1800 222 543
1800 222 543Address:
19-21 Ligar Street, Sunbury, VIC, 3429
Care Type:
Long Day Care
Hours:
6:30am to 6:30pm
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$142 /day
Your enquiry will be sent directly to the Goodstart Early Learning Sunbury - Ligar Street.
Address:
19-21 Ligar Street, Sunbury, VIC, 3429
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Goodstart Early Learning Sunbury – Ligar Street provides nurturing care and education for children aged six weeks to five years. Conveniently located near the train station, shopping complex, and leisure centre, we are a hub of community engagement.
Our experienced team is a cornerstone of our service, with many educators having been with us for over two years, some nearing a decade. Several team members are bilingual, speaking languages such as Hindi, enhancing our culturally inclusive environment.
Our rooms, from nursery to kindergarten, are thoughtfully designed following the Early Years Learning Framework, offering sensory and play-based learning opportunities tailored to each child’s needs, interests, and strengths. We foster strong relationships with families to personalise each child’s learning journey.
Outdoors, our play area features natural materials and plants tended by the children themselves, encouraging interaction and a connection to nature. Sustainability is at the heart of our programs, instilling respect for the environment both at the centre and at home.
Our qualified cook prepares fresh, nutritious meals daily, including breakfast, morning tea, lunch, afternoon tea, and a late snack, catering to all dietary needs.
We maintain strong community connections, collaborating with local businesses, the Hume City Council, and inclusion services. Annual participation in the Sunbury Fair is a highlight for our centre.
Communication is key, with updates shared via Storypark, email, Facebook, and our foyer displays. We value open dialogue with families to ensure everyone feels connected and informed.
Goodstart Early Learning Sunbury – Ligar Street provides nurturing care and education for children aged six weeks to five years. Conveniently located near the train station, shopping complex, and leisure centre, we are a hub of community engagement.
Our experienced team is a cornerstone of our service, with many educators having been with us for over two years, some nearing a decade. Several team members are bilingual, speaking languages such as Hindi, enhancing our culturally inclusive environment.
Our rooms, from nursery to kindergarten, are thoughtfully designed following the Early Years Learning Framework, offering sensory and play-based learning opportunities tailored to each child’s needs, interests, and strengths. We foster strong relationships with families to personalise each child’s learning journey.
Outdoors, our play area features natural materials and plants tended by the children themselves, encouraging interaction and a connection to nature. Sustainability is at the heart of our programs, instilling respect for the environment both at the centre and at home.
Our qualified cook prepares fresh, nutritious meals daily, including breakfast, morning tea, lunch, afternoon tea, and a late snack, catering to all dietary needs.
We maintain strong community connections, collaborating with local businesses, the Hume City Council, and inclusion services. Annual participation in the Sunbury Fair is a highlight for our centre.
Communication is key, with updates shared via Storypark, email, Facebook, and our foyer displays. We value open dialogue with families to ensure everyone feels connected and informed.
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.
Alanna Ferreira
Hi, my name is Alanna and I am the Centre Director here at Goodstart Sunbury - Ligar Street.
I have been with the Goodstart family since 2013 where I completed my Certificate III and Diploma in Early Childhood Education and Care.
I began my career in Early Childhood in 2017, I stepped into an Educational Leader role in 2020, a 2IC position in 2021 and moved my way up to an Assistant Director position in early 2022 before taking over as a Centre Director.
Here at Goodstart Sunbury – Ligar Street we are for the children. Our focus is to provide a safe and secure environment for all. We are here to keep your children safe and continue to build on their development as well as encourage them to continue to achieve their greatest milestones.
We at Goodstart Sunbury – Ligar Street have an open-door policy. Our families are welcome to always visit us and their children.
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0-1 years
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1-2 years
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Pre-Kindy
2-3 years
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3-5 years
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Based on 26 Reviews
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Eleen Lucero Velasquez
Emma Engelbrecht
My daughter has been attending the centre from 8 months and is now 2. The team made have always been calm and supportive and this has continued as she has grown in the centre. They are truly like a second family and I know she is in a place where she is cared for, encouraged, nurtured and developing amazingly and my mum guilt can rest easy. From her main teachers, Kamana especially and all of the amazing support staff I can’t thank you enough
Stephanie Dunne
Our kids started at Goodstart ligar st at just 2 years old and 6 months old, and we’ve been so impressed with the care, attention, and support they’ve received. From the very beginning, the staff made us feel confident that our children were in safe and loving hands. Teachers Alana, Kirsten, and Anne just to name a few are truly wonderful they are warm, patient, and passionate about what they do. They take the time to really get to know each child and create a nurturing environment where kids feel secure and excited to learn. The center offers a great mix of fun and educational activities every day, from creative arts and crafts to outdoor play and sensory learning. We’ve seen so much growth in both of our children, not just in their development, but in their confidence and social skills too. We’re so grateful to have found such a supportive and caring place for our little ones. Highly recommend to any family looking for a high-quality early learning center.
Heidi & Anthony Jackson
After many attempts to find the right long daycare centre for our family we found this little hidden gem in Ligar St, Sunbury. What a beautiful family feel centre with staff that are there for the right reasons and genuinely want to care for our children and give them the best experiences and learnings everyday. The centre feels so homely with a great variety of resources for the children to learn through play. Credit to Alanna and Kirsten managing the centre and keeping the centre as a safe and happy space. It takes true dedication and passion to run a centre well and we appreciate you all.
Helena Jane
As two working parents with no family nearby, GoodStart Ligar has been our little family. Our kids have been here the past 2-3 years and we have seen the centre evolve. The current centre management (Alanna and Kirsten) are fabulous and I can’t speak of them highly enough. Nothing is too much, my kids needs are met and we feel fully heard as a family. The kinder programme is run by an outstanding, passionate kinder teacher who my son is very attached to. My daughter runs off happily in a morning and is always greeted by the educators. We couldn’t ask for more. Thanks to all the wonderful staff that have looked after my kids (and us) over the years.
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