Goodstart Early Learning Brighton - Cochrane Street

Play is the order of the day of Goodstart Early Learning and the programs at the centre are grounded in a play-based approach. The educators embed teaching and learning into play experiences, helping the children to make sense of the world around them. This is how the children learn about how things work and develop important foundational relationships and skills. 

The primarily child-directed, play-based curriculum ensures that the children are engaged in their learning. They are encouraged to take the lead, developing their negotiation, risk taking, problem solving and social skills. The educators observe the children and help to challenge them by extending their learning and interests.

The educators recognise that every child is unique and that they bring their own needs, interests and strengths with them each day. The program is designed to be flexible to cater to these differing needs, ensuring every child has the opportunity to thrive at Goodstart.

Jennifer McInnes

Hello, I’m Jennifer and I am the new Centre Director at Goodstart Early Learning Child Care Centre Brighton Cochrane Street.

I have been in the early learning sector since 2013 and I hold a Diploma in Children’s services.

I am passionate about giving more opportunities to children to facilitate better and more powerful outcomes for the best start in their educational journey. I thrive on doing my best to provide high quality education and care for all the children at our Early Learning Centre. I always make sure that the operation of the service is running professionally effective to benefit the children and the families in our care. This is their home away from home.

I believe the environment plays a major role in the success of an early childhood program. It should enhance the children’s interests in all developmental domains. I believe that the environment should take into consideration the social skills, communication skills, physical abilities or challenges, and learning styles of the children being served.

I am very proud of our team here at Goodstart Early Learning Brighton and the way we are always striving to improve and empower our children to become Holistic Learners.

I look forward in meeting you at our Early Learning Centre.