(03) 9125 4915
(03) 9125 4915Address:
71 The Strand, Point Cook, VIC, 3030
Care Type:
Long Day Care
Hours:
6:30am to 6:30pm
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$161 /day
Your enquiry will be sent directly to the Goodstart Early Learning Point Cook - The Strand.
Address:
71 The Strand, Point Cook, VIC, 3030
Rating Score
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.
- Rebecca Noronha
Goodstart Early Learning Point Cook has been proudly serving the community since 2004. Our centre caters for children aged six weeks to five years across four spacious, purpose-built rooms, providing a welcoming environment where every child is valued and nurtured. With a capacity of 75 places, our focus is on creating a safe, fun, and stimulating space where children can thrive.
We believe in supporting each child as an individual. Our tailored learning programs align with the Early Years Learning Framework, focusing on each child's unique interests, needs, and developmental stage. By offering a range of enriching activities, we encourage creativity, curiosity, and a love of learning from an early age.
Our dedicated team of educators is highly qualified, with many holding Bachelor degrees in Early Childhood Education. They are passionate about providing the highest level of care and education, continually updating their skills to reflect industry best practices. With an emphasis on building close relationships with families, our team fosters a strong sense of community and collaboration.
At Goodstart Point Cook, the facilities are designed to enhance both learning and comfort. Features include three large outdoor playgrounds, a separate sleep room for babies, and engaging toys and equipment. We also offer a dedicated planning space for staff and families to connect.
We welcome you to visit our centre, meet our team, and experience firsthand the warm, nurturing environment where children grow, learn, and make lifelong friendships.
Goodstart Early Learning Point Cook has been proudly serving the community since 2004. Our centre caters for children aged six weeks to five years across four spacious, purpose-built rooms, providing a welcoming environment where every child is valued and nurtured. With a capacity of 75 places, our focus is on creating a safe, fun, and stimulating space where children can thrive.
We believe in supporting each child as an individual. Our tailored learning programs align with the Early Years Learning Framework, focusing on each child's unique interests, needs, and developmental stage. By offering a range of enriching activities, we encourage creativity, curiosity, and a love of learning from an early age.
Our dedicated team of educators is highly qualified, with many holding Bachelor degrees in Early Childhood Education. They are passionate about providing the highest level of care and education, continually updating their skills to reflect industry best practices. With an emphasis on building close relationships with families, our team fosters a strong sense of community and collaboration.
At Goodstart Point Cook, the facilities are designed to enhance both learning and comfort. Features include three large outdoor playgrounds, a separate sleep room for babies, and engaging toys and equipment. We also offer a dedicated planning space for staff and families to connect.
We welcome you to visit our centre, meet our team, and experience firsthand the warm, nurturing environment where children grow, learn, and make lifelong friendships.
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.
Melissa Weerasekera
I have been the Centre Director at Goodstart The Strand since 2019. With my Advanced Diploma of Children's Services and over 20 years in the early learning industry which began in 1997, I thrive on leading my team and providing exceptional care and education to the children in our care.
At The Strand we believe in the importance of a warm, family-like atmosphere. We take great pride in our meaningful connections, not just between the children, but among the families themselves. Many parents have formed lasting friendships through the community cultivated at Goodstart The Strand, and we finds immense joy in facilitating these relationships.
Our genuine care for the wellbeing of both the children and their families is evident, and we look forward to welcoming new families into this extended, nurturing environment.
We are excited to continue making a positive impact on the lives of the young people in our care and thank you for considering our Centre.
We invite you to book a tour, or explore our website to learn more about the programs we offer.
Want to see the centre first hand? Book a tour with Goodstart Early Learning Point Cook - The Strand 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 Point Cook - The Strand.
Rating Score
Rebecca Noronha
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.
Christine Polmear
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.
Hi Christine, thank you so much for your beautiful words and for trusting us with your children over so many years. It means the world to hear that your family has felt supported and that your children have thrived both emotionally and academically. Building their confidence and love of learning is what we strive for every day. We’re so grateful for your continued support and look forward to many more wonderful years together at Goodstart!
Virender Thakur
This is the best childcare centre in Point Cook. The staff is very caring and professional. The teaching methodology is very impressive too.
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