Goodstart Early Learning Braddon
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Goodstart Early Learning Braddon Centre overview
Goodstart Early Learning Braddon
Discover growth, play, and sustainability
With a strong focus on creativity and self-expression, the children at Goodstart Early Learning Braddon explore art and music daily. This supplements the tailored program, holistic curriculum, and sustainability learning, delivered by experienced and caring educators. Each space within the centre has been carefully designed to support developmental growth in a unique and engaging way.
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Four purpose-built indoor rooms that cater to the developmental needs of the children
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Outdoor playground with sandpits, natural gardens, and lots of shade
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School readiness built into the tailored programs
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Strong community engagement to enrich the children’s learning experience
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Daily art and music lessons and a variety of extracurricular activities
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Convenient and accessible location near Haig Park
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Goodstart Early Learning Braddon 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.
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41 Torrens StreetBraddon, ACT, 2612
Centre Reviews
Absolutely wonderful and caring staff, lovely and clean centre with a great play space indoors and outdoors for the kids and excellent and... Absolutely wonderful and caring staff, lovely and clean centre with a great play space indoors and outdoors for the kids and excellent and constant communication/updates from the Centre. The staff provide so many wonderful, fun and educational activities for the kids on a daily basis. Could not ask for a better day care/early learning centre for our little one. Read more
We have been Goodstart fans since 2016. We have moved to Braddon site when Turner was closed. Our son transitioned together with few... We have been Goodstart fans since 2016. We have moved to Braddon site when Turner was closed. Our son transitioned together with few other children and 2 lovely educators Promila and Farhat. Since then, my son has gained more dedicated and hands on educators. As a thriving family with no extended relatives around, the educators in Goodstart delivered top notch care to our son like family. He loves going to daycare. We love the place too much my husband decided to work there too. ☺️ All cheers to all educators in Goodstart Braddon for setting the bar in child care. Read more
My daughter really loves coming to the centre and all the educators are always joyful and run the extra mile to ensure every... My daughter really loves coming to the centre and all the educators are always joyful and run the extra mile to ensure every day is not the same at the centre. Thank you for looking after us so well ! Read more