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Goodstart Early Learning Smithfield Centre overview
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(08) 8451 3980Goodstart Early Learning Smithfield Centre highlights
- Comprehensive support team with dedicated specialists.
- Inclusive, sensory-focused programs from Nursery to Kindergarten.
- Daily meal support through Foodbank partnership.
Goodstart Early Learning Smithfield is conveniently located near Munno Para Shopping Centre and Smithfield Interchange. Our centre offers a safe and stimulating environment, incorporating early-intervention strategies to support children who may be at risk or disadvantaged.
Using the Enhancing Children’s Outcomes (EChO) framework, we work closely with a Child and Family Practitioner, Speech Pathologist, and Occupational Therapist to ensure that each child’s needs are met. Our approach is inclusive and community-focused, involving families and educators in regularly reviewing and enhancing our practices.
Our learning programs are aligned with the Early Years Learning Framework and span from Nursery through to Kindergarten. Sensory-based learning experiences promote growth and prepare children for school, while Storypark, our online portfolio, keeps families connected with updates and observations.
We also provide additional daily meals prepared by our chef, made available for families to take home, thanks to our partnership with Foodbank. Through these initiatives, Goodstart Smithfield aims to support parents with resources and a sense of community.
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Goodstart Early Learning Smithfield Service features
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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.
Paula Seidel
My name is Paula Seidel and I am the Centre Director at Goodstart Smithfield.
Working with children has been my love for over 30 years and I still smile every day seeing the children’s wonderful faces and getting to know their unique personalities.
It’s a wonderful thing to love your job.
I will endeavour every day to provide a safe, loving, developmentally appropriate environment for all of your children. I will listen to you, and work with you to give your children the best start in life.
I look forward to meeting you and your family.
Call us on 8254 4299, or click the 'Book a tour' button above to arrange a personalised tour. If you’d like a tour outside of the offered tour times please contact me so that we can organise this for you.

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Centre Reviews

I have been sending my daughters to Goodstart in Smithfield since 2019, this week we have said our final goodbyes as my youngest... I have been sending my daughters to Goodstart in Smithfield since 2019, this week we have said our final goodbyes as my youngest daughter leaves to start her school journey. The last 6 years at the centre have been so incredibly wonderful. The staff my girls have gotten to know and love have become almost family to them. Which makes it incredibly hard to say goodbye to a place I have truly trusted to look after and care for my children as I would do. I honestly cannot fault the care and dedication this place puts into caring for our kids. Thank you so much to Paula and all the AMAZING staff that have been a part of my daughter’s lives for the past 6 years. You all really do mean the world to us and I cannot thank you all enough. We will miss you all. Thank you. Read more
Thank you so much, Kat. Your heartfelt words mean the world to us. It’s been an absolute privilege to be part of your daughters’ early years, and we’re so grateful for the trust you placed in our team over the past six years. Saying goodbye is never easy, especially after such a meaningful journey, but we’re proud to have supported your girls as they’ve grown, learned and built beautiful relationships here. Wishing your youngest all the best as she begins her school journey. You’ll always be part of the Goodstart Smithfield family!
We made the decision to move our 1 and 4 year old to the this centre after much consideration and it was the... We made the decision to move our 1 and 4 year old to the this centre after much consideration and it was the BEST decision we made. Each morning, both kids are so happy to greet their educators. Each educator is so present and purposeful with each interaction. it is clearly much more than just a job to each of them. Thank you guys for creating and atmosphere where the kids are so loved and cared for ❤️ Read more
My daughter currently attends here in the Kindy room. The teachers are amazing and since being moved here she has come along in... My daughter currently attends here in the Kindy room. The teachers are amazing and since being moved here she has come along in leaps and bounds. Read more