Goodstart Early Learning Preston - Regent Street

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.

Gabriel Zalewski

My name is Gabriel Zalewski (Gabe) and I am the Centre Director at Goodstart Early Learning Preston, Regent Street

I began my journey in the childcare industry back in 2016 with my diploma in early childhood education and care. I have been working for Goodstart since the beginning of 2020 and have been fortunate enough to learn and grow into the Centre Director role which I have been in since the beginning of 2021.

I enjoy leading a team of passionate and long-standing educators in continuing to create a safe, friendly and family-orientated environment for all families and children in the centre.

I believe my calm and friendly nature enables me to be confidently approached by all educators, families and children of which allows me to passionately teach, help and coach whenever I am needed.

I look forward to working and growing with all the children and families here at Regent Street.