Goodstart Early Learning Tapping in Tapping, Western Australia | Childcare service

Goodstart Early Learning Tapping

Locality: Tapping, Western Australia

Phone: +61 8 9306 2711

Address: 58 Clarkson Avenue 6065 Tapping, WA, Australia

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25.01.2022 Camp Quality Puppet Show Unfortunately a Cancer diagnosis affects 1 in 3 families with small children. We wanted to do our best to support those families with education and empathy by bringing a fun , age appropriate and educational puppet show to our centre. Camp Quality is Australia's most trusted children's charity and we were very grateful that they brought their vivacious and loveable puppets to visit us.

25.01.2022 The educators in the 2-3s and kindy recorded a mini learning journey for our children to practice their counting and number order. See if your child can guess which educator matches each number on our number hunt up to 10. Just another fun way to celebrate our 10th Birthday at Goodstart on Monday.

24.01.2022 Wishing all the Dads, Poppy's, Grandads, Stepdads and everyone who plays a fathering role a very Happy Fathers Day.

24.01.2022 Recently the children at Goodstart Early Learning Tapping were provided with the opportunity to explore and learn more about the importance of dental hygiene during Dental Hygiene week Encouraging your child to brush their teeth twice a day (morning and before bed) for just two minutes helps remove plaque, preventing tooth decay, gum disease and other dental problems later in life

24.01.2022 Child Protection Week... Last Wednesday, we acknowledged the ways in which everyone in the community can make a difference in the life of a child To promote this important cause, we invited our local Police officers to come to talk to the children about child safety The children explored wearing different police uniforms, having a look in the police car and asking any questions that they may have had... A BIG thank you to Wanneroo Police Station and our local families who made this a valuable learning experience for our children See more

23.01.2022 Red Nose Day A big thankyou to everyone who particapted in Red Nose day at the centre on Friday 14th August. We are proud to announce as a centre we raised over $100 for this worthy cause. The Red Nose website rednose.org.au has lots of information in regards to safe sleeping, safe wrapping, tummy time, cot to bed safety and much much more.

22.01.2022 Autism Awareness Month Over this month our centre has come together to make a difference in the lives of people with Autism. We all chose to wear blue for a week , particapted in lots of blue activities and raised just over $100 to support Autism WA. We even made sure we had a look at our nearby flyover bridge lit up in blue lights in support. Autism Association of Western Australia

22.01.2022 Sensory Play Creating experiences for children to explore their world through sensory play is crucial for children to: Help build nerve connections in the brain Encourage the development of motor skills ... Support language development Encourage scientific thinking and problem solving skills In our Nursery Room we have created a new sensory area for our babies to explore.

22.01.2022 Join our team We have an exciting opportunity to join our team here at Goodstart Tapping as an Educational Leader. Please click on the link directly below to view the position and put through an application online if this sounds like the perfect role for you.... https://career10.successfactors.com/sfcareer/jobreqcareer If you have any questions please contact Anita - [email protected]

21.01.2022 Happy Early Childhood Educators Day for our wonderful educators at the centre. Thank you for all your hard work each and every day We all had a lovely day thanks to all our families for our lovely flowers , presents, hand made cards pictures and words of thanks. We really appreciated it and enjoy sharing in the care of all your children every day.

21.01.2022 Fun learning experiences to try at home! Does your little one love exploring different textures with their hands but they are also at the stage where they love exploring with their mouth? Have you wanted to try experiences like Kinetic sand or traditional moon sand/Cloud dough recipes but worry that the ingredients might be hazardous is ingested?... Look no further, this taste safe moon sand recipe is perfect for you! Made completely from edible ingredients, this taste safe moon dough is great to squish and sculpt (promoting fine motor development) and is safe if accidently (or intentionally) tasted. It is really fast and easy to make and is perfect for children of all ages. Our Nursery and Toddler room children are loving exploring their senses and we will be making a batch of this soon! Why not give it a go at home and share a photo of your child exploring in the comments Below.

21.01.2022 Book Week 17th-23rd October.... We are looking forward to celebrating Book Week next week! Reading is one of the most important things you can do with your child. By exploring books together every day, you can inspire your child to love reading ... The theme for this years Book Week is ‘Curious Creatures, Wild Minds’ We would like to invite everyone to come in dressed as their favourite book characters and to bring along a book to share with their friends and Educators!

21.01.2022 As the days are getting warmer, swimming pools and water play are wonderful ways to cool down and have fun! We just want to remind everyone to be vigilant in supervising these experiences, never leave young children unsupervised while playing in or around water. Please visit kidsafe.com.au for more safety tips.

21.01.2022 R U OK Day? It can be comforting to start a conversation with a loved one you’re worried about, and part of this apprehension revolves around what to do if someone answers ‘no’. To help overcome this fear and respond safely and sensitively, R U OK have developed a four step framework to guide people through a conversation. 1. Ask R U OK?... 2. Listen 3. Encourage action 4. Check in We’re encouraging all of our families & educators to continuously check in on their friends & loved ones At the centre today each educator also had a well being checklist to complete . I think you will agree from the video below the dance to a song was our favourite.

20.01.2022 WE ARE ALL IN THIS TOGETHER During this time there are members in our local community who are feeling very isolated. As a centre we wanted to share kindness to our local elderly residents nearby. Very soon we will be passing on a variety of easter cards that the children have helped to decorate with different art techniques- painting, stamping, mark making, paper tearing snipping and gluing. ... We still have time this week to add more messages in the jar to share as a child's voice describing what Easter means to them. I'm sure you will agree they will make our seniors smile.

20.01.2022 EASTER FUN Last week the children had an opportunity to particapte in different Easter activities each day. I think our families would agree that all children enjoyed this fun filled week.

19.01.2022 Goodstart Beyond Expectation Awards 2020 Its with great excitement that we announce our Centre receiving two Awards. State Winner : Safety and Wellbeing... State Runner Up: Reconciliation Congratulations to all our awesome educators , every day they go above and beyond to ensure the best experiences for our children and families and its a honour to be recognised for all their hard work this year.

17.01.2022 Have a look at Paint the Town REaD reading corner when you are next at Ocean Keys Shopping Centre. https://www.perthnow.com.au//clarkson-shopping-centre-open

17.01.2022 It is National Burns Awareness Month (NBAM) NBAM runs through the month of June, with the aim to raise awareness of burns prevention and correct first aid treatment. Start by downloading some of the free resources here ... https://kidsafe.com.au/national-burns-awareness-month/!

16.01.2022 GOODSTART IS TURNING 10 On Monday 11th May we will be Celebrating our 10th Birthday. We would love past and present families and team members to help us celebrate by sending us a message or email to [email protected] with any photos, memories stories etc to let us know your fondest memories of attending Goodstart Tapping. This will allow us to share them with the broader Goodstart Community as we celebrate this milestone together. Thank you

14.01.2022 Daffodil Day A massive thankyou to everyone who made a donation and brought a ticket to go in the draw to win a hamper. As a centre we raised over $200 to support the Cancer Council. Please see below video of Tracy picking the winner .

14.01.2022 Daily we encourage children to look at books, pictures and join in with stories. Recently in April, our Kindy children have been exploring nests, eggs and birds. We are lucky to see many birds flying across the sky and nesting in the trees nearby. Many of our children are also being creative mark making and using colours. ... To combine these interests join in to read along with our kindy class "How the birds got their colours" See more

13.01.2022 Fun learning experiences to try at home! Does your little one love exploring squishy paint while doing art, but you worry about how safe the paint is as they are also at the stage where they love exploring with their mouth? This paint recipe is perfect for you! Made completely from edible ingredients, this taste safe paint looks beautiful on paper and if safe if accidently (or intentionally) tasted.... It is really fast and easy to make and is perfect for children of all ages. Our nursery room children are loving exploring their senses and we will be making a batch of this soon! Why not give it a go at home and share a photo of your childs masterpiece in the comments Below

13.01.2022 TWO GOODS Are you experiencing financial hardship because of COVID-19? Goodstart Early Learning is proud to partner with Good Shepherd Australia New Zealand to provide financial hardship and no interest loans of up to 3,000 towards rent and utilities for our families and people. If you are in need of financial hardship support, Good Shepherd is there to help. Call 1300 033 355 to inquire today.

12.01.2022 Over the week leading up ANZAC Day, children have been learning through play to experience symbols of this important Day tomorrow on 25th April.

12.01.2022 Dinosaur Play in Little Explorers Room As the children play with their dinosaurs , the opportunities of what you can discuss are endless! What do the dinosaurs eat? What environment do they live in? What features does each dinosaur have (sharp teeth, three toes, horns, etc.)?

11.01.2022 Next week our kindergarten enrolled children will be invited to play and participate in a daily special event between 9am -2pm. Our school holidays program runs for two weeks while school is on break. Children will also be offered regular kindy room experiences throughout the day.

11.01.2022 At Goodstart we want to help give all of Australias 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. ... #childprotectionweek #goodstartchildprotection #puttingchildrenfirst See more

10.01.2022 To support our families who speak languages other than English, we have translated some of our most popular Goodstart@Home routine-based learning activity cards... into Mandarin, Arabic and Hindi. Download them today and share them with your friends and family. https://www.goodstart.org.au/goodstart-at/other-languages/ #goodstartathome See more

09.01.2022 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

09.01.2022 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. ... #childprotectionweek #goodstartchildprotection #puttingchildrenfirst See more

09.01.2022 R U OK Day? It can be comforting to start a conversation with a loved one youre worried about, and part of this apprehension revolves around what to do if someone answers no. To help overcome this fear and respond safely and sensitively, R U OK have developed a four step framework to guide people through a conversation. 1. Ask R U OK?... 2. Listen 3. Encourage action 4. Check in Were encouraging all of our families & educators to continuously check in on their friends & loved ones At the centre today each educator also had a well being checklist to complete . I think you will agree from the video below the dance to a song was our favourite.

09.01.2022 Thank You Week 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 an educator or a team who has really made a difference.

08.01.2022 With Mothers Day around the corner, we would like to support local businesses Share your business page and examples of what you are selling!

08.01.2022 We have joined the Rainbow Trail and Bear Hunt in Tapping. Happy finding more Rainbow and Bears in our community.

07.01.2022 Santosh Recieved her 5 Years of Service Certifcate Congratulations to our cook Santosh who has been with us for over 5 years. Santosh shows a love of cooking for our children , specializing in vegetarian meals and other dietary requirements making them all look the same. Even during COVID-19 the children haven't noticed any difference in meals being provided, using all her normal freshly made sauces and herbs. She also loves to hear from our families for any suggestions for different meals and ensures they are also added to our menu. Thanks for all your hard work in the kitchen Santosh it is very much appreciated.

07.01.2022 000 Hero Excursion Last Thursday we were lucky to have St John visit our centre to talk to the children about basic first aid concepts through storytelling and Kuranda the paramedic Bear. The children also got an opportunity to look inside the ambulance and ask any questions. One of our Kindy children even shared a picture with the ambulance officer. ... It was a great learning experience for the children and they have been talking about it every day since.

06.01.2022 On Tuesday 4th August Goodstart Tapping, celebrated Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Children's day. We were extremely honoured to have local MP Dr Anne Aly visit us to do a flag presentation ... of the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander flags. Dr Anne Aly then joined in with some traditional experiences with the children such as damper making, traditional weaving, making tapping sticks , exploring traditional Noongar symbols, and reading stories such as How the Birds got Their Colours. See more

06.01.2022 Today is World Autism Day. A day to bring awareness and to give a voice to those with this disability. We came across this beautiful poem by Roland Kilpatrick. He is a father to a daughter, Linnea, who is on the spectrum. Help us spread the message.

05.01.2022 Bravehearts’ White Balloon Day is an annual day to raise funds and awareness for the prevention of child sexual assault and exploitation. Our Centre got involved in the day by wearing white and raising over $250. A big thankyou to our Tapping Families !!

05.01.2022 What is National Reconciliation Week? 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 hearts, 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

04.01.2022 We are in this together. 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. ... We are stronger together.

04.01.2022 Our Little explorers have been loving learning about dinosaurs here at Goodstart Tapping. If you have a little dinosaur enthusiast at home they might like to try making their own dinosaur fossils with you. Once your salt dough fossils have been cooked, cooled and painted you can extend on the experience by burying them in a container of sand and letting your child explore being a paleontologist, carefully uncovering the fossils with old paint brushes.... If you would like to share photos of what you make we would love to see them in the comments below.

04.01.2022 Banksia Grove Child and parent Centre is holding a seminar called Raising Resilient children as part of their positive parenting program. This seminar is suitable for families with children 0-8 years. It will run on Tuesday the 23rd or June (part 1) and Wednesday the 24th June (part 2) from 10:00 am - 11:30am Bookings are essential all contact details are provided on the attached flyer, if you are interested please give them a call.

03.01.2022 Last Friday, we celebrated International Rare Disease Day here at Goodstart Tapping International Rare Disease Day’s aim is to raise awareness of genetic and rare diseases amongst the general public and decision makers about the impact rare diseases have on patients lives To celebrate this important day, our Toddler children and Educators created tie dye tshirts in the colours of green, purple, blue and pink and wore them with pride ... Throughout the centre, the children also created handprints in these same colours to bring awareness to this cause Genetic and Rare Disease Network

03.01.2022 We know the evolving COVID-19 situation is worrying and stressful for families all across Australia. Heres a short video from our National Safety Manager to update you about Goodstarts preparedness and response.

03.01.2022 Harmony Day Over this week our children and families united to promote inclusion. Leading the way in the appreciation of difference by celebrating and sharing cultural heritage, practices, beliefs, identities and languages. "Everyone Belongs"

03.01.2022 Welcome Ellice We are very excited to have Ellice join our team at Tapping , who started her first week in the Nursery Room. Ellice has her Diploma of Early Education and Care and has been working in childcare for over 6 years. She looks forward to meeting all our families.