Goodstart Early Learning Caloundra

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.

Brooke Peebles

Hi, my name is Brooke Peebles. I am the Centre Director at Goodstart Early Learning in beautiful Caloundra.

I have worked with children for 22 years in several roles: ranging from educational roles, leadership and mentoring through to operations management. I have also completed roles supporting children’s learning in both the primary school environment and high school environment. But where I feel most valued and at home is in the centre director role.

I believe the first 5 year are incredibly powerful in forming a lifelong love of learning and working in ECEC allows me to contribute to creating a pedagogy that will make the difference in our children’s early years.

I believe each child and family have different and unique needs and through extending an open door policy and encouraging centre visits to get a feel for our environment and see the inspired learning that occurs every day!