Goodstart Isaacs

Inclusive long day care in a leafy, family-friendly setting

We play and learn on Ngunnawal land.

12 Farr Place, ISAACS, 2607, ACT

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7:30am to 6:00pm, Monday to Friday

Open every weekday of the year, except public holidays

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Toddler
Preschool

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About our centre

Welcome to Goodstart Isaacs!

Set in the leafy, family-friendly suburb of Isaacs on Ngunnawal land, our early learning centre is known for its strong community connections and nurturing environment.

With six spacious rooms and expansive playgrounds, we cater to children from nursery to preschool, offering engaging, play-based programs led by passionate educators.

Families appreciate our flexible, thoughtful orientation process that helps children feel comfortable from day one.

You'll find our welcoming, accessible centre conveniently located near Woden Westfield and Canberra Hospital. Why not book a tour and experience the difference firsthand?

What makes our centre special:

Dedicated, longstanding educators, many with 8–20 years of experience
Large natural outdoor play areas and beautiful indoor spaces
Smooth transitions for our new families with extended orientation
Quality early learning programs led by qualified early childhood teachers
Regular incursions, including visits from RSPCA, police, fire services, and music programs
Convenient location close to Close to Woden and Tuggeranong, with plentiful parking and nearby Mawson shops, cafes and parks
Diverse and multicultural team fluent in multiple languages, including Afrikaans, Punjabi, Mandarin, Cantonese, Dzongkha, Nepali, and Hindi.

We value genuine partnerships with families and create strong bonds that support each child's growth and wellbeing.

Our caring educators take time to understand each child's needs, celebrating cultural diversity and inclusion.

With a strong preschool program tailored for 3-5-year-olds, we help prepare children for school in a fun, supportive way. Our curriculum is based on the Early Years Learning Framework and led by passionate, qualified preschool teachers with bachelor's degrees in early childhood.

From chicken hatching to music and drumming shows, our calendar is packed with enriching experiences children love. We welcome visits from community heroes from the local police and fire service, as well as the Tooth Fairy dentist and RSPCA.

Want to learn more? Book a tour today and see our vibrant learning spaces and friendly team in action. We'd love to welcome your family.

Learn more about Goodstart Isaacs

At Goodstart Isaacs, 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 Isaacs centre, we're proud to inspire your child's love of learning with the support of our passionate and qualified early childhood experts. 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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Juanita du Plessis

Centre Director

Welcome! My name is Juanita and I am the Centre Director at Goodstart Early Learning Child Care Centre Isaacs.

I joined the team at Isaacs in 2017 and have been working in Child Care and Education since 2006

I hold an Honours Degree in Classical Music Performance and Education, a Diploma in Children Services

Creating a nurturing, loving, natural space for children with many creative learning environments and opportunities where they are able to develop to the best of their abilities, is my passion and commitment.

It is a privilege to watch and help children grow during their forming years, from when they start in our Nursery all the way through to Preschool and how we as a professional team develop important and meaningful relationships with all our Goodstart families.

I invite you to visit our centre and explore how we can spark the lifelong interest of learning in your child.