Goodstart Ferntree Gully - Childcare Centre

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About Goodstart Ferntree Gully

Goodstart Early Learning Ferntree Gully is situated in close proximity to parks, local primary schools, Mountain Gate and Knox Westfield Shopping centres. There is a bus stop right out the front of our centre and train stations within a 5 minute drive.

All our educators are qualified and dedicated with some of our educators being at our centre for 5, 10 years or more. We also strive to ensure that we assist in training our educators so at all times we have one trainee employed, and welcome students for placement. We believe that the first five years are the most important in a child’s development which is evident in our programs which are based on the Early Years Learning Framework and National Quality Standards. We have two Full Time Bachelor Trained Teachers.

Inside over our 8 rooms we focus on literacy rich, home like natural surrounds to ensure the children have the chance to grow and develop through interest, sensory, and play-based learning. Art Stations are full of open ended materials accessible at all times. Each child has goals set together by the key educator and family, and our experiences are always based on children’s interests. All weather all year we have the doors open with children able to freely choose between indoors and outdoors. Outdoors we have four areas all with age appropriate play spaces and equipment. Again, we have a strong focus on natural, sensory exploration, and purposeful spaces, with a focus on growing our own herbs and vegetables. We learn through taking care of our environment how to take care of ourselves and our the world around us.

Our Storypark platform, enables 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. This allows families to share their children’s learning with friends and family that are unable to visit in centre. We use this platform for all our programming , so that you have direct access to add feedback and share you own learning from home.

We are fortunate to have a fully qualified chef on premises five days a week. Our chef has a bachelor of health science as well, which allows for glorious well balanced nutritious meals which are tailored to every child’s individual choices and allergies. We provide breakfast, morning tea, lunch, afternoon tea and a late snack. In each room you will find a designated meals area, so our children have access to fresh fruit at all times throughout the day. Each week every room participates in cooking experiences, and every child and educator celebrates their birthdays by cooking and decorating with the children.

Community is a strong driver in our programs. With walking excursions, and the use of the Goodstart Bus we have been able to visit local parks, schools, libraries, and have developed community connections with our local elderly community and sporting clubs. We draw on and welcome local community members with expertise such as yoga and musical talents that have been added to our weekly programs.
Our centre runs Family and Special Friends events throughout the year to celebrate our community and for all of us to get together.

Our Early Childhood Teachers and qualified educators run a 3 year old Kinder program, as well as our 4 year old Funded Kinder Program. This allows our families the flexibility of long day care hours with the Kinder program included. The program allows for each child’s individual strengths, interests and stages of development to be catered for and extended on. The program is to meet the cognitive, social, emotional, physical and language needs and interests for each child with key learning areas evident throughout our program. This ensures our children have the skills they need for school and life when they Graduate.

Come in and see for yourself how we can help give your child the best start in life – and give you peace of mind. We would love the chance to show you around.

We provide early learning & care to these groups:

Casandra Mack Centre Director

Hello and thank you for your interest in joining the Goodstart Community.
My name is Casandra Mack and I am the Centre Director at Goodstart Ferntree Gully
I have been working as an Early learning Educator for 12 years, and have spent 10 years working here at this centre. Early Learning education and care is my passion. I am an advocate for children and their right to have access to quality education and care. I want all families to have a great experience, so I am always happy to help them with their children’s journey and access any services or supports required to do so.
My purpose is to ensure anyone who comes through our doors feels welcomed and included. I aim to create a community here at the centre that filters to life long friendships and memories. I prioritise establishing secure, stable and predictable relationships for the families and children in my centre.
The well being of my community is the most important part of my role. My objective is to provide the children, families, educators, teachers and all support staff with safe, inclusive, caring and loving environment, where I will acknowledge their achievements and support them through their time here.

Testimonials

Isha

02/10/2018

"Good start Ferntree Gully has been amazing. A big "Thank you" to all the Educators for the awesome work you guys do. I am so happy that my daughter is looked after by such read more loving and affectionate carers. "
Christie

21/05/2018

"My son has settled into life at Goodstart Ferntree Gully incredibly easily, from our very first visit. Staff are welcoming and friendly, and make you immediately feel read more comfortable. Children are treated as individuals and they are encouraged to excel in self-chosen play. Facilities are clean and new and they are continually looking to improve. Quality assurance standards are exceeded and I am confident to go to work and concentrate fully, knowing my son is well cared for in my absence. I would recommend Goodstart Ferntree Gully to anyone who are looking for somewhere that will ease the pressure of returning to work or study following having a child, through offering quality care with a personal touch. Without them, I know my family would struggle!"
Glenda

16/09/2015

"I was nervous about sending my son to child care as a first time mum. However, Goodstart Ferntree Gully has made my child feel welcomed, loved and comfortable. Not to read more mention the affirming words and encouragement expressed to me. Since attending child care my child has been more confident and outgoing in social settings. He loves going to Goodstart Ferntree Gully and looks forward to seeing his friends and 'teachers'."

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.

Government Funded Kindergarten Program

At Goodstart Ferntree Gully, you and your child can enjoy the best of both worlds. Our early learning centre offers a Government-funded kindergarten program and long day care under the one roof. Our kindergarten 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 Ferntree Gully - Childcare Centre

About Goodstart Ferntree Gully

We provide early learning & care to these groups:

Nursery

Nursery

Toddler

Toddler

Kindergarten

Kindergarten

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Casandra Mack Centre Director

Isha

Christie

Glenda

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