Goodstart Early Learning Kalamunda

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

✨ This month we celebrated some incredible milestones within our Goodstart Kalamunda family!

A huge congratulations to Jess, Helen and Amber on an amazing 17 years of service, and to Kiran on 2 years of service. Thank you for your dedication, passion and commitment to providing high-quality care and education to the children and families in our community.

We are incredibly fortunate to have such an experienced and consistent team of educators. At Goodstart Kalamunda, we know that stable, long-term relationships with familiar educators help children feel safe, secure and confident. This consistency supports children's learning, development and wellbeing, creating a strong foundation for them to thrive every day.

Thank you to these wonderful educators for the lasting difference you make in the lives of so many children and families. 💛

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 👇

🌟 We’re Hiring – Early Childhood Educator🌟

We’re looking for a passionate Childcare Educator to join our team full-time (5 days per week).

About the role:
✨ Build strong relationships with children and families
✨ Create fun, engaging learning experiences
✨ Support children’s development in a safe, nurturing environment

Requirements:
✔️ Cert III or Diploma in Early Childhood
✔️ First Aid & CPR
✔️ Working With Children Check (WWCC)

If you’re caring, enthusiastic, and love working with children, we’d love to hear from you!

📩 Send your resume to: [email protected]

This weekend, we attended the annual Kalamunda show to provide support and network in the community. We had a stall set up with engaging sensory play and drawing for children within the community to explore.
We were able to make new partnerships with Adam Hort out Liberal Party Member, Basil Zempilas, Members of the Kalamunda Council Committee, Toy Library, Local Play Groups and Schools and many more.
It was great to see so many of our wonderful families enjoying their time at the show!