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Early childhood teacher Kylie Ryan of Goodstart Kirwan Golf Links Drive shares her insights.
Our early learning and long day care centre offers families a safe, culturally rich environment where every child is supported to grow, learn and belong.
With a passionate, longstanding team and strong local community ties, we deliver holistic, play-based curricula from nursery to kindergarten.
We're proud to support a diverse group of families - many of whom walk to our centre - with programs built on trust, inclusion and care.
Take a tour and discover a 'home away from home' where your child can thrive.
Our educators provide children aged six weeks to five years with meaningful opportunities to explore, play and build confidence at their own pace.
We embrace each child's culture, identity and unique learning journey, creating a strong foundation for belonging and growth.
Many of our families face complex challenges, and we proudly walk alongside them with care and respect - supporting the child and the whole family.
With deep roots in Girrawheen and a welcoming, community-focused approach, our centre offers the stability and support local families need.
Ready to enrich your child's early learning journey? Book a tour today and experience the warmth, dedication and difference of our Girrawheen centre.
At Goodstart Girrawheen, our philosophy centres around the belief that every child is a unique individual with their own interests and strengths. We embrace a play-based learning approach that nurtures curiosity and creativity, allowing children to explore their world in meaningful ways. 
We prioritise: 
Through our philosophy, we aim to create a safe, nurturing environment where children can thrive and become confident, capable learners. 
Children need to feel safe and supported to learn and grow, so we promote key educator relationships between our educators and children. Your child will have at least one educator (their key educator) who takes them under their wing and really gets to know them. 
Our Key Educator relationships help children form secure attachments. Educators work closely with smaller groups and individual children to better understand each child. These relationships lead to improved outcomes for children as we foster more communication between families and educators. 
We inform families regularly about their child's progress and welcome family involvement in our centre events and activities.  
At our Girrawheen centre, we're proud to inspire your child's love of learning with the support of our passionate and qualified early childhood experts. Teachers with bachelor's degrees run our three and four-year-old kindergarten program, so children can be well on their way to excellent learning outcomes by the time they start school. 
At Goodstart, we believe all children deserve the best possible start in life, which includes access to high-quality early childhood education and care. We offer:  
We work closely with parents to ensure the individual needs, interests and strengths of children are considered, and our learning goals reflect them. Using Storypark, a wonderful communication platform, we stay in close touch with families and ensure you're well informed about your child's development and achievements. 
Click here to book your tour or call our Family Services team to find out more on 1800 222 543. 
I have worked in the Early Childhood Education and Care industry for more than 20 years. During this time, I have held a variety of roles which has allowed me to gain valuable knowledge and experience of the early years education sector.
It is an honour and privilege to work at Goodstart Early Learning Girrawheen, with such a diverse team and community of parents and educators. I have a huge heart and passion for the role I play, and look forward to working alongside our current families, and new families to come.
As a Centre Director, I lead and mentor a team of highly skilled educators to provide high-quality early learning and care with the aim to exceed the National Quality Standards. Our educators are passionate, hardworking and continuously expanding their skills through professional development, as this plays a central role in delivering quality education and care.
Parents are our primary partners and by working together we provide the highest quality care for our children and families. Our centre provides a safe and secure environment for your child to build their confidence and feel a sense of belonging.
I look forward to meeting you and showing you our amazing centre and exceptional staff. Give us a call to book a tour and become a part of the Goodstart Girrawheen family.
At Girrawheen, 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 Girrawheen, 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