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Goodstart Early Learning St Leonards - Christie Street Centre overview
Goodstart Early Learning St Leonards - Christie Street Centre highlights
- Convenient location, just a five-minute walk from St Leonards station.
- Specialised school readiness programme to prepare children for primary school.
- Nutritious meals provided, catering to special dietary needs.
Goodstart Early Learning Child Care Centre St Leonards is a licensed 66-place long day care centre for children aged six weeks to five years. Conveniently located just a five-minute walk from St Leonards train station, we also offer free parking for 30 minutes during drop-off and pick-up at Wilsons car park.
Our team of highly qualified, multi-lingual educators creates a safe, inclusive learning environment that supports each child’s growth and development. All staff maintain the required child-to-educator ratios, hold senior first aid certificates, and regularly participate in professional development to enhance their expertise.
We follow the Early Years Learning Framework, offering tailored educational programmes in every room. Our preschool curriculum includes a specialised school readiness programme designed to equip children with the tools and skills for a smooth transition to primary school.
We provide nutritious meals throughout the day, including morning tea, lunch, and snacks, catered by our full-time cook, Preeya. Special dietary needs are accommodated, and we also offer a private breastfeeding room for families.
Through our Storypark platform, newsletters, and family nights, we maintain clear communication with parents to ensure our programmes meet the individual needs of each child.
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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.
Madeleine Sanchez
Hi Families,
My name is Madeleine Sanchez and I am delighted to be the Centre Director for Goodstart St Leonards – Christie St. I have been part of the education sector since 2006 after doing my degree in Early Childhood Education.
I am a passionate, driven, dedicated and energetic early childhood teacher. I believe supporting children in their growth, and wellbeing help them reach their optimum development and full potential. Providing children a safe, engaging and purposeful environment is something I always strive to do.
Taking on a centre director role has honed and helped develop my leadership skills. I am firm believer in leading with trust – great leaders create more leaders.
I look forward to meeting you and welcoming you into our centre.

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Centre Reviews
It's very important to choose the right place for the little one as they just learn and grow without us noticing. I am... It's very important to choose the right place for the little one as they just learn and grow without us noticing. I am glad that my children can spend the time here. I see that the teachers are so caring and would provide records on regular basis so that the parents do not need to guess what is happening with the children in the CC. Thumbs up. Read more
My 3yr old daughter has been attending Good Start St Leonard’s for the past 5months on Thursdays only …. And you would never... My 3yr old daughter has been attending Good Start St Leonard’s for the past 5months on Thursdays only …. And you would never know she attends only once per week! The staff are so friendly, nurturing , welcoming and accommodating; my daughter absolutely loves going & comes home so happy/ tired / excited about her daily activities. Special mention to the wonderful Mahya who has been acting as Director- she has made hard drop offs seamless with her beautiful, friendly , kind nature, Mahya you truely are wonderful and my family appreciate you so much! You and your team are wonderful care givers & we will be sad to leave you all as we begin our next schooling journey. Many many thanks for all you do Kindest Claire Read more
The staff are exemplary and the facility is well managed. Their structured programs are tailored for specific learning to prepare the children for... The staff are exemplary and the facility is well managed. Their structured programs are tailored for specific learning to prepare the children for school. Highly recommend. Read more
Thank you for your generous feedback, Alex! It’s fantastic to hear that both our team and the structured programs have made such a positive impact on your child’s learning journey. We’re deeply committed to providing the best environment for the children, and it’s so rewarding to know that you’ve recognised the efforts of our team and the difference they make. We truly appreciate your recommendation and the trust you’ve placed in us!