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Goodstart Early Learning Paralowie - Byron Bay Drive

Goodstart Early Learning Paralowie - Byron Bay Drive

14 Byron Bay Drive, Paralowie, SA, 5108 view map
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(08) 8451 3961

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Long Day Care

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6:30am to 6:30pm

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14 Byron Bay Drive, Paralowie, SA, 5108

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Can Not fault this center!! The staff are beautiful, kind, understanding and so warm and welcoming to children. They are also very accommodating to children’s needs and issue and always happy to sit down with parent to discuss anything they can do to help them overcome. I’ve had both my children at this center and honestly could praise it enough! 10/10

- Tara Jasmine

About Goodstart Early Learning Paralowie - Byron Bay Drive

Goodstart Paralowie Byron Bay Drive, in Northern Adelaide, is located next to Bethany Christian School and Temple Christian College. Our centre has strong connections with these schools, supporting a smooth transition for families who enrol there and welcoming visits from students for child studies and performances. Educators at Goodstart Paralowie focus on inclusive, family-centred collaboration, working closely with support agencies to ensure positive outcomes for all children.

Our dedicated Early Childhood Teachers prepare children for school through our funded Preschool program, which includes engaging incursions and activities aligned with the Universal Access framework. Our Educational Leader supports the team in meeting Department of Education standards and providing enriching educational experiences.

The centre’s natural outdoor spaces feature a water fountain, shaded sandpit, and dry creek beds, fostering a connection with nature in children’s play. Families benefit from our Storypark platform, providing insights into each child’s learning journey, and from daily fresh, nutritious meals prepared by our onsite cook.

We invite you to book a tour, meet our team, and explore how we can support your child’s early learning journey.

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Services Provided by Goodstart Early Learning Paralowie - Byron Bay Drive

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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.

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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$137.5 /day

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Goodstart Early Learning Paralowie - Byron Bay Drive Reviews (9)

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Tara Jasmine

Jan, 2025

Can Not fault this center!! The staff are beautiful, kind, understanding and so warm and welcoming to children. They are also very accommodating to children’s needs and issue and always happy to sit down with parent to discuss anything they can do to help them overcome. I’ve had both my children at this center and honestly could praise it enough! 10/10

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Simon Williams

Oct, 2024

I have no obligation to make this review, but I thought it would be handy to advise that the staff here are incredibly nice and helpful. As a Learner Support Service Case Manager I often see students at placements get pushed to the side, however, everyone here understands that helping placement students in turn creates a better and thriving environment for the children. They put in so much effort to ensure that the children here are looked after and treated with care and respect, as well as have their best developmental interests in mind. Truly above and beyond.

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Lane Carberry

Feb, 2022

Took them over an hour to find my neices epipen. If this was a real live emergency SHE WOULD be dead. Youv caused extream stress WITH YOUR LACK OF CONSERN..THIS IS FAR FROM EXCEPTIONAL YOUR A BLODDY CHILD CARE FACILITY FOR GOD SAKE!!!!. GET SOME BETTER TRAINING. OR MIND A NEW PROFESSION, THE SITUATION AT HAND IS EXTREAMLY FRAGILE AND SHOULD NOT BE TAKEN LIGHTLY YOU SHOULD ALL BE ONTOP OF THAT.! IF THE KEY FOR THE FIRST AID UNIT IS BROKEN. BREAK THE DOOR OFF!!!!!!! USLESS IS AN UNDERSTATEMENT. I'll never EVER use your facility and will make sure anyone and everyone that mentions it is aware

Response from the owner 08 Feb 2022

Hi Lane, we definitely understand your concern as we are committed to the safety of the children in our care. I would just like to clarify that the child’s EpiPen was located in an emergency bag in the Kindy room while the staff were waiting for the First Aid box to be fixed to ensure it was easily accessible if needed. If there was an incident where the EpiPen was required and it could not be located immediately, our staff would call an ambulance. There was no incident that occurred, but I understand that when the child’s mother came to pick up the EpiPen, there was miscommunication about where it was located as the staff member from the Nursery who was asked to locate it didn’t realise it was in the emergency bag. Once she spoke to the staff in the Kindy room it was clarified. Please be assured that we take safety seriously – our staff are all first aid trained and ensure that the medical needs of each child are taken into consideration every day.

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