Goodstart Early Learning Wynnum West - Crawford Road

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.

Mandy Bayliss

Hi, I’m Mandy Baylis and I’m the Centre Director here at Goodstart Crawford road, Wynnum west.

I have just recently stepped up as the Centre Director at Goodstart Crawford Road, Wynnum West.

I hold a Diploma in Early Childhood Education, and take great joy and satisfaction in overseeing the educational programs and care at Goodstart Crawford road, Wynnum west.

I have been in the Early Childhood industry for over 20 years and in management for 7 of those years. I have worked in a range of services both private and non for profit, working with children from birth to 12 years.

My Early Learning values:

I strongly believe that your child’s first 5 years are the most important, it’s where they learn the fundamentals for a great start in life.

What I love about our community:

The people! From a quick morning hello to the amazing support given when we do a local fund-raising drive it is the people who build our community.

A little more about me:

When I’m not in the centre, you’ll find me spending time with my family, we enjoy going out on day tours and experiencing this wonderful land we live on. I enjoy reading, dancing and singing, you will often hear me sing about my day, burst out in song to celebrate achievements and to boost moral within the centre.

Why your child should spend the day with me (and the amazing team at Goodstart Crawford road, Wynnum west )

At Goodstart Crawford road, Wynnum west we strive to provide a safe, peaceful, and natural environment that engages children's five senses, provoking wonder, curiosity, and intellectual engagement. We love small world play and have amazing educators that provide educational activities/experiences for all children of all ages. Our team strive themselves on the communication within the centre, we work closely and confidently within our environments.

I look forward to welcoming you and your family.