(02) 9054 3016
(02) 9054 3016Address:
55 Christie Street, St Leonards, NSW, 2065
Care Type:
Long Day Care
Hours:
7:30am to 6pm
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$188.5 /day
Your enquiry will be sent directly to the Goodstart Early Learning St Leonards - Christie Street.
Address:
55 Christie Street, St Leonards, NSW, 2065
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I am a student currently doing my placement here. I am happy with my experience here. The centre director Lucy and my ST Maya were always really supportive and gave me a lot helps for my learning.
- Xiaoqin Li
Goodstart Early Learning Child Care Centre St Leonards is a licensed 66-place long day care centre for children aged six weeks to five years. Conveniently located just a five-minute walk from St Leonards train station, we also offer free parking for 30 minutes during drop-off and pick-up at Wilsons car park.
Our team of highly qualified, multi-lingual educators creates a safe, inclusive learning environment that supports each child’s growth and development. All staff maintain the required child-to-educator ratios, hold senior first aid certificates, and regularly participate in professional development to enhance their expertise.
We follow the Early Years Learning Framework, offering tailored educational programmes in every room. Our preschool curriculum includes a specialised school readiness programme designed to equip children with the tools and skills for a smooth transition to primary school.
We provide nutritious meals throughout the day, including morning tea, lunch, and snacks, catered by our full-time cook, Preeya. Special dietary needs are accommodated, and we also offer a private breastfeeding room for families.
Through our Storypark platform, newsletters, and family nights, we maintain clear communication with parents to ensure our programmes meet the individual needs of each child.
Goodstart Early Learning Child Care Centre St Leonards is a licensed 66-place long day care centre for children aged six weeks to five years. Conveniently located just a five-minute walk from St Leonards train station, we also offer free parking for 30 minutes during drop-off and pick-up at Wilsons car park.
Our team of highly qualified, multi-lingual educators creates a safe, inclusive learning environment that supports each child’s growth and development. All staff maintain the required child-to-educator ratios, hold senior first aid certificates, and regularly participate in professional development to enhance their expertise.
We follow the Early Years Learning Framework, offering tailored educational programmes in every room. Our preschool curriculum includes a specialised school readiness programme designed to equip children with the tools and skills for a smooth transition to primary school.
We provide nutritious meals throughout the day, including morning tea, lunch, and snacks, catered by our full-time cook, Preeya. Special dietary needs are accommodated, and we also offer a private breastfeeding room for families.
Through our Storypark platform, newsletters, and family nights, we maintain clear communication with parents to ensure our programmes meet the individual needs of each child.
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.
Madeleine Sanchez
Hi Families,
My name is Madeleine Sanchez and I am delighted to be the Centre Director for Goodstart St Leonards – Christie St. I have been part of the education sector since 2006 after doing my degree in Early Childhood Education.
I am a passionate, driven, dedicated and energetic early childhood teacher. I believe supporting children in their growth, and wellbeing help them reach their optimum development and full potential. Providing children a safe, engaging and purposeful environment is something I always strive to do.
Taking on a centre director role has honed and helped develop my leadership skills. I am firm believer in leading with trust – great leaders create more leaders.
I look forward to meeting you and welcoming you into our centre.
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Your enquiry will be sent directly to the Goodstart Early Learning St Leonards - Christie Street.
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Xiaoqin Li
I am a student currently doing my placement here. I am happy with my experience here. The centre director Lucy and my ST Maya were always really supportive and gave me a lot helps for my learning.
Thank you for your lovely feedback, Xiaoqin. We're so pleased to hear your placement has been a positive and supportive experience. It's wonderful that you've felt encouraged in your learning. Wishing you all the best on your journey in early childhood education.
Kun WANG
I feel very lucky to have the opportunity to complete my first placement as a student at Goodstart. The environment here is incredibly inclusive and supportive, making me feel welcomed and valued every day. Director Lucy and my mentor Maya have both been amazing. They are always ready to answer my questions, provide guidance, and offer encouragement. Their approachability and genuine care make a real difference in my learning journey.
Thank you for your lovely feedback, Kun. We’re so glad to hear your first placement experience at Goodstart has been welcoming and supportive. It’s wonderful to know you felt included and encouraged every step of the way. Wishing you all the best in your journey ahead!
Michelle Cui
I’m an early childhood teaching student who genuinely loves working with young children—that’s why I chose this career path with so much passion and excitement. However, I’m deeply disappointed by how I was treated by this centre during my very first placement experience. When I first reached out, the director of St Leonards agreed to host my placement without hesitation. After I completed all the necessary steps with my university, including official confirmation, the school sent a placement confirmation email to the centre. But after that, all communication from the centre stopped. In just two weeks, I made five phone calls—sometimes no one answered, and other times staff told me the director wasn’t in or that they couldn’t check emails. I also sent four follow-up emails with no response at all. As placement students, we work full 7-hour days for free, and the university even pays the centre a mentor fee. Despite this, I was completely ignored after doing everything I was supposed to. I understand if the centre could no longer take a student—things change. But simply ghosting someone who had gone through the official process and was excited to start is incredibly disheartening and unprofessional. This centre is part of a national chain, and my classmates in Canberra and Melbourne had respectful and smooth experiences at other branches. I don’t know why I was treated like this. I expected at least basic courtesy, especially from an organisation that plays such a crucial role in early childhood education. UPDATE I received the reply from this centre, explaining that they haven't received the necessary documents from my uni. But that's impossible, since I've asked the uni to re-sent the confirmation twice, and they also cc me. I just can't understand why a good fame chain ECT centre would be so many lies and fake truth. If you've got enough students from other uni, or just don't want me here, you can simply tell me. But not just instead, ingored and ghosted my 8 calls and emails. Does anyone know how struggling I'm processing these all the two weeks? I asked the uni team to cancel the placement and re-seeking another centre. Which each step took long time to response and may lead to horrible consequences. Why you can't just tell the truth and show our students at least some respect?
Hi Michelle, we're sorry to hear that your placement process with us left you feeling disappointed. We’ve reviewed our records and at this stage, we are still awaiting your placement paperwork and insurance documentation, which are essential to proceed. Supporting future educators is something we value deeply, and we understand how important your first placement can be. We’re sorry if there was any miscommunication or delay during this time, and we appreciate you bringing it to our attention. We currently have other students attending the service who have shared positive placement experiences. If you're still interested, we’d be more than happy to proceed once the required documents are provided from your university. Your feedback has been shared with our senior management team. If you'd like to discuss this further, please contact us on 1800 222 543.
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