Goodstart Early Learning Parkwood - Woodlands Way

When you have mastered the English language alphabet, why not move on to ancient dwarfish ruins instead,
There’s a lot more alphabets to learn in the world and we encourage all our children to extend their knowledge wherever they can.
Why not visit us today at Goodstart Parkwood.

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

Learning the healthy habits of clean teeth and healthy gums with the help of
A helpful visit to our Goodstart Parkwood centre to get your children’s dental health check 🦷

School readiness comes in many different ways, sequencing and pattern work help to build critical thinking, cognitive development and problem solving.
Learning through play and investigating new experiences everyday at Goodstart Parkwood,

See how we can help your child’s school transition today.

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 💛

Ending the week with a few new friends, there’s always time for an adventure at Goodstart Parkwood 🐑

Goodstart Parkwood
We focus on hands on learning through creative experiences, that encourage children to learn and grow in more meaningful ways.

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 👇

Our Kindergarten 2 children visited Arcare Arundel, these excursions are a great opportunity to build community connections.