(03) 9125 4912
(03) 9125 4912Address:
21-23 Sherwood Drive, Narre Warren South, VIC, 3805
Care Type:
Long Day Care
Hours:
6:30am to 6:30pm
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0-1 years
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$144.5 /day
Your enquiry will be sent directly to the Goodstart Early Learning Narre Warren South - Sherwood Road.
Address:
21-23 Sherwood Drive, Narre Warren South, VIC, 3805
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HUGE THANK YOU to each and everyone of you amazing educators at Goodstart Sherwood road,NARRE Warren South.Both my kids started their journey here at your place and we were part of there over 6years.I never ever had any issues and I was always confident and happy to drop my kids in the morning knowing that they are in good hands.Steph was one of the best centre directors I have come across.Always ready to help as well as the others in the centre.Now that my youngest one finished his kinder we actually miss going to the centre.Thank you so much again and wish you all the very best! Anyone who is looking for care for your little one,I would highly recommend here based on my past 6years experience with them.
- Harshani De silva
Goodstart Early Learning Narre Warren South – Sherwood Road is a purpose-built childcare centre located in a quiet and convenient area close to local schools, shops, and residential neighbourhoods. We cater for children aged six weeks to five years, offering 3-year-old and 4-year-old funded kindergarten programs alongside a prep transition program in partnership with Strathaird Primary School, located just across the road.
Our curriculum, inspired by the Early Years Learning Framework and the Victorian Early Years Learning and Development Framework, focuses on creating engaging, play-based learning experiences tailored to each child’s needs, interests, and strengths. Regular excursions to the local park and school further enrich the learning experience.
The centre features an upgraded outdoor area with natural and manmade elements, including a mud kitchen, a dry creek bed, and sustainable learning spaces. Indoors, our rooms are warm and inviting, designed to nurture creativity, curiosity, and social skills.
We value community engagement, welcoming visits from emergency services, cultural organisations, and health professionals to broaden the children’s experiences. Parents are kept informed through Storypark, regular family nights, and newsletters, ensuring open communication and strong partnerships.
With an experienced team of dedicated educators and freshly prepared nutritious meals provided daily, we create a supportive and enriching environment for children to thrive.
Goodstart Early Learning Narre Warren South – Sherwood Road is a purpose-built childcare centre located in a quiet and convenient area close to local schools, shops, and residential neighbourhoods. We cater for children aged six weeks to five years, offering 3-year-old and 4-year-old funded kindergarten programs alongside a prep transition program in partnership with Strathaird Primary School, located just across the road.
Our curriculum, inspired by the Early Years Learning Framework and the Victorian Early Years Learning and Development Framework, focuses on creating engaging, play-based learning experiences tailored to each child’s needs, interests, and strengths. Regular excursions to the local park and school further enrich the learning experience.
The centre features an upgraded outdoor area with natural and manmade elements, including a mud kitchen, a dry creek bed, and sustainable learning spaces. Indoors, our rooms are warm and inviting, designed to nurture creativity, curiosity, and social skills.
We value community engagement, welcoming visits from emergency services, cultural organisations, and health professionals to broaden the children’s experiences. Parents are kept informed through Storypark, regular family nights, and newsletters, ensuring open communication and strong partnerships.
With an experienced team of dedicated educators and freshly prepared nutritious meals provided daily, we create a supportive and enriching environment for children to thrive.
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.
Steph McAlpine
My name is Steph, and I am the Centre Director of Goodstart Narre Warren South Sherwood road. I hold a Diploma of Children Services, Bachelor of Health Sciences (Psychology and People, Society and Disabilities) and my Graduate Diploma of Teaching (Primary).
I have more than 10 years’ experience working with all age groups and have been involved in all aspects of child development. I believe in providing a warm, welcoming and secure environment for children to learn and develop as well as providing a comfortable and relaxed environment for families to feel welcome. This ensures both families and children have a sense of belonging and provide input into the Centre and Program. I believe in working alongside families, community and other sectors to ensure the best outcome for all children.
Please come and say hi to our wonderful and dedicated team of educators and allow us to share with you your child’s learning journey. I look forward to working with you and your family!
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0-1 years
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Toddler
1-2 years
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Pre-Kindy
2-3 years
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Kindy
3-5 years
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Your enquiry will be sent directly to the Goodstart Early Learning Narre Warren South - Sherwood Road.
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Harshani De silva
HUGE THANK YOU to each and everyone of you amazing educators at Goodstart Sherwood road,NARRE Warren South.Both my kids started their journey here at your place and we were part of there over 6years.I never ever had any issues and I was always confident and happy to drop my kids in the morning knowing that they are in good hands.Steph was one of the best centre directors I have come across.Always ready to help as well as the others in the centre.Now that my youngest one finished his kinder we actually miss going to the centre.Thank you so much again and wish you all the very best! Anyone who is looking for care for your little one,I would highly recommend here based on my past 6years experience with them.
Thank you so much for your heartfelt and appreciative words, Harshani! We're thrilled to hear that both of your children had a positive and enriching journey at Goodstart, Narre Warren South. It's wonderful to know that you had confidence and happiness in dropping off your kids, trusting that they were in good hands. We appreciate your acknowledgment of the entire team for their dedication and support. It's always bittersweet when children move on from kinder, and we're touched by your sentiment. Thank you for recommending Goodstart Sherwood Road based on your six years of positive experience. Wishing you and your family all the best!
Masi P
My child attended 3 and 4 year old kinder here at Goodstart Learning Narre Warren. All the staffs here at this centre are awesome. My kid loved going to school, sings about his teachers and how great they are. He would say they are his friends which says a lot about the centre. It gave me a lot of re assurance knowing my child looked forward to going. Jingmei who had my child for 2 years was fabolous. She just knew how to connect with every child along with Minnie, Bushra and the others who occasionally popped in to help out. Steph who is the Director of the Centre was prompt with our enquiries, could always ask her anything I needed to understand. Thank you all for the great work throughout the years. Highly recommend this centre +++++
Thank you, Masi, for your positive feedback. It's lovely to hear that your child is having a pleasant experience at Goodstart Narre Warren South. We take pride in building strong foundations and connections, so it's amazing to hear about your child's nurturing experience and the wonderful connections they have made so far in our care. Our staff is dedicated to creating safe and inviting settings and fostering family and child bonds. We're thrilled at the opportunity to continue nurturing your child's development and learning.
amber rose
Couldn’t have asked for a better Centre! The educator’s (especially Jingmei) went above and beyond in every aspect for our boy & we are forever grateful. What a great bunch of staff & educators. You won’t be disappointed!
Thank you, Amber, we genuinely appreciate your review. It emphasizes our goal of creating a secure, inviting environments for all and building meaningful family and child relationships. Your feedback is invaluable!
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