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Goodstart Early Learning Marleston Centre overview
Goodstart Early Learning Marleston Centre highlights
- Environmentally focused, age-appropriate play spaces for active learning.
- Welcoming community atmosphere with high family involvement.
- Secure, convenient facilities with nutritious daily meals prepared onsite.
Goodstart Early Learning Marleston offers high-quality care and education for children aged 6 weeks to 6 years in a convenient location with easy access to public transport and ample parking for smooth drop-offs and pick-ups. Our centre provides nurturing, stimulating environments guided by the Early Years Learning Framework, where children’s unique learning needs are supported through play-based activities and exploration.
Our outdoor spaces are designed to enhance environmental awareness, with age-appropriate equipment and natural play areas that encourage curiosity, sustainability, and imaginative play. Passionate educators are dedicated to building strong, authentic relationships with families, creating a warm, community-focused atmosphere.
Parent involvement is encouraged, and our open-door policy invites families to participate in their child’s day. Goodstart Marleston also offers secure digital sign-in, online learning portfolios via Storypark and an onsite cook who prepares nutritious meals to meet all dietary needs.
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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.
Nancy Sood
Hi, I am the Centre Director of Goodstart Marleston. Here’s a little bit about me.
I am bringing with me an extensive 10+ years of experience in early childhood learning. Prior to joining the childcare industry, I was a full-time mother and that sparked my interest in working with children. I have one daughter who is studying in high school, and I also have a beautiful fur baby (Simba).
I was born and brought up in India and moved to Australia in 2008 with my husband and daughter. Life has not been easy, but I have learnt that hard work always pays off and never goes unnoticed. I am a master in computers, but my passion lies with children.
I love to go out for retail therapy whenever I get time, not something my husband likes to do! I also like to travel to new places.
It will be an honour to lead the dedicated team at Goodstart Marleston. I look forward to working with all the amazing families and to create an inclusive environment for children and the staff. I believe that the environment around us always plays a great role in shaping our personality and psychological wellbeing and it is my aim to create such environment in our centre.
I would love the opportunity to show you through our beautiful centre and answer your questions.
Call us on 8297 6422, 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
Very caring and friendly staff. My son have a great time there. Very caring and friendly staff. My son have a great time there.
Very caring and friendly staff. My son have a great time there. Very caring and friendly staff. My son have a great time there.
Thanks for the lovely review Kelara - we are so glad to hear your son enjoys his time at our centre. Thanks for being part of our family at Goodstart Marleston :-)