Goodstart Early Learning Hendra
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Goodstart Early Learning Hendra Centre overview
Goodstart Early Learning Hendra Centre highlights
- Nurturing relationships with long-standing, qualified educators.
- Spacious, age-appropriate play areas with natural and manmade elements.
- Fresh, nutritious meals prepared daily by our qualified cook.
Goodstart Early Learning Child Care Centre Hendra is located in a quiet residential area close to schools, shops, and community amenities. We cater to children aged six weeks to five years, offering spacious facilities for families to explore and learn together.
Our team is proud of the strong, nurturing relationships we build with children and families, providing stability and continuity of care with long-standing educators. Our Early Childhood Teacher leads a comprehensive school readiness program as part of our government-funded Kindergarten. All educators hold qualifications in Children’s Services and are trained in first aid, asthma, and anaphylaxis care.
Our child-centred programs follow the Early Years Learning Framework and Emergent Curriculum, developed from the children’s interests. Families are encouraged to be actively involved, and we maintain close communication through our Storypark platform, family nights, and newsletters, ensuring we tailor programs to each child’s needs.
Outside, we have three play areas with sandpits, grass spaces, and a blend of natural and manmade equipment. We also provide fresh, nutritious meals prepared by our qualified cook, with input from families and educators.
Goodstart Hendra celebrates community with events such as Grandparent’s Day, family discos, and our Christmas party. We invite you to visit our centre and become part of the Goodstart Hendra family.
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Goodstart Early Learning Hendra 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.
Michelle Pill
Hi there! I'm Michelle and I am the Centre Director at Goodstart Early Learning Child Care Centre Hendra.
I have been in the early learning industry since 1998 and have a Diploma of Children’s Services. During my career I have had the opportunity to work with different age groups and across a variety of areas in the industry.
I have two young children of my own, so I know how important good relationships and peace of mind are for families on the early learning journey.
I am proud of our centre and our team at Goodstart Early Learning Hendra. We have long standing educators, offer high quality care and educational experiences, and celebrate the diversity of our families and educators.
We have a wonderful relationship with our families, which is important to us, and we work hard at maintaining a strong connection with our community as well.
The team I am fortunate to work with shares my passion for seeing children meet their potential. They are dedicated, professional, experienced and highly qualified.
We invite you to come and visit our centre to meet our team and to see for yourself our commitment to your child’s early learning journey.
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16-20 Manson RoadHendra, QLD, 4011
Centre Reviews
My daughter (now 3 and a half) has been coming here since she was 6 months old and I cannot give Goodstart Hendra... My daughter (now 3 and a half) has been coming here since she was 6 months old and I cannot give Goodstart Hendra enough stars! Our son has just started this week and the team truly are an extension of our family. Every child is cared for so well by the fabulous team and the other parents in the centre are wonderful too. After visiting many centres, I’m glad I chose this one! Read more
Thank you for a truly wonderful year. Our daughter has loved coming to the centre every single day. They do such a wonderful job! We can’t... Thank you for a truly wonderful year. Our daughter has loved coming to the centre every single day. They do such a wonderful job! We can’t recommend GoodStart Hendra Kindergarten enough! Read more
Best kindergarten in Hamilton, Ascot and Hendra! We found the team at GoodStart Hendra to be genuinely caring with the kids under their care. Michelle,... Best kindergarten in Hamilton, Ascot and Hendra! We found the team at GoodStart Hendra to be genuinely caring with the kids under their care. Michelle, the school director, is always willing to help with any issues at hand and she is also great at creating a happy environment where all the lovely teachers are relaxed to enjoy their day at work and as a consequence the kids enjoy a stress-free happy kindy. There is a large backyard with plenty of toys and shade sails for sun cover. The teachers also work hard at instilling moral values to the kids so they can grow to be the best version of themselves A special thanks go to them all: Jackie, Darren, Mika, Shaveta, Ferial, Sandra, Theresa, Kelly, Karan, Jaspreet, Alina, Georgina, Jasmin, Asha, and many more An amazing centre with amazing people xxxx Many thanks Read more