Goodstart Early Learning Hurstville - Millett Street

After my son was terminated from another daycare, I found myself in a very vulnerable position, having to leave work to care for him full-time. Thankfully, my caseworker connected us with Goodstart, and I can honestly say it was a blessing in disguise. Everything seemed to happen for a reason, and meeting Emily and Ellie from Goodstart has been extremely beneficial for me, giving me newfound confidence as a parent in advocating for my son's needs. At the previous daycare, there were numerous issues that I wasn’t fully aware of, and the staff's negligence resulted in my son struggling to regulate his emotions during his time there. However, when he started at Goodstart, it was a complete turnaround. The staff knew exactly how to nurture his behavior and understood the reasons behind it. It was astonishing to witness because Thrive had known Christos since he was a baby, yet Emily and Ellie, who had just met him, immediately grasped his needs. They understood his emotions, recognized why he was acting out, and knew how to approach him. I felt truly seen and understood by both of them. The entire staff is incredibly involved and highly qualified to work with vulnerable children. They have made a tremendous impact on Christos by helping him identify and regulate his emotions, allowing him to join in group play with other kids. They have highlighted both his strengths and weaknesses and have effectively addressed any challenges he faces. Thanks to Goodstart, Christos is now ready for big boy school, and it’s all because of the dedicated staff. They have also equipped me with valuable parenting tools to navigate my son’s emotions and have offered me immense grace and understanding. They connected me with other families, fostering a sense of community, and it's evident that the staff genuinely cares for the children and their families. I cannot recommend Goodstart enough. Emily and Ellie have truly changed our lives for the better!