Goodstart Early Learning West Ryde - Winbourne Street

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Goodstart Early Learning West Ryde - Winbourne Street Centre overview
Goodstart Early Learning West Ryde - Winbourne Street Centre highlights
- Boutique, play-based care for children aged six weeks to five years.
- Strong school transition program in partnership with Ermington Public School.
- Outdoor classroom fostering child-led and imaginative learning.
Goodstart Early Learning Child Care Centre West Ryde, located in a charming heritage building, offers a boutique care environment for children. Catering to 34 children daily, we provide play-based learning for children aged six weeks to five years. Our strong partnership with Ermington Public School helps children build the independence needed for a smooth transition to school.
Our team of dedicated educators keeps children at the heart of everything we do, embracing the key educator approach. Sam, our experienced nursery educator, supports families as they adjust to the care environment, while our university-qualified teacher leads the educational programs.
We follow the Early Years Learning Framework, creating stimulating, play-based curriculums tailored to each child's interests and strengths, ensuring they are ready for school. Through Storypark, families can stay updated on their child's development, providing peace of mind and supporting a consistent learning journey.
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Goodstart Early Learning West Ryde - Winbourne Street Service features
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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.
Suzan Baljevic
Hi, my name is Suzan Baljevic and I have worked in the Early Learning profession for 12 years. As a mother of two young children, I appreciate the importance of finding the ideal childcare service to accommodate the needs of a busy family.
I live by the idea that the standard you walk past is the standard you are willing to accept. I believe that all children deserve respectful, nurturing, safe, loving people and environments to thrive.
At Goodstart West Ryde we pride ourselves on creating happy memories and a love for learning that will last a lifetime.
We would love to welcome you and your family into our centre.

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12 Winbourne StreetWest Ryde, NSW, 2114

Centre Reviews

We moved to good start west Ryde last year after having a poor experience at a different centre. It has been exactly what... We moved to good start west Ryde last year after having a poor experience at a different centre. It has been exactly what I was looking for. The centre is all about engaging with the children’s interests and giving them guidance to learn through play. Every educator there is brilliant and cares deeply about each of the kids. It’s a real weight off my shoulders when I drop off my kids knowing they will be well taken care of and have fun while I am at work. When I’ve had questions or need to talk to someone about their development or behaviours I’ve really appreciated that the educators can offer me guidance and the wealth of their experience. I’ve also appreciated the transparency in daily ongoings at the centre and engaging activities presented for the kids Read more
Our son attended Goodstart West Ryde for two years, and we couldn’t have asked for a better place for his early years. They... Our son attended Goodstart West Ryde for two years, and we couldn’t have asked for a better place for his early years. They were incredibly kind, gentle, and caring, yet also highly professional and dedicated to our child’s development. We are so grateful for the love, patience, and dedication shown by the entire team. Thank you so much! Read more
Highly recommended~! We are so luckily to have found this day care centre. My son is sad when the centre closes during weekends.... Highly recommended~! We are so luckily to have found this day care centre. My son is sad when the centre closes during weekends. We have been so many day care centres including NSW and WA, this is obviously the best one. In this day and age, the staff turnover is very high in the day care industry, educators may only know your kids name before they left. However, in this centre, the current team is well looked after, thanks for the management team, Suzan, Su etc.., no one is leaving apart from retirement. Every time I talk to them when I pick up my son, they always can give me details of my son that day which is amazing. Read more