We are proud to say that we are a happy and friendly centre. All the staff within both centres are a great support for the families and children who attend. We strive to develop and implement a quality program for the children to achieve their goals through art, music, gross motor and cognitive development. We as a centre find it very important for families to be involved and welcome participation. We host special event days and staff/parent interviews throughout the year.
We have the opportunity to develop the children's pre-writing skills and social development before attending the local school which is located across the street from the centre. We are also able to provide care for the children who attend the school by providing before and after school care as well as vacation care.
As a centre we are fortunate to have a great natural surrounding environment including a Vegetable garden in Centre 1. We have lots of shaded areas offering protection for the children as they play which assists us in promoting our sun safety awareness.
Throughout the year we take part in fund raising for the local community and other charities including Red Nose Day, Jeans for Genes Day and Cancer Council.
Heather Whitehead and Cheryl Benson
Centre Director
Hi and welcome to our beautiful centre here at Goodstart Early Learning Oxenford Riversdale Road.
I have been in childcare for 9 years, working as a Group Leader and have now taken on the position of Director. Goodstart Early Learning Oxenford Riversdale Road is a wonderful centre, with staff that have a genuine love and passion for their role in the education and wellbeing of the children in their care.
We take pride in the appearance of our centre, providing a learning environment, rich in appropriate resources to ensure that children are given the best start in their Early years.
As a Director, I am here to provide the Educators with the support they need to plan and implement age appropriate programs for each classroom, and also to cater for each and every individual child in their care.
The Belonging, Being and Becoming guidelines are followed throughout this centre, ensuring that children develop secure, respectful and reciprocal relationships, a respect for diversity and also that the Educators provide each child with ongoing learning and reflect on their practices.
We have an open door policy, and welcome families to join us, to explore the wonderful activities we have each and everyday.
Hope to see you all soon!