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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 👇

We are feeling incredibly grateful after receiving such beautiful feedback from our families. Your kind words remind us just how special our community truly is. Thank you for trusting us with your little ones and for recognising the dedication our educators put into creating warm, nurturing, play‑rich spaces where children can explore, learn, and thrive.

Watching each child grow in confidence, curiosity, and joy is the reason we love what we do. We appreciate our families, our team, and our wonderful little learners more than we can say. Here’s to more learning, laughter, and meaningful moments together.

⭐Vacancies available ⭐

We understand that finding immediate childcare can be an emotional and challenging experience and we are here to help.

Our tour slots are open all week, you are welcome to book online or call our friendly family support team on 1800 222 543.

We look forward to welcoming you into our happy centre

Centre Director Claire celebrates 20 years of service with Goodstart Early Learning Centres.

As I reflect on the past two decades, I am reminded that this milestone is not just about the years; it is about the people, relationships, experiences, and opportunities that have shaped my journey.

I feel incredibly grateful for the many people who have influenced, supported, challenged, and encouraged me throughout this time. From mentors and leaders to colleagues, educators, children, and families, each has played a part in shaping who I am today.

What has kept me passionate for 20 years is knowing that every day I have the opportunity to make a positive difference in the lives of children, support families, and work alongside dedicated educators who are committed to giving children the best possible start in life.

There have been many memorable moments, lessons learned, challenges overcome, and achievements celebrated along the way. Through it all, my passion for early childhood education and making a meaningful impact has remained constant.

And what better way to celebrate this milestone than with a PJ Day Disco! 🎉🕺💃 A fun-filled day shared with children, families, and educators - along with special guests from our head office, who joined in the fun dressed in their PJs - making it an even more memorable celebration for our centre community!

Thank you to everyone who has been part of my journey over the last 20 years. I am proud of what we have achieved together and excited for what the future holds.

🛡️ Our Safety Champions

Supporting a Safe, Caring, and Confident Learning Environment

Safety Champions provide our Centre Director with a valuable second set of eyes and ears, helping to identify hazards, uphold policies and procedures, and ensure our centre remains a place where everyone is protected from harm.

They play an essential role in keeping our environment safe, secure, and supportive for all children, families, and educators. From conducting safety checks and modelling best practices, to promoting awareness and fostering a culture of care, our Safety Champions help create a space where every child can thrive.

We are proud to have Bronwyn, alongside our Kindy Safety Champions Adelina, Ahaan, and Elicia, leading this important work. You’ll often see them observing our learning spaces, supporting the team, and helping children build safe habits in fun, engaging, and age‑appropriate ways.

Their commitment ensures our centre remains a place where safety is not just a requirement, but a shared responsibility and a daily practice.