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Goodstart Early Learning Echuca

Goodstart Early Learning Echuca

112 Northern Highway, Echuca, VIC, 3564 view map
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5.0
(03) 4428 8394

Care Type:

Long Day Care, Pre-school

Hours:

6:30am to 6:30pm

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112 Northern Highway, Echuca, VIC, 3564

5.0

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Our daughter has been attending Good Start Echuca since 10 months old and now she's almost 5. We have experienced a lot of changes from management team to Education staff, which is always a challenge in the industry. Since the start of 2025, we have seen great positive changes, especially in Kinder 3 room in terms of routines, educational activities, which we're so happy about. Our daughter always looks forward to going to kinder. Thank you so much Team for your endless effort.

- Adrian Orchard

About Goodstart Early Learning Echuca

Goodstart Early Learning Child Care Centre Echuca is a 105-place centre, located conveniently close to local industry and commercial areas on the edge of Echuca. Embracing our local heritage, each of our six rooms is named after the famous Paddle Steamers of the Murray River. 

We provide a nurturing and stimulating environment for children from Nursery to Kindergarten, offering sensory and play-based learning opportunities in line with the Early Years Learning Framework. Our dedicated educators take pride in fostering strong relationships with children and families, ensuring each child’s individual needs, strengths, and interests are met. 

Our centre features age-appropriate outdoor play areas, including sandpits, water tanks, a digging patch, veggie gardens, and a stage area, all designed to promote environmental awareness and sustainability. We also offer nutritious meals, funded swimming lessons for kindergarten children, and a variety of art and music experiences to inspire creativity.

With regular family nights, newsletters, and our Storypark platform, we maintain clear communication with families, creating a supportive community. We also celebrate special events like Kinder Graduation and our annual Christmas concert.

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Services Provided by Goodstart Early Learning Echuca

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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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$141.5 /day

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$134.5 /day

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Goodstart Early Learning Echuca Reviews (5)

5.0

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Adrian Orchard

Jun, 2025

Our daughter has been attending Good Start Echuca since 10 months old and now she's almost 5. We have experienced a lot of changes from management team to Education staff, which is always a challenge in the industry. Since the start of 2025, we have seen great positive changes, especially in Kinder 3 room in terms of routines, educational activities, which we're so happy about. Our daughter always looks forward to going to kinder. Thank you so much Team for your endless effort.

Response from the owner 10 Jun 2025

Thank you, Adrian, for sharing your experience with Goodstart Echuca. We appreciate your understanding during times of change and are so pleased to hear about the positive improvements in the Kinder 3 room this year. It’s wonderful that your daughter looks forward to coming each day! That means so much to our team. We’ll be sure to pass on your thanks to everyone involved!

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Emma Kate Fitzpatrick

May, 2025

Goodstart Early learning Echuca has been the best choice for my 12 month old, my son has been attending since he was a few month old. I had toured other local centres and none of them felt like home as much as Echuca Goodstart, the staff and educators are amazing and so caring, they keep you updated with everything and plan so many fantastic activities for all the children to participate in. My son loves the food they cook and he actually eats everything the girls put out for him, the menus they have created are fantastic and lots of variety. The toddler room is set out beautifully with dedicated areas of play which my son absolutely loves! (home area with play kitchen, farm area, tucks and cars, craft area, tunnels and can’t forget the mini leather lounge and lounge area for them. My son has learnt so much by attending daycare at Goodstart Echuca and as a first time mum my mind is at ease knowing how well his cared for and how happy with his little friends. Thank you again to everyone at Goodstart Echuca

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Aimee Rankin

Jul, 2024

Such friendly and kind staff! Admin was so helpful! Very trustworthy team

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