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About Goodstart Mawson Lakes Elder Drive

Welcome to Goodstart Early Learning Mawson Lakes Elder Drive. Our child care centre is a beautiful, clean, colourful and bright purpose built centre, which is fully equipped to provide the best quality care for your child.

We also boast great convenience being only a short distance from the Salisbury Highway and within walking distance of the Mawson Lakes interchange. Our educators are fully trained and extremely passionate about providing a warm, safe and nurturing environment for your child.

At Goodstart Mawson Lakes Elder Drive, your child’s learning and happiness are our priority. We aim to provide a fun and stimulating program that encourages curiosity and exploration. We provide a wide range of experiences to help your child learn and grow.

Throughout the year we host a range of special events to bring the families and educators together, and invite members of the community to come and speak with the children. Visitors include the local Fire Brigade, Police Officers, and librarian from the Mawson Lakes Library, Defence Force personnel, and representatives from the local RSL talking to the children about ANZAC Day.

Every year we celebrate our diverse families and hold a multicultural night, were families can come and celebrate their cultures. This has now been running for 5 years and is something our community look forward to.

We encourage family participation at all levels from volunteering in the rooms reading stories to cooking experiences to coming together for Sports Days, Grandparent's Day and our annual Christmas party.

We look forward to meeting you and your family at Goodstart Mawson Lakes Elder Drive.

We provide early learning & care to these groups:

Georgina Karipidis Centre Director

My name is Georgina Karipidis and I am the Centre Director here at Goodstart Mawson Lakes Elder Drive. I have been a part of Goodstart Early Learning for the last 12 years.

I completed my Diploma in Community Services in 2001. I am very excited and happy to be the Centre Director here, and proud to have been a part of opening Goodstart Early Learning Mawson Lakes Elder Drive and building our strong and dedicated team of educators. My goal is to ensure that our child care centre is a safe, friendly and welcoming environment for all families.

I believe it is the responsibility of the carer to maintain a safe, healthy, consistent, caring, loving, exciting and organised environment. I believe children should be given opportunities and encouragement to reach their full potential in all aspects of their development.

Testimonials

Janine

04/05/2018

"I've always found Goodstart to be amazing. I love that the same staff are still there from when my 11 yr old boy attended, this shows me what a great place it is to work and read more be a part of. It's a real family environment and I find all staff to be friendly, caring and patient. I always feel extra special and never feel like I'm being rushed if I have anything I need to discuss. The girls are always busy yet always have time for a chat and nothing is any trouble. I have grown very fond of the people I have grown familiar with and I feel very blessed to have found such an amazing childcare centre. "
Poh

11/08/2017

"I am impressed with the staff's professionalism, dedication and friendliness. Their processes are seamless and organized. The centre is also clean. Excellent work, keep it up! read more "
Deepali

03/02/2017

"Good Start Mawson Lakes is one of the best ELC in Adelaide. The staff is fantastic and centre director is outstanding in her role. The constant redesigning of unique play read more spaces for the children is commendable."
Briar

26/09/2016

"All staff at Goodstart Mawson Lakes Elder Drive are outstanding. In particular, the Nursery 1 staff are calm, caring, professional and passionate about what they do. My son is read more so happy there and although I wasn't 'ready' to leave him to return to work, it was one of the best decisions I have made. I couldn't speak more highly of the wonderful centre, staff and programs. I have and will continue to recommend this centre."
Darren

21/06/2016

"A fantastic centre with a team of really dedicated, friendly and professional staff. I would recommend Goodstart Elder Drive to any fellow parent looking for a quality read more childcare/early learning centre experience."

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 Approved Kindergarten Program

At Goodstart Mawson Lakes Elder Drive, 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 Mawson Lakes Elder Drive

About Goodstart Mawson Lakes Elder Drive

We provide early learning & care to these groups:

Nursery

Nursery

Toddler

Toddler

Kindergarten

Kindergarten

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Georgina Karipidis Centre Director

Janine

Poh

Deepali

Briar

Darren

Child Care Subsidy (CCS)

Government Approved Kindergarten Program

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