Goodstart Berowra - Childcare Centre

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About Goodstart Berowra

Goodstart Early Learning Child Care Centre Berowra is located on the Upper North Shore. We are surrounded by beautiful bushland and we are within walking distance of Berowra Station.

Our centre caters for children aged six weeks to five years in rooms from Nursery, through to Toddlers and then on to Kindergarten / Preschool rooms. We are one of only two centres in the area which caters for children under two years.

Inside, our rooms are set up with the individual needs and interests of the child in mind, while adhering to the innovative Early Years Learning Framework in the construction of our curriculum. Outside, we have shaded, natural surrounds which lends to a play and sensory based learning experience for our children.

Our long-serving, loyal team of early childhood educators and carers sets our centre apart. Some of our staff have worked at this centre for more than 10 years and we all share the common passion and dedication to seeing children develop and meet their potential. We are focused on ensuring children are well transitioned to school – in both a development and social context.

Our centre philosophy is based on the belief that children learn through play. We go above and beyond so that all children can have hands on experiences in the many different learning areas that we offer here at Goodstart Early Learning Berowra.

We recognise the importance of family at Goodstart Early Learning Berowra. The centre has a large amount of parent and community input and involvement.

Our centre has always had a huge response from parents, helping us celebrate special events such as Christmas Parties, Pink Ribbon Breakfasts, Olympic Days in the Park, excursions, art exhibitions and many more events through out the year.

Come in and say hello! Take a look around the centre and see how we can help support you and your child through the early learning years!

We provide early learning & care to these groups:

Karen Wallis Centre Director

My name is Karen Wallis. I am proud to have been the Centre Director of Goodstart Early Learning Berowra for many years. I have been here at the centre since 1995. I have a Diploma of Children's Services which I completed in 2001. I was also the proud recipient of a Rotary Pride of Workmanship award.

Having lived in the area all my life I have built strong relationships within the community and with fellow staff. I have known many of our centre's families for a number of years, and it is a joy to watch as they grow! I’m privileged to lead a team of early learning carers and educators who are as passionate, as they are experienced and qualified.

At the core of my philosophy is a belief that children learn through play. To that end I aim to ensure our centre environment is safe, happy and healthy. Providing quality care with exceptional staff is my goal. I believe that children are central to everything we do. We must embrace the importance of the community and culture in children's lives.

Our objective is to create a cohesive environment where children, families and educators interact, communicate and build relationships. Play is at the core of children's learning and development and the learning environment must be free form intolerance and prejudice.

I would welcome the opportunity to meet you and your family and explore how we can support your child on a journey of lifelong learning.

Testimonials

Nicole

10/08/2017

"Goodstart really has been the best start to prepare my little ones for further education. They are in an environment where they are safe, happy and constantly exposed to new read more experiences which they get to explore and expand on."
Phillipa

13/02/2017

"I could never in my wildest dreams have offered the mental stimulation, the physical challenges (out door play equipment is awesome!) and the social interaction that my twins read more get from Goodstart. It is a testament to the staff and facilities in Berowra that 99.9% of the time my kids don't even stop to say goodbye in the mornings. They see the other kids, the staff and activities on offer and they are off! I have never felt so proud of the way my children have progressed and am so thankful for the time, effort and ultimately the love and affection that they both get from all the staff at Goodstart. It will be a sad day when they leave, but thankfully that's not for a couple of years! Book me in for next year please!"
Nathan

06/02/2017

"Both my wife and I are Early Childhood educators so our expectations, and knowledge of the sector, is extremely high. Berowra is one of those centres that stands out from the read more crowd for all the right reasons. They have specific points of difference and deliver high quality in all areas. The centre is intrinsically linked to its community, which is fantastic. While being part of a bigger organisation, they have managed to retain their unique qualities, which is perfect for families like ours."
Mel

08/11/2016

"Goodstart Berowra is a childs haven. They play and are encouraged to be themselves. In saying that manmers and being a good person is a priority in there. I happily leave my read more little one there as I know she is in exceptional care. The staff from the manager down are caring and professional. It isnt a cold and hospital like environment, the kids are allowed to be just that.I cant say a bad word about them at all I could go on and on. So lucky to have them here."
Pip

22/09/2016

"The calibre of staff both in the kids areas as well as the kitchen is superb. I never feel reluctant to leave my kids with you, as I can see from the fantastic entries on read more Storypark that they are safe, challenged and above all cherished at the centre. I would not want my kids going anywhere else!"

Childcare Benefit & Rebate

Child Care Benefit (CCB) is a payment to help eligible families who use approved and registered child care, such as all Goodstart Early Learning centres. CCB payments help eligible families reduce their weekly payments. CCB together with the Child Care Rebate can also help make child care more affordable for Goodstart Early Learning families. To find out more information about CCB or the Child Care Rebate and if you are eligible, please contact the Family Assistance Office on 13 61 50.

Structured Preschool Program

At Goodstart Berowra, 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.

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Goodstart Berowra - Childcare Centre

About Goodstart Berowra

We provide early learning & care to these groups:

Nursery

Nursery

Toddler

Toddler

Preschool

Preschool

Vacation Care

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Karen Wallis Centre Director

Nicole

Phillipa

Nathan

Mel

Pip

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