Goodstart Early Learning Tapping
Goodstart Early Learning Tapping Centre overview
Goodstart Early Learning Tapping Centre highlights
- Rated ‘Exceeding’ by ACECQA for exceptional education and care.
- A dedicated team, many of whom are parents themselves, providing continuity, high-level care, and firsthand advice to families.
- Quietly situated opposite St. Stephens School and in close proximity to local schools, shops, amenities, and public transport.
Goodstart Early Learning Tapping is located in a quiet street opposite St. Stephens School, close to local schools, shops, and community amenities.
Our purpose-built centre offers care and education for children aged six weeks to five years, with four spacious rooms and shady outdoor environments. We celebrate the diverse cultures within our community, incorporating these into our programs. Our strong ties with local schools, businesses, and public services help families build connections.
Our dedicated team of Diploma-qualified educators, many of whom are parents, provide continuity of care and practical advice. Our play-based curriculum follows the Early Years Learning Framework, and we create engaging programs tailored to each child’s interests, needs, and strengths, preparing them for school.
We are proud to have received an ‘Exceeding’ rating from the Australian Children’s Education and Care Quality Authority, demonstrating our commitment to high-quality care and education.
Our Storypark platform keeps families connected, allowing them to engage in their child’s learning through daily updates, photos, and videos. We maintain an open-door policy, encouraging parent involvement and fostering a sense of belonging.
Community engagement is a key focus, with regular visits, excursions, and events that enrich the children’s learning and teach them about being active members of society.
We invite you to book a tour and see how we can support your child’s early learning journey.
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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.
Claire Stannard
Hi, I'm Claire and I'm very excited to introduce myself as the Centre Director at Goodstart Tapping.
I have over 15 years’ experience in the Early Childhood and Education Sector and have worked in a range of roles for the company. I currently hold Diplomas of Early Childhood Education and Care, School Age Education and Care, Leadership and Management and a Certificate IV in Training and Assessing.
I am passionate about early learning and find enjoyment every day in being able to provide a safe, welcoming and high quality learning environment for all children. I am also a mother and understand from a parents perspective what we look for in a great centre and what is important in the day to day care of children.
At the heart of everything we do at the centre are the strong and open relationships we have with our children and their families. Our team of educators are all highly qualified and experienced and we welcome you to come and have a look at our centre and explore how we can support you and your child.
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Centre Reviews
Goodstart Tapping is an incredible daycare and I couldn’t be happier with it. Ive completed several daycare tours before coming across this one... Goodstart Tapping is an incredible daycare and I couldn’t be happier with it. Ive completed several daycare tours before coming across this one and I wish I moved my daughter here a long time ago! She has flourished at this daycare and absolutely loves going here. She’s made some great relationships with the educators and children. Prior to going to Goodstart she used to absolutely dread daycare and cry about going whereas now she is excited and drop offs are very positive. All the staff know all the childrens names and the staff retention is great as well. My son is in the babies room and the educators there have also been amazing with him. Also, I absolutely LOVE that we actually get updates with the stories on Storypark. I was definitely not used to this when we first moved here as we never used to get updates at the previous daycare. The staff also seem to do so many more activities with the children and that there is purposeful learning as well. My daughter has also come home with her artwork which is so nice as she loves putting it on the fridge at home and proudly says how she did it at her daycare. Thank you to all the amazing staff ❤️ Read more
My Son has been there for 2 years. The teachers and carers there are very very helpful and understanding towards my sons needs.... My Son has been there for 2 years. The teachers and carers there are very very helpful and understanding towards my sons needs. He is going to miss the place when he goes to school full time. Read more
It warms our hearts to hear about your positive experience with our centre Trevarus. Your review is a testament to the safe, loving, and engaging environment we aim to provide at Goodstart Tapping. We appreciate your trust in us and wish you all the best on your exciting journey!
Goodstart Early Learning Tapping has provided my daughter the best possible care and education. Moving frequently between states and having experienced several child... Goodstart Early Learning Tapping has provided my daughter the best possible care and education. Moving frequently between states and having experienced several child care centres, I can say that Goodstart Tapping has been the most professional, caring and well equipped centre. From helping us navigate the unknown through COVID to just day-to-day excellence, I am so grateful for the Director, all the Educators and the staff. We are moving on again and we will miss you, Goodstart Tapping!! Read more
Thank you for your heartfelt appreciation Katherine! We're thrilled to have provided your daughter with the best possible care and education. It's wonderful to know that you found our center to be professional, caring, and well-equipped. We'll miss you too as you move on, but we're grateful for the time you've spent with us and wish you all the best in your new journey!