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! ✨
Goodstart Early Learning Hoppers Crossing - Barber Drive
We’re for children, not for profit. So we reinvest in early learning to create better lives.
Goodstart Community Guidelines
Welcome to the Goodstart Hopper's Crossing Barber Drive 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 mater
19/03/2026
✨ Sneak Peek! ✨
We’re so excited to share a little glimpse of the progress happening in our outdoor spaces! 👀🌿
Thanks to an inclusion grant, our kinder yard is getting a wonderful upgrade, and our nursery/toddler yard will soon be getting a little makeover too 💛
We can’t wait to create even more inclusive, engaging, and beautiful environments for all of our children to explore, learn and grow in. Stay tuned for more updates!
💬 What are you most excited to see in our new spaces?
13/03/2026
🦷 A Visit from the Dentist! 😁
Today we welcomed Dentist2You to the centre and had a fantastic turnout, with lots of children taking part in their dental check-up.
Dentist2You visit our centre twice a year, giving families a convenient opportunity to support their child’s dental health while they’re here for the day. It’s a great service and one we’re lucky to have, they’ve been visiting our centre for a number of years now!
A big thank you to the families who registered their children today. We look forward to seeing the Dentist2You team again later in the year! 🪥✨
13/03/2026
🐟 Help Us Name Our New Fish! 🐟
We’ve got some new little friends swimming around in our centre, and we need your help! Families, don’t forget to write your child’s name along with their fish name suggestion, so we know whose ideas are which.
We’ve seen some amazing names already, but we don’t know who thought of them! Let’s give our fish friends names together. 🐠💛
Drop your child’s fish name idea today, we can’t wait to see the creativity!
12/03/2026
✨ Meet Our Team! ✨
Behind every great day at our centre is an amazing team of educators who bring care, fun, patience and passion to their work every single day. 💛
Swipe through to meet some of the wonderful people who support our children to learn, explore and grow.
We’re so lucky to have such a dedicated team, and our children are even luckier! 🌈
💬 If you see a familiar face, feel free to leave them a hello in the comments!
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/21x0usu
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/21x04bO
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/21wZU3C
Find a centre: https://brnw.ch/21wZU3D
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.
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/21wZKw6
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100-102 Barber Drive
Melbourne, VIC
3029
Opening Hours
| Monday | 6:30am - 6:30pm |
| Tuesday | 6:30am - 6:30pm |
| Wednesday | 6:30am - 6:30pm |
| Thursday | 6:30am - 6:30pm |
| Friday | 6:30am - 6:30pm |