1800 222 543
1800 222 543Address:
75 Colby Drive, Belgrave Heights, VIC, 3160
Care Type:
Long Day Care
Hours:
6:30am to 6:30pm
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$158 /day
Your enquiry will be sent directly to the Goodstart Early Learning Belgrave Heights.
Address:
75 Colby Drive, Belgrave Heights, VIC, 3160
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Goodstart Early Learning Belgrave Heights
A warm welcome for every family
With a strong commitment to delivering outstanding early education, Goodstart Early Learning Belgrave Heights offers enriching care and education programs, in an inviting and family-friendly environment. Featuring a rich play-based curriculum, the centre tailors the sensory and creative learning opportunities to individual needs, to foster confident and keen learners.
Goodstart Early Learning Belgrave Heights
A warm welcome for every family
With a strong commitment to delivering outstanding early education, Goodstart Early Learning Belgrave Heights offers enriching care and education programs, in an inviting and family-friendly environment. Featuring a rich play-based curriculum, the centre tailors the sensory and creative learning opportunities to individual needs, to foster confident and keen learners.
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 Belgrave Heights below.
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0-1 years
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1-2 years
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Pre-Kindy
2-3 years
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3-5 years
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Your enquiry will be sent directly to the Goodstart Early Learning Belgrave Heights.
Based on 16 Reviews
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Michelle Windsor
Both of our boys have thrived at the centre since they were one year olds...our almost 5 year old is now finished with childcare but the same beautiful educators still look after our almost 2 year old with great love and care. They both have walked in excited to be there, greeted by warm, friendly educators who make drop offs easy as the boys have been so engaged with all of the great activities on offer, particularly loving the beautiful outdoor environments. They communicate well and I have found childcare to be such a positive experience throughout our years-highly recommended to anyone searching for a place where your child will be seen and nurtured. Very thankful for all of the great staff and their commitment, thoughtfulness and care!
Jess Henderson
I am beyond grateful for the care, education and support our family has received from Goodstart over the past few years. Tara leads the most wonderful team - they deeply care about our children and their wellbeing as well as learning outcomes. As someone who felt nervous putting my little ones in care, I have felt such relief knowing they are not only in safe but compassionate care. Highly recommend.
Mary Pettigrove
We could not have asked for a more wonderful experience than our year at Goodstart Early Learning Belgrave Heights. Our son completed his 4-year-old kinder here, and it was truly the most amazing, nurturing and enriching year for him. The centre has such a warm, welcoming feel — it genuinely feels like a big family. The educators and leadership team clearly love what they do, and that passion shines through every single day. The staff retention speaks volumes; the consistency, care and deep relationships they build with the children make such a difference. Communication is outstanding. We always felt informed, included and supported, and it was clear how much thought, intention and care went into the daily activities and learning experiences. Everything felt purposeful, engaging and tailored to the children. Our son grew enormously over the year — socially, emotionally and academically — and the team went above and beyond to ensure his transition to primary school was seamless. He is confident, capable and genuinely ready for the next chapter, and we credit so much of that to the incredible work of this centre. We will truly miss Goodstart Belgrave Heights and the beautiful community there. We feel incredibly grateful for the care, dedication and love shown to our child and cannot recommend this centre highly enough.
Rachael Weber
The whole team are incredible and care for the kids so much. Our son loves going and has made so many good friends. Such a passionate team 💕
Svend Hoegh
Hey sorry guys, that 1-star review was a total bum-dial mistake on my part. The entire Goodstart Belgrave Heights Team are absolutely brilliant! Honestly the best childcare centre in the hills! Everyone on the care team is amazing. The Story Park updates allow us and our child’s overseas grandparents to get regular updates on their progress. Our child loves the educators and has already made a best friend while attending the centre. I honestly can’t recommend this centre enough! I already do, to all my mates. Hot tip: get on the waitlist as soon as you’re pregnant! They are that good, that the waitlist (for the days you want) is that long!
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