19 Sep 2024

Goodstart Early Learning North Ryde – Discover the Little Differences

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We visited Goodstart North Ryde and loved that they’ve added so many thoughtful touches to ensure both children and families feel supported and truly engaged:

  • Families are eligible for 4 weeks of 25% discounted holidays per financial year.
  • The more days your child attends, the cheaper the per-day rate becomes.
  • Flexible booking options allow you to choose from 9-hour, 10-hour, or full-day slots, with prices adjusted accordingly.
  • To ease the transition, children can attend up to three orientation sessions (1-1.5 hours each) before starting.
  • There’s even a street library out the front—perfect for encouraging little readers!

The centre follows a play-based learning model that aligns with the Early Years Learning Framework. The curriculum is tailored to each child’s needs, interests, and strengths, fostering a smooth transition to school by focusing on social and emotional well-being, literacy, and numeracy.

Goodstart North Ryde truly values family and community participation in enriching children’s experiences. The centre hosts annual celebrations of cultural diversity, including:

  • Smoking Ceremony with Cultural Educator Tim from Girri Girra
  • Lunar New Year, Harmony Day, Holi Festival, Ramadan, Easter, Mother’s Day, Father’s Day, NAIDOC Week, Christmas, and New Year.

Exciting Extracurricular Activities

Throughout the year, children are inspired by a range of incursions and excursions, including:

  • Multiple sessions of Dymocks Story Time
  • Drama Tool Box interactive storytelling for Preschool and Toddler rooms
  • Storytimes with local librarians from the City of Ryde Council
  • STEM sessions from Macquarie University student teachers, covering topics like Dinosaurs
  • A special visit from Braeden, an educator who shared his experience as a wheelchair user, promoting inclusivity and awareness

Excursions

The centre also organizes a variety of local trips, such as:

  • Visits to the local train station, sparked by children’s interest in transportation.
  • Trips to local parks for exploration, play, and picnics in green, open spaces.
  • Regular outings to the local recycling stations, where kids drop off materials for projects or the centre’s bottle recycling program.

Wet Weather Room

On rainy days, the preschoolers have access to a special wet weather room, ensuring their learning and fun aren’t interrupted by the weather.

Room Breakdown

The centre caters to different age groups:

  • Nursery (6 weeks – 2 years)
  • Toddlers (2 years – 3 years)
  • Preschool (4 years – 5 years)

All-Inclusive Fees

Daily fees range from $167 to $189 per child, depending on the session length, and include all meals, sunscreen, hat, nappies, wet wipes, and bed sheets. Meals are prepared fresh on-site, and the centre is allergy-aware. They ensure meals for children with allergies are checked by three staff members before serving!

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