Goodstart Early Learning Highfields Centre overview
Goodstart Early Learning Highfields
Nurturing little wonders
Goodstart Early Learning Highfields is a warm and enriching centre with a collaborative ethos. A wonderful team of qualified educators builds strong bonds with each other, and with families, to provide holistic, play-based programs that meet children’s individual interests and learning styles. Nutritional needs are a top priority, with an award-winning, on-site chef.
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Five large, age-appropriate rooms designed to encourage exploration and discovery
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Covered deck and spacious tree-lined playgrounds including a “Bush Kindy” space to connect with the natural environment
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Stimulating and engaging programs that help prepare children for school
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A loving and homely environment with an open-door policy
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Focusing on strong relationships between educators, children, and families is the cornerstone.
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Goodstart Early Learning Highfields 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.
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7 Gladswood DrvHighfields, QLD, 4352
Centre Reviews
By far the best experience I have ever had in childcare. The Centre is beautiful and a wonderful space that my daughter LOVES going... By far the best experience I have ever had in childcare. The Centre is beautiful and a wonderful space that my daughter LOVES going to. The Educators have done a fantastic job creating such an engaging learning environment. I love all of the stories of the play and learning I hear about each day. My daughters key educators have gone above and beyond to support both my daughter, and our family through our transition to kindy and juggling everyday life. The relationships all educators strive for with all the children is so clear through the warm and welcoming environments interactions and engagements Read more
This is the best childcare and kindergarten option in Highfields - the staff are like a second family to our daughter and you... This is the best childcare and kindergarten option in Highfields - the staff are like a second family to our daughter and you are treated professionally by everybody. Both parents and children are greeted by name every morning, staff enquire after the children’s interests, which are incorporated into the programming wherever possible. The food is nutritious and plentiful, the staff are always enthusiastic and clearly love their chosen professions. An absolute standout is the kindergarten program, which uses the state level learning guidelines to guide the curriculum, making it on par with any other kindergarten program - but with the bonus of daycare hours and convenience! Read more