Goodstart Early Learning Croydon South

Goodstart Early Learning Croydon South We’re for children, not for profit. So we reinvest in early learning to create better lives.

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Welcome to the Goodstart Croydon South family! This page is a family-friendly community page where we can come together and share our interest in, and passion for, early childhood learning and care. While we are very excited to hear from you, please be aware that we reserve the right to moderate this page as we see fit and remove any posts or materials that we deem

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Any reference or claim against staff or children will be removed to protect the privacy of those involved. Anyone who repeatedly posts material in violation of the above will not be allowed to further engage with Goodstart’s page. Any medical or child health questions should be directed to the appropriate healthcare professional in your state. Goodstart also actively monitors the site for complaints and feedback and may privately follow up with the individual to gain further information and/or comply with any legal or regulatory obligations. All posts must also adhere to the Facebook terms of use www.facebook.com/terms

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Ever had one of those "What should I be doing with my child?" moments? You might already have the answer at home.Earlier...
26/08/2026

Ever had one of those "What should I be doing with my child?" moments? You might already have the answer at home.

Earlier this year, every Goodstart family received a What & When for Families guide for each child. If it's been tucked away in a drawer since then, now might be the perfect time to pull it back out.

The guide is packed with simple, play-based activities that support your child's learning and development at home. Best of all, it's written in your child's voice, with ideas tailored to their age and developmental stage.

From singing songs with babies and playing peek-a-boo, to "I Spy" games, storytelling and treasure hunts with older children, the activities are designed to fit naturally into everyday moments you already share together.

We know learning doesn't only happen in the classroom. Those small moments at home can help build big communication, language and literacy skills.

Take another look through your What & When for Families guide to explore age-appropriate activities and learning ideas you can try together.

💛 Sometimes the best learning resource is the one you already have at home.

Strong relationships are the foundation for confident, curious learners 💛Goodstart’s key educator approach ensures every...
12/08/2026

Strong relationships are the foundation for confident, curious learners 💛

Goodstart’s key educator approach ensures every child is known, supported and feels safe - through consistent, nurturing connections with educators and meaningful partnerships with families. These bonds help build wellbeing, resilience and a true sense of belonging from day one.

Discover how this approach supports your child’s learning journey: https://brnw.ch/2

29/07/2026

Did you know we invested $65.5M into our social purpose last year, a 14% increase on the year before? 👏 At Goodstart, we're proud of the impact we have on children, families and communities. As a not‑for‑profit, every dollar we earn is reinvested to improve outcomes – from high‑quality learning and educator development to extra support for children who need it most.
Because when we put children first, the impact goes further 💛

The research is clear 📚 reading aloud is one of the most powerful things we can do for our children. When we read with a...
15/07/2026

The research is clear 📚 reading aloud is one of the most powerful things we can do for our children.

When we read with a child, we’re doing far more than sharing a story. We’re building the foundations for language, confidence, curiosity and a lifelong love of learning.

Decades of research shows that children who are read to regularly:

💛 Build stronger language skills
Hearing rich varied language in books exposes children to far more words than everyday conversation alone. This growing vocabulary helps them understand, communicate and make sense of the world.

💛 Develop early literacy skills long before they learn to read
Through stories, children learn how books work – that print carries meaning, that pages turn left to right, and that stories have a beginning, middle and end. These early understandings make learning to read feel familiar and exciting.

💛 Strengthen phonological awareness
Rhymes, rhythms and playful sounds help children hear the building blocks of language.

💛 Grow their comprehension and thinking skills
Talking together about a story, predicting what might happen, wondering how a character feels, and connecting events to real life helps children develop memory, problem-solving, and higher-order thinking.

💛 Experience connection, comfort and joy
Shared reading fosters calmness, closeness, and moments of joint attention. These warm interactions support a child's sense of security and belonging.

Most importantly, children who experience positive, engaging reading moments from a young age are more likely to develop a genuine love of books - something that matters even more than early literacy skills alone.

Reading is simple, joyful, and sets children up for success in school and life.

Here is a list of some of our favourites below 👇

Numeracy & Literacy learning!!
15/07/2026

Numeracy & Literacy learning!!

The week that was! We paid respects to the Indigenous cultures by using local indigenous ingredients to introduce some g...
10/07/2026

The week that was! We paid respects to the Indigenous cultures by using local indigenous ingredients to introduce some great menu items to our children to celebrate NAIDOC Week! More pictures of activities to follow!!

NAIDOC WEEK Menu
MONDAY- Lemon Myrtle and roasted tomato Pasta with pumpkin, ricotta, broccoli
Afternoon Tea- Wattle Seed Biscuits
TUESDAY- Cheesy Wattle seed and vegetable savory muffins with Rosella & Tomato Relish
Afternoon Tea- Lemon Myrtle infused pancakes with Rosella & Raspberry jam
WEDNESDAY- Kangaroo Stew with macaroni
Afternoon Tea- Damper with Rosella & Raspberry jam
THURSDAY- Spinach and potato Soup with wattle seed and thyme infused Dampa
Afternoon Tea- Kangaroo and Chicken Sausage rolls with Rosella & Tomato Relish
FRIDAY- Kangaroo and Beef cheeseburgers with lemon myrtle aioli
Afternoon Tea- Wattle Seed and orange cake with Rosella, plum and raspberry jam swirl

During busy times when educators are caring for children and keeping them safe, they need some provocations to follow ap...
22/06/2026

During busy times when educators are caring for children and keeping them safe, they need some provocations to follow appropriate and effective interactions with children and to reflect on them so they can positively guide children's behaviour.

This is why we have created Educator provocation displays across the centre to encourage and guide our team to use these tools to support children!




This is Dheena Wilarchchi, our Early Childhood Teacher who runs the 4 year old funded Kindergarten!Any words we use to d...
22/06/2026

This is Dheena Wilarchchi, our Early Childhood Teacher who runs the 4 year old funded Kindergarten!
Any words we use to describe Dheena's talent and incredible teaching program will not suffice for the brilliance she brings in to our exceeding centre!

Dheena has completed 10 years with Goodstart Croydon South and has transformed our Kinder into a a learning sanctuary where children thrive ❤️
We are so so proud to have Dheena at our centre!

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! ✨

⭐Immediate vacancies available⭐We understand that finding immediate childcare can be an emotional and challenging experi...
30/04/2026

⭐Immediate vacancies available⭐
We understand that finding immediate childcare can be an emotional and challenging experience and we are here to help.
Our tour slots are open all week, you are welcome to book online or call our friendly family support team on 1800 222 543. We look forward to welcoming you and your family into our happy centre😀

Address

173-175 Bayswater Road
Croydon South, VIC
3136

Opening Hours

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

Telephone

+61397229677

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