Goodstart Early Learning Dubbo - Baird Drive

We are excited to announce that we have had limited spots become available in our Nursery. If you are seeking care for your baby - please do not hesitate to reach out.
The best way to apply is by sending your name, D.O.B, address, phone, email, child's name and D.O.B along with required days to [email protected] We encourage you to make contact ASAP as days will not last long.

Strong relationships are the foundation for confident, curious learners 💛

Goodstart’s key educator approach ensures every child is known, supported and feels safe - through consistent, nurturing connections with educators and meaningful partnerships with families. These bonds help build wellbeing, resilience and a true sense of belonging from day one.

Discover how this approach supports your child’s learning journey: https://brnw.ch/2

Our Centre is very lucky to have a whole team of amazing educators who support their peers, children and families each day. Goodstart currently has nominations open for the You make a Difference award program, we are proud to share those nominated from our centre.
Congratulations - Saju

Did you know we invested $65.5M into our social purpose last year, a 14% increase on the year before? 👏 At Goodstart, we're proud of the impact we have on children, families and communities. As a not‑for‑profit, every dollar we earn is reinvested to improve outcomes – from high‑quality learning and educator development to extra support for children who need it most.
Because when we put children first, the impact goes further 💛

👶 | Early Childhood Education and Careers Forum.

Our 3 Dubbo Goodstart Services will be on hand at the careers expo.
We look forward seeing our local community on the day and representing our amazing Early Childhood Sector

Explore opportunities in the early childhood sector for job seekers, people looking for a career change or those re-entering the workforce to talk to people and understand the opportunities for a career in the industry.

📅 Tuesday 4 August 2026
⏰ 1pm to 3pm
📍 Dubbo Regional Theatre and Convention Centre
🎟️ Free entry
👏 Open to the general public

This event will connect attendees with employers, allied health services, paediatric nursing and training providers.

The Early Childhood Education and Careers Forum is a collaboration between Dubbo Regional Council, Workforce Australia Local Jobs Program - Far West Orana and the NSW Government through the Regional Industry Education Partnerships program.

For more info 👇
www.dubboregion.com.au/events/early-childhood-education-careers-forum

Today we had Healthy Harold visit our centre to support our curriculums in relation to Big Feelings and emotions.
Our 3-5yr children had a wonderful time meeting Harold and engaging in lots of activities and experiences.

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 👇

Play Connect Sessions