Goodstart Springvale South

08/08/2026

From our families, to our menu — food that brings us together! 🥰
Inspired by a wonderful parent suggestion, we’re excited to introduce a delicious Malaysian-inspired dish to our menu — Chicken Curry with fragrant rice and roti! 🍗🍚🫓

06/08/2026

The first 1000 days are a once in a lifetime opportunity for your little one. In those early months and years, they’re not just growing—they’re forming connections and learning everything from how to smile to building emotional and cognitive skills that last a lifetime.

Early learning is so much more than ticking off milestones. It’s all about nurturing your child’s social and emotional growth too. That’s where quality childcare comes in. It’s not just about keeping an eye on your child while you’re at work—it's about creating a space where they can thrive, learn, and build important skills for life.

Goodstart parenting articles provide the advice, support and tools parents need to raise children and make the most of the first years of their child’s life.

03/08/2026

🌱🥕 Our weekly Vietnamese classes are about so much more than learning a new language! Through hands-on experiences, children explore culture, develop new skills, and learn about healthy eating.

Last week, Hai visited every room and guided the children through the process of making delicious fresh rice paper rolls. The children loved learning about the ingredients, practising their food preparation skills, and trying healthy new foods.

What a wonderful way to connect language, culture, and nutrition while creating tasty memories together! 🌿🥢💚

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 💛

28/07/2026

A MASSIVE thank you to our amazing families and educators who donated $103 for this amazing cause!

23/07/2026

🏆 Safety Commitment Award 🏆

We’re excited to launch our new Safety Commitment Award to recognise team members who go above and beyond to keep our children, families, and workplace safe.

Congratulations to our very first recipient Anh !👏 Thank you for your dedication and commitment to creating a culture of safety every day at Goodstart Springvale South

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22/07/2026

❤️ Nothing brings people together like good food and great company! 🍜

A huge thank you to our wonderful Hai for treating the team to delicious homemade Vietnamese noodles to celebrate her incredible 10 years with Goodstart. 💙

Your generosity, kindness, and caring nature shine through in everything you do—not just for the children and families, but for your colleagues as well.

Thank you, Hai, for sharing a taste of your culture and for being such an important part of our Goodstart family. Here's to celebrating you and this amazing milestone! 💐

22/07/2026

❤️ Nothing brings people together like good food and great company! 🍜

A huge thank you to our wonderful Hai for treating the team to delicious homemade Vietnamese noodles to celebrate her incredible 10 years with Goodstart. 💙
Thank you, Hai, for sharing a taste of your culture and for being such an important part of our Goodstart family. Here's to celebrating you and this amazing milestone! 💐

20/07/2026

The leap from a nurturing, play-based early learning setting to the more structured environment of 'big school' is one of the most significant milestones in a child’s life.

While many parents focus on academic milestones like counting to 10 or writing letters, educators say a child’s social and emotional readiness is just as important.

https://www.goodstart.org.au/parenting/teacher-tips-get-your-child-ready-for-school

Expert advice for a smooth transition from preschool or kindergarten into primary education.

18/07/2026

Play based learning appeals to a child's natural sense of inquiry and discovery through hands-on exploration of the world around them. 🖐
Through play-based learning, our Educators can introduce and reinforce concepts we want children to learn in a way that engages each child's interests.