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Goodstart Early Learning Blair Athol

Locality: Blair Athol

Phone: +61 1800 222 543

Address: 452 Main North Road 5084 Blair Athol, SA, Australia

Website: https://www.goodstart.org.au/centres/blair-athol

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25.01.2022 A fantastic opportunity for everyone.

24.01.2022 A recommendation from you is the best compliment that we could receive! You can help us continue to grow our community and centre by recommending us to your friends and family, or leaving a review on our Facebook page here: https://www.facebook.com/goodstartblairathol/reviews

24.01.2022 Families are spending more time together than ever before, and sometimes that can mean emotions (and behaviours) can go a little off track. We're really excited... to share with you a new resource we've developed for families to help them guide and support their children's behaviours and emotions. The Goodstart Family Behaviour Support Kit has information and resources to help support your child to understand and manage their emotions and help them learn how to communicate their needs in an appropriate way. It's a physical kit delivered straight to your door and includes a multitude of helpful tools and tips! You can purchase this kit direct from our Goodstart@Home website (click on Behaviour Support Kit). https://athome.goodstart.org.au/ See more

24.01.2022 This stage in your child's life is crucial. Make it count. In the first five years of life, your childs brain develops faster and more than at any other time in their life. Children need a stimulating and caring environment with many different activities to give them the best chance to reach their full potential. If you're looking for childcare, we have vacancies available. Book a Tour with our Centre Director now: https://www.goodstart.org.au/centres/blair-athol

24.01.2022 Our Centre featured on 9 News Adelaide last night with one of our parents, Emma, speaking about how the Government's free childcare package has helped her family. If you are looking for childcare, speak to us about how we can assist.

23.01.2022 Today we celebrated National Pyjama Day at the centre. The children dressed up in their favourite pyjama's to help raise money to support children in foster care.

23.01.2022 https://natureplaysa.org.au/famili/family-nature-covid-19/

23.01.2022 Dear families We’re sharing this poster with every family at our centre today as part of a reminder to ourselves that while we’ve been working to keep everyone safe from COVID-19 for nearly nine months now we can’t afford to let our guard down. We’re using this poster to take a moment each day to check we’re still doing all the simple things we need to do as part of the local community to keep ourselves and our friends and family safe and well. If your child isn’t feeling well, please keep them home and support us to reduce the spread of illness in our centre. Thanks again for helping keep everyone at Goodstart Blair Athol by following this simple guide because COVID-19 is still a thing.

23.01.2022 The Government has announced a new Child Care Package where families can access free child care up until the end of June 2020. Goodstart Early Learning Blair Athol is open and here for you! We are open from 6:30am til 6:30pm Monday to Friday and provide all meals as well as wipes, nappies and sunscreen for the children.... Visit our website to Book a Tour or speak to our Centre Director Karen on 8359 4495 to find out more https://www.goodstart.org.au/centres/blair-athol

22.01.2022 We are open and here for children of essential workers and to support vulnerable children. There are no new restrictions on early learning and care and we remain open and here to support you as we navigate through the next few days together. #COVID19 #Lockdown #Adelaide #StayingSafe #GoodstartEarlyLearning

21.01.2022 COVID-19 (Coronavirus) Assistance available for families If you have any questions related to Goodstarts response to COVID-19, please call our Family Support Team on: 1800 222 543 As the situation around the COVID-19 (Coronavirus) continues to evolve we know many families are facing incredibly tough times. The uncertainly and stress is taking a toll on everyone, however we want to assure you that additional support is available. Please dont be afraid to ask for help, thi...s is an unprecedented event and it is impacting all of us in different ways. Additional Child Care Subsidy (Temporary Financial Hardship) If you are experiencing financial hardship and you need some help paying your child care fees, you may be eligible for Additional Child Care Subsidy (ACCS) Temporary Financial Hardship. If your income has been reduced because you have lost your job, you are caring for a seriously ill family member or have recently lost a family member you may be eligible. You can receive up to 13 weeks of subsidies towards your child care fees, for up to 100 hours of care per fortnight. In most cases, these subsidies will cover the full fees charged by your child care centre (up to 120 per cent of the Child Care Subsidy (CCS) hourly rate cap). We strongly encourage you to apply if your income has been reduced or impacted by COVID-19 or any other significant event in your life. This subsidy is to help you and your family through times just like this, so that you have one less thing to worry about and your childs early learning can continue. How to apply You can apply in person by visiting your local Centrelink office or by accessing your Centrelink account online through myGov. If you have access to a computer and internet, we recommend applying online via myGov as it should save you time. After you log in, you need to: Select My Family from the menu. Select Child Care, then Temporary Financial Hardship. Answer all the questions. Review and submit your application. You will have to provide supporting evidence about how and why your familys income has been impacted and how it affects your ability to pay child care fees. Evidence might include a letter or an email from your employer or receipts for medical expenses. For the latest health advice and updates visit the Australian Government Department of Health website at https://www. health.gov.au. Information correct as at 20/03/2020. See more

21.01.2022 At Goodstart, our Teachers have a real impact in the lives of children and families. We have a Teacher role available at our Centre and we’d love if you could share this with anyone you know who may be interested in joining our team. You can view more information about the job role here: https://www.goodstart.org.au/a/careers-and-training/teacher

21.01.2022 Free Goodstart@Home learning activities now available in Mandarin, Arabic & Hindi. Make activities like mealtime and packing away toys fun for your children by using these routine-based activities. Download them now from the Goodstart website... https://www.goodstart.org.au/goodstart-at/other-languages/ See more

20.01.2022 25 fun and interesting expereinces to do with your children in the outdoors.

20.01.2022 How you can help to make your mornings work for you. https://www.firstfiveyears.org.au//the-secret-to-making-mo

20.01.2022 Hi Everyone Currently I have not been able to put as much food out on the community pantry due to not having as much access to items. As soon as I can I will start to re-stock the shelves for you which hopefully will be soon. Meanwhile, if you need anything please let me know and I will endeavor to help you out as much as possible. Take care of yourselves and each other and please ask for help if needed, we are all here to support each other.

19.01.2022 We have limited vacancies available in our Kindergarten program - check out this video to find out more about what we offer. Our approach gives your child the full benefits of a daily learning program while you are supported with the longer care hours we provide. Find out more at: www.goodstart.org.au/kindergarten-sa

19.01.2022 Today we had the dentist come to look at our teeth. The children helped to count their own teeth and at the end received a tooth brush.

19.01.2022 Were excited to partner with you to enrich and support your childs learning journey whether it be in our centres or online through Goodstart@Home. Its free to subscribe and available to all families, everywhere. #GoodstartAtHome #stayconnected You can subscribe here: https://www.goodstart.org.au/goodstart-at-home/subscribe

18.01.2022 https://www.happyfamilies.com.au/parentingsa/ A free parenting webinar looking at children and screen time. Join in on the 12th May at 7pm. Click on the link provided for more information.

18.01.2022 the Birdie series of online books are a fantastic way to talk to children about events which may be happening in their lives. There is a flip book on how Birdie manages when her friends are sick. This may be a fantastic resource to use at the moment.

17.01.2022 Each day across 665 centres we read stories across Australia to 75,600 little geniuses. As a parent you know your child is a genius because you see it every day. They never cease to amaze, surprise and wonder you as they grow and develop. We see this genius too which is why we model our curriculum around identifying what makes your child special and providing the right environment and opportunities to see them thrive. Contact us to find out how we can instil a love of learning in your child: https://www.goodstart.org.au/centres/blair-athol

16.01.2022 Reminder to all families that SA lockdown restrictions will ease this Saturday 21 November at midnight meaning we are back to normal and open on Monday 23 November to support all our families with quality early learning and care!

16.01.2022 SA: Don't miss out on Kindy 2021! Enrolments are now open for our kindergarten program. Find out more: https://bit.ly/36tiReG

16.01.2022 2020 has been a year like no other. A year to remind ourselves what we’re truly for. We’re excited to share with you a short TV ad we’ve put together that looks back on the year that was and how we all came together in this extraordinary year. We adapted to change, tackled a global pandemic head on and never lost sight of what really mattered early learning, care and support for children, no matter what. Because we’re Goodstart. ... Find out more about what we’re for at https://www.goodstart.org.au/because-we-are-goodstart #becausewearegoodstart #weareforchildren

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15.01.2022 Goodstart Families! Just wanted to clarify with you that the 'free childcare' package announced by Government today absolutely includes ALL Goodstart centres. I...f your child is enrolled in one of our centres and you are still working, studying or searching for work you will be able to send your child for free from Monday 6 April. We know you probably have lots of questions, and your Centre Director will share more tomorrow once we understand the finer details of how it all works. See more

15.01.2022 This is a fantastic opportunity to hear some traditional bedtime stories.

15.01.2022 Thanks to a grant that we obtained from the Port Adelaide Enfield Council, we have been able to buy some equipment that we have set up as a sports library. You can borrow one of these bags, with prior notice, over a weekend. This is a great way to have fun while being active and meeting new families in your local community. For more information please see me when you are next in.

14.01.2022 National Reconciliation Week (NRW) is a time for all Australians to learn about our shared histories, cultures, and achievements, and to explore how each of us can contribute to achieving reconciliation in Australia. The dates for NRW remain the same each year - 27 May to 3 June. These dates commemorate two significant milestones in the reconciliation journey the successful 1967 referendum, and the High Court Mabo decision respectively. Reconciliation must live in the hear...ts, minds and actions of all Australians as we move forward, creating a nation strengthened by respectful relationships between the wider Australian community, and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. We invite you to join in the learning about National Reconciliation Week at home through Goodstart@Home which is free for Goodstart families. Listen and learn from the stories and activities on the site. Take a moment to explore how you can contribute to achieving reconciliation in Australia: athome.goodstart.org.au See more

14.01.2022 One sleep to Early Childhood Educators' Day! Whether it be taking flowers and plants to your centre tomorrow, or sending them a photo of a picture your child has drawn - let's all bring a little sunshine to some very special people

13.01.2022 From 7 Aug 2020, it will be mandatory for children attending an early childhood service to be up-to-date with vaccinations. Parents are required to provide appr...oved immunisation records upon enrolment, and at other specific ages throughout the childs attendance at: childcare centres family day care pre-schools kindergartens early learning centres Early childhood services are also required to keep a copy of all approved immunisation records for the duration a child is enrolled in their service. Retaining immunisation records onsite will enable a faster response time during a vaccine preventable disease outbreak, and help protect vulnerable children. An approved immunisation record is a childs immunisation history statement from the Australian Immunisation Register (AIR): https://bit.ly/31tPvw9 Check the AIR to see your childs records, and talk to your immunisation provider to ensure your child is fully immunised. Read through our parent and carer FAQs here: https://bit.ly/2ZjseKV

13.01.2022 The year before school is so important for young children. It’s where they learn the skills to develop the confidence they need to make a smooth transition to school. At Goodstart the Kindergarten program is evidence based and is specifically designed for children aged 3-5 years. The curriculum is based on the Early Years Learning Framework, which is delivered by degree-qualified Early Childhood Teachers. This program nurtures children’s collaboration, communication, creativi...ty and critical thinking skills. Our approach gives your child the full benefits of a daily learning program while you are supported with the longer care hours we provide. That means your child gets the best start to their schooling, while you juggle the day-to-day demands of life. Find out more at: www.goodstart.org.au/kindergarten-sa

13.01.2022 Featuring five learning spaces over a single level and a large tranquil nursery sleep room, Goodstart Blair Athol provides a modern, yet home-like, naturally inspired environment.

13.01.2022 Our nursery children participating in the centres Acknowledgement of Country.

11.01.2022 We offer flexibility and strong support. We are Australias largest provider of early learning and care and that sure has its perks. We are able to offer our families 9 hour, 10 hour or all day sessions to better support the demands of daily life and minimise your out-of-pocket expenses. You have the reassurance of a high-quality play-based program in every centre based on the Early Years Learning Framework, international evidence and best practice. Every centre has access to central support teams to further enhance the safety, learning and wellbeing of all children in our Goodstart family. Find out more and book a tour online: https://www.goodstart.org.au/centres/blair-athol

10.01.2022 We have an Educator role available at our Centre and we’d love if you could share this with anyone you know who may be interested in joining our team. You can view more information about the job role here: https://www.goodstart.org.au///educator-roles-at-goodstart

10.01.2022 Finishing off our Community Garden. Thank you to Landcare and Woolworths for providing us with a grant to accomplish this.

10.01.2022 When learning’s this much fun, it feels like a holiday! Set them up for a great year next year, keep learning this Summer. We’re open all through December & January, except public holidays.

10.01.2022 This is an image weve come across that simply explains the latest advice from the Prime Minister around Australias response to COVID-19. We just wanted to reassure you that our centre is open and we will continue to provide an essential service to our children and families. Goodstart is well prepared and has been planning around COVID-19 since early January.... Our teams are highly trained in dealing with infectious diseases and we have Public Health approved infection control processes. We use hospital-grade cleaning products and have rigorous hygiene practices and protocols in place. It is important to remember that maintaining your childs daily routines and positive relationships can be beneficial during uncertain and stressful times such as these. Our priorities are ensuring the ongoing safety, health and wellbeing of everyone in our Goodstart family and continuing to provide the highest standard of early learning and care in our 665 centres across Australia for the families that rely on us each day.

10.01.2022 Did you know strong connections between educators, children and families provide children with a sense of wellbeing and result in early learning experiences which are more positive and productive? Our experienced and trusted educators help children form new relationships and learn to play, explore and experiment confidently. Book a tour to see our educators in action: www.goodstart.org.au/book-a-tour

07.01.2022 During these uncertain times we want to reassure you that we are open, safe and ready to welcome all our current and new families. As Australia's largest provider of early learning and care with 665 centres we are here to support in every community, in every state across Australia.

07.01.2022 Some of our chillies that have grown in the community garden are now ready to cook with. The huge zucchinis have been donated by a staff member so please help yourself from the food pantry when you come in. #blairatholcommunitygarden

06.01.2022 Happy 1st birthday Blair Athol. Harry was our first child to start at the centre. Unfortunately we have had to cancel our morning tea with everyone but we will enjoy our birthday cake for afternoon tea. We will have a celebration later on with all our families.

05.01.2022 Grandparents' Day is this Sunday 25th October The bond between a child and their grandparents is such a special one. Celebrate these connections on Grandparents’ Day with activities on Goodstart@Home. What more perfect a way could there be for children to enjoy and celebrate their relationships with their grandparents than embarking on a learning adventure with them? Perhaps they could use the Send a Hug activity card to become pen pals? In these times when it can be hard to connect in person, this is the perfect way to give children’s early literacy and understanding a boost, not to mention making each other’s day when they check the letterbox and find a life-sized cut out of a hug inside! Visit https://athome.goodstart.org.au/

05.01.2022 We have Educator roles available at our Centre and wed love if you could share this with anyone you know who may be interested in joining our team. You can view more information about the job roles here: https://www.goodstart.org.au///educator-roles-at-goodstart

04.01.2022 We think its safe to say that 2020 has been a year unlike any other. For the world, for Australia and for our Goodstart team. Over the past few months people, ...families and communities have been tried and tested in the most extraordinary ways. As frontline essential workers our Goodstarters rose to this challenge, stepping up to support our 60,000 families and 71,000 children through some incredibly challenging times. So weve declared this week Thank You Week! A week to celebrate and recognise our 10,000+ Goodstarters for continuing to go above and beyond in face of adversity. We have a few special surprises planned for our Goodstarters this week, but in the meantime we'd love for our Goodstart families to get involved too! Please share your messages of thanks and support below and tag an educator or a centre who has really made a difference. #ThankYouWeek #InThisTogether

04.01.2022 Adelaide Zoo have a special membership offer for you! Join as a Zoos SA member before Sunday, 11 October 2020 and they’ll waive the joining fee. Explore Adelaide Zoo and Monarto Safari Park on a year-round family adventure with unlimited visits, discounts on animal experiences and products at their Zoo Shops and cafes, plus free entry to most major Australian zoos. Your membership pays for itself in JUST 3 VISITS! Join online here: https://bit.ly/3i9UYNl or use the promo code CM-SPRING20 at checkout to save $25.

03.01.2022 If you would like more information about our Nursery program, please feel free to ring the centre on 8359 4495.

03.01.2022 We have vacancies available at our centre and youre welcome to secure your spot up to 8 weeks before you start. Give us a call on 8359 4495 or book a tour to meet with our Centre Director and visit our centre: www.goodstart.org.au/book-a-tour

02.01.2022 With school holidays coming up next week, we have added a new activity on Goodstart@Home for SA families. The activity at Marshallow Park supports the development of your child’s ability to explore nature, interact with their peers and develop their physical skills through exploring the park. To access the activity, log on to Goodstart@Home at athome.goodstart.org.au

01.01.2022 Our nursery children enjoy having Welcome to Country read to them during NAIDOC week.

01.01.2022 At Goodstart we want to help give all of Australia’s children the best start in life and Child Protection Week is all about just that! This National Child Protection Week (6 12 September), is an opportunity for us to celebrate the many ways that everyone in the community can make a difference in the life of a child. We are always here to support you, as you support your family and communities. ... Here at the centre we also have activities that we will be doing with the children to celebrate Child Protection week! If you’d like to learn more just reach out. #childprotectionweek

01.01.2022 Its Dental Hygiene Week this week (3 9 August), so weve created some fun activities you can do with your toddlers to encourage them to brush their teeth on our Goodstart@Home website. These activities are easy to do and a great way to support the development and understanding of dental hygiene and teeth brushing techniques. This years Dental Hygiene Week theme is all about sugar and How much sugar is hiding is your trolley? Wed like to encourage families to be mindful... of hidden sugars in food. Making healthy choices at the supermarket extends to making similar smart food and drink choices at home. Early childhood tooth decay can affect your childs health and cause pain, making it hard for your child to sleep, eat or speak. It can also affect your childs ability to concentrate and learn. Children who develop dental decay at an early age are more likely to suffer from it throughout childhood. To find out more about Dental Health Week visit the ADAs Your Dental Health website: https://www.ada.org.au/tips