Goodstart Early Learning Forest Hill

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Welcome to the Goodstart Forest Hill

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 inappro

priate or not beneficial to the wider community. This includes but is not limited to posts that are:

• Abusive, defamatory, or obscene language
• Fraudulent, deceptive or misleading
• In violation of any intellectual property right of another
• In violation of any law or regulation
• Spam, link baiting or files containing viruses that could damage the operation of other people’s computers or mobile devices
• Promoting competing products, services, or brands
• Personal promotion
• Content that relates to confidential or proprietary business information
• Sexually explicit or contain nudity
• Of a stalking or harassing nature
• That are in poor taste

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

DISCLAIMER: In addition to the right you grant to Facebook, please be aware that by posting on our page you are granting Goodstart Early Learning royalty-free license to use this content as we see fit. This means that anything posted can be reproduced, published, broadcast and/or posted somewhere else.

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 💛

✨ Pajama Day Fun! 💤🍿Our Pajama Day was filled with fun, laughter, and meaningful learning! 💙 The children discovered the...
26/07/2026

✨ Pajama Day Fun! 💤🍿

Our Pajama Day was filled with fun, laughter, and meaningful learning! 💙 The children discovered the wonderful cause behind celebrating Pajama Day and learned the importance of showing kindness, care, and support for others.

Dressed in their cosy pajamas, everyone enjoyed a relaxing movie session with delicious popcorn, making it a day full of smiles, learning, and unforgettable memories. 🌟

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24/07/2026

✨ You’re Invited! ✨
Come and meet our amazing team of educators and teachers, who are passionate about creating a nurturing, fun, and inspiring environment for every child. 💛
Take a tour of our beautiful new centre, explore our thoughtfully designed learning spaces, and discover what makes our community so special.
We can’t wait to welcome you, answer your questions, and show you everything we have to offer!
📍 Come and see for yourself—we’d love to meet you!
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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 👇

30/06/2026

We had a very special visitor at our new centre this week 📚✨

A big thank you to Helen from Whitehorse Manningham Library for spending time with us! The children loved listening to her read some fun and engaging stories, singing songs together, and learning all about how they can borrow books from the library.

It was such a wonderful experience that sparked curiosity, imagination, and a love for reading 💛 We’re so grateful to Helen for giving our children a glimpse into the exciting world of books available at the library.
We can’t wait for our next visit! 📖🎶

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Our first session back at Bush Kinder with our Kinder 2 children!We focused on staying safe, caring for nature, and expl...
19/06/2026

Our first session back at Bush Kinder with our Kinder 2 children!

We focused on staying safe, caring for nature, and exploring our environment together 🌿🍂

The children practiced important road and dog safety skills, discussed how to stay safe in nature, shared our Acknowledgement of Country, and explored the beautiful autumn colours at Felicia Dale Reserve. We investigated eucalyptus leaves, talked about Wombat Season, collected leaves for future art experiences, and enjoyed discovering the many play opportunities around us.

Such a wonderful day of learning, exploring, and connecting with nature 💛

19/06/2026

We love seeing how much our little learners enjoy their days at Goodstart Forest Hill 💛

From climbing monkey bars to making new friends, every day is an adventure filled with learning, laughter and discovery.

Meet some of our current Goodstarters who make our community so special. ✨

Our beautiful new early learning centre still has a limited number of places available. If you know a family looking for quality early learning and care, let them know before spots fill up!

Book a tour today https://www.goodstart.org.au/find-a-centre/all-centres/vic/forest-hill-canterbury-road?action=tour

Exploring early learning options for your child now or in2027?  Join us for a Twilight Tour & Information Evening at Goo...
25/05/2026

Exploring early learning options for your child now or in
2027?
Join us for a Twilight Tour & Information Evening at Goodstart Forest Hill and discover our warm, play-based learning programs for children from Nursery to Kindergarten.

We know family life is busy, so we’ve created a relaxed and welcoming evening to make it easy for you to bring the family*, connect and ask questions (and plenty of snacks and refreshments be available)

This is a wonderful opportunity to:
✨ Meet our friendly, passionate and experienced team
✨ Explore our amazing learning environments
✨ Learn about our high quality play-based programs
✨ Discover how we support children’s learning, confidence and wellbeing
✨ Ask questions about our programs and daily routines
✨ Connect with our dedicated multilingual teachers and educators
📍 Information and Twilight Tours are being held at Goodstart Forest Hill
🕡 6:00pm – 7:30pm
📍 333A Canterbury Rd, Forest Hill
*Children are welcome to attend, but must be supervised by family at all times
RSVP via the Eventbrite link below

We’d love to welcome you 💛 https://www.eventbrite.com/e/early-learning-twilight-tour-and-information-evening-for-families-tickets-1989435012677?aff=oddtdtcreator&keep_tld=true

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333A Canterbury Road
Forest Hill, VIC
3131

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