(03) 9125 4943
(03) 9125 4943Address:
Level 2, 243-251 Flemington Road, North Melbourne, VIC, 3051
Care Type:
Long Day Care
Hours:
6:30am to 6:30pm
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0-1 years
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$165 /day
Your enquiry will be sent directly to the Goodstart Early Learning North Melbourne.
Address:
Level 2, 243-251 Flemington Road, North Melbourne, VIC, 3051
Rating Score
Exceptional Care and Genuine Kindness Both of our children attended Goodstart Early Learning North Melbourne, and we couldn’t be happier with the experience we’ve had. From the very first day, the educators made us feel completely at ease warm, professional, and genuinely invested in every child’s growth and wellbeing. The centre itself is bright, safe, and thoughtfully set up with engaging play and learning spaces that encourage curiosity and independence. The educators go above and beyond to tailor activities to each child’s interests and developmental needs, which helped both of our kids thrive emotionally, socially, and academically. Communication is another area where this centre truly shines. The team keeps parents informed and involved through daily updates, photos, and conversations at pick-up, so we always felt connected to what our children were learning and experiencing. What stands out most is the sense of community, it really feels like an extended family. The staff know every child by name and treat them with genuine love and respect. My kids absolutely adored their educators and still talk fondly about their time there. We are so grateful to the entire team at Goodstart North Melbourne for providing such a nurturing and inspiring environment. It’s clear they’re passionate about giving children the best possible start in life. Highly, highly recommend! Rozit and Amanuel K.
- Ariel Tecle
Goodstart Early Learning North Melbourne is a newly-constructed, architecturally designed centre located on Flemington Road. Our vibrant centre features five spacious age-based learning spaces, including nursery, toddler, pre-kindy, and kindergarten rooms, as well as a stunning rooftop playspace with views of the Melbourne skyline.
Our outdoor areas include large, shaded playgrounds with natural play elements such as fruit and vegetable gardens, sandpits, and climbing equipment. The rooftop features a wooden cubby house, swings, bike tracks, and a water pump, offering endless opportunities for exploration and play.
We offer two years of kindergarten, giving children a strong foundation to prepare for school. Our programs are delivered by five Bachelor-qualified teachers, who tailor educational experiences to each child's needs. We follow the key educator approach, ensuring strong, positive interactions between children and educators.
Our in-house sous chef prepares fresh, nutritious meals daily, following Australian nutritional guidelines.
At Goodstart North Melbourne, we provide state-of-the-art facilities and a focus on building strong connections with families and the local community.
Goodstart Early Learning North Melbourne is a newly-constructed, architecturally designed centre located on Flemington Road. Our vibrant centre features five spacious age-based learning spaces, including nursery, toddler, pre-kindy, and kindergarten rooms, as well as a stunning rooftop playspace with views of the Melbourne skyline.
Our outdoor areas include large, shaded playgrounds with natural play elements such as fruit and vegetable gardens, sandpits, and climbing equipment. The rooftop features a wooden cubby house, swings, bike tracks, and a water pump, offering endless opportunities for exploration and play.
We offer two years of kindergarten, giving children a strong foundation to prepare for school. Our programs are delivered by five Bachelor-qualified teachers, who tailor educational experiences to each child's needs. We follow the key educator approach, ensuring strong, positive interactions between children and educators.
Our in-house sous chef prepares fresh, nutritious meals daily, following Australian nutritional guidelines.
At Goodstart North Melbourne, we provide state-of-the-art facilities and a focus on building strong connections with families and the local community.
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.
Nisha Bhatt
Hi, my Name is Nisha Bhatt and I’m the Centre Director at Goodstart North Melbourne.
I have been working in Early Childhood Education for 13 Years. Over my years in the industry, I have worked within many roles, including Casual Educator, room assistant, room leader and an Assistant Director. I have successfully completed my Certificate III, Diploma and Advance Diploma of Early Childhood Education.
As a Centre Director, I aim to foster high quality education and care for children to achieve the best possible outcomes. The First five years of a child’s life are crucial in setting milestones for growth and development. Children build positive relationships with the world around them with quality education and care from educators and carers. I am responsible for providing a safe and inclusive learning environment for children free from discrimination. I believe in utilising the benefits of play based learning and holistic development, which are essential in enhancing children’s social, emotional, and cognitive skills.
To achieve excellence in providing quality Early Childhood Education, I believe in partnering with families and communities to nurture young minds and empower them to learn and grow.
I look forward to welcome and support all families and children to join our nurturing environment of dedicated and qualified teams of educators who are passionate about early Childhood development and are committed to creating a supportive and inclusive atmosphere.
Want to see the centre first hand? Book a tour with Goodstart Early Learning North Melbourne below.
Infant
0-1 years
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Toddler
1-2 years
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Friday
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 North Melbourne.
Rating Score
Ariel Tecle
Exceptional Care and Genuine Kindness Both of our children attended Goodstart Early Learning North Melbourne, and we couldn’t be happier with the experience we’ve had. From the very first day, the educators made us feel completely at ease warm, professional, and genuinely invested in every child’s growth and wellbeing. The centre itself is bright, safe, and thoughtfully set up with engaging play and learning spaces that encourage curiosity and independence. The educators go above and beyond to tailor activities to each child’s interests and developmental needs, which helped both of our kids thrive emotionally, socially, and academically. Communication is another area where this centre truly shines. The team keeps parents informed and involved through daily updates, photos, and conversations at pick-up, so we always felt connected to what our children were learning and experiencing. What stands out most is the sense of community, it really feels like an extended family. The staff know every child by name and treat them with genuine love and respect. My kids absolutely adored their educators and still talk fondly about their time there. We are so grateful to the entire team at Goodstart North Melbourne for providing such a nurturing and inspiring environment. It’s clear they’re passionate about giving children the best possible start in life. Highly, highly recommend! Rozit and Amanuel K.
Thank you so much for your beautiful and heartfelt review. We are truly delighted to hear how positive your family’s experience has been at Goodstart North Melbourne. It means a great deal to know your children felt so loved, supported, and inspired during their time with us. Our educators and staff take great pride in creating a warm, inclusive environment that nurtures curiosity, confidence, and growth, while keeping families closely connected through open communication. We truly appreciate your kind words and trust, and we are so grateful to have been part of your children’s early learning journey!
Camille Minor
Lovely centre with communicative and attentive staff. We had to transition here while our local goodstart closed down for renovations, Nisha and her team did their utmost to accommodate the children and the staff who were moving across to make the move as smoothly as possible. My son formed beautiful bonds with the educators in his room. The centre is clean (my kids love the fish tank in the foyer!) and despite the larger outdoor playground being a lift away upstairs - the kids are usually taken for outside time as often as possible when the weather allows it. Thanks again to Nisha and the educators (casual and permanent alike).
Ashwath sachdeva
Best staff ever seen in my life
Thank you so much for your kind words, Ashwath. We are thrilled to hear that you’ve had such a positive experience with our team. It means a lot to know that the care and support of our educators has made such an impact. We’re grateful to be part of your child’s early learning journey!
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$151
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