Goodstart Early Learning North Ryde – Discover the Little Differences

We visited Goodstart North Ryde and loved that they’ve added so many thoughtful touches to ensure both children and families feel supported and truly engaged:

  • Families are eligible for 4 weeks of 25% discounted holidays per financial year.
  • The more days your child attends, the cheaper the per-day rate becomes.
  • Flexible booking options allow you to choose from 9-hour, 10-hour, or full-day slots, with prices adjusted accordingly.
  • To ease the transition, children can attend up to three orientation sessions (1-1.5 hours each) before starting.
  • There’s even a street library out the front—perfect for encouraging little readers!

The centre follows a play-based learning model that aligns with the Early Years Learning Framework. The curriculum is tailored to each child’s needs, interests, and strengths, fostering a smooth transition to school by focusing on social and emotional well-being, literacy, and numeracy.

Goodstart North Ryde truly values family and community participation in enriching children’s experiences. The centre hosts annual celebrations of cultural diversity, including:

  • Smoking Ceremony with Cultural Educator Tim from Girri Girra
  • Lunar New Year, Harmony Day, Holi Festival, Ramadan, Easter, Mother’s Day, Father’s Day, NAIDOC Week, Christmas, and New Year.

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Exciting Extracurricular Activities

Throughout the year, children are inspired by a range of incursions and excursions, including:

  • Multiple sessions of Dymocks Story Time
  • Drama Tool Box interactive storytelling for Preschool and Toddler rooms
  • Storytimes with local librarians from the City of Ryde Council
  • STEM sessions from Macquarie University student teachers, covering topics like Dinosaurs
  • A special visit from Braeden, an educator who shared his experience as a wheelchair user, promoting inclusivity and awareness

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Excursions

The centre also organizes a variety of local trips, such as:

  • Visits to the local train station, sparked by children’s interest in transportation.
  • Trips to local parks for exploration, play, and picnics in green, open spaces.
  • Regular outings to the local recycling stations, where kids drop off materials for projects or the centre’s bottle recycling program.

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Wet Weather Room

On rainy days, the preschoolers have access to a special wet weather room, ensuring their learning and fun aren’t interrupted by the weather.

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Room Breakdown

The centre caters to different age groups:

  • Nursery (6 weeks – 2 years)
  • Toddlers (2 years – 3 years)
  • Preschool (4 years – 5 years)

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All-Inclusive Fees

Daily fees range from $167 to $189 per child, depending on the session length, and include all meals, sunscreen, hat, nappies, wet wipes, and bed sheets. Meals are prepared fresh on-site, and the centre is allergy-aware. They ensure meals for children with allergies are checked by three staff members before serving!

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The Details

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