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Goodstart Early Learning New Gisborne Centre overview
Goodstart Early Learning New Gisborne Centre highlights
- Qualified educators provide personalised, play-based programs tailored to each child's unique needs and strengths.
- Strong community engagement through regular excursions and events that enrich the children’s learning experiences.
- Four expansive outdoor play areas designed to promote sustainability and environmental awareness, alongside nutritious meals prepared on-site.
Goodstart Early Learning New Gisborne is set on 2 hectares of beautiful grounds, conveniently located just off the Calder Freeway, within easy reach of Melbourne’s CBD and regional Victorian centres. Nestled near the iconic Mount Macedon and Hanging Rock, our centre offers a unique and inspiring learning environment.
Our qualified and experienced educators, many of whom have been with us for years, are committed to providing exceptional care and tailored education. Our centre features a Kindergarten-qualified (Bachelor) teacher for our Kindergarten, Pre-Kinder, and Toddler Three groups, ensuring your child receives the best possible start.
Each room, from Nursery to Kindergarten, is designed in line with the Early Years Learning Framework, with sensory and play-based learning opportunities that nurture children’s growth and development. Our programs are personalised to meet each child’s needs, interests, and strengths, enriched by cultural diversity.
Outdoors, we have four playgrounds with large sandpits, cubbyhouses, and natural and manmade play surfaces, all designed to promote environmental awareness and sustainability. Inside, we also provide healthy, nutritious meals prepared by our in-house cook, catering to any dietary requirements.
Our centre enjoys strong community connections through excursions to local schools, libraries, and aged care homes, as well as visits from local organisations such as the CFA, veterinary clinics, and more. We regularly host community events, such as our popular Community Fun Nights, Red Nose Discos, and Parent Information Sessions, helping families build connections and friendships within the centre.
At Goodstart New Gisborne, we believe in creating strong partnerships with families, ensuring open communication through Storypark, family nights, and newsletters. We look forward to welcoming you and your child to our centre.
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Goodstart Early Learning New Gisborne 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.
Sarah Hockey
I have been working in early childhood education for 20 years. Over those years I have worked across all age groups from birth to six years old.
I have successfully completed my Certificate III, Diploma and Bachelor of Early Childhood Education.
Over my years in the industry I have worked within many roles, including room assistant, room leader, educational leader, Assistant Director and have been a Centre Director for four years. I have been with Goodstart for past 15 years and have been able to form lots of amazing professional relationships.
I believe the first five years are the most important and am a huge advocate for play based learning, which is what we offer at Goodstart New Gisborne. Children learn best when they are comfortable and their learning is enhanced when they are able to play and develop.
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Only positive things to say about our experience with Goodstart New Gisborne. Amazing, supportive, attentive staff that go above and beyond and great... Only positive things to say about our experience with Goodstart New Gisborne. Amazing, supportive, attentive staff that go above and beyond and great facilities for the kids. We’ve been with them for 6 years now and both my girls love it there. Highly recommend Read more
We have been apart of the New Gisborne centre for 5 years and highly recommend it to any families looking to place their... We have been apart of the New Gisborne centre for 5 years and highly recommend it to any families looking to place their children in Childcare. The staff at the centre are amazing and my children have absolutely loved and thrived being at the centre. Read more
My children have been attending Goodstart New Gisborne for almost 6 years, Sarah and the team have done such a wonderful job ensuring... My children have been attending Goodstart New Gisborne for almost 6 years, Sarah and the team have done such a wonderful job ensuring my children are happy, healthy, and safe. The staff are empathic, considerate and always willing to work with parents to provide the best individual care required for the children. I’m glad that we will be at Goodstart New Gisborne for some time to come as they have become part of the family. Read more