​"Education is the most powerful weapon which you can use to change the world". Nelson Mandela
Who We Are
Since August 2016, Bright Beginnings Early Learning Centre has been a family-operated business, founded by Kym Goodall with the vision of providing a service tailored to the unique needs of the local community while delivering high-quality early education for children. Nestled in the small country town of Forbes in Central West NSW, we are an independent service that prioritizes strong connections with families and fostering meaningful relationships.
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Kym, a university-trained Early Childhood Teacher with 18 years of experience in the field, envisioned leading a team dedicated to nurturing children into socially and emotionally resilient individuals, well-prepared for success in school and beyond. We uphold children's rights to play and explore all aspects of childhood in a safe, stimulating environment, supported by a knowledgeable and passionate team.
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As a family-run center, Bright Beginnings Early Learning Centre is deeply committed to giving back to the local community. We actively participate in fundraising and community events, contributing to both local and national causes. Our efforts support organizations such as Can Assist, The Asthma Foundation, Cancer Council, The Leukaemia Foundation, and The Kids Cancer Project. Additionally, we regularly host volunteers from House With No Steps and provide opportunities for student placements from local high schools and TAFE. We pride ourselves on maintaining the highest standards and continuously strive to meet the needs of our community, as reflected in our strong reputation.
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What We Offer
Bright Beginnings Early Learning Centre is open Monday to Friday from 7am till 6pm, and is closed for weekends and public holidays. We offer 9,10 and 11 hour sessions in order to save out of pocket expenses by maximising CCS hours.
Our fees include three meals each day of Morning Tea, Lunch, and Afternoon Tea, which are carefully designed to ensure they are healthy and nutritious while catering to any allergies we have within the service.
Incursions and excursions are an important part of the learning program, and are also included in our fee structure. Moreover, milk (excluding formula), nappies, nappy creams and powders, and sunscreens are also provided at no additional cost.
We also run an excellent Preschool Program within the service, which is overseen by a university trained Early Childhood Teacher to ensure that children are ready to begin their formal schooling.
The Rooms
THE WANGGAA ROOM
(0-2 YEARS)
In the Wanggaa Room, our educators focus on building secure, reciprocal relationships with children and families, forming a strong partnership of mutual trust and respect. This allows a deeper responsiveness to each child’s individual needs, and communication styles.
Routines form a strong part of the program, allowing children to feel safe and confident within the environment, and further supporting the connection between home and Bright Beginnings. Children are encouraged to explore all aspects of the carefully planned spaces, and to take on new challenges while being reassured by the presence of a trusted adult.
THE DHURINYA ROOM
(2-3 YEARS)
In the Dhurinya Room, our educators begin to focus on supporting the emerging independence of the children. Children are encouraged to build on their foundation of knowledge, and work towards succeeding with a range of self-help skills.
Educators have a strong understanding of child development, and recognise that all children are capable and confident learners, who benefit from trial and error and risk taking. Strong relationships support children to feel ready to take on new challenges, while knowing there is a reliable adult close by who they can turn to if help is needed.
Children also begin to discover the joys of having positive relationships with peers, and educators support children to explore the complex maze of sharing and turn taking, building friendships, and becoming aware of their emotions and how to communicate them in a socially responsible way.
THE WARRAY ROOM
(3-4 YEARS)
In the Warray Room children are supported to develop greater social and emotional regulation, stronger self-help skills, genuine and authentic peer relationships, and a leap in physical development. Children are encouraged to learn who they are, and where they fit into our community. They are supported to be their true authentic self, and to show respect to others who may be different to them.
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Children's imaginations are running wild at this age, and educators ensure they are responsive to the ideas that are created through imaginative play. Language development is also a focus as children's vocabularies expand and their personalities start to shine. Children are fascinated by the world around them and want to know the who, what, when where and why, and our educators ensure they guide the children to seek the answers they are looking for to feel connected.
THE NGANHIGU ROOM
(4-5 YEARS)
In the Nganhigu Room children extend on their own natural curiosity as they begin to explore math, science, art and language. Guided by responsive adults, the interest based program follows the lead of the children, allowing them to influence the direction of learning which makes it meaningful and relevant to the children and our community.
Educators ensure that the environment is designed to offer challenges, promote curiosity and reflect issues that are relevant to today’s society, while further supporting children’s social and emotional development
As the children progress through the year, the program becomes more thoughtful and purposeful to ensure our older learners have developed the skills necessary to be successful at school, and beyond.