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Goodstart Early Learning Ballarat - Creswick Road

Goodstart Early Learning Ballarat - Creswick Road

609 - 611 Creswick Road, Ballarat, VIC, 3350 view map
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4.6
1800 222 543

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Long Day Care

Hours:

6:30am to 6:30pm

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609 - 611 Creswick Road, Ballarat, VIC, 3350

4.6

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About Goodstart Early Learning Ballarat - Creswick Road

Welcome to Goodstart Ballarat – Creswick Road! We provide a nurturing and inclusive early learning environment designed to spark curiosity and confidence from the very beginning. Located just minutes from Ballarat’s city centre on Wadawurrung Country, our purpose-built centre offers long day care and kindergarten programs for children aged six weeks to five years. With spacious natural yards, engaging programs, and longstanding educators, we support every child to thrive and feel a strong sense of belonging.

Our play-based learning approach supports development across social, emotional, physical, and cognitive areas, helping prepare children for school and life. We invite you to take a tour and experience our welcoming community firsthand.

Our centre features expansive outdoor play spaces designed for exploration, creativity, and active learning, along with a separate, peaceful baby yard for our youngest learners. Children benefit from year-round indoor and outdoor play options that encourage independence and choice. Three qualified kindergarten teachers deliver enriching programs, supported by strong key educator relationships that build trust and wellbeing. Our culturally diverse team brings languages and traditions into daily learning, creating an inclusive environment for all families.

We offer a dynamic program of incursions and excursions throughout the year, including Kelly Sports, African drumming, dog safety education, and wildlife experiences. Learning is built through connection to people, place, and community, with educators working closely with families to support each child’s individual needs and strengths.

With several longstanding educators, some with over 25 years of experience, we provide consistency and care in a safe, inspiring environment. Book a tour today to discover 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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$153.50 /day

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Goodstart Early Learning Ballarat - Creswick Road Reviews (9)

4.6 /5

Based on 9 Reviews

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anonymous

5.0 1 week ago

A small community makes everyone feel welcomed.<br>All educators are very approachable and the service is accommodating for individual needs. We love the outdoor area and their indoor and outdoor programs.

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megan moroney

5.0 1 week ago

I couldn't be happier with this childcare service. The educators are caring, professional, and genuinely invested in each child's wellbeing and development. They create a warm, welcoming environment where children feel safe, valued, and excited to learn every day.<br><br>The learning experiences are engaging and thoughtfully planned, helping children build confidence, independence, and important life skills through play. Communication with families is excellent, and it's reassuring to know exactly how my child is progressing.<br><br>I highly recommend this childcare service to any family looking for a nurturing, supportive, and high-quality early learning environment. Thank you to the wonderful team for everything you do!

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megan moroney

5.0 2+ years ago

Having both my children go through this service has been a delight, my youngest has developmental delays and all staff have been supportive and caring towards myself and son in helping to build on his development. The low staff turnover definitely proves the family environment and welcoming vibes of knowing you as an individual coming into the service. Highly recommend.

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Bronwyn Mackay

5.0 2+ years ago

Both my children go, and I love the family feel, that the center has, with its low turn over in educators and its high quality care.

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Jacinta H M

1.0 4+ years ago

Avoid the kinder room until the bully is removed or appropriately monitored. He bites, punches and bullies and unfortunately it hasn’t been appropriately handled to stop it. Incident forms are absent. The bully still goes although there isn’t adequate support for them. Advice from the educators can be to ‘do what the bully did back’ (flush his hat in the loo). Yes Bec and I’ve had a number of conversations about it. I’ve posted the review as over the course of 6mths there wasn’t a resolution found other than us removing our child. It was a situation that saw a number of other children hurt, not only ours. Please don’t make silly suggestions insinuating that we wouldn’t have respectfully tried to find a solution before making a public review.

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