Choose Goodstart Early Learning for Quality Early Childhood Education and Peace of Mind.
By Marnie Adams, Contributor @ Kids In Perth 16 Sep 2023
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As a parent, choosing the right kindergarten and childcare option for your child is a significant decision. Goodstart Early Learning stands out as a trusted choice for countless families across Western Australia. Here are some compelling reasons why:
Local and Accessible: With 53 centres spread across WA, there's a Goodstart centre conveniently located near you. This means reduced travel time and the convenience of having your child close to home or work.
Affordability and Inclusions: Goodstart's fees are all inclusive, covering nappies, wipes, sunscreen and home-cooked meals, which are prepared and cooked in centre by a dedicated Centre Cook. Importantly, there are no fees for public holidays, saving you potentially over $1,000 per year compared to other childcare centres.
High-Quality Education: Goodstart's program aligns with the Early Years Framework and WA Kindergarten Curriculum, ensuring that your child receives high-quality education from qualified educators.
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Peace of Mind: Once enrolled, you can trust that your child is in safe hands, benefiting from a supportive and caring learning environment.
Interactive Communication: Goodstart offers an app that facilitates communication between parents and the centre. Educators share stories of your child's day, developmental progress, and daily activities.
Comprehensive Age Range: Goodstart caters to babies to Kindergarten-aged children (4 years old) to provide them with the best possible start.
Not-for-Profit: Goodstart operates as a not-for-profit, with reinvested surplus going towards enhancing the quality of service rather than generating shareholder returns.
Choosing Goodstart Early Learning means investing in your child's future with a holistic, high-quality education.
Use Goodstart’s Subsidy estimator to see how much Child Care Subsidy your family could be eligible for and visit www.goodstart.org.au to explore the comprehensive services that Goodstart offers for your child's development and your peace of mind.
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The Goodstart Program
Goodstart’s early learning program is based on the Early Years Learning Framework. The Goodstart program is flexible, individual and engaging.
The Early Years Learning Framework
The EYLF defines the principles, practices and outcomes essential to every early learning program. It ensures all children, from birth to five years of age, receive high-quality learning experiences.
The Framework has strong emphasis towards play-based learning and aims to achieve five overall Learning Outcomes:
- Children have a strong sense of identity.
- Children are connected with and contribute to their world.
- Children have a strong sense of wellbeing.
- Children are confident and involved learners.
- Children are effective communicators.
Learn more about the NQF by visiting acecqa.gov.au
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Early Learning & Childcare
Goodstart Early Learning's quality early learning programs help children build the social-emotional, language and thinking skills they need to be successful in school and life. Children are encouraged to explore, discover, experience, and above-all have fun.
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Kindergarten and Preschool
Goodstart Early Learning's play-based programs offer a great start for school and the best start in life.
Their kindergarten and preschool programs are designed and delivered by bachelor-qualified teachers.
Giving children the skills and confidence they need to prepare them for school and life. With 660 centres across Australia, you’ll find a Goodstart kindergarten or preschool near your home or work.
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Goodstart at Home
Extend your child’s learning to the home environment.
Goodstart at Home enriches and extend your child’s learning at home through play!
It's a regularly updated online collection of fun and enriching learning activities and experiences for you and your child to discover at home.
Explore some sample learning experiences by clicking the button below.
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Benefits of Goodstart’s Kindergarten Program:
Working Parents: Goodstart offers long day care, with some centres open from 6:30am to 6:30pm, accommodating the needs of working parents. Unlike school-based kindy, which operates only 2.5 days per week, Goodstart provides more hours of educational development.
Convenience: Goodstart's comprehensive program eliminates the need to arrange separate OSHC services, saving you time and hassle.
Quality Kindy Program: Goodstart's kindy program is led by qualified educators with Bachelor of Early Childhood Teaching degrees.
What parents are saying...
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Parent Testimonials
"Everything she is doing, especially her teaching background and professionalism you can really see the kids inspired by what she can do."
Peter - Goodstart dad
"He’s confident (and) curious about the world around him and he’s made a great start with language and numbers."
Kym - Goodstart mum
"Goodstart was the best decision ever."
Vicky - Goodstart mum
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Careers | Why work at Goodstart?
At Goodstart Early Learning, find a job that changes lives, and a place that works for you.
If you’re looking to work for an organisation with an inspiring purpose, offers a flexible and family-friendly work environment, encourages personal development then Goodstart Early Learning might just be the place for you!
Qualified Educator roles
Passionate about giving children the best possible start in life?
Looking for a place that will invest in your career development and support you to enjoy life outside work?
Does this sound like your purpose? Click the button below to learn more about not only Educator roles but much more if you're to pursue a career journey with Goodstart Early Learning!
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