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1800 222 543
1800 222 543Address:
522-524 Canterbury Rd, Vermont, VIC, 3133
Care Type:
Long Day Care
Hours:
7:00am to 6:30pm
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$159 /day
Your enquiry will be sent directly to the Goodstart Early Learning Vermont - Canterbury Road South.
Address:
522-524 Canterbury Rd, Vermont, VIC, 3133
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Goodstart Early Learning Vermont – Canterbury Road South is a welcoming, homely centre that caters to children from 6 weeks to 5 years. We take pride in our close-knit environment, supported by thoughtful room designs, outdoor access, and a strong partnership with families.
Our early learning programs follow Australia’s Early Years Learning Framework, tailored to each child’s unique needs, interests, and strengths. Our qualified, passionate educators ensure that all rooms, from nursery to kindergarten, provide engaging, sensory, and play-based learning experiences.
Outside, our play areas are designed for exploration and fun. Children enjoy mud pits, bike paths, a dry river bed, and shaded decks, all fostering environmental awareness and sustainability.
We also offer nutritious, allergy-conscious meals prepared on-site by our dedicated cook. To keep parents connected, we use the Storypark app, host family nights, and share regular newsletters.
Visit us to see how we can support your child’s learning and growth in a nurturing environment. We'd love to show you around!
Goodstart Early Learning Vermont – Canterbury Road South is a welcoming, homely centre that caters to children from 6 weeks to 5 years. We take pride in our close-knit environment, supported by thoughtful room designs, outdoor access, and a strong partnership with families.
Our early learning programs follow Australia’s Early Years Learning Framework, tailored to each child’s unique needs, interests, and strengths. Our qualified, passionate educators ensure that all rooms, from nursery to kindergarten, provide engaging, sensory, and play-based learning experiences.
Outside, our play areas are designed for exploration and fun. Children enjoy mud pits, bike paths, a dry river bed, and shaded decks, all fostering environmental awareness and sustainability.
We also offer nutritious, allergy-conscious meals prepared on-site by our dedicated cook. To keep parents connected, we use the Storypark app, host family nights, and share regular newsletters.
Visit us to see how we can support your child’s learning and growth in a nurturing environment. We'd love to show you around!
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.
Vicki Williams
Hello, My name is Vicki Williams and I am the Centre Director here at Goodstart Canterbury Road South. I am a Diploma Qualified Educator and have been at Canterbury Road South for over 3 years.
I have been in the early Childhood Profession for over 20 years. I have worked at a range of services both private and not for profit in Australia and in the UK.
My Early Learning Values:
I understand the value and complexities of being a working parent and the level of trust and connection required to provide the confidence and reassurance that your child is receiving the care and education that they deserve whilst respecting the diversity of each of our families and our local community values.
I believe that each child and their family is unique and I welcome the diversity of all family models, cultural beliefs and our community whilst respecting First Nations perspectives as a rich tapestry of learning opportunities and for a strong foundation in learning respect and appreciation of what makes Australia such an amazing place to live, learn and grow.
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Based on 26 Reviews
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ZHANG Tiffany Jing
We enrolled our son at Goodstart Canterbury Road South when he was 14 months old in the Nursery room, and we have had a wonderful experience. Sending him to childcare for the first time was a big milestone for us, but the educators made the transition so much easier. Ash and Helen in the Nursery room have been absolutely amazing. Their kindness, patience, and genuine care helped our son settle in and gave us great peace of mind as parents. I would send my son here a lot earlier if I know how great they are!!! The Nursery team has created such a warm, nurturing, and engaging environment, and it has been lovely to see our son's confidence, social skills, and independence grow since starting. We also really appreciate the regular updates and photos throughout the day. Although our son has not yet moved into the Toddler room, we have had the opportunity to meet many of the Toddler educators and regularly see how they interact with the children. It is clear that they are just as caring, enthusiastic, and dedicated, and it gives us confidence and excitement for the next stage of our son's journey at the centre. We are incredibly grateful to the whole team at Goodstart Canterbury Road South and would highly recommend the centre to any family looking for a caring and professional childcare environment.
Hyerin Kim
My little one has been attending this centre since she was 8 months old. She initially struggled with attachment and separation anxiety, which was difficult for both of us, especially while I was at work. Helen was incredibly supportive and regularly updated me throughout the day with photos and messages, which gave me great peace of mind. Helen and Ash make a fantastic team in the nursery room. They created such a warm and nurturing environment that my daughter quickly became comfortable with them. Before long, she was talking about them at home and happily saying goodbye to me at drop-off each morning. Their care and support have taken a huge weight off my shoulders and allowed me to focus on my work, knowing that my child is safe, well cared for, and happy. It is wonderful to see how much she enjoys her days with Helen and Ash. I am truly grateful for the positive impact they have had on our family’s childcare experience. I am also excited to see my daughter move up to the toddler room soon. I can’t wait for her to embark on new adventures, continue learning, and grow with the support of the wonderful educators at the centre.
Trent van Elewoud
Goodstart early learning Canterbury road south have been amazing to deal with, they show our daughter lots of attention and care while also working on her development which has been noticeably excelling. We also love drop offs and pick ups chatting to staff and other parents, a great environment we couldn't recommend this place more
Samantha Lim
We have had a wonderful experience sending our 12 month old baby here. Helen and Ash are very caring and experienced educators.
Dan
If we could rate this place 6 out of 5 stars, we would. The Goodstart team at Vermont Canterbury Rd South have been amazing for both our little toddler and us nervous parents. They’ve made our little one welcome from day one, and have somehow managed to train us to relax a little too! Such a caring, happy and easy-going environment which GENUINELY LOVELY educators. We’re so grateful our little love is in such good hands. The centre is squeaky clean and well-equipped. Meals are great and they have a terrific range of activities. But most impressive is the warm and caring team who communicate really well. Highly recommend to any parents handing over their tiny human for the first time.
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