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Goodstart Early Learning Croydon South

Goodstart Early Learning Croydon South

173-177 Bayswater Rd, Croydon South, VIC, 3136 view map
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4.7
1800 222 543

Care Type:

Long Day Care

Hours:

7:00am to 6:30pm

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Address:

173-177 Bayswater Rd, Croydon South, VIC, 3136

4.7

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About Goodstart Early Learning Croydon South

We're a vibrant and welcoming early learning centre located on the lands of the Wurundjeri people.  

Our Exceeding-rated long day care centre offers a strong educational focus and nurturing care from nursery to kindergarten. 

We offer tailored teacher-led programs that prepare children for school by balancing play, learning, and social development.  

Tour our beautiful centre and experience our convenient location, open communication, personalised care and meaningful relationships. We’d love to show you around. 

What makes our centre special:  

  • Focus on education and emotional development, ensuring children are school-ready 
  • Exceeding the National Quality Standards – focus on health, safety, and children’s opinions 
  • Educational excursions and incursions promote curiosity and development 
  • Warm relationships with families, fostering a supportive community and collaborative events
  • Qualified staff with over 10 years of experience, ensuring continuity of care 
  • Inspiring, light-filled building with natural wooden floors, high ceilings and large rooms
  • Large outdoor play area with a garden, vegetable patch and leafy trees
  • Regular parent-teacher interviews to build collaboration and support individual growth

At Goodstart Croydon South, we pride ourselves on creating a safe, supportive environment where children thrive.  

From cooking experiences to weekly music incursions, our diverse programs will encourage your child to learn through play and expand their mental, emotional, physical and social skills.  

Our team offers multilingual support with educators who speak Mandarin, Cantonese, Sinhalese, Hindi, Punjabi, French, and Gujarati. We celebrate diversity and its positive impact on our curriculum.  

We are proud of our bush kinder program, which introduces young learners to natural environments and resources. This includes visits to Chesterfield farms, growing our own vegetables and using them in meals, and participating in council incentives such as planting trees. 

Book a tour today and discover how our nurturing environment can set an excellent foundation for your child’s lifelong learning.  

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Services Provided by Goodstart Early Learning Croydon South

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Kindergarten/Preschool Programs

Kindergarten/Preschool 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:

  • Our programs are planned and led by qualified and experienced Early Childhood Teachers, in accordance with the Early Years Learning Framework
  • Our programs have the tick of approval, meaning they meet (and exceed) Government guidelines around learning in the year before school
  • Strong connections with local schools support our extensive transition to school programs
  • We offer greater flexibility and convenience for busy families with longer opening hours, five days a week, 52 weeks of the year.
  • We offer 9-hour, 10-hour and all-day sessions.
  • Nutritious meals are provided throughout the day, so there’s no need to pack lunch boxes.
Curriculum and programs

Curriculum and 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.

Parent communication and involvement

Parent communication and involvement

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. 

Meet the team

Meet the team

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.

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$145.50 /day

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Goodstart Early Learning Croydon South Reviews (42)

4.7 /5

Based on 42 Reviews

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debaditya bhattacharyya

5.0 1 month ago

We have had a wonderful experience with Abha and the team. The educators are caring and attentive. They provide good care for our daughter, especially as she can be a fussy eater.<br><br>She genuinely enjoys her time there and has developed new words, skills, and confidence since attending. It's reassuring to know she is in such a nurturing and supportive environment. Highly recommended.

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Pankaj Sharma

5.0 1 month ago

Highly recommended this centre, very caring and professional staff.

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Myles Pollett

5.0 1 month ago

We've been really happy. The educators are lovely and caring, food is great and it has a good family vibe.

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Lisa Woodall

5.0 1 month ago

We have loved our time at Goodstart Croydon South. The educators are so kind and attentive. Always so comforting if my child has trouble seperating in the mornings. My child absolutely loves the Educators and environment.<br>The admin team always go above and beyond and are reassuring to me as a parent if I call to check on my child after a rough morning.<br>The food is so nutritious and well made, offering variety I wouldn't be able to offer at home.<br>I really appreciate the cultural education my child receives; learning other languages, celebrations and traditions, as well as about our First Nation's culture.<br>The children are treated with respect and love. I feel so comfortable leaving my child with this beautiful team.

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Aarnav Vatsa

5.0 1 month ago

We have had a wonderful experience with Goodstart Early Learning Croydon South. The educators are caring, professional, and genuinely invested in the children's growth and development. The centre provides a safe, welcoming, and engaging environment where children can learn, play, and build confidence every day.<br><br>Communication with families is excellent, and we always feel informed about our child's progress and activities. The learning programs are well planned, with a great balance of educational experiences, creativity, and social development.<br><br>It's clear that the team is passionate about early childhood education and creating positive experiences for every child. We highly recommend Goodstart Early Learning Croydon South to any family looking for a supportive and nurturing childcare centre.

How Goodstart Early Learning Croydon South Compares

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Price

Above average

Goodstart Early Learning Croydon South

$144

Suburb Average

$138.36

NQS

The National Quality Standard is an industry benchmark defined by the government.

Goodstart Early Learning Croydon South

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NQS Rating Breakdown

Overall

Exceeding

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Educational Program and Practice Exceeding
Children's Health and Safety Exceeding
Physical environment Meeting
Staffing Arrangements Exceeding
Relationships with children Exceeding
Collaborative partnerships with families and communities Meeting
Governance and leadership Exceeding

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