Goodstart Early Learning Fairfield Heights Centre overview
Goodstart Early Learning Fairfield Heights
Your child's gateway to a lifetime of learning
With a multi-lingual team, inspiring spaces, and enriching programs, Goodstart Early Learning Fairfield Heights helps foster happy, well-rounded children who are eager to learn. Nurturing relationships based on trust and honesty, the centre's qualified educators deliver play-based learning in a warm and inclusive environment. A qualified cook fuels little tummies with nutritious and delicious meals.
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Light and vibrant interiors richly resourced for creativity, play, and learning
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Spacious outdoor areas with a fun playground, wide shade sails, and vegetable gardens
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Play-based, stimulating curriculum and comprehensive preschool program
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Supporting children with enriching and tailored care
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Regular visits from the Fire Department and the Police to encourage active community contributions
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Centrally located next to Fairfield Heights Public School and convenient to public transport, with off-street parking
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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.
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177 Station StFairfield Heights, NSW, 2165
Centre Reviews
Great stuff great service, all stuff very kind and respectful, I recommend it.💐👍 Great stuff great service, all stuff very kind and respectful, I recommend it.💐👍
I believe this centre genuinely prioritises the best interests of the children it serves. Since I began collaborating with them earlier this year,... I believe this centre genuinely prioritises the best interests of the children it serves. Since I began collaborating with them earlier this year, I have been consistently impressed by the strong relationships between the families and the staff. The centre manager is actively involved in continuously reviewing the education programme and makes a concerted effort to know each family and child personally. They create an environment where employees are dedicated, and families receive holistic and consistent care. The educators excel at working with external service providers, effectively implementing therapeutic recommendations to support each child’s development. This approach creates an inclusive environment where everyone can grow and connect. Read more
Thank you, Nicole, for your thoughtful and detailed 5-star review! We’re so glad to hear that you’ve had such a positive experience with our centre. It’s wonderful to know that our strong relationships with families, inclusive environment, and dedication to each child's development have made an impact. Thank you for choosing our centre!
My daughter's shy but the team at Goodstart Fairfield has quickly helped her to feel at ease. Each day she comes home singing... My daughter's shy but the team at Goodstart Fairfield has quickly helped her to feel at ease. Each day she comes home singing a new song and saying new things she's learnt. I love the how the preschool is family oriented. The photos and online updates throughout the day via the app are the cream on the cake. I trust the team and I'm so thankful we got a place for my daughter there. My next child will be attending Goodstart Fairfield! Would recommend without reservation. Read more
Thank you so much for sharing your positive experience at Goodstart Fairfield! We're delighted to hear that the team has played a crucial role in helping your daughter feel at ease and that she's enjoying her time, learning new things, and engaging in a family-oriented environment. Your trust in the team is greatly appreciated, and we're thrilled to know that you're considering Goodstart Fairfield for your next child as well. We look forward to continuing to provide excellent care and learning experiences for your family.