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Goodstart Early Learning Ivanhoe

Goodstart Early Learning Ivanhoe

49 Marshall Street, Ivanhoe, VIC, 3079 view map
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(03) 9125 4851

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Long Day Care

Hours:

7:30am to 6:00pm

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49 Marshall Street, Ivanhoe, VIC, 3079

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About Goodstart Early Learning Ivanhoe

Goodstart Early Learning Ivanhoe

Cultivating curious minds

Goodstart Early Learning Ivanhoe provides enriching care and holistic programs that cultivate curiosity, creativity, and school readiness. Emphasising community engagement, the passionate team of educators enriches the learning experience through visits, events, and daily art and music activities. These experiences allow children to freely express their creativity while fostering holistic growth and development.

  • Colourful and sensory indoor learning rooms
  • Inviting outdoor spaces with age-appropriate play areas, sandpits, forts, cubby houses, a vegetable patch, and a worm farm
  • Enriching programs with tailored, individualised curricula for essential school readiness
  • Highest quality care and early learning in an inclusive and culturally diverse environment
  • Focus on sustainability to enhance children's understanding of environmental stewardship
  • Quiet yet convenient residential location, with dual access for easy drop-off and pick-up
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Services Provided by Goodstart Early Learning Ivanhoe

State Government Approved Programs

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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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$168.5 /day

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$163.5 /day

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Goodstart Early Learning Ivanhoe Reviews (8)

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Greg M

Jun, 2025

Highly recommend good start Ivanhoe, they’re like a family, super friendly, fantastic educators who are fun, dedicated and professional. Our son was in good start and a separate kindergarten, by far he learnt more from good start. Could not speak more highly of the team.

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Sophie Carroll

Mar, 2025

I am so grateful to the wonderful team at Goodstart Ivanhoe for providing an exceptional experience for my two sons! From the very first day, they have felt welcomed, safe, and loved. The educators are incredibly caring, patient, and professional. I also want to extend a heartfelt thank you to ‘Chef Ben’. The meals are always nutritious, delicious, and thoughtfully prepared. I truly appreciate everything this team does, and I feel so fortunate to have found such a supportive and nurturing place for my boys. Goodstart Ivanhoe… Best in the Business. I’ll have to keep having babies, so I never need to leave the place 😊

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Daniel and Josephine

Mar, 2025

Goodstart Ivanhoe has given a lot of wonderful memories for our 2 year old son, who started there since he was 1. We were surprised to see that he settled in quite fast (knowing how attached he was to us) and I cannot praise the nursery teachers more as he was developing so fast and so well through out the year. There was so much love and attention given to him in the nursery room that after a while, instead of rushing to go home every after pick up, he would stay in the room not wanting to go home! Amazing care taking Goodstart Ivanhoe - thanks for looking out for him! ❤️

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