Goodstart Early Learning Haberfield
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Goodstart Early Learning Haberfield

7:00am to 6:00pm, Monday to Friday
25 Rogers Ave, Haberfield

Centre Highlights

STEM/STEAM Program

Parent Communication App

Outdoor Playground & Shaded Outdoor Areas

Kindergarten/Preschool & School Readiness Program

Indigenous Education

Incursions & Excursions

Community Connection

Meals, nappies & bottles supplied

Educational & Developmental Programs

About Goodstart Early Learning Haberfield

Goodstart Early Learning Centre Haberfield is nestled in a tranquil suburban street, surrounded by leafy greenery and close to local schools, shops, and transport routes. Housed in a heritage-listed building with high ceilings and large windows, our centre enjoys abundant natural light.

At Goodstart Haberfield, children are at the heart of everything we do. We believe in providing quality education and care in a supportive and engaging environment, balancing children's inquisitive thinking through safe, risky play. Our play-based curriculum embeds language, literacy, and STEM learning, supporting children’s interests and development through scaffolding and Vygotsky’s Zone of Proximal Development.

With a dedicated team, most of whom have been with us for over four years, we reflect the diverse cultural backgrounds of our community. Established in 1963, our centre has become a cornerstone of Haberfield, with many families returning and referring us to others.

Our rooms—from Nursery to Preschool—are set up according to the Early Years Learning Framework, promoting sensory and play-based learning opportunities. Our outdoor areas feature age-appropriate play equipment, large shaded playgrounds with sandpits, herb gardens, and an Art Studio.

We provide all meals, prepared by our qualified cook, and encourage family participation in our daily programs. Our Storypark platform and regular newsletters foster open communication with families.

We invite you to visit us, meet our team, and discover how we can support your child's early learning journey.

Availability & Fees

0 mths to 2 yrs

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Fees

$177.50 /day

Fees for Goodstart Early Learning Haberfield may vary based childcare subsidy eligibility. You may be eligible to a rebate of up to 85% of your childcare fees.

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Reviews for Goodstart Early Learning Haberfield

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Petrina Hammond4 months ago

We are devastated and disappointed to have had to leave Goodstart Haberfield due to poor leadership and lack of communication, even after starting there in early 2021 and previously having exceptional experiences. I would like to reiterate that the childcare staff themselves are excellent and looked after our children like they were their own. In the past year the director has changed multiple times and while we anticipated some time to settle, I eventually lost confidence in their ability to effectively manage the centre. During this time there were many staff movements including our child’s key educator, between the rooms which didn’t give a consistent point of contact to give updates regarding our child. Especially being in the preschool room, we were seeking a ready for school plan and consistent educators to provide this. There have also been over 10 children leave due to parents having similar issues to us at the centre along with long-standing staff also leaving. We persevered to give the benefit-of-the-doubt for the centre and had meetings with the director, room leader and state manager to no avail. Since moving centres, it has further highlighted the lack of planning and communication. At Goodstart incursions and excursions are often planned last minute and although we signed an undated excursion form, we found out our child had left the centre via a social media post. This could have easily been mentioned at drop-off or communicated via the app (Storypark). IF there are notifications about staffing and excursions, they are communicated via handwritten notes stuck to the door. A few initiatives were introduced after our meetings, but these were very reactive and short lived. The incursions that were introduced were also a parent-paid model whereas the centre we go to now has a comparable day rate and has incursions included, which is important to note when considering costs for childcare. I was looking for proactive planning and to know what the direction for the centre is for the next 3, 6, 12 months. I did not want to write this review and am saddened that the only option we were left with was to leave the centre. I hope that this review inspires change for the centre and for the children that currently attend. I also encourage you to make a thorough assessment of this centre before considering it for your child.

Response from the owner3 months ago

Thank you for taking the time to share this feedback with us, Petrina. We're truly sorry about your experience and understand the concerns you have raised. Since earlier this year, we've been undergoing several changes and have been actively working to improve the experience of our families, including enhancing leadership and communication. We appreciate your recognition of our educators and their dedication to supporting the little learners at our centre. We strive to support our amazing team along with our families. In this case, we supported the educator’s decision to move from the Preschool to the Toddler room to ensure they had the best environment for their professional growth. However, we understand that this can be challenging for families who have a deep relationship with their educators. We apologise for any disruption this caused and have reflected on how we manage this process here in our centre to achieve the best outcomes for our team and families alike. Your feedback is invaluable, and we have taken it to heart to guide our improvements. If you have further insights to share, we would greatly appreciate it if you could contact our Family Services Team on 1800 222 543 so we can continue to learn from your experience. Thank you again for your honest review, and we wish you all the best in your new centre.

Location of Goodstart Early Learning Haberfield

25 Rogers Ave, Haberfield

Haberfield suburb information

Haberfield is a suburb located in New South Wales. There are approximately 27 child care centres in Haberfield.

How much is child care in Haberfield? On average, the cost of child care in Haberfield is $156 per day. This breaks down to $156 per day for babies, $145 per day for toddlers and $143 per day for kindergarten.

Haberfield sits just above the national NQS Rating & the average rating of centres is «Meeting NQS».

Average cost per day

Baby

0-12 Months

$156

Toddler

13-24 Months

$145

Kindergarten

2-3 Years

$143

National quality standard

Haberfield
National Average
4%7%
Working towards
78%48%
Meeting
11%15%
Exceeding
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