Goodstart Early Learning Stratton

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.

Kaya families, my name is Corrine Bell and I am the Centre Director at Goodstart Early Learning Stratton.

As Centre Director at Goodstart Early Learning Stratton I strive to support chidren to be the voice of tomorrow.

I love working with children and building authentic relationships with families. I wanted to work in childcare since I was in high school, and have now been in the early learning sector for 12 years, in various roles across all age groups.

Goodstart’s vision aligns with my own — that children are central to all we do. It’s really important to me that Goodstart has been making a great effort to ensure the next generation of Australians grow up with a connection to and understanding of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander culture, people, and our true history.

Goodstart Early Learning Stratton is on Whadjuk land. We’re for walking alongside our families, children and communities on our Reconciliation journey. I identify myself as a Ballardong Noongar woman and my family are from Northam.

I have learnt and maintained a strong belief in children learning through play. When children are provided with opportunities within their own interests and in a manner where they are comfortable and safe and without the fear of failing enables the most amazing learning to occur.

I look forward to welcoming you to our Goodstart Stratton family.