Goodstart Corowa

Holistic education and a caring environment for your child

Small class sizes, Exceeding-rated programs, and a focus on nature.

93 Dawe Street, COROWA, 2646, NSW

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6:30am to 6:00pm, Monday to Friday

Open every weekday of the year, except public holidays

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About our centre

Welcome to Goodstart Corowa!

We're a nurturing early learning centre located on the traditional lands of the Bangerang people. You’ll find us in a suburban pocket, not far from Federation Avenue.

We have small class sizes, child-focused, tailored curricula, and dedicated educators who bring their own talents and passions to our holistic programs from nursery to preschool.

Families love the consistent care and the opportunity for their children to engage with nature and animals in our beautiful outdoor spaces. Why not take a tour and see for yourself?

What makes our centre special:

Small class sizes for play-based learning, ensuring individualised attention for each child
We recently received an Exceeding rating, reflecting our commitment to quality care
Tailored, teacher-led preschool curriculum based on the Early Years Learning Framework
Supporting children’s social and emotional development and school-readiness skills
Beautiful natural play spaces that foster a love of nature and animals
Holistic education focusing on different learning styles and children’s independence
Consistent educators in the same rooms, providing stability and routine
Strong community ties, with the centre acting as a ‘hub’ of Corowa
A caring atmosphere with staff who feel like extended family to the children

At Goodstart Corowa, we focus on providing a well-rounded educational experience.

We are proud to be the only centre situated right in Corowa, providing an inclusive, community-centred and family-like atmosphere for your child’s growth and learning.

We ensure that children receive enriching experiences through gardening projects, nature exploration, and hands-on activities.

Our educators, many of whom have been with us for decades, are dedicated to ensuring that each child feels supported and cared for.

Book a tour today to see how our intimate, Exceeding-rated centre can support your child's early learning and development.

Learn more about Goodstart Corowa

At Goodstart Corowa, our philosophy centres around the belief that every child is a unique individual with their own interests and strengths. We embrace a play-based learning approach that nurtures curiosity and creativity, allowing children to explore their world in meaningful ways. 
We prioritise: 
1. Holistic Development: Supporting cognitive, emotional, social, and physical growth through engaging and developmentally appropriate activities. 
2. Family and Community Engagement: Building strong partnerships with families and the community to create a supportive network for each child. 
3. Inclusive Environment: Celebrating diversity and ensuring that all children feel valued, respected, and included. 
4. Lifelong Learning: Instilling a love of learning by encouraging exploration, problem-solving, and critical thinking. 
Through our philosophy, we aim to create a safe, nurturing environment where children can thrive and become confident, capable learners. 
Children need to feel safe and supported to learn and grow, so we promote key educator relationships between our educators and children. Your child will have at least one educator (their key educator) who takes them under their wing and really gets to know them. 
Our Key Educator relationships help children form secure attachments. Educators work closely with smaller groups and individual children to better understand each child. These relationships lead to improved outcomes for children as we foster more communication between families and educators. 
We inform families regularly about their child's progress and welcome family involvement in our centre events and activities.  
At our Goodstart Corowa centre, we're proud to inspire your child's love of learning with the support of our passionate and qualified Early Childhood Teacher. Teachers with bachelor's degrees run our preschool program, so children can be well on their way to excellent learning outcomes by the time they start school. 
At Goodstart, we believe all children deserve the best possible start in life, which includes access to High-quality early childhood education and care. We offer:  
- Discounts on multiple days  
- All day sessions  
- Discounted shorter sessions  
- Fee assistance programs for families that need support
We work closely with parents to ensure the individual needs, interests and strengths of children are considered, and our learning goals reflect them. Using Storypark, a wonderful communication platform, we stay in close touch with families and ensure you're well informed about your child's development and achievements. 
Click here to book your tour or call our Family Services team to find out more on 1800 222 543.

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Joanne Croom

Centre Director

Hi there, i'm Joanne (you can call me Jo) and i'm the Centre Director here at Goodstart Corowa.

With over a decade of experience in the early childhood profession, my journey began in 2011 after completing a double bachelor’s degree in early childhood and primary teaching.

While my qualifications allow me to teach up to Year 9, my true passion has always been with the early years. There is something uniquely rewarding about working with young children during this vital stage of development.

Throughout my teaching career, I’ve been dedicated to creating warm, welcoming environments where children can learn through meaningful, real-life experiences. I believe in nurturing not just school readiness, but life readiness—supporting children to grow into confident, capable individuals.

In my current role as Centre Director, I have the privilege of guiding a team of educators who share this vision. Together, we strive to provide high-quality education and care, offering play-based programs that inspire curiosity, encourage exploration, and foster a lifelong love of learning.

I would be delighted to welcome you to our centre, show you around, and share how we can support your child’s journey during these important early years.