Goodstart Early Learning New Gisborne

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

Goodstart Community Guidelines

Welcome to the Goodstart New Gisborne 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
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• Personal promotion
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• 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 posting 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.

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

📚✨ Book Week at New Gisborne! ✨📚This week, our educators and children are coming dressed as their favourite book charact...
25/08/2026

📚✨ Book Week at New Gisborne! ✨📚

This week, our educators and children are coming dressed as their favourite book characters! 🥰📖

We’re celebrating our love of books while exploring literacy, language, imagination and creativity through stories and characters from all kinds of books.

We’ve already seen some wonderful costumes, and we can’t wait to see even more throughout the week! 🎭📚✨

Happy Book Week, New Gisborne! 💛

Strong relationships are the foundation for confident, curious learners 💛Goodstart’s key educator approach ensures every...
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

Here at Goodstart New Gisborne we will be raising funds for jeans for Genes day.
04/08/2026

Here at Goodstart New Gisborne we will be raising funds for jeans for Genes day.

Here at Goodstart New Gisborne children have the opportunity to borrow books to take home.Reading to children captures t...
04/08/2026

Here at Goodstart New Gisborne children have the opportunity to borrow books to take home.
Reading to children captures their mind and imagination.

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 💛

The research is clear 📚 reading aloud is one of the most powerful things we can do for our children. When we read with a...
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 👇

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! ✨

🎒🏫✨ Looking Ahead to School ✨🏫🎒While our 4‑year‑old Kindergarten children still have plenty of time left to enjoy learni...
08/04/2026

🎒🏫✨ Looking Ahead to School ✨🏫🎒

While our 4‑year‑old Kindergarten children still have plenty of time left to enjoy learning through play 🧩🎨, this is a lovely opportunity for families to begin getting familiar with local primary schools 🏫📚, with many now offering school tours 👩‍🏫👨‍🏫.

In our 4‑year‑old Kinder program, we focus on building strong foundations over time — supporting children to grow confidence 🌱, independence 🎒, social connections 🤝, and a love of learning ❤️📖 through everyday, play‑based experiences. These skills develop naturally and gradually, supporting a smooth transition to school when the time comes 🏫✨.

To support families who are beginning to explore school options, please visit our School Information section, located just outside the 4‑year‑old Kinder wall 📌, where you’ll find information about local schools and upcoming tours 🏫📝.

There’s no rush — just gentle steps forward as our Kinder children continue to learn, play, and grow together 💛👣

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🐰✨ Only 2 sleeps to go until the Easter Bunny arrives! ✨🐰A huge thank you to Goodstart New Gisborne and our wonderful co...
03/04/2026

🐰✨ Only 2 sleeps to go until the Easter Bunny arrives! ✨🐰

A huge thank you to Goodstart New Gisborne and our wonderful community for your generous donations. Through fundraising efforts, we proudly raised $729 for the Good Friday Appeal ❤️

We are so grateful for your kindness and support – together we’re making a difference 🐣💛

Address

12 Saunders Road
New Gisborne, VIC
3438

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

+61354281855

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