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Goodstart Early Learning Bundoora - Plenty Road

Goodstart Early Learning Bundoora - Plenty Road

3- 5 Plenty Road, Bundoora, VIC, 3083 view map
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(03) 9125 4853

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6:30am to 6:30pm

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3- 5 Plenty Road, Bundoora, VIC, 3083

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I would like to express my deepest gratitude to everyone at Goodstart Early Learning plenty road for the incredible opportunity to complete my placement at such a nurturing and inspiring environment. From the very beginning, I was welcomed with warmth, encouragement, and a true sense of belonging. The centre is a shining example of what quality early childhood education should look like, a place where every child is seen, heard, and supported to grow in the most beautiful way. A special thank you to Natalie, whose leadership creates such a positive and professional atmosphere. Your dedication to the children, staff, and students is truly inspiring. You’ve built a centre that reflects care, respect, and excellence in every corner. To Carman, Chathu and Lashani, I cannot thank you enough for your guidance, patience, and support throughout my placement. You have been an incredible role model, and I’ve learned so much from observing your practice, your passion, and your deep understanding of child development. Your encouragement helped me grow in confidence and skill, and I’ll carry the lessons you've taught me into my future career. Thank you again to the entire team, the educators, staff, and of course, the wonderful children for making my placement such a meaningful and enriching experience. I feel incredibly fortunate to have been part of your community, even for a short while. With heartfelt thanks, Prachi sharma

- Prachi Sharma

About Goodstart Early Learning Bundoora - Plenty Road

Goodstart Bundoora Plenty Road offers high-quality care and education for children aged six weeks to five years in a welcoming, home-like environment. Our program is guided by the Victorian Early Years Learning and Development Framework and the Early Years Learning Framework, creating spaces that foster children’s learning, success, and sense of belonging.

Our team of dedicated, highly qualified educators embraces the multicultural backgrounds of our local community, building strong partnerships with families to support each child’s growth. We provide tailored learning programs to nurture skills in early literacy, numeracy, social, emotional, and community learning. Government-funded 3- and 4-year-old Kinder programs, led by Bachelor Qualified Teachers and accredited with the ‘Kinder Tick,’ prepare children for school with play-based and sensory learning experiences.

Outdoor learning is a key feature, with spacious areas and a bush kinder program to inspire children’s connection with nature. Our centre values strong, secure relationships, employing “Key Educator Relationships” to support each child’s emotional well-being.

Community involvement enriches our programs, with participation in local events and celebrations. Families stay connected through the Storypark platform, which shares cultural activities and updates.

Goodstart provides children with meals, snacks, hats, t-shirts, and nappies, ensuring a comprehensive, supportive experience. We invite families to book a tour, meet our team, and see how we can support your child’s learning journey.

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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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$151 /day

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$142 /day

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Goodstart Early Learning Bundoora - Plenty Road Reviews (35)

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Prachi Sharma

Oct, 2025

I would like to express my deepest gratitude to everyone at Goodstart Early Learning plenty road for the incredible opportunity to complete my placement at such a nurturing and inspiring environment. From the very beginning, I was welcomed with warmth, encouragement, and a true sense of belonging. The centre is a shining example of what quality early childhood education should look like, a place where every child is seen, heard, and supported to grow in the most beautiful way. A special thank you to Natalie, whose leadership creates such a positive and professional atmosphere. Your dedication to the children, staff, and students is truly inspiring. You’ve built a centre that reflects care, respect, and excellence in every corner. To Carman, Chathu and Lashani, I cannot thank you enough for your guidance, patience, and support throughout my placement. You have been an incredible role model, and I’ve learned so much from observing your practice, your passion, and your deep understanding of child development. Your encouragement helped me grow in confidence and skill, and I’ll carry the lessons you've taught me into my future career. Thank you again to the entire team, the educators, staff, and of course, the wonderful children for making my placement such a meaningful and enriching experience. I feel incredibly fortunate to have been part of your community, even for a short while. With heartfelt thanks, Prachi sharma

Response from the owner 07 Oct 2025

Hi Prachi, thank you so much for sharing such thoughtful feedback. We’re delighted to hear that your placement experience at Goodstart Plenty Road was so positive and inspiring. It’s wonderful to know you felt supported, welcomed, and valued throughout your time with the team. Our educators take great pride in mentoring future early learning professionals, and it means a lot to hear how much you gained from the experience. We wish you all the best in your future career and hope you carry the passion for quality early learning into everything you do.

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Sheldon Oski

May, 2024

Cannot speak highly enough about the centre. The way in which the staff interact with and educate our daughter has been wonderful. We can really tell that they care, and we feel safe with them looking after our daughter.

Response from the owner 15 May 2024

Thank you for the amazing 5-star review, Sheldon! We appreciate you valuing our team's interaction and education of your daughter. We strive to create a nurturing environment, and we're glad you feel secure with us!

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Eve Angeles

Aug, 2023

Goodstart Bundoora (Plenty Road) is amazing! Mariana was so helpful and kind when my child first started there and Mervat really helped him to settle quickly into a routine. He absolutely loves attending the centre and I can really see him developing new skills every day. They have big indoor and outdoor spaces for children to explore and really tailor experiences to the children’s interests. Thank you for all that you do for the kids and families 🤩

Response from the owner 09 Aug 2023

Thank you, Eve, for your fantastic review of Goodstart Early Learning Bundoora - Plenty Road! We're thrilled your child is thriving with us and that Mariana and Mervat have contributed positively to their experience. Your appreciation means a lot, and we're honoured to be part of your child's journey. We look forward to continuing to provide a nurturing and enriching environment.

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