(03) 9125 4920
(03) 9125 4920Address:
418 Mount Dandenong Road, Croydon, VIC, 3136
Care Type:
Long Day Care
Hours:
7:00am to 6:00pm
Vacancies
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0-1 years
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$149.5 /day
Your enquiry will be sent directly to the Goodstart Early Learning Croydon.
Address:
418 Mount Dandenong Road, Croydon, VIC, 3136
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Goodstart Early Learning Croydon
Build and explore
With bright and airy rooms, and a beautiful tree-lined adventure playground, Goodstart Early Learning Croydon offers high quality care and learning in enriching and nature-inspired spaces. The team of dedicated educators deliver a comprehensive play-based curriculum, including a stimulating Kindergarten program. With nutritious, home-cooked meals and extracurricular activities, holistic development is a priority.
Goodstart Early Learning Croydon
Build and explore
With bright and airy rooms, and a beautiful tree-lined adventure playground, Goodstart Early Learning Croydon offers high quality care and learning in enriching and nature-inspired spaces. The team of dedicated educators deliver a comprehensive play-based curriculum, including a stimulating Kindergarten program. With nutritious, home-cooked meals and extracurricular activities, holistic development is a priority.
State Government Approved Programs
Our high-quality, play based preschool curriculum is delivered by Bachelor qualified Early Childhood Teachers. Our teachers tailor their programs to ensure all children develop the confidence and social and emotional skills needed for a smooth transition to school. Through play, our Early Childhood Teachers facilitate children’s learning of important language, literacy, numeracy and creative skills.
Benefits of Goodstart Kindergarten/Preschool programs:
The educators at Goodstart Early Learning follow an evidence-based curriculum that aligns with the Early Years Learning Framework. Informed by world-leading research, practices and techniques, the curriculum encourages the children’s natural curiosity and engages them in their learning journey.
As the children move through the different rooms in the centre, the curriculum evolves with them. The educators set goals for the children and celebrate as they reach their milestones. At every stage, the educators are tailoring the curriculum and goals to each child’s individual needs.
The curriculum involves different types of learning experiences and styles. From child-led learning to sessions guided by educators, the children participate in small and large group sessions as well as individual play. Most importantly, the children learn through play, developing social skills, confidence and independence in addition to more formal academic skills.
Play is the order of the day of Goodstart Early Learning and the programs at the centre are grounded in a play-based approach. The educators embed teaching and learning into play experiences, helping the children to make sense of the world around them. This is how the children learn about how things work and develop important foundational relationships and skills.
The primarily child-directed, play-based curriculum ensures that the children are engaged in their learning. They are encouraged to take the lead, developing their negotiation, risk taking, problem solving and social skills. The educators observe the children and help to challenge them by extending their learning and interests.
The educators recognise that every child is unique and that they bring their own needs, interests and strengths with them each day. The program is designed to be flexible to cater to these differing needs, ensuring every child has the opportunity to thrive at Goodstart.
Goodstart Early Learning uses the StoryPark app to connect with parents throughout the day. The educators upload photos and stories to the secure app, which parents can access anytime and anywhere to track their child’s progress.
The approach at the centre is very much based around partnership between families and educators. The educators work with the parents and carers to build strong relationships. They develop trust so the children can feel safe and secure while at the centre. Parents are also encouraged to share their insights and feedback with educators to add depth to the relationship.
The educators observe the children every day and tailor the program around their observations. They share these with parents, so they can feel connected to their child’s progress and also provide feedback that will further enhance their child’s learning experience.
Goodstart Early Learning employs qualified and skilled educators who are dedicated to making a difference to the children in their care. The centre employs people who are empathetic and compassionate, with a nurturing disposition and a passion for care. Working collaboratively as a team, the educators display qualities such as positivity, kindness and, most importantly, a desire to help every child thrive.
The educators hold relevant qualifications, including the Kindergarten and Preschool Program teachers who are university qualified. The educators are lifelong learners, participating in regular and ongoing professional development to enhance their skills. They are encouraged to upskill, learning about the latest research and thinking in the sector. They can then bring this knowledge back to the centre to share with their colleagues for the benefit of the children.
Want to see the centre first hand? Book a tour with Goodstart Early Learning Croydon below.
Infant
0-1 years
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Toddler
1-2 years
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Pre-Kindy
2-3 years
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Kindy
3-5 years
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Your enquiry will be sent directly to the Goodstart Early Learning Croydon.
Rating Score
Alyssa Kimberley
The women in Nursery 1 did an absolutely beautiful job easing my twins into daycare. The babies love them. We have been so happy with this centre so far.
Thank you, Alyssa, for sharing your kind feedback. We’re so pleased to hear that your twins have settled so well into Nursery 1 and that the educators have helped make the transition a positive experience. It’s wonderful to know the babies are happy and thriving. We’re so glad your family feels supported and welcome at the centre!
Digby M
Cool place
Leash Ratcliffe
My eldest almost 4. Youngest almost 2. Cannot fault this centre. My kids love going to daycare because it is a happy, educational environment. A bonus is the lifelong friends they make. 10/10.
with Croydon, 3136
Above average
Goodstart Early Learning Croydon
$148
Suburb Average
$131
Above average
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