Goodstart Early Learning ANU

Goodstart Early Learning ANU

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We’re for children, not for profit. So we reinvest in early learning to create better lives. We anticipate to open in early September 2017. Join our waitlist now.

Goodstart Early Learning is currently constructing a new 112 place early learning centre within the Australian National University (ANU) campus in Canberra. The building is located on North Road, Acton at the northern entry point to the University and adjoining Willows Oval. The centre will provide much-needed early learning and care for families of ANU staff, students and locals. Naturally inspir

Photos from Goodstart Early Learning ANU's post 08/05/2026

A beautiful morning celebrating the wonderful mums, grandmothers, and special women in our community. We loved providing a space for our community to reconnect, share a laugh, and enjoy some good times.
We loved sharing this special time with you.

01/05/2026

We’re often asked what being not-for-profit really means for our families.

Simply put, it means that our purpose always comes before profit. Every dollar we make is reinvested back into our centres, to provide children with enriching and safe learning environments.

We understand how important it is for children to be in a place where they feel safe and settled. And when families need to make a change - planned or unexpected - we’re here to help make that transition easier.

We’re here to support families when it matters most – because every child deserves a Goodstart! ✨

Photos from Goodstart Early Learning ANU's post 30/04/2026

We feel incredibly fortunate to be part of such a beautiful campus! Our preschool children love heading out on regular excursions to explore the natural surroundings. On this outing, the children used the natural environment as their classroom by collecting sticks and autumn leaves, then the children counted and sorted them, further extending their numeracy skills.

05/03/2026

Choosing early learning is about trust, care and quality.

At Goodstart, safety and wellbeing come first. Our child-safe culture and evidence-based practice support early learning that builds confidence for life.

If your circumstances are changing for 2026, our Family Support Team is available to support families — whether you're looking to start care, increase days, understand your subsidy, or talk through any questions or feedback.

📞 Contact our Family Support Team to start the conversation - 1800 222 543

Find a centre: https://brnw.ch/21x0uu7

26/02/2026

Goodstart is proud to be a not-for-profit early learning provider, with profits reinvested into children, educators and centres.

Driven by purpose and guided by quality, we support families and communities through safe, nurturing early learning environments.

Whether you’re looking to start care, increase days, understand your subsidy, or talk through any questions or feedback, they’ll take the time to support you.

📞 Reach out to our Family Support Team to discuss what works for your family - 1800 222 543

18/02/2026

Families' needs change, and we're here to support you.

As your local leader in early learning, Goodstart partners with families to provide nurturing, play-based learning in safe, joy-filled environments where children can thrive.

If you're reviewing your early learning plans for 2026, our Family Support Team can help. Whether you're looking to start care, increase days, understand your subsidy, or talk through any questions or feedback.

📞 Get in touch with our Family Support Team to talk through your options - 1800 222 543

Find a centre: https://brnw.ch/21x048c

Nursery and Toddlers: Our early learning approach from birth to 3 12/02/2026

Planning ahead for your child’s early learning journey?

We offer quality early learning grounded in purposeful play, safety and wellbeing, and evidence-based practice. All led by degree-qualified teachers and educators.

If your family's needs have changed for 2026, our Family Support Team is here to help.

Whether you’re looking to start care, increase days, understand your subsidy, or talk through any questions or feedback, they'll take the time to support you.

📞 Contact our Family Support Team to discuss your family's needs - 1800 222 543

https://brnw.ch/21wZU6U

Find a centre: https://brnw.ch/21wZU6T

Nursery and Toddlers: Our early learning approach from birth to 3 Learn about our Birth to 3 Practice Framework and programs at Goodstart for your baby or toddler.

07/02/2026

Every day, our educators and teachers make hundreds of small decisions that shape a child's confidence, joy and sense of belonging.

We measure impact through research and outcomes — but children experience it in the moments that matter most.

How safe they feel.
How curious they become.
How confident they grow.

This is Goodstart, through the eyes and voices of the children we're here for.

📞 Contact our Family Support Team to discuss your family's needs - 1800 222 543
Find out more: https://brnw.ch/21wZKxm

01/12/2025

These warm, friendly faces are the people at the other end of our support line — speaking with thousands of families every day and helping make the journey into early learning feel clearer, calmer and more supported.

Our Family Support Team is based in Australia and always ready to assist with questions big or small, supporting families from those first early searches right through to being part of the Goodstart community.

They can help with:
💛 Understanding your child's eligibility and the right programs for their stage of development
💛 Finding and comparing local centres, including what makes each one unique
💛 Checking availability, booking centre tours and joining waitlists
💛 Navigating Child Care Subsidy, fees and government support
💛 Learning more about our curriculum, routines and educational practice
💛 Step-by-step support with enrolment and settling into care
💛 What sets Goodstart apart
💛 Centre-specific questions, such as inclusions, languages spoken and activities
💛 Support for additional needs or special circumstances
💛 General enquiries, feedback, account questions

Whether you're just starting out or already part of the Goodstart family, our team is here to help make every step easier.

📞 Call our Family Support Team on 1800 222 543
🕘 Monday to Friday, 7am – 5:30pm AEST
🛜 Find a centre: https://brnw.ch/21wXXff

Child Care Subsidy (CCS) Calculator 16/11/2025

From January 2026, all Australian families eligible for CCS will be guaranteed at least 3 days a week (72 hours per fortnight) of subsidised early childhood education and care.

This landmark change — the 3 Day Guarantee — replaces the Child Care Subsidy Activity Test and means:
✅ Eligible families can save thousands each year
✅ Every child can access vital early learning opportunities
✅ Certainty for families who are working, studying, or looking for work
✅ Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander families receive 100 hours per fortnight (up to 5 days a week)

At Goodstart, we believe all children deserve the best possible start in life with quality early learning at the heart of what we do. We’re here to help families make the most of these new changes.

👀 Check out what your estimated out of pocket costs will be in 2026 with our CCS Calculator: https://brnw.ch/21wXxMx

💛 Learn more about the 3 Day Guarantee: https://brnw.ch/21wXxMy

Child Care Subsidy (CCS) Calculator Use our simple child care subsidy estimator to find out how much child care subsidy you could expect to receive. Use our estimator today!

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Building 147, North Road, Acton
Canberra, ACT
2601

Opening Hours

Monday 7:30am - 6pm
Tuesday 7:30am - 6pm
Wednesday 7:30am - 6pm
Thursday 7:30am - 6pm
Friday 7:30am - 6pm