Goodstart Early Learning Robertson

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.

Hetal Mehta

Welcome to Goodstart Early Learning Robertson.  My name is Hetal and I am the Centre Director.  I hold a Diploma in Children’s Services and have been in the industry for 9 years.  My time in the industry has allowed me to work across all early learning age groups.

I believe the first five years are the most important in any child’s development and I take great pleasure in helping today’s young children to develop the skills to become the strong, independent leaders of our future.  I believe effective communication between families and staff is vital so I encourage the families at this centre to have a voice, share their ideas, and join in the learning with their child.  As a mum myself I am passionate about strong social and emotional development.

I aim to create a fun-filled, caring, playful multicultural, and interesting environment for all children to feel comfortable to be in and to have fun learning at the same time.

Our devoted team and I strive to provide the highest quality care to all of the children who attend our service.  We believe that trust, respect, and consistent communication form a strong partnership with families.

We respect and support the role of families and their involvement and participation is essential to ensuring continuity, a high-quality program, and progression in a child’s learning and development of future success.

We invite you to come and visit our centre to meet our team and to see for yourself our commitment to your child’s early learning journey.

I look forward to meeting you and your child.