Goodstart Early Learning Child Care Centre Berrin in Mount Gambier is located in a safe and secure pocket of the community, close to main roads and shops as well as local schools - making the daily drop-off and pick-up much simpler and stress free for busy families.
Our newly constructed centre features separate, naturally inspired learning spaces, each with direct access to our landscaped designed outdoor environment providing children with the opportunity to move freely between the indoor and outdoor. Our environments have been specifically designed to engage, challenge and excite the children throughout all of their developmental stages.
Using the Early Years Learning Framework to guide our education program and scaffold children’s learning, our educators are passionate and committed to providing nurturing and simulating early learning environment. With a strong commitment and focus to create a warm and welcoming community focused centre we look forward to building and maintaining meaningful and true relationships with all our families and children.
When you enrol at Goodstart Early Learning Berrin, you can expect:
• High quality learning environments • Passionate and highly trained teaching staff • School readiness and transition to school program • Child-centred, teacher guided learning framework • Holistic focus on the development of your child • Secure access with digital sign in and sign out kiosks • Access to Storypark – your child’s online learning portfolio • Onsite qualified cook creating fresh and nutritious meals daily, catering for all dietary requirements • Meals, nappies, wipes, cot linen and sunscreen provided with no extra charge
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Hi there, my name is Alison Tschirn and I am the Centre Director at Goodstart Berrin.
I am a mum to five children of my own, which has been an incredible experience full of learning and growth and I love spending time with them. As I have watched them grow, they’ve inspired my love for early years learning.
I have been fortunate to have been in the early years learning sector for over 8 years. For me, the early years of each child’s life is fundamentally important and I am passionate about supporting children to reach their full potential through high quality care and environments. My passion for leading practice has also led me to complete my Bachelor of Education in Early Childhood and undergo leadership training through Early Childhood Australia.
Throughout my time in the sector I have had the privilege of supporting families who are experiencing vulnerabilities across our community. My aim is to lead our centre in providing an inclusive environment that promotes a sense of belonging for each child, family, and educator.
Goodstart Berrin values relationships as being central to each child’s wellbeing, building on children’s own interests and strengths, and scaffolding children’s learning. Our learning spaces promote children’s independence in a stimulating, nurturing and supportive environment.
I look forward to meeting you and your family and working in close partnership together.
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