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Goodstart Early Learning Wendouree

Goodstart Early Learning Wendouree

1122 Howitt Street, Wendouree, VIC, 3355 view map
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5.0
(03) 4320 0527

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Long Day Care

Hours:

6:00am to 6:00pm

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1122 Howitt Street, Wendouree, VIC, 3355

5.0

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Amazing and passionate educators and the leadership team are absolutely fantastic. Highly recommend this centre

- Shai Clohesy

About Goodstart Early Learning Wendouree

Goodstart Early Learning Child Care Centre Wendouree is centrally located on the main street of Ballarat, close to businesses, medical centres, high schools, and the scenic Lake Wendouree. Established in 1996, the centre offers care for children from six weeks to five years, including a funded kindergarten program for four- to five-year-olds.

Our smaller centre provides a highly personalized childcare experience. Many of our educators have been with us for over six years, fostering stable relationships with families. Our team includes a Bachelor-qualified Kindergarten teacher, six Diploma-qualified educators, and others pursuing further qualifications.

Inside, each room—from Nursery to Kindergarten—is designed in line with the Early Years Learning Framework, offering sensory and play-based learning opportunities. Vibrant, stimulating environments encourage children’s growth and development, preparing them for school.

Our Storypark platform and regular family engagement events help maintain strong communication with parents, allowing us to tailor learning programs to each child’s needs and interests.

Outside, children enjoy a variety of play spaces, including sandpits, cubbyhouses, a stage, mud pits, a vegetable patch, and a worm farm, all promoting sustainability and imaginative play.

Our on-site cook prepares nutritious meals daily, ensuring children receive balanced, healthy food. We also emphasize community involvement, with excursions and events that teach children about active participation in society.

We invite you to visit our centre and discover how we can support your child’s early 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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$153.5 /day

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$142.5 /day

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$142.5 /day

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Goodstart Early Learning Wendouree Reviews (20)

5.0

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Shai Clohesy

Jul, 2025

Amazing and passionate educators and the leadership team are absolutely fantastic. Highly recommend this centre

Response from the owner 18 Jul 2025

Thank you, Shai. We really appreciate your kind words and recommendation. It’s wonderful to hear that you’ve had such a positive experience with our educators and leadership team. Your support means a lot to all of us!

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Evelyne Mwima

May, 2025

Goodstart has been such a safe and happy place for my little ones. I highly recommend it.

Response from the owner 21 May 2025

Thank you for your review!

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carollyn flenley

May, 2024

Could recommend Good Start Wensouree highly enough, both my boys have started their daycare jounrey there, and we have been apart of the centre for many years, nothing is ever to much trouble and these educators go above and beyond in ensuring our childrens development milestones are acheived, a warm and welcoming centre.

Response from the owner 30 May 2024

Thank you so much for your fantastic 5-star review of Goodstart Wendouree, Carollyn! We're delighted to have had both your sons with us for many years. Building long-term relationships with families is a privilege. Our educators are dedicated to nurturing each child's development and creating a warm and welcoming environment where all children feel safe and supported. Your ongoing trust in Goodstart Wendouree means a great deal to us.

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