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Live and work where you holiday as a Goodstart educator in Cairns
Sara Thao shares all about her life and thriving early learning career in Regional QLD.
Goodstart Early Learning Child Care Centre Albury is located in a residential area close to schools, shops and local amenities.
We are committed to providing the highest standard of care within a warm, friendly atmosphere that nurtures every child. We aim to create a child centred, inclusive environment where families and staff work in partnership to create a positive, nurturing and safe early learning experience in which all children feel free to explore and discover.
Inside, all of the rooms - from Nursery to Kindergarten / Preschool - are all set up in line with an Early Years Learning Framework, with sensory and play based learning opportunities. Colourful, stimulating surrounds ensure the children have the chance to grow and develop through sensory, play-based learning.
Our Storypark platform, as well as regular family nights and emailed newsletters, enable us to stay in close contact with parents and families, ensuring open and clear communication. This also means we can tailor each program to the child’s individual needs, interests and strengths – as well as the strong level of cultural diversity in our centre.
We value and respect family contributions and opinions, and by encouraging open communication between staff, families and children, we hope to build respect and trust for each other.We look forward to welcoming you to our centre.
I have been working in early childhood education for 30 years, I have completed my Diploma in Children’s Services and Bachelor of Teaching Early Childhood. I have been working with Goodstart Early learning for 15 years and for the past 13 years I have been in the role of Centre Director.
I am passionate about providing high quality education and care for children and families. I believe in giving children the opportunity to participate in a play-based program that provides open ended spaces for children to explore. We aim to create a nurturing environment of learning which is based on collaboration between the child, families, the community and educators. I believe every child should have the opportunity to feel safe, secure and supported.
At Albury - Pemberton Street, you and your child can enjoy the best of both worlds. Our centre offers a preschool program and long day care under the one roof. Our preschool teachers are University qualified and provide a play-based learning program that will support your child in learning the skills for school and life.
At Albury - Pemberton Street, you and your child can enjoy the best of both worlds. Our centre offers a preschool program and long day care under the one roof. Our preschool teachers are University qualified and provide a play-based learning program that will support your child in learning the skills for school and life.
6:30am to 6:00pm, Monday to Friday
6:30am to 6:30pm, Monday to Friday