Goodstart Early Learning Stratton

Strong relationships are the foundation for confident, curious learners 💛

Goodstart’s key educator approach ensures every child is known, supported and feels safe - through consistent, nurturing connections with educators and meaningful partnerships with families. These bonds help build wellbeing, resilience and a true sense of belonging from day one.

Discover how this approach supports your child’s learning journey: https://brnw.ch/2

Did you know we invested $65.5M into our social purpose last year, a 14% increase on the year before? 👏 At Goodstart, we're proud of the impact we have on children, families and communities. As a not‑for‑profit, every dollar we earn is reinvested to improve outcomes – from high‑quality learning and educator development to extra support for children who need it most.
Because when we put children first, the impact goes further 💛

The research is clear 📚 reading aloud is one of the most powerful things we can do for our children.

When we read with a child, we’re doing far more than sharing a story. We’re building the foundations for language, confidence, curiosity and a lifelong love of learning.

Decades of research shows that children who are read to regularly:

💛 Build stronger language skills
Hearing rich varied language in books exposes children to far more words than everyday conversation alone. This growing vocabulary helps them understand, communicate and make sense of the world.

💛 Develop early literacy skills long before they learn to read
Through stories, children learn how books work – that print carries meaning, that pages turn left to right, and that stories have a beginning, middle and end. These early understandings make learning to read feel familiar and exciting.

💛 Strengthen phonological awareness
Rhymes, rhythms and playful sounds help children hear the building blocks of language.

💛 Grow their comprehension and thinking skills
Talking together about a story, predicting what might happen, wondering how a character feels, and connecting events to real life helps children develop memory, problem-solving, and higher-order thinking.

💛 Experience connection, comfort and joy
Shared reading fosters calmness, closeness, and moments of joint attention. These warm interactions support a child's sense of security and belonging.

Most importantly, children who experience positive, engaging reading moments from a young age are more likely to develop a genuine love of books - something that matters even more than early literacy skills alone.

Reading is simple, joyful, and sets children up for success in school and life.

Here is a list of some of our favourites below 👇

Orange Cinnamon Muffins
Ingredients:
2 cups self raising flour
¼ cup sugar
½ teaspoon salt
¼ cup nuttelex dairy free spread
½ cup non-dairy milk (i used rice milk)
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 tsp Cinnamon
2 eggs
Zest of 1 orange
1/2 cup dessicated coconut (optional)
Combine ingredients, put into muffin tray and bake for 12 to 15 mins on 180 degrees.

🍎 We’re Looking for a Centre Cook! 🍎
Goodstart Stratton is seeking a passionate and reliable Centre Cook to join our team three days a week 👩‍🍳👨‍🍳
If you love preparing nutritious meals for children and being part of a supportive, welcoming environment, we’d love to hear from you!

✨ About the role:
Prepare healthy, balanced meals and snacks for our children
Work collaboratively with our team
Maintain a clean and safe kitchen environment

💛 What we’re looking for:
A passion for food and nutrition
Experience in meal preparation (experience in early learning settings is a bonus!)
A positive, team-focused attitude

If this sounds like you—or someone you know—please reach out or apply today!

Centre Cook Centre Cook

What an amazing afternoon, our Biggest afternoon tea was a success and we were able to exceed our goal.

🦆💛 Quacking for a Cause! 💛🦆
Today our Centre Director is waddling into action — dressed as a duck for the entire day! 🐥 Why? To support our fundraising efforts for the Cancer Council and help make a difference for those affected by cancer.
From silly waddles to plenty of giggles with the children, it’s all for an incredibly important cause. Every donation, big or small, helps fund vital research, prevention programs, and support services for those in need.
If you’d like to support our “duck-tastic” effort, please consider making a donation 💛
Let’s rally together and show our support — because even a little quack can make a BIG impact!
https://www.biggestmorningtea.com.au/fundraisers/GoodstartStratton

☕💛 Supporting Cancer Council – Biggest Morning Tea 💛☕
At Goodstart Stratton, we are proud to take part in the Cancer Council’s Biggest Morning Tea, an annual fundraiser that is close to our hearts.
This year, we’re reaching out to our wonderful families and community to help us raise vital funds for those impacted by cancer. Every donation—big or small—will contribute to life-saving research, prevention programs, and support services for Australians facing cancer.
💛 How you can support:
✨ Make a donation to our fundraiser
✨ Share this post to spread the word
✨ Help us make a difference in the lives of others
Cancer affects so many of us, whether directly or through loved ones. Together, we can show our support and bring hope to those who need it most.
If you would like to donate, please see our team or follow the link

Australia's Biggest Morning Tea 2026 - Goodstart Strattons Biggest Morning Tea Join me at my Biggest Morning Tea or donate online to help me reach my fundraising goal! Together, we can help Cancer Council raise much needed funds.