Goodstart Early Learning Alfred Cove

We started at Goodstart Alfred Cove in 2018 and are about to finished with the youngest now in 2024. I was hesitant about daycare at first, but like many people had no choice. However sending them to Goodstart Alfred Cove is one of the best decisions I made for my kids. Their social skills were developed greatly, they love the educators, and one thing I really noticed at Alfred Cove specifically while we were there was there was low turnover of staff, which judging from comments from other friends is unusual in daycare. So staff who were there when my eldest started are still there today. The learning is all play based which I felt strongly about in children under 5, and I never saw or felt there was ever any pressure for them to do anything they didn't want to in terms of formal learning. But please don't misunderstand, there is structure to the day so they kids learn to get into a routine. My youngest also now loves eating black beans, so that's a massive win I've really appreciated everything that Lorraine and the team have done for me and my girls over the last 7 years and while my youngest is super keen to join primary school full time next year, I know we will all miss the staff who have been so great. On the few occasions I needed to deal with the central office in Queensland for admin type matters, that wasn't great to be honest, their manner left much to be desired but I quickly learned that there was little Lorraine and the team couldn't work out if you brought it to them. Thanks all at Goodstart Alfred Cove, we will miss you!

We had a good feeling about Goodstart Alfred Cove from the beginning and they went the extra mile in communication and helping us get in when we didn't have many options. Our son thrived there, made friends and became an avid reader with the care of the educators there. We always felt welcome and were given time to talk to the educators about his development. When we left (for a centre that was much closer to us) the educators left us a lovely letter about our son and his development. I sincerely hope our son remembers Goodstart later in his childhood and has fond memories.

I have been working at Goodstart Alfred cove for quite some time as a relief educator(from one of the agencies) and each time I feel so comfortable and relaxed working in this centre. I have been to some other centres and at times, the relief staff is not treated so well, even though we are putting in all our efforts to care for the children. He staff are always attentive to the needs of the children and all children are supervised well. I absolutely love working with Lorraine and her team!