Goodstart Early Learning Ferntree Gully in Ferntree Gully, Victoria | Childcare service

Goodstart Early Learning Ferntree Gully

Locality: Ferntree Gully, Victoria

Phone: +61 3 9752 3699

Address: 724 Burwood Highway 3156 Ferntree Gully, VIC, Australia

Website: http://www.goodstart.org.au/centres/ferntree-gully

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25.01.2022 Victoria, we are here for you. Gap fees for absent days are waived but please keep your bookings so that when you are ready to return to our centre, we will be waiting for you

24.01.2022 One sleep to Early Childhood Educators Day! Whether it be taking flowers and plants in to your centre tomorrow, or sending them a photo of a picture your child has drawn - lets all bring a little sunshine to some very special people

24.01.2022 Our community pantry is looking rather empty today, if you are able to leave a donation it would be greatly appreciated so we can continue to support our goodstart community that are in need #community #nonuts

23.01.2022 Some great words of wisdom from Annie We hope everyone is doing okay at home , were counting down the days until we can all be together again

23.01.2022 Those working from home feels how is everyone elses siblings getting along ?? #exploringnature #letthemplay

22.01.2022 Hello all It’s time for our spoon friends to make their way home as we prepare for a new community herb garden you will find your spoons in the reception to take home.

22.01.2022 We hope everyone had an okay first day of masks , we know this is a big adjustment for our families and community but together we can make a difference! Dont forget to keep smiling behind those masks

21.01.2022 Dear families, 2020 has been a big year 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 an incredibly uncertain and challenging time. So here at Goodstart weve declared this week Thank You Week, a week in which we celebrate and recognise our 10,000+ strong team who have gone above and beyond in the face of adversity. We would like to encourage you to leave a message of appreciation on our thank you wall or on this post to our amazing educators for all of their ongoing support and care during these challenging times!

20.01.2022 Enjoying the sunshine outside this morning

19.01.2022 This morning our little friend Reuben is out exploring his neighbouring conservation reserve. Weve taken buckets to collect different natural resources to explore with our friends once back at childcare! Please feel free to join us collecting loose parts for everyone to explore we live and we learn on Wurundjeri land

19.01.2022 Walking water fun in the toddler room this morning! How does the water get from one cup to the other? With a little bit of magic called capillary action. The adhesive force between the paper towel and the water are more powerful than the cohesive force inside the water itself. This results in the paper towel pulling the water up. The water keeps traveling up the paper towel, across the bridge and into the other cup !! ... Please try this at home and let us know how you go

19.01.2022 Our spoonville community is looking absolutely amazing ! We love all of the bright colours that have been used, if you havent already please feel free to add a spoon friend to our community

18.01.2022 "They shall grow not old, as we that are left grow old; Age shall not weary them, nor the years condemn. At the going down of the sun and in the morning We will remember them." LEST WE FORGET

18.01.2022 NAIDOC Week (8 15 November) provided us all a time to celebrate Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander culture and achievements. And here at Goodstart, we were also thrilled to launch our new Reconciliation Action Plan (RAP) during NAIDOC Week! Our national RAP supports the centre based RAP that we have been working on here at our centre. Please enjoy this short video of the launch. A copy of the Stretch RAP is on the Goodstart website and if you are interested to know what ...we are doing in-centre with our Centre RAP let us know we’d love to hear from you! https://vimeo.com/480532605/0301c89153

17.01.2022 HAPPY ST PATRICKS DAY Today observes the passing of St Patrick, the patron saint of Ireland. This day has evolved into a celebration of Irish culture with parades, special foods, music, dancing and every and anything green! Throughout the centre we celebrated in ways we knew the children would enjoy , exploring their senses creating play dough and using their creativity to decorate shamrocks- a traditional Irish symbol.

17.01.2022 How gorgeous is 3 year old kinders new create your own duck setup ?! #quackquack

17.01.2022 Our preschool friends enjoying their first week of using lunchboxes in preparation for school next year Thanks for packing our lunches Chef Rachel

17.01.2022 This week the children have been participating in NAIDOC week festivities! On Tuesday the Pre kinder children learnt all about the aboriginal flag and the significance behind each colour. Black represents the Aboriginal people of Australia Yellow represents the Sun, the giver of life and protector Red represents the red earth, the red ochre used in ceremonies and Aboriginal peoples’ spiritual relation to the land.... #Wurundjeriland #alwayswasalwayswillbe

17.01.2022 Jump on tonight to see the live penguin parade streaming from phillip island !! https://facebook.com/events/s/watch-penguin-parade-live-from/2646661732317655/?ti=icl

16.01.2022 Happy Friday everyone!! Local playgrounds might be shut but our preschool yard is ready for some fun before the weekend

16.01.2022 How lucky are we to have chef Rachel cook for us every single day On the menu today was chilli con carne with black beans for added fibre and iron

15.01.2022 Our friends over at Ninja nation re-open next week and we couldn’t be more excited for them! Throughout Melbourne’s stage 4 restrictions they welcomed us educators with a smile and hot coffee daily! With classes starting from 2.5 years we encourage you to give their toddler + junior warrior sessions ago and support your local ninjas https://www.facebook.com/groups/NinjaNationAus/?ref=share

15.01.2022 S M I L E We are very excited about the beautiful work of Adelaide writer and illustrator Ali Durham who took the time to really understand Goodstart early learning and the amazing work our educators do. Smile has been commissioned to celebrate our 10th anniversary, we cannot wait to share this story amongst our centre!

14.01.2022 Just a friendly reminder that all adults and family members over 12 years must wear a face covering when at the centre for pick up and drop off from tomorrow! Lets work together to keep our community safe

14.01.2022 Monique and her Fur baby Daisy doing us proud this R U OK day Times like these can be ruff! I am sure we are all struggling at the moment lets communicate our struggles, thoughts and feelings and support each other through this time #ruokday

14.01.2022 WE ARE THE ELDERS OF TOMORROW / hear our voice National Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Childrens Day is a time for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander families and communities to celebrate the strengths and culture of our children. On August 4 , all Australians have the opportunity to show their support for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children, as well as learn about the crucial impact that culture, family and community play in the life of every Aborigi...nal and Torres Strait Islander child. #NATSIChildrensDay2020 #EldersOfTomorrow and #StrongInCulture

13.01.2022 Sensory exploration + gross motor strengthening and farmyard fun in the nursery room today #learningthroughplay #letthechildrenplay

13.01.2022 Enjoying the last few weeks with our preschoolers before they head off to school next year have a great weekend everyone!

12.01.2022 I care because I know how hard it can be PANDA’s National Perinatal Mental Health Helpline is Australia’s only free, national helpline service for women, men and their families affected by perinatal mental illness. The Helpline provides a safe and confidential space for any new or expecting parent struggling with the challenges of becoming a new parent.... Our highly trained and caring counsellors can help you work through your challenges by talking openly and honestly about your thoughts, feelings and experiences. #Panda2020 #itsokaytonotbeokay PANDA’s National Perinatal Mental Health Helpline 1300 726 306 9am 7.30pm Mon Sat(AEST/AEDT)

12.01.2022 Today for R u ok day we have made it our mission for each and every staff member to check in on a friend , start a conversation, give someone a reason to smile! A conversation could change a life!! Were here to listen today and every other day #ruokday2020

11.01.2022 Dear families, As you know we are waiting on more detailed information from the State and Federal Governments about the impact of Stage 4 restrictions on our centre. We expect to know more tomorrow but in the meantime heres some information on our plans. What is likely to happen this week:... At this stage we plan to open as usual on Thursday and Friday for eligible children Once we have more information on who will be permitted to send their children to our centre we will be in touch but if you believe your family is likely to be a permitted worker your child can attend as normal Here are a few things we can be sure of: If your child is not permitted to attend for the next 6 weeks your gap fees will be waived and all direct debit arrangements paused It will be important to keep your childs booking with us during this time as it ensures we still receive Government funding so that we can pay wages and be ready to welcome your family when the restrictions are lifted We will apply for more absences for your child if you are concerned will exceed the current 42 days of CCS allowable absences From Monday 10th August (unless we are instructed by the government to do otherwise): We will be accepting children from permitted workers and those who need extra support at this time Our strict hygiene rules including temperature checks will continue Our centre team will offer remote learning for children who are not able to attend the centre with educator time being offered on-line and even more home learning resources being made available through Goodstart@Home Thanks again for your continuing support during this difficult and uncertain time. Please dont hesitate to call or email me with any questions or concerns. Casandra Mack Centre Director

11.01.2022 ITS SAFE SLEEP WEEK! Red Nose Australia’s six sleep recommendations are based on the latest scientific evidence to reduce the risk of sudden infant death. It’s vital information that every baby’s parent or caregiver should know. To refresh your knowledge on safe sleeping practices you can head to https://rednose.org.au ... #safesleepweek2021

10.01.2022 Welcome to the world GRAYSON Congratulations to Erin and Carl, from the team, children and families

10.01.2022 Cultural diversity As educators we hope to provide children with a range of indigenous learning experiences that develops their knowledge of aboriginal and Torres Strait islander peoples, Their culture , Heritage and continuing contributions. #wurundjeriland

10.01.2022 Hungry little caterpillar in the making LOVING your masterpiece Kaiser! What creations have we all been working on at home ??!

09.01.2022 OUR THANK-YOU WALL These messages of gratitude mean so much to all of us educators at the moment and make each day a little brighter so thank you !!

08.01.2022 HAPPY TEACHERS DAY TO STEF + WEI !! THANK YOU FOR ALL THAT YOU DO #teachersday2020

07.01.2022 In HUGE #thankyouweek news our CEO Julia Davison just announced that all permanent Goodstart centre team members who worked tirelessly through COVID (and still continue to do so) will get a free day off on us! This is on the back of the exciting update yesterday that every Goodstarter in our centres will also be receiving a surprise gift pack (worth $200) from our friends over at Good360 Australia as a thank you from them! #thankyouweek #loveourGoodstarters

06.01.2022 National NAIDOC Week 2020 celebrations will be held from the 8-15 November. The November dates follow the decision by the National NAIDOC Committee to postpone NAIDOC Week from the original July dates due to the impacts and uncertainty from the escalating Coronavirus pandemic. Read more here: www.naidoc.org.au/ #alwayswasalwayswillbe #naidocweek2020

06.01.2022 Fresh blooms & a few sweet treats to wish all of our amazing team a happy educators day

06.01.2022 So often us educators get asked how do you guys do it .... our love for the children is our number one motivation , but number two is KOGA CAFE! If you havent tried their coffee and food you NEED to https://m.facebook.com/KOGA-CAFE-100344091522389/

05.01.2022 Ochre painting fun in the kinder room today!

05.01.2022 ALWAYS WAS, ALWAYS WILL BE. Join us this week as celebrate NAIDOC week! NAIDOC 2020 invites all Australians to embrace the true history of this country a history which dates back thousands of generations.... It’s about seeing, hearing and learning the First Nations’ 65,000+ year history of this country - which is Australian history. We want all Australians to celebrate that we have the oldest continuing cultures on the planet and to recognise that our sovereignty was never ceded. Always Was, Always Will Be. #NAIDOCWeek2020 #alwayswasalwayswillbe https://bwtribal.com

05.01.2022 To each member of our team, THANK YOU, yourre a LIFESAVER, you deserve a TIME OUT! Today we set up our new wellness space where we can get outside to enjoy our breaks and continue to socially distance.

05.01.2022 Our hearts are feeling quite heavy seeing the centre so quiet today // we will miss you but we will be here waiting for you on the other side

05.01.2022 What a special gesture to brighten all of our days!! Feeling like the luckiest team in the world right now #werenotcryingyouare #kindnesspandemic

03.01.2022 Monique has been super busy making play dough at home and her extension with natural resources has left us super inspired!! What have you been creating with play dough ?!

02.01.2022 At Goodstart we care about our male colleagues and want them to know we appreciate what they bring to our teams, our children and families. The wellbeing of our male Goodstarters is very important to us, which is why we decided to take part in Mens Health Week

02.01.2022 Our senior women are back at training tonight, with Monday night trainings now at our home ground Batterham Reserve. We invite any ladies out there thinking about giving footy a go to come on down and give it a try!

01.01.2022 Getting messy in the nursery today

01.01.2022 Hello everyone My name is Alicia and I’m the safety champion here at Ferntree Gully! This year I will be having two safety helpers join me each week to check the centre for any hazards. As you can see our safety is in very capable hands! Thanks for your help last week girls