Goodstart Early Learning Elwood

🐣Something egg-citing is happening! 🐣
This week we have been taking part in the chicken hatchling program. The program brings real life learning, straight to children, giving them the opportunity to watch baby chicks hatch and grow- right before their eyes.

What children learn
🥚Life cycle- from egg to hatchling.
🔎science concepts- observation, prediction and change
💛Care and empathy- gentle handling and respect for loving things
🗣️ language and development- new vocabulary and shared discussions

We look forward to having the hatchling program return to GS Elwood

🌟What a beautiful start to the day🌟
The centre is incredibly lucky to have not just one, but three vibrant outdoor play spaces—each designed with a special kind of magic for different age groups. These areas let children explore the world at their own pace: from sandy adventures filled with scoops and buckets, to cosy corners for stories under leafy trees, to open patches of lawn perfect for imaginative play and discovery. With room to wander, wonder, and play in spaces made just for them, children can dive into experiences that spark curiosity, confidence, and joy every single day.

🌿 A little reminder of why we love what we do.
Looking at our centre from across the street today filled me with gratitude for this beautiful place where childhood begins, curiosity grows, and families become part of something truly special.
Behind these gates are countless everyday moments — tiny hands learning, big imaginations exploring, friendships blossoming, and a team who pours heart into every day.
This isn’t just a building.
It’s a place where children feel safe, supported, and celebrated.
💛✨ Book a tour and come see the joy for yourself.
We’d love to welcome you in and show you what makes our centre feel like home.

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

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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

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

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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

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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.

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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
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