Goodstart Early Learning Canning Vale - Campbell Road

The research is clear 📚 reading aloud is one of the most powerful things we can do for our children.

When we read with a child, we’re doing far more than sharing a story. We’re building the foundations for language, confidence, curiosity and a lifelong love of learning.

Decades of research shows that children who are read to regularly:

💛 Build stronger language skills
Hearing rich varied language in books exposes children to far more words than everyday conversation alone. This growing vocabulary helps them understand, communicate and make sense of the world.

💛 Develop early literacy skills long before they learn to read
Through stories, children learn how books work – that print carries meaning, that pages turn left to right, and that stories have a beginning, middle and end. These early understandings make learning to read feel familiar and exciting.

💛 Strengthen phonological awareness
Rhymes, rhythms and playful sounds help children hear the building blocks of language.

💛 Grow their comprehension and thinking skills
Talking together about a story, predicting what might happen, wondering how a character feels, and connecting events to real life helps children develop memory, problem-solving, and higher-order thinking.

💛 Experience connection, comfort and joy
Shared reading fosters calmness, closeness, and moments of joint attention. These warm interactions support a child's sense of security and belonging.

Most importantly, children who experience positive, engaging reading moments from a young age are more likely to develop a genuine love of books - something that matters even more than early literacy skills alone.

Reading is simple, joyful, and sets children up for success in school and life.

Here is a list of some of our favourites below 👇

20 years, Helen... what an amazing achievement! ❤️

You should be so proud of everything you've done over the years. The care, kindness and support you've shown to so many children, families and everyone you've worked with hasn't gone unnoticed. You've made a real difference to so many people.

I hope you take the time to celebrate this milestone because not many people can say they've dedicated 20 years to something they love. Congratulations, Helen. Wishing you many more happy memories ahead. You deserve all the recognition today. 💐❤️

After 11 amazing years, we will be saying farewell to our wonderful Administration Assistant, Tarryn.

Tarryn has been such an integral part of our team, bringing dedication, professionalism, kindness, and a positive attitude to everything she does. Her hard work, support, and commitment over the years have made a lasting impact on our workplace, our families, and the many children who have come through our centre. She has played a huge role in helping our centre run smoothly every day, always greeting everyone with a warm smile and a willingness to help.

For many of our families, Tarryn has been one of the first friendly faces they met when joining our centre. She has built strong relationships with parents, caregivers, and children alike, offering support, reassurance, and kindness whenever it was needed. Her caring nature, patience, and genuine love for our centre community have made her a treasured member of our team.

Over the years, Tarryn has been involved in countless milestones, celebrations, and special moments. Her contribution extends far beyond administration duties; she has helped create the welcoming and supportive environment that our families and children know and love today. Her presence will be deeply missed by staff, families, and children alike.

Next Thursday, 2nd July, will be Tarryn's last day at Campbell Road. While we are sad to see her leave our centre, we are absolutely thrilled that she will be continuing her journey with Goodstart as part of the Family Services Team. This exciting new opportunity is a wonderful reflection of her skills, dedication, and passion for supporting families, and we know she will make a positive impact in her new role just as she has here at Campbell Road.

Please join us in thanking Tarryn for her incredible 11 years of service and wishing her every success in this next chapter. While she may be leaving Campbell Road, she will always remain a valued part of our Goodstart family, and we look forward to seeing all that she achieves in her new role.

💐 Congratulations, Tarryn, and thank you for everything you have given to our centre, families, and children over the past 11 years. We wish you all the very best! 💐

This Friday, we will be saying goodbye to Kellese as she embarks on an exciting new journey.

Kellese has been a valued member of the Goodstart Canning Vale – Campbell Road team for the past 3 and a half years. During her time with us, she successfully completed both her traineeship and Diploma qualification, demonstrating dedication, passion, and a commitment to continuous growth.

It has been a pleasure watching Kellese develop her skills and confidence as an educator. We are incredibly proud of everything she has achieved.

While we are sad to see her leave our centre, we are thrilled that she will continue her journey with Goodstart, taking on the role of Senior Educator at another centre. This is a wonderful opportunity, and we know she will make a positive impact on her new team and the children in her care.

Please join us in congratulating Kellese on this exciting next chapter and wishing her all the very best for the future. 💙🌟

💛 We offer flexible tour times to suit everyone’s busy schedules — whether you’re working full time, studying, or simply need a time that fits around family life, we will do our very best to accommodate you.

During your visit, you’ll be able to:
🌿 Explore our beautiful learning environments
👩‍🏫 Meet our passionate and dedicated educators
💬 Ask any questions you may have about our service, routines, and programs
🤝 Get a real feel for our warm, welcoming community

We know choosing childcare is a big decision, so we’re here to make the process easy, comfortable, and informative for you and your family.

📍 Book your tour today:
https://www.goodstart.org.au/.../canning-vale-campbell-road

We can’t wait to meet you and show you around!

We understand how hard it is to find a centre that truly ticks all your boxes.
Every family wants a place where their child feels safe, supported, and genuinely cared for — and where parents feel confident that their little one is learning, growing, and thriving at every stage.

At Goodstart Canning Vale – Campbell Road, we’re proud to offer nurturing, high‑quality programs across Nursery, Toddlers, and Kindy, each designed to support children through their unique developmental milestones.

🌼 Nursery
A warm, gentle environment where babies build secure relationships, explore through sensory play, and develop early communication and social skills.

🌱 Toddlers
A space full of curiosity, movement, and discovery. Toddlers learn to express themselves, build friendships, develop independence, and explore the world through play.

🌟 Kindy
A rich, play‑based program that builds confidence, independence, early literacy and numeracy skills, and prepares children beautifully for big school.
Across every room, our educators focus on creating a sense of belonging, supporting emotional wellbeing, and celebrating each child’s unique journey.

✨ And for our Kindy families, we also offer fortnightly bookings, giving you added flexibility while still ensuring your child receives consistent, high‑quality learning experiences.

Exploring Indigenous Art and Symbols

Our Indigenous play space in the Kindy Room provides children with opportunities to explore and appreciate traditional Aboriginal art and storytelling. Through drawing in the sand, children were encouraged to experiment with Indigenous symbols, patterns, and markings while developing their creativity and fine motor skills.

We discussed how Aboriginal people have shared stories, knowledge, and connections to Country through symbols and artwork for thousands of years. Taking turns, the children enjoyed drawing a variety of Indigenous symbols in the sand tray, exploring different patterns and meanings as they created their own designs.

This experience encouraged cultural awareness, respect, and curiosity while providing a hands-on way for children to engage with Indigenous perspectives and artistic expression.

✈️ A Special Visit from a Pilot! ✈️

Our Kindy friends were very lucky to welcome a real-life pilot to our service a few weeks back! The children have been excitedly counting down the days until his visit, and they were eager to ask their many questions. Some children who weren't attending today even left questions behind for the pilot to answer.

During our mat session, the children showed excellent participation and engagement. We looked at different types of aeroplanes and explored a live flight map showing planes travelling all around the world. Nelson spotted a Qantas plane approaching our area, and together we counted down and listened carefully until we heard it fly overhead—what an exciting moment!

We also talked about where we have travelled, where our families come from, and where we were born. Using a globe, the children helped locate different countries around the world. One of the Kindy children impressed us with her knowledge of New Zealand and South Africa and remembered that we would need to fly across the Indian Ocean to travel from Australia to South Africa.

The children loved trying on the pilot's hat and passing around a pilot wings badge. Nelson also shared information about aviation and how many pilots developed their love of flying when they were children.

To finish, the children asked some fantastic questions. one asked what happens if a plane crashes, which led to an important discussion about how pilots complete lots of training and practice to keep everyone safe.

A big thank you to Nelson for sharing his time, knowledge, and passion for aviation with us. It was a wonderful learning experience for everyone! 🛫🌏💙

We hope that you are enjoying your long weekend. See you all tomorrow 😊

Just a friendly reminder that Monday 1st June is a Public Holiday, and Goodstart Canning Vale – Campbell Road will be closed for the day.

We hope all our families enjoy a safe and relaxing long weekend! 💛

The centre will reopen as normal on Tuesday 2nd June.