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Goodstart Early Learning Pacific Pines Centre overview
Goodstart Early Learning Pacific Pines Centre highlights
- Trusted early learning provider in Pacific Pines since 2001.
- Qualified staff with dedicated Key Educators for personalised care.
- Nutritious meals, nappies, and wipes provided at no extra cost.
Goodstart Pacific Pines, situated conveniently near Pacific Pines Primary and High School, has been serving the local community with quality early learning since 2001. We offer childcare for ages six weeks to five years across our Baby Centre and Main Centre, creating a supportive and welcoming environment for young children and their families. Our location is accessible, with ample parking and convenient public transport options, making pick-ups and drop-offs easy.
We provide meals at no extra cost, serving a nutritious, rotating menu that caters to all age groups, from infants needing fresh purée to older children enjoying meal times together. For infants, we also supply nappies and wipes at no additional charge. Each child benefits from a Key Educator relationship, ensuring personalised attention and secure connections that support learning and well-being.
Our staff are fully qualified, holding certifications in Children’s Services, with a Bachelor Qualified Early Childhood Teacher leading our government-approved Kindergarten Program. Open from 6:30 am to 6:30 pm, Monday through Friday, we are here year-round to support your family’s childcare needs.
We encourage families to tour the centre with our Director, Jennifer, ask questions, and experience our nurturing, engaging environment first-hand. We aim to make the transition to childcare smooth, offering playdates to help your child settle in and for you to feel comfortable with our team.
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Goodstart Early Learning Pacific Pines 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.
Jennifer De Palma
Hi my name is Jennifer and I am the Centre Director at Goodstart Early Learning Pacific Pines.
I have been working in the childcare industry and with Goodstart Early Learning for over 19 years. I love every aspect of my role and believe that Early Childhood is a valuable and unique stage in the life cycle, in which I feel that every child should be provided with a safe, healthy and nurturing environment, providing opportunities no matter what race, gender or age for the children in our care.
I am a mother of two young children, and believe that being a mum has helped me see the children in my care from a parents perspective and value the input from each and every family at our centre.
I welcome you to attend our centre and meet our amazing team of educators. Please feel free to stay for a play and explore our learning environments.Choosing the right service for your family, where you all feel comfortable, safe and secure is so important and I hope we can become your home away from home.
They say it takes a village to raise a child, and when a new family starts at Goodstart Pacific Pines we do everything we can to become a part of that family’s village.
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Centre Reviews
Absolutely amazing nursery team! My son looks forward to going to school every day, thanks to their wonderful care and attention. They offer... Absolutely amazing nursery team! My son looks forward to going to school every day, thanks to their wonderful care and attention. They offer a variety of engaging activities that keep him excited and happy. 😃 Read more
My two children attend this daycare centre one in nursery and one in kindergarten. We have had nothing but pleasurable experiences due to... My two children attend this daycare centre one in nursery and one in kindergarten. We have had nothing but pleasurable experiences due to the wonderful carers and the administration team. They have been very accomodating with dietary needs for both children. I would definitely recommend this centre if you are looking. Read more
Both of my kids went there and we are happy with the centre director, Jennifer and most of the teachers. Both of my kids went there and we are happy with the centre director, Jennifer and most of the teachers.