Goodstart Early Learning Ashmont

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

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 💛

Goodstart’s You Make the Difference Program nominations are now open!
It’s a great opportunity to recognise and celebrate the incredible impact our colleagues have on the lives of the children in our care.
A big congratulations to Grace on her nomination!

Goodstart’s You Make the Difference Program nominations are now open!
It’s a great opportunity to recognise and celebrate the incredible impact our colleagues have on the lives of the children in our care.
A big congratulations to Steph on her nomination!

Goodstart’s You Make the Difference Program nominations are now open!
It’s a great opportunity to recognise and celebrate the incredible impact our colleagues have on the lives of the children in our care.
A big congratulations to Kirby on her nomination!

Goodstart’s You Make the Difference Program nominations are now open!
It’s a great opportunity to recognise and celebrate the incredible impact our colleagues have on the lives of the children in our care.
A big congratulations to Donna on her nomination! 👏

Goodstart’s You Make the Difference Program nominations are now open! It’s a great opportunity to recognise and celebrate the incredible impact our colleagues have on the lives of the children in our care.
A big congratulations to Amy on her nomination! 🎉

Goodstart’s You Make the Difference Program nominations are now open! It’s a great opportunity to recognise and celebrate the incredible impact our colleagues have on the lives of the children in our care.
A big congratulations to Sonia on her nomination! 🎉

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 👇

👏👏👏 Approval for the Early Childhood Education Wage Subsidy has been extended for an additional 2 years.