Goodstart Early Learning Carrum Downs - Arcadia Street

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.

Rachael Trapnell

Hi, I’m Rachael Trapnell and I’m the Centre Director here at Goodstart East Carrum Downs Arcadia Street.

I have been the Centre Director at Goodstart Carrum Downs Arcadia Street. since early 2022. I have been working in the industry for over 17 years working my way up from the baby’s room.

I hold an advanced diploma in Children’s services and take great joy and satisfaction in overseeing the fantastic team here at Carrum Downs Arcadia Street.

I strongly believe that at all children have to right to quality early childhood education and making this accessible for all families is important to me. I live in Frankston with my partner and love being close to the beach I have two cats and love to spend my time reading, I also love sowing and a bit of dress making but I never have enough time at the moment.

The team here at Arcadia Street are passionate about children and making learning fun and inviting for all. I am very happy to be joining am exceeding team of educators here.