Goodstart Early Learning Jones Hill Centre overview
Goodstart Early Learning Jones Hill
Qualified care with rural charm
Goodstart Early Learning Jones Hill offers a stimulating, play-based curriculum, ensuring a consistent learning approach across all ages. The caring educators welcome children and families into a warm and nurturing environment. A range of engaging programs help prepare children for school and foster healthy growth and development.
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Five large comfortable and homelike rooms, each rich in resources for play and discovery
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Three lush and age-specific outdoor play areas for fun and adventure
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Colourful, engaging programs tailored to each child's individual needs and strengths
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A warm, friendly, caring, and safe environment that supports each child's learning and development
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Community focus with regular family involvement in children’s learning and events
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Rural location just five minutes from the heart of Gympie, with a car park on site
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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.
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Centre Reviews
The staff at Goodstart Early Learning Jones Hill are like extended family for our son. They demonstrate compassion and listen to any concerns... The staff at Goodstart Early Learning Jones Hill are like extended family for our son. They demonstrate compassion and listen to any concerns from home and work with us to ensure the best outcomes for our little guy. Sean loves to share about his day as soon as he gets home and often talks about his teachers, wondering what they might be doing. Enrolling Sean at Jones Hill Goodstart has been fantastic for us. Read more
Great daycare service - Have used them for going on 4 years now, with another 2 more to go. They have been so... Great daycare service - Have used them for going on 4 years now, with another 2 more to go. They have been so affectionate and empathetic to my 2 boys since I had to return to work after maternity leave each time. They have catered for and encouraged my boys with their current interests and exposed them to newer interest too. Staff are always happy and friendly and they know the kids by name and face - even when they aren't even in their own classroom. I highly recommend Goodstart Jones Hill to all. Read more
My children have both gone through this centre from babies till prep, the staff are fantastic, the rooms are gorgeously set up for... My children have both gone through this centre from babies till prep, the staff are fantastic, the rooms are gorgeously set up for the kids, and the best part, Goodstart Early Centre Jones Hill, provide healthy, nutritious meals for the kiddies!!! Yep, no packing lunchboxes!!!! All in all, I wouldn't send my little people anywhere else! Read more
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