Goodstart Early Learning Ivanhoe
Goodstart Early Learning Ivanhoe Centre overview
Goodstart Early Learning Ivanhoe
Cultivating curious minds
Goodstart Early Learning Ivanhoe provides enriching care and holistic programs that cultivate curiosity, creativity, and school readiness. Emphasising community engagement, the passionate team of educators enriches the learning experience through visits, events, and daily art and music activities. These experiences allow children to freely express their creativity while fostering holistic growth and development.
- Colourful and sensory indoor learning rooms
- Inviting outdoor spaces with age-appropriate play areas, sandpits, forts, cubby houses, a vegetable patch, and a worm farm
- Enriching programs with tailored, individualised curricula for essential school readiness
- Highest quality care and early learning in an inclusive and culturally diverse environment
- Focus on sustainability to enhance children's understanding of environmental stewardship
- Quiet yet convenient residential location, with dual access for easy drop-off and pick-up
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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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49 Marshall StreetIvanhoe, VIC, 3079
Centre Reviews
Goodstart learning Ivanhoe has been amazing they've cared for my family for years, going above and beyond and really loving the children. Even... Goodstart learning Ivanhoe has been amazing they've cared for my family for years, going above and beyond and really loving the children. Even though they're further away now - we still love this centre! Read more
A staff member here decided to spend there week end picking on my wifes Facebook post about our child whose been missing for... A staff member here decided to spend there week end picking on my wifes Facebook post about our child whose been missing for four days people with such shallow morales shouldn't be raising kids Read more
Hi Steven, we take this seriously and we are working through your concern internally. We pride ourselves on our great community, safe environment and high-quality learning.
Nicole was very helpful and knowledgeable. I think this might be the best early childhood establishment in Ivanhoe. Professional unlike their competitions. Thank you Nicole. Nicole was very helpful and knowledgeable. I think this might be the best early childhood establishment in Ivanhoe. Professional unlike their competitions. Thank you Nicole.
WOW! That's an awesome review, thanks so much Ethan. We're really proud of our centre and team here at Goodstart Ivanhoe, thanks again for the great review.