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Goodstart Early Learning Gaven Centre overview
Goodstart Early Learning Gaven Centre highlights
- Local educators with strong community involvement.
- Tailored programs designed to support individual development.
- Inspiring playgrounds and learning spaces promote holistic growth.
Goodstart Gaven - Pacific Pines is a vibrant part of the Pacific Pines community on the Gold Coast. Our dedicated, local educators actively engage with nearby schools and charities, ensuring strong community connections.
We provide daily fun and educational activities tailored to the children's individual interests, with developmental programs designed by experienced room leaders. These programs follow the Early Years Learning Framework, offering age-appropriate, challenging experiences that promote growth in all areas of development.
Our centre features inspiring playgrounds and learning spaces where children form secure and meaningful relationships with their carers. We welcome new families to visit, meet our team, and be part of a safe and happy learning journey.
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Goodstart Early Learning Gaven 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.
Rachel Redfern
Hello, I’m Rach and I am the Centre Director here at the wonderful Goodstart Gaven.
I have been blessed to be a part of the Goodstart Gaven team since 2016. I originally started my career as a trainee in 2007 and have enjoyed working in many positions throughout the years and now hold my Diploma in Early Childhood Education and Care and love my position as a Centre Director.
As a Centre Director I endeavour to support educators to build strong key educator relationships with each child so that all children feel happy, secure and supported in their learning environments here at Goodstart Gaven. Our team is filled with Early Childhood Champions from many different backgrounds. We have several long-standing educators that are close to reaching 20 years within our service!
The combined knowledge, love, excitement and dedication to learning in the early years that is embedded in our team, means that every child, regardless of age, ability, background or culture, will be connected with, kept safe, educated and cared for by our amazing educators. We truly believe in giving every child the best possible start to life.
I’m passionate about making meaningful connections with our community so that we can best support our families and contribute to our community in whatever ways we can give back. I believe having strong connections with our community means that we can also provide additional resources and support to our children and families in their own personal journeys. It takes a village, and we want to be an integral part of that village for you and all of our families!
I believe in creating spaces and a place filled with people that makes us feel like a home away from home for our children and their families. Our centre and team would love to welcome you to our Goodstart Gaven family.
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2 Manra WayPacific Pines, QLD, 4211
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My son loves his days that he attends Gaven Goodstart. He talks about his friends and the wonderful activities they do each day.... My son loves his days that he attends Gaven Goodstart. He talks about his friends and the wonderful activities they do each day. He says in the mornings ‘Im going to see my friends today’ with such joy. It’s lovely knowing he looks forward to his days there and enjoys his friends and educators Read more
We truly appreciate your kind words, Shaynne! It’s wonderful to know that your son enjoys his time at Goodstart Gaven and looks forward to spending his days with friends and educators. Hearing that he speaks so joyfully about his experiences means the world to us. Thank you for trusting us with his care and being part of our community.
Fantastic daycare, super friendly and caring educators. Fantastic daycare, super friendly and caring educators.
Your support means a great deal to us Sarah, and we’re so grateful to be a part of your child’s journey. Thank you for your trust and recommendation!