Goodstart Early Learning Langwarrin

02/09/2026

Thank you Paul Mercurio MP for our delicious treats!

02/09/2026

💙✨ HAPPY EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATORS’ DAY! ✨💙

Today we celebrate the incredible team who make Goodstart Langwarrin what it is! 🌟

A team filled with care, dedication, passion and inspiration for early learning. Every single day, you create moments that matter, build little minds, nurture big hearts and make a difference in the lives of our children and families. 🥰

We are so lucky to have such an amazing group of educators who bring their hearts to work every day.

🌈 Happy Educators’ Day to our DREAM TEAM! 🌈

Thank you for everything you do — today we celebrate YOU! 💙✨

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.

17/08/2026

🌟 Celebrating an Incredible 85 Years of Dedication! 🌟

Today we had the absolute pleasure of welcoming our State Manager Christine and State Performance Lead Julie to celebrate a truly magnificent milestone — 85 YEARS of service between four very special members of our team! 💛

Talk about dedication, passion and commitment to children, families and our team. What an incredible achievement! 👏

🏆 Kathy — 25 years
🏆 Elise — 20 years
🏆 Kuixia — 15 years
🏆 Sarah, our Centre Director — 25 years

That’s 85 years of making a difference, creating memories, supporting families and helping shape the lives of so many children. ❤️

We are incredibly lucky to have such passionate and dedicated people as part of our team. Congratulations to you all — what an amazing milestone to celebrate! 🥂✨

Here’s to many more years of making a difference! 💕

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 👇

06/07/2026

🌟 Educator of the Month – June 🌟

Congratulations to our wonderful Educational Leader, Maureen, on being voted our June Educator of the Month! 💜

Maureen's leadership, kindness, and dedication make a positive difference every day to both our team and the children. We are so lucky to have such a supportive and inspiring leader at Langwarrin.

Thank you, Maureen, for everything you do—this recognition is so well deserved! 👏🎉

26/06/2026

07/06/2026

❤️🖤💛This week, the children, families, and educators at Goodstart Langwarrin proudly celebrated Reconciliation Week by coming together to learn, reflect, and honour the rich histories, cultures, and achievements of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.

Throughout the week, we engaged in meaningful experiences including storytelling, art, music, yarning circles, and discussions about the importance of respect, inclusion, and connection to Country. These experiences provided opportunities for children to build their understanding of Australia's First Nations peoples and their ongoing contributions to our communities.

Reconciliation is an ongoing journey, and we are committed to fostering a culture of belonging, respect, and learning every day.

At Goodstart Langwarrin, we are 'All In' for reconciliation, respect, and creating a brighter future together. ❤️🖤💛