Goodstart Early Learning Paralowie - Yalumba Drive
Goodstart Early Learning Paralowie - Yalumba Drive Centre overview
Goodstart Early Learning Paralowie - Yalumba Drive Centre highlights
- High-quality, age-appropriate learning environments.
- Nutritious meals and essential supplies included.
- Strong, family-centred community focus.
Goodstart Early Learning Paralowie, located in a safe, suburban area on Yalumba Drive, is a 100-place centre offering care for children aged 6 weeks to 6 years. We have four dedicated rooms: Nursery, Toddler, Kindy, and Pre-School. Guided by the Early Years Learning Framework, we provide high-quality education and care, fostering a nurturing and stimulating environment for all children.
Our passionate educators focus on creating a warm, community-driven atmosphere, building meaningful relationships with families and supporting each child's development. We prioritise school readiness and ensure every child receives personalised care within a child-centred, teacher-guided framework.
At Goodstart Paralowie, we provide:
- High-quality learning environments
- A passionate, trained team of educators
- School readiness and transition programs
- Holistic child development focus
- Secure, digital sign-in/out
- Access to Storypark, your child’s online learning portfolio
- Onsite qualified cook with fresh, nutritious meals
- Meals, nappies, wipes, cot linen, and sunscreen included
We invite you to book a tour, meet our team, and see how we can support your child’s early learning journey. If the scheduled times don't suit, please contact us to arrange another time.
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Kindergarten/Preschool Programs
Kindergarten/Preschool Programs
Our high-quality, play based preschool curriculum is delivered by Bachelor qualified Early Childhood Teachers. Our teachers tailor their programs to ensure all children develop the confidence and social and emotional skills needed for a smooth transition to school. Through play, our Early Childhood Teachers facilitate children’s learning of important language, literacy, numeracy and creative skills.
Benefits of Goodstart Kindergarten/Preschool programs:
- Our programs are planned and led by qualified and experienced Early Childhood Teachers, in accordance with the Early Years Learning Framework
- Our programs have the tick of approval, meaning they meet (and exceed) Government guidelines around learning in the year before school
- Strong connections with local schools support our extensive transition to school programs
- We offer greater flexibility and convenience for busy families with longer opening hours, five days a week, 52 weeks of the year.
- We offer 9-hour, 10-hour and all-day sessions.
- Nutritious meals are provided throughout the day, so there’s no need to pack lunch boxes.
Curriculum and programs
Curriculum and programs
The educators at Goodstart Early Learning follow an evidence-based curriculum that aligns with the Early Years Learning Framework. Informed by world-leading research, practices and techniques, the curriculum encourages the children’s natural curiosity and engages them in their learning journey.
As the children move through the different rooms in the centre, the curriculum evolves with them. The educators set goals for the children and celebrate as they reach their milestones. At every stage, the educators are tailoring the curriculum and goals to each child’s individual needs.
The curriculum involves different types of learning experiences and styles. From child-led learning to sessions guided by educators, the children participate in small and large group sessions as well as individual play. Most importantly, the children learn through play, developing social skills, confidence and independence in addition to more formal academic skills.
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.
Parent communication and involvement
Parent communication and involvement
Goodstart Early Learning uses the StoryPark app to connect with parents throughout the day. The educators upload photos and stories to the secure app, which parents can access anytime and anywhere to track their child’s progress.
The approach at the centre is very much based around partnership between families and educators. The educators work with the parents and carers to build strong relationships. They develop trust so the children can feel safe and secure while at the centre. Parents are also encouraged to share their insights and feedback with educators to add depth to the relationship.
The educators observe the children every day and tailor the program around their observations. They share these with parents, so they can feel connected to their child’s progress and also provide feedback that will further enhance their child’s learning experience.
Meet the team
Meet the team
Goodstart Early Learning employs qualified and skilled educators who are dedicated to making a difference to the children in their care. The centre employs people who are empathetic and compassionate, with a nurturing disposition and a passion for care. Working collaboratively as a team, the educators display qualities such as positivity, kindness and, most importantly, a desire to help every child thrive.
The educators hold relevant qualifications, including the Kindergarten and Preschool Program teachers who are university qualified. The educators are lifelong learners, participating in regular and ongoing professional development to enhance their skills. They are encouraged to upskill, learning about the latest research and thinking in the sector. They can then bring this knowledge back to the centre to share with their colleagues for the benefit of the children.
Alex Lioulios
Hi my name is Alex and I am the Centre Director at Goodstart Early Learning Child Care Centre Paralowie Yalumba Drive.
For more than 20 years I have worked in the child care and early learning industry and have experience across many areas. I have an Advanced Diploma of Childcare and I have been a group leader and director at three centres - Director at Parafield Gardens, Paralowie Byron Bay Drive and here at Paralowie Yalumba Drive.
I love working across all areas and with all age groups in the early learning sector and I am fortunate to lead a team of highly qualified and vastly experienced carers and educators – all of whom work closely with parents to ensure the needs and individual characters of your children are catered for. We aim to provide the highest quality child care in a safe, comfortable home-like environment.
I look forward to welcoming both you and your children into the Goodstart Early Learning family. Feel free to come and say hello and see how we can help give your child the best possible start as a lifelong learner.
Call us on 8182 6230, or click the 'Book a tour' button above to arrange a personalised tour. If you’d like a tour outside of the offered tour times please contact me so that we can organise this for you.
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27-29 Yalumba DriveParalowie, SA, 5108
Centre Reviews
The worse place ever I took my kids too. teachers are careless.every single time my kids being there they got sick and heated... The worse place ever I took my kids too. teachers are careless.every single time my kids being there they got sick and heated going there. Guys beware if English is your second language they are very good to Dogge you .they wouldn’t explain you very well and charge you more than what you expect. I would never recommend anyone to go to this place. Read more
My children have attended since babies and the staff turn around is low and they care for my children the same way I... My children have attended since babies and the staff turn around is low and they care for my children the same way I would. Amazing staff and I love the things my children have learnt and the posts I get of what they do in the day. Read more
Thank you for the lovely review Caroline - we are so glad to hear that you feel we care for your children just as you would! Thanks for being part of our family at Goodstart Paralowie Yalumba Drive :-)