GoodStart Early Learning
GoodStart Early Learning Employee Reviews
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A great organisation with so much to offer
Educator (Current Employee) – Werribee VIC – 28 October 2018
A great organisation to work for and with so much to offer to staff, children and families. The children and families make the work more enjoyable and motivating.
Pros
The children and families are great
Cons
Management pays no attention to the working culture
Relief Ruler
Educator (Current Employee) – Werribee VIC – 9 December 2018
How bizarre to see Good start advertising for casual jobs when there are so many casual staff in Werribee who hardly get shifts yet are great workers.
Pros
Good pay and great children and families
Cons
Most permanent staff are quite unfriendly to casuals.
fun and friendly workplace
Childcare (Former Employee) – Forbes NSW – 1 December 2018
interacting with the children everyday and planning different activities
i learnt there is a lot more to the job then just playing with the children and that you have to plan different activities to do with the children
i learnt there is a lot more to the job then just playing with the children and that you have to plan different activities to do with the children
Pros
playing with children
Toxic work environment
Assistant Director & Educational Leader (Current Employee) – Brisbane QLD – 25 November 2018
Unfortunately, due to the toxic work environment and unprofessional and unethical practices of people in leadership positions, specifically area manager; this company is not a positive place to work or grow. The toxicity stems from the top and filters down through the ranks. The vison and purpose is why I wanted to work with the company, but sadly it is not what is occurring in the area that I ended up (area 148). Racist, underhanded and disgusting behaviour from this area, especially the area manager.
Pros
Goodstart’s Vison and purpose
Cons
Toxic work environment and leaders (area 148 area manager)
About the money not staff or families
Director (Former Employee) – Richmond VIC – 23 October 2018
Of all the places I have worked, Goodstart was the worst. There is no support for staff and all methods used are questionable. I know of four centers that should be reported to the department.
fun fun fun learning by play
Child Care Worker (Former Employee) – Fernvale QLD – 11 October 2018
I really enjoyed my time at goodstart
I valued each and every child as unique and special
I loved interacting with the children and learning as much from them as they did from me
it enriched my life and made my job that much more rewarding
I use to leave work knowing that i had made a difference in the life of a child and with a sense of acheivement
I valued each and every child as unique and special
I loved interacting with the children and learning as much from them as they did from me
it enriched my life and made my job that much more rewarding
I use to leave work knowing that i had made a difference in the life of a child and with a sense of acheivement
It's childcare, but it tries to be better than the rest
Early Childhood Teacher (Former Employee) – Sydney NSW – 6 October 2018
This company pays above many other similar childcare companies.
Casual employees can be treated as expendible and not part of the team.
The usual pitfalls of childcare exist at this company - high staff turnover, stressful work environment, toxic workplace culture and staff not being recognised and rewarded for their hard work.
It's a shame that there is still so much plastic and fake toys rather than real, authentic, child-centric outdoor learning.
Every centre is different and the standards for supervision and education vary wildly.
Some centres don't maintain ratio during lunch breaks and can leave one staff member with many children at once e.g. 15 babies to one staff member. Others are more safe.
Casual employees can be treated as expendible and not part of the team.
The usual pitfalls of childcare exist at this company - high staff turnover, stressful work environment, toxic workplace culture and staff not being recognised and rewarded for their hard work.
It's a shame that there is still so much plastic and fake toys rather than real, authentic, child-centric outdoor learning.
Every centre is different and the standards for supervision and education vary wildly.
Some centres don't maintain ratio during lunch breaks and can leave one staff member with many children at once e.g. 15 babies to one staff member. Others are more safe.
Pros
Pay, many centres so you can transfer, company tries to promote positive change, not for profit
Cons
Toxic work environment, doesn't maintain ratio, centres vary wildly
enjoyable workplace
Childcare Educator (Former Employee) – Bondi Junction NSW – 2 October 2018
the centre follows rules properly and the ratio is always met, organised centre that gives time to do paperwork during work hours. well equiped and great excursion opportunities
Pros
happy atmosphere
Cons
none
A Goodstart
SENIOR EDUCATOR (Former Employee) – Golden Square – 15 September 2018
I enjoyed my time at Goodstart. Meeting families and having the responsibility of looking after and educating their children is full filling. Very professional
Pros
Free Lunches
Cons
Alot of paper work
Never work here
Early Childhood Teacher (Former Employee) – Brisbane QLD – 12 September 2018
Management was overall unsupportive during high stress. Non exclusion policy meant physically abusive children not dealt with appropraiately. Limited breaks. Often forced to work overtime indefinitely not knowing when you would actually finish despite roster.Professional development was available but company directed meaning you had to travel an hour each way to complete at head office. Once training was online. At one time five staff had received written warnings which is unheard of. They offer a bonus for ECT's and good discounts for staff childcare.
Pros
reasonable income
Cons
poor management and support
Unwelcoming and unfriendly
Volunteer Work (Former Employee) – Warner QLD – 2 September 2018
I found it very difficult to do my work experience at this centre as the staff were quite unfriendly and not always very helpful. I would not like to return to this centre.
Can be a learning journey for ones self. You learn by and with the children and your peers.
Senior educator (Former Employee) – Kalgoorlie WA – 13 August 2018
Goodstart has many advantages over other centres such as their values and leading edge in childrens education and learning. The company makes sure to select the right people for the job and encourage their learning development through specialised training. A great company to work for when you work as a team and are acknowledged for the challanging work you do.
Pros
Observing a child develop through your teaching.
Cons
Extra hours because a team memeber is unable to fulfil their shift.
the most enjoyable part of the job
Room leader/Assistant (Former Employee) – Dubbo NSW – 30 July 2018
Working with a range of different educators and children and never know what each day will bring.
I loved working with the older children who where able to challenge your thinking and keep you guessing as the day went on.
I loved working with the older children who where able to challenge your thinking and keep you guessing as the day went on.
Pros
loved the 1hr lunch breaks
Cons
long long hours
GoodStart Early Learning is a good quality daycare centre
Volunteer Early Childhood Educator and Carer (Former Employee) – Labrador QLD – 22 July 2018
As I was a trainee at GoodStart Early Learning Labrador for more than one year. I was working with all experience staffs. All staffs engage children by using play-based learning that encourages the development of outcomes within the Early Years Learning Framework.
A productive workplace
Student log (Former Employee) – Boonah QLD – 9 July 2018
Goodstart Early Learning Centre provides a variety of learning achievements for both children and employees and is a great environment for both children and adults.
Pros
Experiences with children of all ages
Cons
Lots of spare time
Positive work place
Educator Assistant (Former Employee) – Gladstone QLD – 18 June 2018
It is a good and positive work place, the children are beautiful and the educators always go out of their way to make a childs day special. If I had children I would send them to goodstart.
Terrible company!
Assistant Educator (Former Employee) – Toongabbie NSW – 24 May 2018
I worked for Goodstart for a number of years and have watched it decline dramatically in so many different aspects.
Management is horrible! No support, no compassion, no care for workers and their personal/family commitments. When there is a complaint, it is swept under the rug, and/or brushed off by directors and above as they are all ‘buddies’ who cover their own butts.
Paperwork is becoming a joke. Expectations from staff are ridiculously high. We are expected to supervise children, complete daily tasks, implement curriculum, document and complete routines all without support or revision. It is no longer about helping to prepare and teach children for their future, more of just letting them do whatever they feel whenever they feel, no structure!
Parents complained numerous times and nothing is done.
AVOID Goodstart for both employment and childcare needs!
Management is horrible! No support, no compassion, no care for workers and their personal/family commitments. When there is a complaint, it is swept under the rug, and/or brushed off by directors and above as they are all ‘buddies’ who cover their own butts.
Paperwork is becoming a joke. Expectations from staff are ridiculously high. We are expected to supervise children, complete daily tasks, implement curriculum, document and complete routines all without support or revision. It is no longer about helping to prepare and teach children for their future, more of just letting them do whatever they feel whenever they feel, no structure!
Parents complained numerous times and nothing is done.
AVOID Goodstart for both employment and childcare needs!
Pros
None
Cons
Many
It was good and enjoyable.
student assistant of centre staff educator (Former Employee) – Ingle Farm SA – 8 May 2018
I am able to work as soon as possible that fits my skills and I love doing all my duties especially at work and I value the people around me. My most enjoyable job is taking care the children start from 6 months old up to 5 years old, that was during my workplacement in a childcare center. Also as a room attendant I love working with different people and taking care the people around our work and maintaining there health during there stay in a hotel.
Productive and Fun workplace.
Casual Educator (Current Employee) – Adelaide SA – 22 April 2018
Busy days at work
Learnt time management and how to work under pressure
Management needs to be improved
Workplace culture is fun and diverse
Hardest part of the job is working in extreme staffing conditions and lack of support
Most enjoyable part of the job is the diversity of the staff you meet and the fun environment.
Learnt time management and how to work under pressure
Management needs to be improved
Workplace culture is fun and diverse
Hardest part of the job is working in extreme staffing conditions and lack of support
Most enjoyable part of the job is the diversity of the staff you meet and the fun environment.
Cons
too much paper work and too much pressure