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Goodstart Elara - Harvest Street
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About our new centre
Our purpose built centre provides much-needed care for local families. Featuring eight large and spacious learning spaces over one level and 2 separate nursery sleep rooms, the centre provides a modern yet home-like naturally inspired environment. The centre will be a standalone buidling adjacent to the estates new Shopping Centre and offers onsite parking spaces for drop off and pick up.
All age-based learning spaces have direct access to our outdoor nature-based designed play space, with sensory gardens, nature play area, mud kitchen, tee pees, pergola, digging patch, vegetable garden and two large sandpits. The onsite kitchen with child-height servery allows our cook to serve and engage our children in cooking and preparing meals.
Our early learning programs cater to each child's stage of development, from six weeks of age to Preschool aged children. Curriculum is based on the Early Years Learning Framework tailored to your child's individual interests.
We look forward to welcoming you and your family!
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Goodstart Elara - Harvest Street won the Goodstart Centre of the Year award in the 2023 Goodies. The centre is celebrated for their exceptional teams who go above and beyond to create a positive impact for children, families, and their community.
Farjana Akter
Centre Director
Having been part of the Goodstart family since 2011, my journey from volunteer to Centre Director has profoundly shaped my commitment to early childhood education and care. Each role I have undertaken — from casual educator to senior educator, Assistant Director, and now Centre Director — has deepened my understanding of the vital impact we have on children’s lives, families, and communities.
I believe that every child deserves a safe, nurturing, and stimulating environment where they can explore, learn, and grow to their fullest potential. My philosophy is grounded in respect for each child’s unique strengths and needs, fostering a culture of inclusion, curiosity, and resilience.
As a leader, I am dedicated to supporting and empowering educators, ensuring we work collaboratively to deliver high-quality, evidence-based programs that inspire children and families. I value open communication, ongoing professional development, and reflective practice as essential tools to maintain excellence and innovation within our centre.
Ultimately, I am driven by the belief that early childhood education is the foundation for lifelong learning and wellbeing. I am honoured to lead a passionate team at Goodstart and to contribute to creating positive, lasting experiences for every child in our care.
Structured Preschool Program
At Elara - Harvest Street, 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.
Structured Preschool Program
At Elara - Harvest Street, 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.
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- Nursery
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