Goodstart Early Learning Port Macquarie

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.

Rebecca Webb

Hi, my name is Bec and I am the Centre Director at Goodstart Early Learning Port Macquarie.

I have been in the Early Childhood industry for over 17, I have been at Goodstart Port Macquarie for 13 years and the Centre Director for over 2 years. I have a Bachelor in Early Childhood.

My focus is to build meaningful connections with children, their families and the community. Children grow and develop to their full potential and at their own pace, when we work in partnership with families, as they are the child’s first teachers.

My aim is to provide an environment where all feel safe, secure and have a sense of belonging. This is evident in our key educator relationships throughout our centre which is built on a strong ‘circle of security’ foundation. I am passionate about the early years and believe in providing a strong foundation for children within our centre- seeing children’s desire for learning inspires me. I believe that children’s experiences in early childhood education should be positive, spark curiosity and a sense of wonder, as it establishes children’s attitudes for life-long learning.

I am proud to be working alongside with a dedicated and hardworking team of educators who share my passion and strive to make each child feel valued and supported. They are professional, experienced and highly qualified. We are committed to high quality education and care and are committed to Reconciliation with our First Nations Peoples.

We, at Goodstart Early Learning Port Macquarie, look forward to meeting you when you visit our service and we look forward to working in partnership to provide your child an inspiring early childhood education.