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Goodstart recognises excellence and impact at 2025 National Goodies awards
Goodstarters from across the nation gathered to celebrate best practice at the 2025 National Goodies awards this week.
Goodstart Early Learning Childcare Centre Albury - Banff Avenue is located in a quiet street close to the business centre of Albury.
We are a close community with strong family friendships. Our centre is a warm, stimulating environment which encourages the healthy development of belonging, being and becoming in all of our children.
Our childcare centre has a diverse range of educators of all ages with a variety of life experiences & knowledge. We aim to make our centre feel like 'a home away from home' and offer a friendly and inviting atmosphere. Our centre philosophy is reflective of sustainability and the environment and this is evident throughout our curriculum as well as our excursions, with bushwalking being a weekly practice in our Preschool program.
Community is important to us at Goodstart Albury Banff Avenue, and we take every opportunity to be involved with events and offer our support. Our centre is situated in a residential area in the centre of Albury and is a beautiful area especially in autumn with the large trees around.
The centre has been transformed from two old houses, creating our three main rooms, each with separate yards to facilitate age appropriate and challenging experiences for each group. Our playgrounds have sandpits, cubbyhouse, flower and veggie gardens, a mud kitchen, fairy garden, bark and stone gardens and lots of shade.
Our educators pride themselves on providing an educational program which is fun and stimulating to support the development each and every child, while still being aligned to the Early Years' Learning Framework. Our Storypark platform, as well as regular family nights and emailed newsletters, enable us to stay in close contact with parents and families, ensuring open and clear communication.
Family engagement is an important part of our philosophy and we encourage families to participate in events throughout the year such as Mother's and Father's Day morning teas, Preschool graduations, and Christmas concerts.
We would welcome the opportunity to meet you and your family and explore how we can support you on this early learning adventure.


I hold a diploma qualification with more than 20 years of experience in early childhood education, spanning birth to 12 years, inclusion support, and centre management, I’m deeply committed to understanding how children grow, learn, and thrive.
For me, leadership is about cultivating a culture of care, compassion, curiosity, and connection. I’m passionate about creating a centre where every child, family, and educator feels genuinely valued, supported, and inspired.
My practice is grounded in:
-Holistic development: Nurturing each child’s emotional, social, physical, and cognitive growth.
-Team empowerment: Building a motivated, collaborative team that feels confident and capable.
-Family partnerships: Strengthening trust and continuity between home and centre.
-Reflective practice: Encouraging innovation, professional growth, and continuous improvement.
-Safeguarding children: Ensuring every child’s rights, safety, and well-being are at the heart of everything we do.
I believe great centres are built on people — their relationships, their passion, and their shared purpose — not just policies. I warmly invite you to visit us at Banff Ave and experience our vibrant, caring community.

At Albury - Banff Avenue, you and your child can enjoy the best of both worlds. Our centre offers a preschool program and long day care under the one roof. Our preschool teachers are University qualified and provide a play-based learning program that will support your child in learning the skills for school and life.

At Albury - Banff Avenue, you and your child can enjoy the best of both worlds. Our centre offers a preschool program and long day care under the one roof. Our preschool teachers are University qualified and provide a play-based learning program that will support your child in learning the skills for school and life.

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

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