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Kadie Cunningham, Assistant Director of Goodstart Kings Meadows, moved back for a better life.
Goodstart Cockburn Central
Welcome to Goodstart Cockburn Central!
Our nurturing early learning centre provides a safe, multicultural environment where children can learn, play and thrive from nursery to kindergarten.
Our consistent, longstanding educators – many with over a decade of experience – build meaningful relationships with every family and child.
With spacious outdoor yards, rich cultural diversity, and a strong focus on safety, inclusion and play-based learning, we're proud to be a trusted part of the Cockburn community.
We invite you to tour our centre - book a time that works for you and discover the difference.
What makes us unique:
- Educators with 10+ years' tenure, offering stability and trusted care
- Expansive, age-appropriate outdoor spaces designed for adventure
- Five learning rooms named in the Noongar language, reflecting our respect for Country
- Multicultural team speaking many languages, including Mandarin, Cantonese, Spanish, Bengali, Malay, and Malayalam
- Two Bachelor-qualified teachers, plus an Educational Leader with over a decade of experience
- Inclusive programs enriched by incursions like Happy Feet, offered across three days each week
- Strong community ties and proximity to schools, Cockburn Shopping Centre, Bibra Lake Playground and Cockburn Train Station
Our centre's newly renovated yards invite children into nature-filled spaces with veggie patches, native plants, a cubby house and opportunities for imaginative, adventurous play.
Inside, our rooms are set up to inspire learning through play through age groups, from nursery to kindergarten. Meanwhile, our educators work closely with families to tailor each child's education and care.
Families love how our educators and centre team get to know every child and build lasting connections. And our diverse cultural backgrounds and commitment to inclusion ensure children feel a sense of belonging.
Find out firsthand: book a tour and meet the team that makes Cockburn Central a special place to grow, learn, and play.
Learn more about Goodstart Cockburn Central
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At Goodstart Cockburn Central, 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 Cockburn Central 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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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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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. 
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All the staff have been a wonderful part of my daughter’s development. It’s been like a second home since she was 18 months old.
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My daughter has been attending since she was 9 months old. She is now 4 and ready to start kindy next year. All of the staff over the last 4 years have been so caring and helpful with her learning! She absolutely loves going to daycare and I have peace of mind sending her as i know she will be safe and cared for unconditionally.
Kloe Phillips
Centre Director
Hi my name is Kloe Phillips and I am the Centre Director at Goodstart Early Learning Cockburn Central.
With over a decade of experience in childcare, I have a deep passion for fostering the growth and development of both children and my team.
My journey in this field has allowed me to witness firsthand the impact of nurturing environments on our young citizens. I am dedicated to creating spaces that encourage exploration, learning, and emotional well-being, ensuring that each child receives the best possible start in life.
I take great pride in mentoring my team, from trainees to ECT’s, sharing insights, and collaborating to enhance our collective approach to early learning. We strive to inspire a love for learning and support the unique growth trajectories of every child in our care.
Together there is no limit.
My journey in this field has allowed me to witness firsthand the impact of nurturing environments on our young citizens. I am dedicated to creating spaces that encourage exploration, learning, and emotional well-being, ensuring that each child receives the best possible start in life.
I take great pride in mentoring my team, from trainees to ECT’s, sharing insights, and collaborating to enhance our collective approach to early learning. We strive to inspire a love for learning and support the unique growth trajectories of every child in our care.
Together there is no limit.
Structured Kindergarten Program
At Cockburn Central, 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.
Structured Kindergarten Program
At Cockburn Central, 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.
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