Goodstart Early Learning Darwin Airport

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.

Nayoung Lee

Hi, My name is Nayoung and I am the Centre Director at Darwin Airport.

I have been working across different age groups in education settings for the last 16 years in Korea, China, and Australia. I have been with Goodstart for around 5 years now and began as a casual Educator making my way through all roles from Educator, Early Childhood Teacher and most recently Assistant Director.

My academic background includes completion of a Master of Teaching (Early Childhood and Primary) in Australia and also the completion of a Master of Education majoring in English Language Education in Korea. I am interested in researching in the areas of young children's literacy and numeracy, play-based learning, positive children's behaviour management, and second language acquisition and wish to pursue a PhD in early childhood education in the near future.

The Darwin Airport team aims to provide a safe and engaging and challenging environment that is age appropriate. We make sure play based learning is developed through child led and intentional teaching practices. Our team provides a flexible routine for children to learn, thrive and explore their learning environment. I truly believe that supporting families and having continuous communication are important to build a trustworthy relationship with them. The Darwin Airport team will collaborate with all family members to support their children's successful learning journey and provide meaningful and fun learning experiences.

I can’t wait to get to know all the wonderful children and families here at Darwin Airport.

Call us on 8947 9322, 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.