Goodstart Early Learning Bakewell

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Goodstart Early Learning Bakewell Centre overview
Goodstart Early Learning Bakewell Centre highlights
- Spacious natural yard with riverbed rock pool, sandpit, and shaded play areas.
- Early Years Learning Framework-based curriculum with personalised learning.
- Onsite cook preparing fresh, nutritious meals tailored to all dietary needs.
Goodstart Early Learning Bakewell is centrally located in a family-friendly area, close to schools, shops, and local services. We provide high-quality education and care for children from 6 weeks to 6 years, with a curriculum based on the Early Years Learning Framework. Our educators are passionate about creating a warm, supportive atmosphere where each child’s learning journey is tailored to their needs and interests.
Our large, natural outdoor area includes a riverbed rock pool, bike track, sandpit, and shaded swing area, designed to enhance environmental awareness and provide a space for year-round outdoor play, even in the warm climate. These spaces encourage exploration, sustainability, and a connection with nature.
Families can expect a safe and supportive environment, with daily nutritious meals prepared onsite, secure digital access, and Storypark – a platform to stay engaged with your child’s learning. Essentials such as nappies, wipes, and sunscreen are included.
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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.
Jasmine Feige-Falconer
Hi my name is Jasmine and I am the Centre Director at Goodstart Early Learning Bakewell.
I have worked in the early childhood education sector since 2011 and hold my Diploma of Children’s Services.I love working with children and watching them learn, grow and play.
I strongly believe that the first 5 years are the most important years of every child’s learning journey as it is these years that prepare them to learn for life.
We have a responsibility to ensure every child has access to quality early learning - whatever their background or circumstances.
We welcome you to come and have a look at our beautiful centre and explore how we can support you and your child.
Call us on 8932 7337, or click the 'Book a tour' button above to arrange a personalised tour. If you’d like a tour outside of the offered tour times please contact me so that we can organise this for you.

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Centre Reviews
This centre is fantastic, with passionate and caring educators who are genuine in their relationships with the children in their care. With current... This centre is fantastic, with passionate and caring educators who are genuine in their relationships with the children in their care. With current gardening, exercise and language programs, this is a very inclusive centre with a focus on reconciliation and belonging. Read more
The centre was so dirty & all the equipment looked run down The centre was so dirty & all the equipment looked run down
Hi Christina, I'm sorry to hear that. We do our best to ensure our centre is clean and tidy at all times, however this can be hard during the day when the children are busy playing.
The staff are very friendly, helpful and Accommodating to each families needs. Would recommend. Our daughter loved getting ready to go to daycare... The staff are very friendly, helpful and Accommodating to each families needs. Would recommend. Our daughter loved getting ready to go to daycare in the mornings. Read more
Thank you for the lovely feedback Melissa! We are so glad to hear your daughter loves coming to our centre. Thanks for being part of our family at Goodstart Bakewell :-)