Goodstart Early Learning Clarinda Centre overview
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11 Elder StreetClarinda, VIC, 3169
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Goodstart was founded with a deeply rooted vision of ensuring that every child receives the best possible start in life by providing access to high-quality early learning. This mission drives everything we do as Australia’s largest and most trusted provider of early learning and care. We believe that early childhood education is a critical foundation for future success, and our commitment to reinvesting any surplus back into our centres, children, and staff reflects our dedication to this cause.
Unlike profit-driven organizations, we prioritize people over profit. All surplus funds are channeled directly into improving our services, from enhancing the learning environments at our centers to investing in the professional development of our educators. This approach ensures that our educators, who are already the best-paid in the sector, continue to feel valued and motivated. Their expertise and passion are key to providing a nurturing and stimulating environment for the children in our care. Because we value our staff so highly, we have incredibly low staff turnover, which is essential for creating stable, safe, and familiar environments for the children. Research shows that consistent care from trusted adults leads to better developmental outcomes for children, and at Goodstart, we make this a priority.
Furthermore, our unique not-for-profit structure means that we can offer high-quality learning and care at a more affordable cost, making it accessible to a broader range of families. We recognize that families in remote communities, or those with additional needs or disabilities, often face greater challenges in accessing quality early education. That’s why we are committed to reaching out to these communities, ensuring that every child, regardless of their circumstances, has the opportunity to thrive and succeed through early learning. By removing profit margins from the equation, we focus solely on what truly matters—delivering the best possible outcomes for children and their families.
As first-time parents it was a difficult call to make when deciding if we should send our 7 month old to childcare but... As first-time parents it was a difficult call to make when deciding if we should send our 7 month old to childcare but Kash and her team at Goodstar Clayton made us feel like family well before our daughter's first day and have continued to provide a loving and supportive environment not only for our daughter but for us as parents as well. They are highly accommodating and tailor their care to align with our values and routines at home. Their communication has also been impeccable, which helped us to feel more comfortable sending our daughter, especially in the early days/months. Our little one is now almost 2 years old and we have since moved 45 minutes away, however we gladly make the commute every day because we know and appreciate just how lucky we are to have found such a supportive, compassionate and loving group of people to care for our daughter. Read more
Good Start Clayton consistently delivers great service throughout, demonstrating a deep understanding of each individual child. The center not only provides an excellent... Good Start Clayton consistently delivers great service throughout, demonstrating a deep understanding of each individual child. The center not only provides an excellent environment and great teachers(Ritu, Sunil, Sanaz, Anas, Sandeep, Tharun, Mandeep, Sarika), staff(Kashmira, Parminder, Lenny, Mamta, Nina, Monika, Kim,Vy) but also ensures personalized attention, recognizing and addressing the unique needs of every child. This commitment enhances the overall experience, making Good Start Clayton a standout choice for quality child care. If you want your kid to have a good start in their life, I highly recommend Goodstart Clayton. Regards Dharma & Sravanthi (proud and happy parents) Read more
Thank you, Dharma & Sravanthi, for your heartfelt recommendation and acknowledgment of the exceptional care provided at Goodstart Clayton. We're thrilled to hear that our team, including the wonderful teachers and educators you mentioned, has made a positive impact on your child's experience. Personalized attention and a deep understanding of each child are core values for us, and we're delighted to have met your expectations. It's an honour to be a part of your child's early learning journey.
Truly a happy place / second home for my daughter, highly recommend Goodstart Early Learning Clayton to all families around the area. Truly a happy place / second home for my daughter, highly recommend Goodstart Early Learning Clayton to all families around the area.
We're delighted to hear that Goodstart Clayton feels like a second home for your daughter. Creating a nurturing and comfortable environment for children is our top priority, and we appreciate your recommendation to other families in the area. Thank you!
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1. Make an enquiry on www.careforkids.com.au to a participating long day care service between Monday 16 September 2024 6:00 AM AEST and Friday 22 November 2024 11.59 PM AEDT.
2. Participating services are identified with a “Care for Kids Limited Offer” badge.
3. Enrol at the same participating long day care service that you enquired to through www.careforkids.com.au by 11.59 PM AEDT Friday 22 November 2024.
4. Email georga@careforkids.com.au by 11.59 PM AEDT Friday 22 November 2024 to advise of your enrolment, to enter the promotion.
5. There are a maximum of thirty (30) vouchers in the promotion, each up to the maximum value of $150 for use on long day childcare costs for thirty (30) children only.
6. The voucher goes towards each winner’s parent co-payment contribution for the period of one (1) week for one (1) child only and is payable directly to the childcare centre.
7. Full terms and conditions available to view here.
In January 2012 the National Quality Framework (NQF) came into effect across Australia.
The purpose of the NQF is to improve and standardise the quality of child care through a
range of measures including better staff to child ratios, higher staff qualifications
and an assessment and rating system designed to promote continuous improvement.
Under the NQF child care services are assessed and rated against the National Quality Standards (NQS).
The NQS measures the quality of early childhood education and care in Australia. It will cover
most long day care, family day care, preschool/kindergarten and outside school hours care services.
Under these standards child care services will be assessed and rated against the
seven quality areas, 18 standards and 58 elements that make up the NQS.