(08) 8451 3947
(08) 8451 3947Address:
198 Bower Rd, Semaphore, SA, 5019
Care Type:
Long Day Care
Hours:
6:30am to 6:30pm
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$141 /day
Your enquiry will be sent directly to the Goodstart Early Learning Semaphore Park.
Address:
198 Bower Rd, Semaphore, SA, 5019
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Semaphore Park is the second Goodstart Centre we have enrolled at and chose to move here because of the incredibly positive feedback from friends who were enrolled there. The centre has provided consistent, supportive and nurturing care for my children since my eldest first was enrolled in 2022. In my experience, the staff turn-over has been minimal which has allowed my two to develop strong, comforting connections with the beautiful, friendly, loving staff who make my boys feel that they are genuinely cared for each day they attend. I think the staff retention is a testament to the wonderful culture and positive environment at the centre, and the way they have provided regular communication about my children’s progress and engagement has allowed me to feel comfortable in leaving my precious little humans in their care. The centre itself is bright, open and allows the kids to connect with each other across rooms, and by only having 3 rooms the need for change and transition is minimal which has meant less stress on the kids. Highly Recommend!
- Courtney Purdie
Goodstart Early Learning Child Care Centre Semaphore Park is a small, 70-place centre nestled in a peaceful part of the community, close to local schools, shops, and transport routes. We provide care and quality education for children aged 6 weeks to 6 years, guided by the Early Years Learning Framework and a commitment to nurturing a welcoming, community-focused environment.
Our outdoor play areas offer a blend of natural and manmade elements, including shaded spaces from large trees, encouraging children to connect with nature and explore their surroundings. Designed to support sustainable learning, these areas inspire imaginative play and an appreciation of the environment.
With a dedicated and passionate team, our centre aims to build strong, meaningful relationships with families, offering a personalised learning journey that supports each child’s needs and interests. Storypark keeps parents connected to their child’s progress, while our school readiness program helps prepare children for a smooth transition to school.
When you enrol at Semaphore Park, you’ll find high-quality learning environments, nutritious meals prepared daily by our on-site cook, and essentials such as nappies, wipes, and sunscreen, all at no additional cost.
We invite you to book a tour to meet our team and experience our nurturing environment firsthand. Join our Facebook community for updates and parenting insights.
Goodstart Early Learning Child Care Centre Semaphore Park is a small, 70-place centre nestled in a peaceful part of the community, close to local schools, shops, and transport routes. We provide care and quality education for children aged 6 weeks to 6 years, guided by the Early Years Learning Framework and a commitment to nurturing a welcoming, community-focused environment.
Our outdoor play areas offer a blend of natural and manmade elements, including shaded spaces from large trees, encouraging children to connect with nature and explore their surroundings. Designed to support sustainable learning, these areas inspire imaginative play and an appreciation of the environment.
With a dedicated and passionate team, our centre aims to build strong, meaningful relationships with families, offering a personalised learning journey that supports each child’s needs and interests. Storypark keeps parents connected to their child’s progress, while our school readiness program helps prepare children for a smooth transition to school.
When you enrol at Semaphore Park, you’ll find high-quality learning environments, nutritious meals prepared daily by our on-site cook, and essentials such as nappies, wipes, and sunscreen, all at no additional cost.
We invite you to book a tour to meet our team and experience our nurturing environment firsthand. Join our Facebook community for updates and parenting insights.
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.
Shanshan Peng
Hi all my name is Shanshan Peng and I am the Centre Director at Goodstart Semaphore Park.
I have been with Goodstart for 11 years, during which I have worked as a Kindergarten Teacher for 10 years, with one year of experience in a role as the Teacher Mentor and two years of experience in a Centre Leadership Role.
I have a strong focus on relationships with children, with a focus on fostering the social and emotional wellbeing of our children. I believe that positive and trusting relationships are the foundation in children’s development. I am enthusiastic in quality early childhood practice and rich learning environment to support children’s learning and development.
Collaboration, respect and kindness are my personal values. I believe that collaborative relationships with children, families and the Centre team members are fundamentally important to high quality early childhood education.
I am committed and dedicated to develop trusting and reciprocal relationships with children, families and the dedicated centre team at Goodstart Semaphore Park.
I look forward to meeting you soon and building a strong connection, for the benefit of our children.
Call us on 8341 7377, 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.
Want to see the centre first hand? Book a tour with Goodstart Early Learning Semaphore Park below.
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Your enquiry will be sent directly to the Goodstart Early Learning Semaphore Park.
Rating Score
Courtney Purdie
Semaphore Park is the second Goodstart Centre we have enrolled at and chose to move here because of the incredibly positive feedback from friends who were enrolled there. The centre has provided consistent, supportive and nurturing care for my children since my eldest first was enrolled in 2022. In my experience, the staff turn-over has been minimal which has allowed my two to develop strong, comforting connections with the beautiful, friendly, loving staff who make my boys feel that they are genuinely cared for each day they attend. I think the staff retention is a testament to the wonderful culture and positive environment at the centre, and the way they have provided regular communication about my children’s progress and engagement has allowed me to feel comfortable in leaving my precious little humans in their care. The centre itself is bright, open and allows the kids to connect with each other across rooms, and by only having 3 rooms the need for change and transition is minimal which has meant less stress on the kids. Highly Recommend!
Thank you, Courtney. We’re so pleased to hear how happy your family is at Goodstart Semaphore Park. It means a lot that your boys feel genuinely cared for and connected each day. We’re proud of the strong relationships our team builds with children and families, and it’s wonderful to know that consistency, communication and the warm centre environment have helped make your experience so positive. Thank you for your kind recommendation!
Emily Breakwell
Our little one has being coming here since 7 months old. The transition was made easy with plenty of visits prior to starting and a caring nursery team who put lots of effort into engaging activities and keeping you informed. My favourite part is that my child has formed a bond with his educator and almost leaps out of my arms when he sees them. It’s located in a hard to access spot on Bower Road (can’t turn right into the centre) which almost deterred us from starting here; however there is ample car parking at the back of the centre and front to help with this. Highly recommend to all.
Thank you for your thoughtful feedback! We're so glad to hear your child has settled in well and formed a strong bond with their educator - it’s such an important part of feeling safe and supported. We appreciate your kind words and recommendation, and we’re glad the location hasn’t held you back from being part of our community!
sukhpreetkaur sidhu
Best centre ever since I joined. My little one love to come to the childcare. Staff and management is very supportive.
Thank you for your kind words! It’s so wonderful to hear that your little one loves coming to Goodstart and that you feel supported by our staff and management. We love being part of your child’s journey and appreciate your trust in us!
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