1800 222 543
1800 222 543Address:
5 Portobello Road, Pakenham, VIC, 3810
Care Type:
Long Day Care
Hours:
6:30am to 6:30pm
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0-1 years
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$142 /day
Your enquiry will be sent directly to the Goodstart Early Learning Pakenham.
Address:
5 Portobello Road, Pakenham, VIC, 3810
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Set in the heart of the Lakeside precinct on Bunurong Country, our Exceeding-rated long day care centre offers a nurturing, inclusive environment for children from six weeks to school age.
With an upheld National Quality Rating and educators recognised for excellence, families can expect consistent, exceptional care at every step.
Each of our programs - whether nursery, toddler, or kindergarten - is play-based, culturally rich, and designed to spark curiosity and confidence, allowing children to strengthen their love of learning.
Take a tour of our service to experience our connected community where every child belongs. We'd love to show you around.
What makes our centre special:
Our outdoor environments are a true hidden sanctuary, complete with sandpits, a dry creek bed, veggie gardens, and shaded cubby spaces where children can explore nature and learn about sustainability.
Indoors, bright and engaging learning spaces encourage creativity, collaboration, and discovery through play.
Families love our warm, family-like atmosphere and the sense of belonging their children feel from the very first day.
Our qualified teachers provide a kindergarten program that nurtures school readiness and confidence for life beyond early learning.
We invite you to visit, meet our passionate educators, and see what makes our community so special - book a tour today.
Set in the heart of the Lakeside precinct on Bunurong Country, our Exceeding-rated long day care centre offers a nurturing, inclusive environment for children from six weeks to school age.
With an upheld National Quality Rating and educators recognised for excellence, families can expect consistent, exceptional care at every step.
Each of our programs - whether nursery, toddler, or kindergarten - is play-based, culturally rich, and designed to spark curiosity and confidence, allowing children to strengthen their love of learning.
Take a tour of our service to experience our connected community where every child belongs. We'd love to show you around.
What makes our centre special:
Our outdoor environments are a true hidden sanctuary, complete with sandpits, a dry creek bed, veggie gardens, and shaded cubby spaces where children can explore nature and learn about sustainability.
Indoors, bright and engaging learning spaces encourage creativity, collaboration, and discovery through play.
Families love our warm, family-like atmosphere and the sense of belonging their children feel from the very first day.
Our qualified teachers provide a kindergarten program that nurtures school readiness and confidence for life beyond early learning.
We invite you to visit, meet our passionate educators, and see what makes our community so special - book a tour today.
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 Pakenham 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 Pakenham.
Based on 35 Reviews
Rating Score
Tori Williams
Such a fabulous service! Our daughter has now been attending for 2 months, and we couldn’t be happier, nor could she! We toured a few local services, and whilst they all looked fabulous, we loved the warmth and “family feel” we got from Goodstart and their wonderful staff and that really hasn’t disappointed. We can see the genuine care for our daughter, who happily waves the second we get out of the car! She is developing genuine relationships with the staff in the centre, as are we, and we can see she is happy and thriving there! We are so happy with our decision to send her to Goodstart, and we would definitely recommend to others!
Arlen Gmelig
After looking at so many day care centres for our little one, we quickly realised just how challenging it can be to find the right fit.<br><br>From the moment we walked into Goodstart Pakenham, we were greeted with such a warm and welcoming environment. The educators are incredibly passionate about what they do, the centre is thoughtfully laid out, and the outdoor area is one of the nicest we’ve seen. There’s a really lovely, natural feel to the whole place.<br><br>What has stood out most, though, is how much care they’ve taken to help our little one settle into a completely new environment. They’ve been so patient, attentive and supportive throughout the process, giving her the time and space she needed to feel comfortable.<br><br>We’re now at the point where we actually see her get excited when we arrive and reach out to the educators when we drop her off, which is honestly the best feeling as a parent. It gives us so much confidence knowing she’s happy, comfortable and genuinely enjoying her time there.<br><br>We couldn’t be happier with our experience at Goodstart Pakenham and would absolutely recommend it to other parents looking for a caring and welcoming centre.
Jessica H
Highly recommend Goodstart Pakenham. The staff are very friendly and well trained. My son has created special bonds with a few educators. He always talks about them. The rooms are clean and always fill with fun activities. They<br>serve a variety of different foods for lunch. Communication between the centre and parents are kept up to date.
Devyn Smith
Beautiful and lovely staff, very welcoming and always catering to child’s needs
Anuja Dixit
The staff is dynamic, kind, and always approachable. Our daughter has made fantastic progress and wonderful friends here. Highly recommended to any parent looking for a great early learning environment.
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