Goodstart Early Learning Hope Island

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.

Kelly Mace

I have been working in the Early Childhood Sector for 23 years and I hold a Bachelor of Teaching (Early Childhood). I relish working with young children and believe they are central to everything we do. As an early childhood educator, I have learned that children learn best through play in a supportive and inviting environment.

Every day here at Hope Island we strive to create fun and engaging activities to ensure each child is supported through their play. We have a long serving, dedicated and diverse team of qualified educators and we value the input of all families and recognise the potential of all children. We work collaboratively to bring the best learning experiences to the children. Our team understands just how important your children are to you, and we ensure you we take our responsibilities seriously.

We encourage families to be involved in their child’s learning and pride ourselves in open communication and customer satisfaction. We understand that starting at a new centre can be overwhelming. From the first inquiry, we make sure that we address all your questions one by one. We walk families through all the forms and administration that need to be done. This includes enrolment forms, Child Care Subsidy (CCS), explaining subsidies, government caps, centre schedules, our centre menu and more.

Please feel free to visit our Centre at any time – we look forward to meeting you and your precious little ones.