Goodstart Early Learning Bankstown
Goodstart Early Learning Bankstown Centre overview
Goodstart Early Learning Bankstown Centre highlights
- Early childhood trained Child and Family Practitioner onsite to meet with families, discuss childrens progress and needs and provide additional support
- Access to allied health professionals, such as speech pathologists and Occupational Therapists, provided for families who have NDIS support
- Canterbury Bankstown Winner of Zero Barriers Award for multiculturalism and inclusivity
Children aged 6 weeks to 6 years attending Goodstart Bankstown are cared for in an engaging and welcoming environment. Friendly educators run a play-based and stimulating curriculum underpinned by the Early Years Learning Framework. The children are encouraged to explore their individual interests while focusing on their needs and strengths. This approach supports each child’s learning journey and transition to school.
Indoors the spaces are full of resources and activities to keep the children busy and curious. The age-specific rooms allow the children to learn through play with a family play area, wooden blocks, puzzles and arts and crafts for the children to enjoy.
Outside, the large outdoor spaces are designed for each age group with a range of activities and resources available. Climbing frames, Coupe cars, and colourful playgrounds are just some exciting opportunities for adventure and play. A natural area is a relaxing space for the children to explore the environment, including trees and seed planting and looking for bugs.
Conveniently located close to local schools and shops with a bus stop one minute away, the centre also offers onsite parking. Why not book a tour of this enriching and caring centre today?
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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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We have sent our kids to this daycare since 2019, the eldest is now in school and the youngest is in the toddler... We have sent our kids to this daycare since 2019, the eldest is now in school and the youngest is in the toddler room. I have full trust in the educators and carers at the centre, they have shown both our boys so much love and care from day 1. My kids have loved coming here and love the staff including the cook who makes delicious and varied food for them. One of the staff still brings fruit for my eldest when he goes there with me for pickup even though he doesn't attend anymore. Whenever we've had issues we've been able to sort it out through communication. Highly recommend. Read more
I just want to warn all other parents if you want to sent your kids this center - Goodstart Bankstown. This center is not... I just want to warn all other parents if you want to sent your kids this center - Goodstart Bankstown. This center is not good & provides very bad services !! I’ve taken my daughter there for 2 months but I was not happy . My daughter stayed in the nursery room 1) the first day I came with my daughter for orientation and it was raining and I don’t have a car so my husband dropped off us earlier , but Noori was not very nice to us, she told me and my daughter have to waiting outside under the rain or came back later but I told her I’m not driving and outside rainning. She didn’t care so my daughter and me have to catched taxi back home. 2) when I bring my daughter came the second day, she cried a lot but the educators didn’t carry my daughter. 3) my daughter came nearly 2 months but didn’t have bib for her. 4) One time I came to pick up my daughter , she was drinking milk with the bottle a lot sand . The educator didn’t care about that . 5) Another day I came to pick up my daughter , her pant was wet a lot and the educator didn’t change for her. 6) the last day I came for pick up my daughter have another educator came her room and told me to get my daughter to check her ears , I was worried and brought my daughter to see the doctor and he was up set and told me too young for check because she not 2 years yet. And that educator just look after my daughter 1 day . While my daughter attending to this center I also took her another family care center for another days but the educator from there said to me my baby is very smart and nothing needs to be checked until 2ys. 7) my husband and me withdrawn and didnt want to give my daughter come this center anymore but she had hand, foot and mouth disease that why she can’t go the last day after we let Noori know we want to withdraw . But Noori called my husband and said we have to bring her come if not we have to pay full price and my husband asked her where’s the policy? She answered from centrelink policy And my husband requested Noori to send him the link by email but she didn’t send it and still take my full money today. My daughter had hand , foot and mouth disease couldn’t come the center and I couldn’t because of money the center then ignored ignore another kids there . The kids heath important more money plzzzzzz. 8) don’t trust the review good this center because It was from the worker there like the photo . It was from director . 9) my cousin also wants to take her son to this center and put on waiting list , Noori called her and want to my cousin training nappy for her son before her son go there . 10) I alway saw some baby on that room cried but educator didn’t care and ignore. I’ll sent this review also to the department of education , they have to review against this center. Read more
I just want to warn all other parents if you want to sent your kids this center - Goodstart Bankstown. This center is not... I just want to warn all other parents if you want to sent your kids this center - Goodstart Bankstown. This center is not good & provides very bad services !! I’ve taken my daughter there for 2 months but I was not happy . My daughter stayed in the nursery room 1) the first day I came with my daughter for orientation and it was raining and I don’t have a car so my husband dropped off us earlier , but Noori was not very nice to us, she told me and my daughter have to waiting outside under the rain or came back later but I told her I’m not driving and outside rainning. She didn’t care so my daughter and me have to catched taxi back home. 2) when I bring my daughter came the second day, she cried a lot but the educators didn’t carry my daughter. 3) my daughter came nearly 2 months but didn’t have bib for her. 4) One time I came to pick up my daughter , she was drinking milk with the bottle a lot sand . The educator didn’t care about that . 5) Another day I came to pick up my daughter , her pant was wet a lot and the educator didn’t change for her. 6) the last day I came for pick up my daughter have another educator came her room and told me to get my daughter to check her ears , I was worried and brought my daughter to see the doctor and he was up set and told me too young for check because she not 2 years yet. And that educator just look after my daughter 1 day . While my daughter attending to this center I also took her another family care center for another days but the educator from there said to me my baby is very smart and nothing needs to be checked until 2ys. 7) my husband and me withdrawn and didnt want to give my daughter come this center anymore but she had hand, foot and mouth disease that why she can’t go the last day after we let Noori know we want to withdraw . But Noori called my husband and said we have to bring her come if not we have to pay full price and my husband asked her where’s the policy? She answered from centrelink policy And my husband requested Noori to send him the link by email but she didn’t send it and still take my full money today. My daughter had hand , foot and mouth disease couldn’t come the center and I couldn’t because of money the center then ignored ignore another kids there . The kids heath important more money plzzzzzz. 8) don’t trust the review good this center because It was from the worker there like the photo . It was from director . 9) my cousin also wants to take her son to this center and put on waiting list , Noori called her and want to my cousin training nappy for her son before her son go there . 10) I alway saw some baby on that room cried but educator didn’t care and ignore. 11) and the educators wouldn’t update photo or how your kids everyday on the app untill you have to push them. I’ll sent this review also to the department of education , they have to review against this center. Read more