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Goodstart Brighton (SA)

Goodstart Brighton (SA)

Caring educators who put children and families first.

We play and learn on Kaurna land.

444 Brighton Road, BRIGHTON, 5048, SA

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6:30am to 6:30pm, Monday to Friday

Open every weekday of the year, except public holidays

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About our centre

Welcome to Goodstart Brighton - Brighton Road (SA)!

We're a smaller, 75-place long day care centre.

We have a serene nursery for babies – our littlest learners, a toddler room, and two preschool classrooms. Our team would love to show you around. Why not book a tour?

You'll find us just past Jetty Road, on Brighton Road in Brighton, close to schools, shops, and transport routes. Our location is convenient for families working in the city and those who live near the beach.

Why you'll want to enrol with us:

Genuine, heartfelt care our educators provide every single day
The warm and welcoming atmosphere from the moment you walk in
Mindful programming, such as Little Jem's Yoga for children
Bachelor's degree-qualified teacher leading our preschool curriculum
Large yard with equipment and natural elements so children can explore, create and play

Discover why families love our friendly staff and homey feel during your tour. With a familiar smile at drop-off, our team is committed to building strong, trusting relationships with our families.

Many of our staff have been with us for five to 15 years. Our centre director, Mel, brings 25 years of experience across Goodstart services.

Your child will love our nature space, which has plenty of resources and room to run, climb, and discover. Because our building is set back, children remain far from the main road when playing and learning in the outdoor areas. 

Our centre has also enjoyed recent renovations and new resources. We've had new paint, flooring, a shade sail, and educational materials and toys.

From nutritious meals and engaging daily routines to a thoughtfully planned educational program, every element of our service puts your child's wellbeing and development first.

Our educators are always at the children's level, engaging calmly, respectfully, and empathetically. You'll notice calm voices, open body language, and a nurturing environment that puts children first.

Relationships with children and families are at the heart of everything we do. We believe in open communication and strong partnerships with parents because we know children thrive when we work together.

I moved my son (2.5 years old) to Goodstart Brighton over a year ago after quite a negative experience at another daycare. I was extremely nervous about the transition but Mel and the team at Brighton made it super easy. My son absolutely loves it and is given the love and attention he did not receive at our previous centre. This centre is not the most convenient having to travel the opposite direction from my work/home each day. But it’s 100% worth the extra 15 minutes before and after work. Everyday before I pick my son up I watch him through the window smiling, dancing and having fun with his friends. 100% recommend.

Emily

Learn more about Goodstart Brighton - Brighton Road

At Goodstart Brighton - Brighton Road, 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: 
1. Holistic Development: Supporting cognitive, emotional, social, and physical growth through engaging and developmentally appropriate activities. 
2. Family and Community Engagement: Building strong partnerships with families and the community to create a supportive network for each child. 
3. Inclusive Environment: Celebrating diversity and ensuring that all children feel valued, respected, and included. 
4. Lifelong Learning: Instilling a love of learning by encouraging exploration, problem-solving, and critical thinking. 
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 Brighton - Brighton Road 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 preschool program, so children can be well on their way to excellent learning outcomes by the time they start reception. 
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:  
- Discounts on multiple days  
- All day sessions  
- Discounted shorter sessions  
- Fee assistance programs for families that need support
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.

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Melissa Butvila

Centre Director

Hi, My name is Melissa Butvila and I am the Centre Director for Goodstart Brighton, Brighton Road.

I have worked in the Early Learning and Child Care sector for more than 20 years, and been with Goodstart since its inception. During my years in the sector, I have worked as an educator across all ages ranging from birth to five, taking on roles as Team Leader, Assistant Director and now the newly appointed role as Centre Director.

I am a mother to an amazing daughter and I am very passionate about early learning and watching children grow through the many opportunities provided to them in our centre.

I am supported by a team of professional, experienced educators and teachers who are dedicated to providing the best care and education for each and every one of the children we have the privilege of welcoming into our centre family.

I am really looking forward to meeting you and your family and supporting your child’s learning and development.

Call us on 8377 0488, or click the 'Book a tour' button above to arrange a personalised tour. If you’d like a tour outside of the offered tour times please contact me so that we can organise this for you.