A home away from home. I am so sad that my daughter no longer attends daycare because the strand is by far the best childcare we have been too. Management and staff are so lovely and go above and beyond to make sure that not only the children are safe but they are also having the time off their life through lots of incursions and excursions. My daughter loved the strand because it’s fun, so fun she never wanted to leave at pickup time. A true blessing to find a centre like this ❤️

Our experience with Goodstart Early Learning, The Strand has been nothing short of amazing. Both our kids have attended since they were babies, and the level of care, warmth, and genuine love from the staff has always stood out. Mel and her entire team, who go above and beyond every single day—not just in caring for the children, but in supporting their development, confidence, and individuality. It’s clear they truly invest in each child’s growth. What really sets Goodstart apart are the incredible excursions and thoughtfully planned experiences that make learning so engaging and fun. Our kids have had opportunities we never expected from childcare, and they absolutely love going every day. We’re so grateful to be part of such a nurturing and inspiring environment—highly recommend to any family looking for more than just childcare. 💛

I’m extremely happy with Goodstart Early Learning at The Strand, Point Cook. The educators here are outstanding. In the Bunjil Room, Jagriti and Zara have been exceptional always supportive, attentive, and consistently helping the children thrive. I’ve seen such positive growth in my son, especially in his social skills. He’s become confident, engaged, and ready for school. The excursions they plan are thoughtful and enriching, giving the kids great learning experiences outside the center. The Centre Director, Melissa and Assistant Director Jo, are approachable and always available to chat about any concerns. The communication across the center is excellent, and the educators genuinely work in partnership with parents to support each child’s development. Whenever there are new trainee educators joining, communication is always clear, so parents stay fully informed. If you’re looking for a daycare that is nurturing, professional, and truly invested in your child’s growth, I highly recommend Goodstart Early Learning at The Strand. Thank you to the whole team for the wonderful work you do.

We have been with Goodstart The Strand for nearly 9 years and will be with them for another 4 years. They have provided absolutely wonderful and first rate care and education to our 3 children and so much support to us as parents. Our children have learned so much from the wonderful educators, not only with academic learning but about emotional regulation and social skills as well. The educators really built them up to believe in themselves and succeed. Our children are definitely better off for having attended Good Start The Strand and we are so grateful for everything they have done for us.

This is the best childcare centre in Point Cook. The staff is very caring and professional. The teaching methodology is very impressive too.

I’ve been using this centre for over a year and couldn’t be happier. The staff is caring, professional, and truly invested in the kids. My child loves going and has grown so much since starting. I always feel confident they’re in great hands. Highly recommend!

Can not praise the center and all the educators more. Both our children have been attending the center from nursery room and both have loved coming in each day. Our children formed loving bonds with their educators throughout their time in care, they took part in numerous educational activities, attended some amazing excursions and incursion that they both thoroughly enjoyed and talked about for days after. The center in itself has recently been renovated both indoors and their outdoor environments, this has been a great addition to an already amazing service. If you are looking for a great centre for your child look no further, the educators will go above and beyond to ensure your child is settled and that they feel safe and loved. They will ensure you as a family feel welcomed, as you walk in you will be greeted by the amazing management team at the front office, they will assist in any way they can to ensure you and your child have a smooth transition. The educators will communicate with you regularly about your child and how they are going. From the bottom of our hearts thank you all for taking such good care of our most precious little people.

I discovered goodstart early learning point cook the strand from my neighbours whose daughter attended from a young age and they highly recommended it to me, so I enrolled my 4 and 1 year old after orientation at the start of this year and have not been disappointed, they settled in very well. The staff at good start the strand are all very friendly and welcoming and they do not have high turnover which is always comforting. My older children attended a community kindergarten and they never went on an excursion, I was amazed that in the first term my 4 year old kinder boy attended 3 excursions and many incursions relevant to what they are learning. They visited the melbourne museum, botanical gardens and a live play, my almost 2 year old has even attended a rhyme time at the local library and has plans to visit the children's gallery at the museum this term. I would recommend this centre for sure and am glad I found it ! 🙂

The facility is ok, yes it may not be as big as other place, but the people makes all the differences. The staffs are friendly and really look after our children. They're genuine and we're happy to put our children here. They're diligently keeping us up to date with our children, share photos, videos, and progress notes of our children. They're prompt in informing us when there's something happen to our children. They do this in calm and assuring way. Moreover, they just recently renovated the flooring and the outdoor area.

I highly recommend The Strand, Goodstart Early Learning Point Cook for anyone seeking exceptional care for their children. The educators provide a personalized approach, catering to our specific needs regarding food preferences, sleeping patterns, and more. The variety of engaging activities they arrange greatly supports the kids' brain development. The management’s commitment to a client-first approach is evident—they always take feedback seriously and act on it. I currently have two kids enrolled, and my eldest, who is now in primary school, also benefited greatly from their care a few years ago. This center has consistently exceeded our expectations, and I couldn’t be happier with the service they provide.