Goodstart Early Learning Pacific Pines

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.

Jennifer De Palma

Hi my name is Jennifer and I am the Centre Director at Goodstart Early Learning Pacific Pines.

I have been working in the childcare industry and with Goodstart Early Learning for over 19 years. I love every aspect of my role and believe that Early Childhood is a valuable and unique stage in the life cycle, in which I feel that every child should be provided with a safe, healthy and nurturing environment, providing opportunities no matter what race, gender or age for the children in our care.

I am a mother of two young children, and believe that being a mum has helped me see the children in my care from a parents perspective and value the input from each and every family at our centre.

I welcome you to attend our centre and meet our amazing team of educators. Please feel free to stay for a play and explore our learning environments.Choosing the right service for your family, where you all feel comfortable, safe and secure is so important and I hope we can become your home away from home.

They say it takes a village to raise a child, and when a new family starts at Goodstart Pacific Pines we do everything we can to become a part of that family’s village.