Goodstart Early Learning Carlton

The children were absolutely buzzing this week as three friendly police officers, including one of our very own parents, popped in for a community visit. The room filled quickly with curiosity, big questions and plenty of confident sharing. As they chatted with the officers, the children strengthened their sense of identity, built trusting relationships and deepened their understanding of how police keep people safe and help the community.

The visit sparked rich conversations, new vocabulary and lots of problem‑solving as the children explored real‑world safety in a meaningful, empowering way. They listened, wondered and engaged from start to finish, showing themselves to be confident, involved learners.

Last week we had an action‑packed two days as the Fire Brigade visited our service, filling our learning spaces with excitement, big questions, and even bigger smiles. The children loved exploring the truck, trying out equipment, and discovering how firefighters keep our community safe, all while building real‑world understanding that links beautifully to the Early Years Learning Framework. (Connecting with their world (Outcome 2), strengthening their sense of wellbeing through safety learning (Outcome 3), and diving into confident, hands‑on exploration (Outcome 4). One of the most magical moments was seeing one of our own parents step out in full firefighter gear, giving the children an extra‑special sense of belonging and pride.
Our educators brought their passion joining in the fun, modelling curiosity, asking questions, and turning every moment into a playful, meaningful learning adventure. It’s been a joyful, memorable experience that will be talked about for weeks.

Check out this upcoming event that allows you to meet all the Public Schools in the Georges River Community.

Over the next week we pause and reflect as we’re honouring the wonderful mother figures who bring so much love, strength, and warmth to our community.
We’ve created a special Mother’s Day booth where mums can gather with their children, capture memories and hopefully feel truly valued for all they do. It’s a small space for a big reminder, that their care shapes lives in ways that often go unseen.
Throughout the week, several mums will also be joining us for meaningful activities and shared experiences with the children, creating moments we know will be treasured.
We’re so grateful for the important role they play in our lives, and we look forward to celebrating them all week long.

⭐️ Immediate vacancies available ⭐️

We understand that finding immediate childcare can be an emotional and challenging experience and we are here to help.

Our tour slots are open all week, you are welcome to book online or call our friendly family support team on 1800 222 543. We look forward to welcoming you and your family into our happy centre 😀

Tomorrow, 25 April, we pause to acknowledge ANZAC Day, a time of remembrance, respect, and gratitude.

We honour the courage and sacrifice of all who have served, and continue to serve, our country, including the contributions of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples in Australia’s defence forces.

In early childhood settings, this day offers a gentle opportunity to help children understand remembrance, community, and care for others through simple conversations, storytelling, and reflection.

If you would like to attend a local service, visit:
www.georgesriver.nsw.gov.au/Community/Events/Event-Registration-Form/2026-ANZAC-Day-Services

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The sweet smell of freshly baked ANZAC biscuits filled our centre today.

As the children mixed, poured, measured, and counted ingredients, they engaged in early mathematics, exploring concepts like quantity, sequencing, and simple problem-solving through hands-on experience. They also explored early science concepts, observing how ingredients change when combined, discussing textures, and noticing how heat transforms the mixture during baking.

During the process, they began discovering the meaning behind ANZAC Day, learning how these special biscuits were once sent to soldiers during World War I, and why they continue to be a symbol of remembrance today.

Through this shared experience, children built connections to history, community, and culture. Moments like these support outcomes from the Early Years Learning Framework, as children develop a sense of identity, strengthen early numeracy skills, build scientific thinking through observation and inquiry, deepen their understanding of the world around them, and engage in meaningful conversations.

Lest we forget 🌺