1800 222 543
1800 222 543Address:
20 Charles St, Innisfail, QLD, 4860
Care Type:
Long Day Care
Hours:
7:00am to 6:00pm
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Address:
20 Charles St, Innisfail, QLD, 4860
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Goodstart Early Learning Innisfail is centrally located near the town centre and primary schools, offering care for children aged 15 months to 5 years. Our dedicated team provides tailored, play-based programs designed to meet each child’s unique developmental needs, encouraging growth through sensory and hands-on learning experiences.
We believe in strong communication with families, using platforms like Storypark and regular updates to ensure everyone stays connected. This helps us to create an engaging and nurturing environment that supports each child's early learning journey.
Our centre features spacious outdoor play areas, incorporating both natural and manmade elements to promote exploration and creativity. Sustainability is also a key focus, with activities that teach children about caring for the environment.
Community involvement is important to us, and we celebrate special occasions and events throughout the year, fostering a strong sense of belonging. We warmly welcome new families to visit, meet our team, and explore all that Goodstart Early Learning Innisfail has to offer.
Goodstart Early Learning Innisfail is centrally located near the town centre and primary schools, offering care for children aged 15 months to 5 years. Our dedicated team provides tailored, play-based programs designed to meet each child’s unique developmental needs, encouraging growth through sensory and hands-on learning experiences.
We believe in strong communication with families, using platforms like Storypark and regular updates to ensure everyone stays connected. This helps us to create an engaging and nurturing environment that supports each child's early learning journey.
Our centre features spacious outdoor play areas, incorporating both natural and manmade elements to promote exploration and creativity. Sustainability is also a key focus, with activities that teach children about caring for the environment.
Community involvement is important to us, and we celebrate special occasions and events throughout the year, fostering a strong sense of belonging. We warmly welcome new families to visit, meet our team, and explore all that Goodstart Early Learning Innisfail has to offer.
State Government Approved 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:
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.
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.
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.
Elise Smith
Introducing Elise Smith, our dedicated Centre Director at Goodstart Early Learning Innisfail.
With over 14 years of experience in the Early Learning Industry, Elise brings a wealth of knowledge and a passion for fostering inclusive environments.
Elise's journey in the field extends beyond early learning, with valuable experience in the Disability Industry as an Administrator, Office Manager, and Support Worker. This diverse background enriches her approach to childcare, ensuring that every child's unique needs are understood and met with care.
At the heart of Elise's philosophy is the belief in creating a welcoming and safe space for families, children, and the broader community. She recognizes the importance of embedding the cultural backgrounds and experiences of each family into the center's programs and teaching methodologies.
Beyond her professional responsibilities, Elise's life goal is to empower both children and adults to express their rights and serve as an advocate for those who may need support in doing so. Her commitment to advocacy reflects her deep-seated dedication to promoting equity and inclusivity in all aspects of life.
Under Elise's leadership, Goodstart Early Learning Innisfail thrives as a nurturing environment where every child can flourish, and every family feels valued and supported.
Want to see the centre first hand? Book a tour with Goodstart Early Learning Innisfail below.
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Based on 6 Reviews
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Caitlyn Smith
My child has attended this centre since they were 15 months old. The staff have always been supportive and welcoming of all children in the setting. My child has grown in their confidence and abilities since starting. I have never seen a staff member act poorly towards families, colleagues or visitors. I cannot wait for my next child to start at this centre too. I cannot recommend this centre enough ❤️
Rebecca Lawrence
Highly recommend! All the staff are amazing with each and every child there. The outdoor play area is well maintained and organised and the kids love it. The classrooms have everything the children need and more, always decorated with the children’s artworks on display which I love. All the staff take the time out of their day to talk to you, even Miss Bree and Miss Claudia in the office. Goodstart always go above and beyond to support and care for every child’s needs, big or small! 100% recommend 💕
Paige Brown
We highly recommend Goodstart to any family looking for a warm and supportive early learning centre. The recent changes have made such a positive difference. The centre is clean, welcoming, and has such a lovely atmosphere.<br><br>The staff are all so caring, and Brianna (Director) is always so cheerful and welcoming every morning. We also love the social media posts, especially Big Ideas, Little Voices and the staff TikToks. It's so nice getting to see the personalities of the amazing educators who care for our children.
Kelly Stonehouse
All the staff at Good Start Early Learning have had a huge impact on both of my children’s learning and education. Admin staff and centre director are always welcoming with a smile every morning and asking how the children are. Drop offs are always smooth sailing with one of the educators always stepping up to assist taking over and getting them set up for the day. Any incidents that occur are always communicated through to me via the app or a phonecall which is always reassuring. I love the frequent updates of the children’s day through storypark and the events that occur in the centre (pj day etc) my kids are always excited about those. Afternoon pick ups are also easy going with staff briefly explaining how your child’s day was and assisting with making sure we have collected all our child’s belonging to take home. Overall, I am very impressed with Good Start Early Learning and am very glad both of my children attend such a great community that supports, educates and encourages all the children.
Isabella Watcham
My son has loved coming to Goodstart Innisfail since his first day. He really loves all his Educators and friends he has made this year and is always so happy to go to daycare. The team are so welcoming and always willing to help with any questions and queries.
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