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Goodstart Early Learning Hoppers Crossing - Heaths Road

Goodstart Early Learning Hoppers Crossing - Heaths Road

350 Heaths Road, Hoppers Crossing, VIC, 3029 view map
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4.8
1800 222 543

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Long Day Care

Hours:

7:00am to 6:30pm

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350 Heaths Road, Hoppers Crossing, VIC, 3029

4.8

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About Goodstart Early Learning Hoppers Crossing - Heaths Road

Goodstart Hoppers Crossing Heaths Road has been providing quality care for over 25 years, located near the intersection of Tarneit and Heaths Roads, close to local schools and shopping. We cater to children aged six weeks to five years in a spacious, double-storey building with three large outdoor play areas that promote natural play, sustainability, and motor skill development.

We offer two years of kindergarten, ensuring your child has the time and support needed to develop, play, and form friendships, preparing them for school.

Our long-standing educators, some with over a decade of experience, create a welcoming environment, with many bi- or multi-lingual staff fostering a sense of belonging for diverse families. We use Storypark to stay connected with families, sharing updates on events and documenting each child’s learning journey.

Children enjoy progressive mealtimes, allowing them to choose when they are ready to eat. Our exciting extracurricular activities include music programs, fitness, and a variety of educational incursions such as animal visits, puppet shows, and dental health programs. 

We also celebrate cultural events throughout the year, including Chinese New Year, Diwali, Easter, Halloween, and Christmas.

We welcome new families to visit our centre and experience the warmth and care we provide.

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Services Provided by Goodstart Early Learning Hoppers Crossing - Heaths Road

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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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Goodstart Early Learning Hoppers Crossing - Heaths Road Reviews (47)

4.8 /5

Based on 47 Reviews

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22LEGNA

5.0 1 week ago

After a traumatic experience at a previous childcare center, my child was terrified of big groups of children and classroom settings. We tried multiple centres, and Goodstart (Heaths rd) was the only place that successfully helped my child to regain her trust and feel safe again.<br><br>The team was incredibly supportive during the orientation process, taking the time to ensure we were completely ready before the first official day. We are so grateful!

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Shruthi Kirthi

5.0 1 week ago

Goodstart (Heath’s road), an amazing Childcare Centre. Right from the enrolment process, where the Centre Director, Miranda who is was amazing person, friendly, professional and ensures that she makes you feel welcome as a family at the centre. It looks like she is passionate about her role, knows her job well and this is evident from the way she lets things out in the open and is honest about the centre and the way it works. Also my son didn’t seem to settle in the Nursery room on our first day, so she offered to try the Toddler room instead (as he was close to moving there soon anyway in 2 months) and this made it so much easier as he loved the room, the outdoor play and the educators in that room. Through the 2 orientations for my son until now, she made sure that there are educators catering to children in the room, especially with new children joining in, to make them feel close to family and giving them lots of warmth and cuddles. Later, she got me assisted by Margaret (Admin), who is very calm, composed and makes the enrolment process look easy, with the way she communicates and goes step-by-step through the process, without hesitating or repeating the questions when asked making things clear and transparent.<br>I would like to add a special note to thank Shubhdeep, Debby and Jagroop (educators in the Toddler room).<br>It was heartbreaking to leave my son in the room for him to get used to. However, Shubh and Jagroop were so amazing with settling my son that he immediately built an attachment with them as they were trying to divert his attention in multiple ways, which suited my son.<br>Shubhdeep, especially held his hand and took him all over the outdoor play area with bubbles in her hand. He loved it and started interacting with her, getting extremely comfortable and enjoyed reading books with her.<br>On pick up, he hesitated and wanted to continue play and when I asked him “Do you want to keep playing with Shubh?” He immediately smiled and said “Yeah!”. I was elated to hear him say that. It showed that they have been truly trying to make an effort, to make the children acclimatised to the environment that they are in and get the warmth and comfort, equivalent to their home.<br><br>Thank you Goodstart Early Learning, Heaths Road.

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Neelima Maddali

4.0 2 weeks ago

"We cannot speak highly enough of Good Start Early Learning Centre, Heaths road. The educators Mirtha are incredibly caring, attentive, and passionate about what they do. Our child has thrived here, developing so much socially and emotionally. The daily updates and photos are all being updated in the app give us so much peace of mind while at work. The facilities are always clean, secure, and offer fantastic learning activities.<br><br>Highly recommend to any parent looking for a second home for their little one!"

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Tina Marie Boyter Duggan

5.0 1 month ago

My children love being here at Goodstart Early Learning because they have exceptional educators and have formed such strong connections with their peers.

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Ish Thind

5.0 1 month ago

My daughter has been going to Goodstart Heaths Road for over 3 years. She started in the nursery room and now in the kinder room. She loves all the educators and has so much fun learning and socialising everyday.

How Goodstart Early Learning Hoppers Crossing - Heaths Road Compares

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Goodstart Early Learning Hoppers Crossing - Heaths Road

$149

Suburb Average

$144.22

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Staffing Arrangements Exceeding
Relationships with children Exceeding
Collaborative partnerships with families and communities Meeting
Governance and leadership Exceeding

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