Goodstart Early Learning Centenary Heights

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.

Wendy Collins

“Children’s learning begins with relationships - Connections between Educators, children, themselves, families, the environment, culture, and our community”.

Hi, my name is Wendy Collins and I am a Diploma qualified Early Childhood professional and the Director of Goodstart Early Learning Centenary Heights. Being a parent of four children and having worked as both an Educator and Director has allowed me to understand firsthand the need to balance home and work life, and the need for high-quality learning opportunities for families.

I firmly believe that the first five years of a child’s life are profoundly important to their development. I have been fortunate to work for Goodstart Early Learning for many years and continue to be excited and committed to the social and emotional development of children. Here at Goodstart Centenary Heights, I’m passionate that the Early Years play-based learning program provides and supports the skills necessary to your child's overall learning and development.

I believe that each family deserves to experience a sense of belonging in our centre, and I will do my best to ensure you feel that you are valued and supported to assist your child in reaching their potential by setting them up with the right foundations for life. With a strong alignment with the Circle of Security and Key Educator, our Centre will feel like home.

I invite you to come and meet our committed Educators and see our beautiful Centre. I look forward to meeting you and your family.