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Townsville teacher's tips on regional work and living
Early childhood teacher Kylie Ryan of Goodstart Kirwan Golf Links Drive shares her insights.
Goodstart Early Learning East Bunbury is a state of the art, purpose built early learning facility with five large, bright and airy rooms. We are located in a residential area, with the convenience of being close to main roads, local schools and shops.
We provide an all-inclusive and supportive environment, which allows children to explore, experiment and problem solve developing sustainable practices through recycling, reusing and reducing waste. Goodstart East Bunbury embraces multiculturalism and inclusive practices as both our teaching team and families bring a diverse mix of cultures and abilities to our service.
Each of our rooms are run by qualified staff including two Degree Qualified Early Childhood Teachers to help our Kindergarten run smoothly and ensure that school transitions are meaningful.
All the rooms are set up in line with an Early Years Learning Framework, with sensory and play based learning opportunities. Colourful, stimulating surrounds ensure the children have the chance to grow and develop through sensory, play-based learning.
Communicating with families is of paramount importance and we encourage open communication using various mediums. Our Storypark platform, as well as regular family nights and emailed newsletters, enable us to stay in close contact with parents and families, ensuring open and clear communication. This also means we can tailor each program to the child’s individual needs, interests and strengths – as well as the strong level of cultural diversity in our centre.
Outside we have a fun and stimulating environment with a balance of natural and manmade features including a vegie patch, natural garden spaces, sand pit, climbing frames, a bike track and plenty of trees for shade.
East Bunbury provides nutritionally balanced meals on a four-week rolling menu which is displayed throughout our centre. Dietary requirements and preferences are catered for and supported to meet each family’s individual needs.
I have been working in the Early Childhood sector since 2001, completing my Diploma of Community Services (Children Services) in 2002 and Advanced Diploma of Children’s Services in 2011. I am also a Mum to 3 children and when I am not at work I love spending time outdoors and my family can often be found down the beach or in a park playing.
Throughout my career I have worked across all age groups and have become fond of all the different learning which occurs across the ages.
I enjoy exploring the wonder and innocence of learning that children demonstrate in play and believe in providing an environment which is safe and warm where children can grow to their full potential.
At East Bunbury, you and your child can enjoy the best of both worlds. Our centre offers a kindergarten program and long day care under the one roof. Our kindergarten teachers are University qualified and provide a play-based learning program that will support your child in learning the skills for school and life.
At East Bunbury, you and your child can enjoy the best of both worlds. Our centre offers a kindergarten program and long day care under the one roof. Our kindergarten teachers are University qualified and provide a play-based learning program that will support your child in learning the skills for school and life.
6:30am to 6:00pm, Monday to Friday
6:30am to 6:00pm, Monday to Friday