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Goodstart Early Learning Lavington We’re for children, not for profit. So we reinvest in early learning to create better lives.

Goodstart Community Guidelines

Welcome to the Goodstart Lavington family! This page is a family-friendly community page where we can come together and share our interest in, and passion for, early childhood learning and care. While we are very excited to hear from you, please be aware that we reserve the right to moderate this page as we see fit and remove any posts or materials that we deem inappropriate or not beneficial to the wider community. This includes but is not limited to posts that are:

• Abusive, defamatory, or obscene language
• Fraudulent, deceptive or misleading
• In violation of any intellectual property right of another
• In violation of any law or regulation
• Spam, link baiting or files containing viruses that could damage the operation of other people’s computers or mobile devices
• Promoting competing products, services, or brands
• Personal promotion
• Content that relates to confidential or proprietary business information
• Sexually explicit or contain nudity
• Of a stalking or harassing nature
• That are in poor taste

Any reference or claim against staff or children will be removed to protect the privacy of those involved. Anyone who repeatedly posts material in violation of the above will not be allowed to further engage with Goodstart’s page. Any medical or child health questions should be directed to the appropriate healthcare professional in your state. Goodstart also actively monitors the site for complaints and feedback and may privately follow up with the individual to gain further information and/or comply with any legal or regulatory obligations. All posts must also adhere to the Facebook terms of use www.facebook.com/terms

DISCLAIMER: In addition to the right you grant to Facebook, please be aware that by positing on our page you are granting Goodstart Early Learning royalty-free license to use this content as we see fit. This means that anything posted can be reproduced, published, broadcast and/or posted somewhere else.

🌙 🌙✨ YOU’RE INVITED – TWILIGHT OPEN EVENING! ✨🌙Come and experience Goodstart Early Learning Lavington a little different...
07/10/2026

🌙 🌙✨ YOU’RE INVITED – TWILIGHT OPEN EVENING! ✨🌙

Come and experience Goodstart Early Learning Lavington a little differently!

📅 Tuesday 20 October
⏰ 6:30pm–7:30pm
📍 Goodstart Early Learning Lavington

We’re opening our doors after hours for a relaxed, child-free Twilight Open Evening, and we’d love to welcome our current, past and prospective families.

Take your time exploring our centre, meet our educators and discover more about the learning, experiences and opportunities we provide for children every day. 💛

✨ Meet our team
🌿 Explore our learning environments
🎓 Learn about our School Readiness & Life Readiness programs
💬 Chat with our educators and ask questions
🏡 Get a genuine feel for our centre and community

Whether your child already attends Goodstart Lavington, your family has been part of our centre in the past, or you’re looking for the right early learning centre for your child, we’d love to have you join us.

🌙 Places are limited, so please RSVP using the link below:

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We can’t wait to welcome you for a relaxed evening of connection, conversation and a look at what makes Goodstart Lavington special. 💛✨

Looking for the right early learning centre for your family? Come and see us. 💛This October is Open Door Month at Goodst...
07/10/2026

Looking for the right early learning centre for your family? Come and see us. 💛

This October is Open Door Month at Goodstart.

Come in for a tour, meet our educators, explore the learning spaces and ask the questions that matter to you.

Whether you’re just starting to look, comparing your options or ready to choose a centre, we’re here to help you find the right fit for your family.

Book a tour today. We can’t wait to meet you!
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Late Post 🌟 Monday we celebrated Teacher Day 🌟Honouring the heart, passion and brilliance of our teaching teamArun • Sac...
06/10/2026

Late Post

🌟 Monday we celebrated Teacher Day 🌟

Honouring the heart, passion and brilliance of our teaching team

Arun • Sachin • Sim • Cassii • Linda

Every day, these incredible educators bring curiosity, kindness and creativity into our centre.
They shape little minds, inspire big ideas and make learning feel magical.

💛 Thank you for your dedication
💛 Thank you for your patience
💛 Thank you for your passion
💛 Thank you for the love you pour into every child

Today we celebrate YOU — the educators who make our centre shine.

Happy Teacher Day!
You make a difference, you make us proud, and you make our community stronger.

What a fantastic and informative evening! ✨Tonight, Goodstart Lavington attended our first official members’ event with ...
06/10/2026

What a fantastic and informative evening! ✨

Tonight, Goodstart Lavington attended our first official members’ event with Albury Business Connect—an after-hours showcase hosted by Luxetec, exploring their home and business automation.

It was a wonderful opportunity to learn something new, meet local business owners and build connections within our community.

Thank you to Luxetec and Albury Business Connect for a welcoming evening. We’re excited to be involved and look forward to strengthening our local connections! 💙

02/10/2026

Day 2 Highlights

• Opening Session
Led by Cathrine Neilsen‑Hewett, focusing on sector direction, children’s rights, and leadership in early learning.
• Children as Active Stakeholders
Cathrine Neilsen‑Hewett and Amy Shine explored behaviour, inclusion, and how children can meaningfully influence operational decision‑making.
• Morning Tea & Networking
Attendees connected with sector leaders and explored exhibition spaces.
• Community & Collaboration Sessions• Responsible, responsive and cohesive community management with Ian Alchin
• Advancing equity and early intervention with Jean Villacorta and Lana Quinn
• AI for the Early Years
A panel featuring Suzy Edwards, Michael Henderson, and Jane Page unpacked how AI is emerging in early childhood practice, research, and ethics.
• Circle of Security for Educators
A reflective session on educator wellbeing and relational safety.
• Risky Play Flash Presentations
Quick-fire insights from sector specialists on risk-taking, courage, and developmental benefits.

Day 3 Today we will be looking at the below presentation.

• Opening Session
Claire Warden delivered a powerful keynote on nature pedagogy, hope, and leadership in complex times.
• Teacher’s Pedagogy Flash Presentations
Short presentations from researchers and practitioners on evolving pedagogy and practice.
• Embedding Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander Practices
Flash presentations led by Jessica Staines and others, focusing on cultural responsiveness and embedding Indigenous perspectives.
• Expanding the Conversation About Risk-Taking
Mandy Cooke explored courage, risk, and professional judgement in ECEC.

Overall Themes Across Both Days

• Children’s agency and participation
• Inclusion, equity, and community partnerships
• Educator wellbeing and relational practice
• AI and emerging technologies in early childhood
• Risk-taking, courage, and professional judgement
• Cultural responsiveness and Indigenous perspectives
• Leadership in complex and changing environments

This conference has be 4 big days but we have enjoy and learnt amazing new things to bring back to the team.

This morning we were surprised with the most thoughtful gift — almost 50 beautiful books donated by one of our former st...
02/10/2026

This morning we were surprised with the most thoughtful gift — almost 50 beautiful books donated by one of our former students, Emily, and her mum.
Emily was part of our Goodstart family from N1 all the way through to P2, and seeing her walk back through our doors today reminded us just how special those early years are.

Their generosity means even more children will have stories to explore, pages to turn, and new adventures to dive into. Moments like this remind us how strong our community is, and how the connections we build continue long after children move on to school.

We’re so grateful for this kindness, and with mum’s blessing we’re excited to share this lovely moment with our community.

Today we honour an incredible milestone for our wonderful educator, Simone — 25 years of service with Goodstart. A quart...
01/10/2026

Today we honour an incredible milestone for our wonderful educator, Simone — 25 years of service with Goodstart. A quarter of a century of commitment, care, laughter, learning and love poured into children, families and colleagues. Simone’s impact has been felt across generations, and her legacy will always be part of Goodstart Lavington.

It is with both huge congratulations and super sad hearts that we share that Simone will not be returning to Goodstart Lavington. While we will miss her deeply, we are so proud of everything she has achieved and excited for the new adventures ahead.

Simone, thank you for everything — your kindness, your strength, your passion and your unwavering dedication. We wish you all the very best as you begin this next chapter.

Day two of ECA conference and busy day it was. Session Summaries• From critical reflection to actionLeadership-focused s...
01/10/2026

Day two of ECA conference and busy day it was.

Session Summaries

• From critical reflection to action
Leadership-focused session offering practical tools to strengthen teaching quality. Presented by Karen Daniels and Sarah Wronski.

• Quality Improvement Flash Presentations
Rapid-fire leadership presentations showcasing quality initiatives and insights. Featuring Katherine Hellwig and Emily Andrews.

• Lively bunnies: Emotion & comfort objects
A session exploring how children use comfort items and how educators can reimagine their role. Presented by Karen Schneider.

• Through children’s eyes: Human diversity
A look at how picture books support children’s understanding of diversity. Presented by Sarah Louise Nelson and Lisa Waters.

• Day 1 Closing Session – Live Broadcast
A plenary featuring Catharine Hydon, Simon Longstaff, and Anne Kennedy, wrapping up Day 1 with key reflections and ethical perspectives.

Arun and myself have lots to discuss with the team.

30/09/2026

🌟 Day One at the ECA Conference — And We’re Off! 🌟

First day down and the excitement is already buzzing!
Tonight was all about registration and the big vendor showcase — and trust us, there are heaps of incredible organisations here sharing new ideas, resources, and innovations.

Arun and I have already had some great conversations with a few of the vendors, and we’re only just getting started. With three more days ahead, we’re ready to dive deeper, explore what’s new in early childhood education, and bring back plenty of inspiration for our centre.

Stay tuned — there’s lots more learning (and fun) to come!

🌟 Quality at Goodstart Lavington MattersAt Goodstart Lavington, we use something called QRS (Quality Rating Scale) to he...
28/09/2026

🌟 Quality at Goodstart Lavington Matters

At Goodstart Lavington, we use something called QRS (Quality Rating Scale) to help us make every day the best learning experience for your child.

QRS guides us in four key areas:
✨ Creating calm, engaging environments
🤝 Building strong relationships with each child
🧠 Supporting deeper thinking through meaningful conversations
📘 Planning and documenting learning with purpose

It’s all about making sure your child feels safe, supported and inspired to explore, learn and grow.

We’re proud of the amazing work our educators do each day — and QRS helps us keep lifting the quality even higher for our children and families.

Address

490 Mutsch Street
Lavington, NSW
2641

Opening Hours

Monday 6:30am - 6:30pm
Tuesday 6:30am - 6:30pm
Wednesday 6:30am - 6:30pm
Thursday 6:30am - 6:30pm
Friday 6:30am - 6:30pm

Telephone

+61260402322

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