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Close community, nature, and family life for educators in Tasmania
Kadie Cunningham, Assistant Director of Goodstart Kings Meadows, moved back for a better life.
Our centre is located in a residential area, close to local schools and shops as well as transport and road networks, making the daily drop-off and pick-up less stressful.
We accommodate children from six weeks to school age. The centre provides fun and exciting early learning experiences.
Inside, all of the rooms - from Nursery to Kindergarten - are set up in line with an Early Years Learning Framework. Our natural environments and stimulating surrounds ensure the children have the chance to grow and develop through play-based learning.
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. This also means we can tailor each program to the child’s individual needs, interests and strengths – as well as the strong level of cultural diversity in our centre.
Outside, we have age appropriate play spaces and equipment, all geared to enhance the children’s awareness of their surrounds and the greater environment, as well as their understanding of the importance of sustainability. Children will participate in activities such as climbing over an obstacle course, sand play, bike riding as well as exploring the natural environment with lots of trees and garden beds around.
The centre has a team of friendly, qualified early learning professionals, many of whom have been with the centre since its opening. They will work in partnership with families to create care rituals and establish educational goals for each child.
Promoting cultural awareness is important to the team. Children learn songs, stories and create art from different cultures. This teaches acceptance of both cultural and individual differences and encourages positive self-esteem.
If you would like to know more, come in for a tour as we would love to show you around our beautiful centre.
I have been in the Early Years sector for over 17 years, and I have grown extremely passionate in providing a safe and nurturing environment for all children and their families. I have gained extensive experience in all age groups and worked in all positions, including the centre cook and Inclusion Support.
I hold a Diploma of Children Services and I have extensive training in all approved learning frameworks. I enjoy participating in ongoing professional development to continually upskill my knowledge and understanding.
I really enjoy mentoring my staff who provide the best quality of care for all our children. I believe that our relationships with children and their families are of the highest quality. Our Key Educator approach plays a pivotal role in building an environment that is engaging, safe and meaningful.
Please come and take a tour of our wonderful centre today. We look forward to meeting your children and family soon.
At Boronia Heights - Middle Road, you and your child can enjoy the best of both worlds. Our centre offers a 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.
At Boronia Heights - Middle Road, you and your child can enjoy the best of both worlds. Our centre offers a 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.
6:30am to 6:30pm, Monday to Friday
6:00am to 6:00pm, Monday to Friday
6:30am to 6:30pm, Monday to Friday
6:30am to 6:30pm, Monday to Friday