(03) 9125 4906
(03) 9125 4906Address:
724 Burwood Highway, Ferntree Gully, VIC, 3156
Care Type:
Long Day Care
Hours:
7:00am to 6:30pm
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0-1 years
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$143.5 /day
Your enquiry will be sent directly to the Goodstart Early Learning Ferntree Gully.
Address:
724 Burwood Highway, Ferntree Gully, VIC, 3156
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Goodstart Ferntree Gully have been wonderful to deal with. Neha P and Priyanka P are beyond amazing with my daughter. Highly recommend!
- Bianca Say
Goodstart Early Learning Ferntree Gully is located at the base of The Dandenong Ranges and near local primary schools and Westfield Shopping Centre, Goodstart Ferntree Gully provides quality early education in a nurturing environment.
Our experienced educators understand the importance of the first five years of a child’s development. Guided by the Early Years Learning Framework and National Quality Standards, our play-based programs across six indoor rooms and four spacious outdoor areas foster growth and belonging.
Children enjoy literacy-rich, natural learning spaces, with opportunities for creativity at our open-access Art Stations. Our indoor-outdoor flow allows continuous exploration and active play. The centre’s Qualified Chef, holding a Bachelor of Health Science, prepares nutritious meals tailored to meet individual dietary needs.
Community involvement is central to our approach, featuring walking excursions and visits to local parks, schools, and libraries via our Goodstart bus. Strong links with primary schools, local groups, and aged care facilities enhance children’s learning and social connections.
Our Early Childhood Teachers lead both 3-year-old and 4-year-old funded Kinder programs, offering the flexibility of long daycare while preparing children for school.
Discover how we can support your child’s early learning journey and give you peace of mind. Book a tour and see the difference for yourself.
Goodstart Early Learning Ferntree Gully is located at the base of The Dandenong Ranges and near local primary schools and Westfield Shopping Centre, Goodstart Ferntree Gully provides quality early education in a nurturing environment.
Our experienced educators understand the importance of the first five years of a child’s development. Guided by the Early Years Learning Framework and National Quality Standards, our play-based programs across six indoor rooms and four spacious outdoor areas foster growth and belonging.
Children enjoy literacy-rich, natural learning spaces, with opportunities for creativity at our open-access Art Stations. Our indoor-outdoor flow allows continuous exploration and active play. The centre’s Qualified Chef, holding a Bachelor of Health Science, prepares nutritious meals tailored to meet individual dietary needs.
Community involvement is central to our approach, featuring walking excursions and visits to local parks, schools, and libraries via our Goodstart bus. Strong links with primary schools, local groups, and aged care facilities enhance children’s learning and social connections.
Our Early Childhood Teachers lead both 3-year-old and 4-year-old funded Kinder programs, offering the flexibility of long daycare while preparing children for school.
Discover how we can support your child’s early learning journey and give you peace of mind. Book a tour and see the difference for yourself.
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.
Karen Boyle
Hi, my name is Karen Boyle and I am the Centre director at Goodstart Ferntree Gully.
I have been working for Goodstart for the past 19 years, 6 of which have been as a Centre Director.
I moved to Goodstart Ferntree Gully in April of 2023 and in that time, with the help of our Centre leadership team, we have built a really strong team of passionate educators that provide high quality care to our families and children.
One of my biggest passions is building strong relationships and providing our families with a really positive experience.
We strive to make families feel secure in leaving their children in our care and for them to know they are safe and happy while they learn and grow.
We have a variety of tour times available on our website come on down anytime and meet the team!
Want to see the centre first hand? Book a tour with Goodstart Early Learning Ferntree Gully below.
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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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Bianca Say
Goodstart Ferntree Gully have been wonderful to deal with. Neha P and Priyanka P are beyond amazing with my daughter. Highly recommend!
Thank you so much for your lovely review, Bianca. We are delighted to hear how supported your daughter has been and how positive your experience has been with our centre. Our educators and staff take great pride in providing warm, nurturing care, and your recommendation truly means a lot to us.
Cassa nix
We have been at the centre since 2022 and the centre has the most dedicated and caring educators I’ve ever met! It’s more like a family and I appreciate every single staff member in the place. Special mention to nursery 1 & 2 (like bonus mums) to Arlo and Duntae. I don’t know what I would do without you all! I was hesitant to leave my kids with someone else, but the Ferntree gully Goodstart team have eased any worries I have ever had.
Thank you so much for your lovely review, Cassa. We are delighted to hear how supported your family has felt since joining the centre in 2022. Our educators and staff work hard to create a nurturing, family-like environment, and it means so much to know your children feel safe, loved, and settled in their early learning journey. We truly appreciate your trust and your kind words about the team.
Rachel Crofts
We’ve been attending Goodstart Ferntree Gully for about four years now, and my children absolutely love it! They always have a wonderful time, and the educators consistently provide a wide variety of engaging activities. My eldest also enjoys participating in the many incursions on offer. The educators know the children well, genuinely care for them, and I always feel confident they are in good hands. The communication is excellent and I receive regular updates and photos each day. I cannot thank the staff at Goodstart Ferntree Gully enough!
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