Goodstart Early Learning Blackburn South

286 Middleborough Road, Blackburn South, VIC, 3130

5.0 Average score

8 Reviews

6.30am to 6:30pm - Monday to Friday

Licensed for 60 Children

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Goodstart Early Learning Blackburn South Centre highlights

Experienced, passionate educators.
Engaging indoor and outdoor learning spaces.
Healthy, on-site meals tailored to dietary needs.

Welcome to Goodstart Early Learning Blackburn South

Goodstart Early Learning Blackburn South is a welcoming, purpose-built centre located in a quiet residential area, close to schools and shops for easy drop-offs and pick-ups.

Our centre caters for 60 children across four rooms, from Nursery to Kindergarten/Preschool. Each room is designed according to the Early Years Learning Framework, offering engaging, sensory, and play-based learning experiences. Our experienced educators, who have been with us for two to ten years, create a warm, family-like atmosphere and are dedicated to nurturing and educating each child.

We value open communication with families through our Storypark platform, regular family nights, and newsletters. This ensures we can adapt our programs to each child’s unique needs, interests, and strengths, celebrating the centre’s cultural diversity.

Our outdoor spaces are equipped with age-appropriate play areas including sandpits, garden beds, vegetable patches, cubbyhouses, a worm farm, and a cosy book corner. These areas encourage children to explore, develop environmental awareness, and learn about sustainability.

Healthy, nutritious meals are prepared daily by our on-site cook, catering for all dietary needs, including allergies. We provide breakfast, morning tea, lunch, afternoon tea, and a late snack.

Art and music form an essential part of our daily curriculum, allowing children to express their creativity freely. Community engagement is key to enriching our learning environment, with regular visits and participation in local events.

We invite you to visit and see how we can support your child’s early learning journey and offer you peace of mind.

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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

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.

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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5.0 (8 Reviews)

Goodstart Blackburn South is the most amazing centre. The staff have been at the centre for years and all know the kids by... Read more

Maddie McKenzie

Feb, 2023

Working Parent and still settling in a new country, Goodstart Blackburn is a boon. The staff is extremely supportive and take extra care... Read more

reinal shetty

Jan, 2023

What an exceptional Centre to send my boys to! The director and staff have been so overly welcoming and compassionate in the boys... Read more

Response from the owner 04 May 2022

Thank you for this amazing review Kylie. We are so glad to hear that you and your boys are happy with our centre. Our team put a lot of effort into making sure our centre is safe, nurturing and a place to thrive. Thanks for recommending us 😊

Kylie Challen

Apr, 2022

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Goodstart Early Learning Blackburn South

Goodstart Early Learning Blackburn South Centre overview

Website & socials

Goodstart Early Learning Blackburn South Centre highlights

Fees & Vacancies

Goodstart Early Learning Blackburn South Service features