipes.
We warmly invite you to visit our centre and discover how we can support your child’s lifelong learning journey.
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Goodstart Early Learning Keilor Village Service features
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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.
Leisa Dzikov
Hello, my name is Leisa Dzikov and I am the Centre Director at Goodstart Keilor Village. I have worked within the early learning sector for over 22 years, 19 of which I have spent as a Centre Director for Goodstart. I currently hold my Diploma of Community Services.
As a parent of two children, I understand the importance of providing a sense of belonging to each individual child and look forward to building positive respectful relationships with you and your family.
Children are central to everything we do, and we demonstrate this by ensuring we put each child’s best interests first. I’m very passionate about providing high quality care for children and their families. I love seeing the children grow and develop through the first five years of their life which is so important.
My goal as a Centre Director is to deliver a high-quality learning program that allows children to reach their full potential. I’m also committed in providing a warm, comfortable, and relaxed environment where parents and children can feel a sense of belonging. I also believe that collaboration with families, educators and children provides the best opportunity for each child.
I am looking forward to meeting with you and your families at Goodstart Keilor Village and supporting you and your child on their pathway to lifetime learning.
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Centre Reviews
We would highly recommend Good start Keilor Village. The childcare center is small enough to offer a small knit unit with great child... We would highly recommend Good start Keilor Village. The childcare center is small enough to offer a small knit unit with great child educators. This allows great attention to every child's individual development. Thank you to Leisa and all staff members. We will miss you all. Read more
Have got my daughter in the baby’s room at Goodstart Keilor. Loving and friendly staff with no turnover of staff in the 8... Have got my daughter in the baby’s room at Goodstart Keilor. Loving and friendly staff with no turnover of staff in the 8 months we have been there. My little one has medical issues and the team have been really accommodating and helpful. A nice small centre, with great management. Read more
Thank you for taking the time to share your positive experience at Goodstart Keilor, Abbey. We're thrilled to hear that you've found the staff loving and friendly, and we appreciate your acknowledgment of the supportive environment we provide. It's wonderful to know that the team has been accommodating and helpful during your daughter's early learning journey with us. We're committed to continuing to provide excellent care for your little one. Thank you for choosing Goodstart Keilor!
We have been so happy with the level of care provided to both of our children at this centre. The centre is always... We have been so happy with the level of care provided to both of our children at this centre. The centre is always warm and welcoming which is a credit to the consistent, dedicated and caring staff members! We have always felt confident dropping our children off, knowing they will be very well looked after! Read more