Goodstart Newtown - Childcare Centre

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About Goodstart Newtown

Goodstart Newtown is a three room child care centre catering for children aged 6 weeks to 6 years old.

We have a funded Kindergarten program with passionate, dedicated educators.

Each educator has their own special talents which they share with the children. Some having cultural backgrounds or creative skills that are shared throughout the centre.

Goodstart Newtown prides itself on its implementation of sustainable practices, where the children are taught to reduce, re-use and recycle materials, food and waste.

All of our educators hold their Diploma of Children’s services or are studying towards their Diploma or Bachelor. We have a Kindergarten teacher who holds her Masters of Teaching. All educators have a wonderful knowledge of the National Quality Framework.

Our child care centre has an on-site cook who prepares nutritionally balanced meals, also catering for special dietary requirements.

Our centre is located on Aberdeen Street in the heart of Geelong, Newtown. Located just off Latrobe Terrace and in walking distance to the CBD and Geelong train station. We are close to supermarkets, shops, schools and medical centres. Public transport is easily accessible having a bus stop out the front of our centre.

We also have a centre pet puppy, George who the children love and learn to take care of him. George is all part of our family at Goodstart Newtown.

We look forward to meeting you and your family at Goodstart Newtown.

We provide early learning & care to these groups:

Katie Sinclair Centre Director

Hello my name is Katie Sinclair and I am the centre Director at Goodstart Newtown.

I have been working in the industry for 12 years; 8 years at this centre in which I started off as Assistant Director. I then became Director in 2015.

My passion is Early Childhood education and making sure the children at my centre develop to their full potential. Early Childhood education is such a vital part of a child’s wellbeing and have learnt this being a mum of three young girls; and believe that the Educators will let them develop the tools they need to grow into strong social and emotional human beings.

The most important thing for me is the interactions that happen on a daily basis between Educators and Children; here at Goodstart Newtown we are a family and make sure you feel comfortable leaving your child in our hands.

Testimonials

Tara

21/02/2018

"Goodstart Newtown is brilliant. They treat my kids as though they were their own (or better!!). My kids look forward to daycare, they are happy even after long days, they are read more fed, nurtured, and entertained. The communication has always been brilliant. They grow food, they recycle, they collect donations for Geelong Mums and other charities. They minimise waste. They are constantly mixing things up to keep the kids entertained. Great outdoor and indoor areas for the separate age groups. Thanks for being the home away from home for my kids while I work long hours - you relieve me of all mummy guilt because I know my kids are happy and being cared for. "
Renee

18/01/2016

"Amazing centre, wonderful staff who are fantastic with the kids. Gives me piece of mind when I'm working that my child is getting the best care."

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 Newtown, 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 Newtown - Childcare Centre

About Goodstart Newtown

We provide early learning & care to these groups:

Nursery

Nursery

Toddler

Toddler

Kindergarten

Kindergarten

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Katie Sinclair Centre Director

Tara

Renee

Child Care Subsidy (CCS)

Government Funded Kindergarten Program

Goodstart's Victorian Kindergarten Program more affordable than ever

Goodstart's Victorian Kindergarten Program tops the class

Using routines to help children learn

Resilience skills set children up for life

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