Goodstart Early Learning Carlton

1-3 Planthurst Road, Carlton, NSW, 2218

4.0 Average score

26 Reviews

7:30am to 6:00pm, Monday to Friday

Licensed for 59 Children

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Goodstart Early Learning Carlton Centre highlights

Heritage-listed building with natural outdoor play spaces, including a community garden
Over 20 years of operation with highly experienced educators
Strong focus on community involvement and family engagement

Welcome to Goodstart Early Learning Carlton

Goodstart Early Learning Carlton is located in a beautiful heritage-listed building, conveniently close to schools, shops, and transport. With over 20 years of operation, we cater for up to 59 children daily, providing exceptional care for toddlers to preschoolers. Many of our educators have been with us for over two decades, offering a wealth of experience and a commitment to nurturing each child's unique needs.

Our play-based curriculum follows the Early Years Learning Framework, creating engaging environments both indoors and outdoors. Children are encouraged to explore sensory and natural surroundings, with playgrounds featuring sandpits, vegetable patches, a worm farm, and a pet turtle. We emphasise sustainability and environmental awareness in our outdoor play spaces.

We value strong family partnerships, maintaining open communication through Storypark and regular family events such as Mother’s, Father’s, and Grandparent’s Day, as well as sports days and end-of-year concerts. Our centre actively connects with the local community through excursions, events, and visits, helping children understand the importance of community engagement.

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Kindergarten/Preschool Programs Curriculum and programs Parent communication and involvement Meet the team

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

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.

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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1-3 Planthurst Road
Carlton, NSW, 2218

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Overall Exceeding

Educational Program and Practice Exceeding

Children's Health and Safety Exceeding

Physical environment Meeting

Staffing Arrangements Meeting

Relationships with children Exceeding

Collaborative partnerships with families and communities Exceeding

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I came in for a tour although due to our circumstances, I had to move away from the area. but from the tour,... Read more

Liana Sadaraka

Dec, 2024

My son attended Goodstart Carlton for three years, and now he is in Year 3. Even after all this time, he still talks... Read more

Y Z

Dec, 2024

I am beyond grateful for the incredible experience we’ve had at Goodstart Carlton. From the moment we walked through the doors, we were... Read more

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Dec, 2024

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Goodstart Early Learning Carlton

Goodstart Early Learning Carlton Centre overview

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Goodstart Early Learning Carlton Centre highlights

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