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Kadie Cunningham, Assistant Director of Goodstart Kings Meadows, moved back for a better life.
Goodstart Warragul - Sutton Street
Welcome to Goodstart Warragul – Sutton Street!
A nurturing country haven where children grow, learn and belong.
Nestled in a quiet corner of Warragul with a cow farm as our backyard, Goodstart Warragul – Sutton Street combines the charm of a rural setting with the convenience of nearby schools, shops and community facilities.
Built on the traditional lands of the Gunaikurnai people, our centre provides quality early learning and care for children aged six weeks to five years across five age-based rooms spanning nursery to kindergarten.
Take a tour and discover why families see our centre as a second home. We invite you to come meet our longstanding educators, who move up with the children to ensure consistency, connection and confidence throughout their early years.
With strong community ties and a focus on school readiness, we're here to help your child thrive from their first day to their first year at school.
What makes our centre special:
- Longstanding educators (up to 25 years) who move up with children for stability and trust
- Four qualified teachers leading our programs, including pre-prep and kindergarten
- Dedicated school readiness focus preparing children emotionally and socially for school
- Multicultural team and families representing diverse cultures from Australia to Sri Lanka
- Weekly bush kinder and sports programs encouraging curiosity and active learning
- Regular incursions like Book Week, Science Week and African drumming
- Storypark communication platform connecting you with your child's daily learning journey
Inside, our spaces are designed for sensory and play-based learning, inspiring curiosity, confidence and creativity.
Each room reflects the Early Years Learning Framework, with programs tailored to every child's interests, abilities and cultural background.
Outside, children explore natural play areas that encourage imagination, sustainability and an appreciation for the environment.
Our passionate teachers stay with children across multiple years, fostering deep relationships and seamless transitions through each learning stage.
Families are invited to be part of our close-knit community through events, celebrations and open communication.
Book a tour today and see how we can support your child's early learning journey.
Learn more about Goodstart Warragul – Sutton Street
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At Goodstart Warragul – Sutton Street, 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: 
- Holistic Development: Supporting cognitive, emotional, social, and physical growth through engaging and developmentally appropriate activities. 
- Family and Community Engagement: Building strong partnerships with families and the community to create a supportive network for each child. 
- Inclusive Environment: Celebrating diversity and ensuring that all children feel valued, respected, and included. 
- 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. 
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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.  
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At our Warragul – Sutton Street 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 three and four-year-old kindergarten program, so children can be well on their way to excellent learning outcomes by the time they start school. 
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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
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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. 
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Click here to book your tour or call our Family Services team to find out more on 1800 222 543. 
Mariana Mansour
Centre Director
My name is Mrs. Mariana Mansour, and I am honoured to be the Centre Director at Goodstart Warragul Sutton Street.
I live with my wonderful husband and our two beloved fur babies, Oscar and Jessica, who bring endless joy to our lives.
I hold a Bachelor of Education and Science with Honours in Physics and Chemistry, as well as a Bachelor of Education in Early Childhood Education. I spent 14 rewarding years as a high school teacher before transitioning into early childhood education, where I’ve dedicated the last ten years to working with Goodstart Early Learning.
With over two decades of experience in education, I bring a deep passion for teaching and a strong commitment to creating a positive, engaging environment where every child is supported to reach their full potential.
Outside the centre, I enjoy travelling, listening to music, painting, cooking, gardening, hiking, and watching sci-fi movies.
I look forward to meeting you and working together to support your child's learning journey.
I hold a Bachelor of Education and Science with Honours in Physics and Chemistry, as well as a Bachelor of Education in Early Childhood Education. I spent 14 rewarding years as a high school teacher before transitioning into early childhood education, where I’ve dedicated the last ten years to working with Goodstart Early Learning.
With over two decades of experience in education, I bring a deep passion for teaching and a strong commitment to creating a positive, engaging environment where every child is supported to reach their full potential.
Outside the centre, I enjoy travelling, listening to music, painting, cooking, gardening, hiking, and watching sci-fi movies.
I look forward to meeting you and working together to support your child's learning journey.
Government Funded Kindergarten Program
At Warragul - Sutton Street, 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.
Government Funded Kindergarten Program
At Warragul - Sutton Street, 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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