Goodstart Early Learning Lake Munmorah

26/08/2026

Ever had one of those "What should I be doing with my child?" moments? You might already have the answer at home.

Earlier this year, every Goodstart family received a What & When for Families guide for each child. If it's been tucked away in a drawer since then, now might be the perfect time to pull it back out.

The guide is packed with simple, play-based activities that support your child's learning and development at home. Best of all, it's written in your child's voice, with ideas tailored to their age and developmental stage.

From singing songs with babies and playing peek-a-boo, to "I Spy" games, storytelling and treasure hunts with older children, the activities are designed to fit naturally into everyday moments you already share together.

We know learning doesn't only happen in the classroom. Those small moments at home can help build big communication, language and literacy skills.

Take another look through your What & When for Families guide to explore age-appropriate activities and learning ideas you can try together.

💛 Sometimes the best learning resource is the one you already have at home.

12/08/2026

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

29/07/2026

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 💛

15/07/2026

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 👇

18/06/2026

🌟 Rare Full-Time Opportunity Available! 🌟
Goodstart Lake Munmorah is currently offering a rare full-time Certificate III position!
If you’re passionate about early childhood education and looking to join a supportive team, we’d love to hear from you.
📍 Goodstart Lake Munmorah
⏰ Full-time position
🎓 Cert III qualified applicants encouraged to apply
Interested? Click the link below to apply 👇

Educator

27/05/2026

Join us for The Deadly Weave - at Mingaletta (Umina) and Central Coast Wetlands (Wyong).

Elders and families with gudjagang (aged 0-5). Come sit, weave, and have a yarn with us. Connect with other families, share stories and spend time together weaving.

Have a yarn with our team about how we can walk with you to give your gudjagang a strong start.

🗓️Monday 1st June
⌚️12.30pm to 1.30pm
📍Mingaletta - 6 Sydney Ave Umina
Register here - https://events.humanitix.com/the-deadly-weave-mingaletta-june

🗓️Monday 15th June
⌚️10.30am - 11.30am
📍Central Coast Wetlands - Pioneer Dairy, 1897 South Tacoma Rd, Wyong
Register here - https://events.humanitix.com/the-deadly-weave-june

08/05/2026

Today our cups are truly full after hosting our M.A.G.S afternoon event.
A huge thank‑you to all the families who joined us — your support means everything.
The sun was shining, the smiles were bright, and it made for the most amazing afternoon together.
Feeling very grateful

01/05/2026

We’re often asked what being not-for-profit really means for our families.

Simply put, it means that our purpose always comes before profit. Every dollar we make is reinvested back into our centres, to provide children with enriching and safe learning environments.

We understand how important it is for children to be in a place where they feel safe and settled. And when families need to make a change - planned or unexpected - we’re here to help make that transition easier.

We’re here to support families when it matters most – because every child deserves a Goodstart! ✨

10/04/2026

We have been quietly celebrating since last Wednesday, when we received our draft report so quickly following our Partial A&R on the 24th of March — and now we’re ready to share the excitement! 🎉
We were assessed in Areas 1, 3, 4 and 5, and are absolutely over the moon to have achieved an Exceeding rating in every assessed area. 🌟
We had hoped to include QA7 so we could strive for Exceeding across all 7 areas, but we know our time will come.
Our overall rating is Exceeding !!!

This incredible team is the heart and soul of Goodstart Lake Munmorah. Every single person brings something special, and it’s their passion, dedication, and genuine love for what they do that makes our centre what it is every single day.
This achievement isn’t just a rating — it’s a reflection of the care, commitment, and quality that is lived and breathed here every day. I am beyond proud, so grateful, and feel incredibly lucky to lead such an amazing team.
Today, we celebrate US.✨