Top Rated Centre
(03) 5935 0634
(03) 5935 0634Address:
5 Portobello Road, Pakenham, VIC, 3810
Care Type:
Long Day Care
Hours:
6:30am to 6:30pm
Vacancies
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Infant
0-1 years
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$142 /day
Your enquiry will be sent directly to the Goodstart Early Learning Pakenham.
Address:
5 Portobello Road, Pakenham, VIC, 3810
Rating Score
Set in the heart of the Lakeside precinct on Bunurong Country, our Exceeding-rated long day care centre offers a nurturing, inclusive environment for children from six weeks to school age.
With an upheld National Quality Rating and educators recognised for excellence, families can expect consistent, exceptional care at every step.
Each of our programs - whether nursery, toddler, or kindergarten - is play-based, culturally rich, and designed to spark curiosity and confidence, allowing children to strengthen their love of learning.
Take a tour of our service to experience our connected community where every child belongs. We'd love to show you around.
What makes our centre special:
Our outdoor environments are a true hidden sanctuary, complete with sandpits, a dry creek bed, veggie gardens, and shaded cubby spaces where children can explore nature and learn about sustainability.
Indoors, bright and engaging learning spaces encourage creativity, collaboration, and discovery through play.
Families love our warm, family-like atmosphere and the sense of belonging their children feel from the very first day.
Our qualified teachers provide a kindergarten program that nurtures school readiness and confidence for life beyond early learning.
We invite you to visit, meet our passionate educators, and see what makes our community so special - book a tour today.
Set in the heart of the Lakeside precinct on Bunurong Country, our Exceeding-rated long day care centre offers a nurturing, inclusive environment for children from six weeks to school age.
With an upheld National Quality Rating and educators recognised for excellence, families can expect consistent, exceptional care at every step.
Each of our programs - whether nursery, toddler, or kindergarten - is play-based, culturally rich, and designed to spark curiosity and confidence, allowing children to strengthen their love of learning.
Take a tour of our service to experience our connected community where every child belongs. We'd love to show you around.
What makes our centre special:
Our outdoor environments are a true hidden sanctuary, complete with sandpits, a dry creek bed, veggie gardens, and shaded cubby spaces where children can explore nature and learn about sustainability.
Indoors, bright and engaging learning spaces encourage creativity, collaboration, and discovery through play.
Families love our warm, family-like atmosphere and the sense of belonging their children feel from the very first day.
Our qualified teachers provide a kindergarten program that nurtures school readiness and confidence for life beyond early learning.
We invite you to visit, meet our passionate educators, and see what makes our community so special - book a tour today.
State Government Approved Programs
Our high-quality, play based preschool curriculum is delivered by Bachelor qualified Early Childhood Teachers. Our teachers tailor their programs to ensure all children develop the confidence and social and emotional skills needed for a smooth transition to school. Through play, our Early Childhood Teachers facilitate children’s learning of important language, literacy, numeracy and creative skills.
Benefits of Goodstart Kindergarten/Preschool programs:
The educators at Goodstart Early Learning follow an evidence-based curriculum that aligns with the Early Years Learning Framework. Informed by world-leading research, practices and techniques, the curriculum encourages the children’s natural curiosity and engages them in their learning journey.
As the children move through the different rooms in the centre, the curriculum evolves with them. The educators set goals for the children and celebrate as they reach their milestones. At every stage, the educators are tailoring the curriculum and goals to each child’s individual needs.
The curriculum involves different types of learning experiences and styles. From child-led learning to sessions guided by educators, the children participate in small and large group sessions as well as individual play. Most importantly, the children learn through play, developing social skills, confidence and independence in addition to more formal academic skills.
Play is the order of the day of Goodstart Early Learning and the programs at the centre are grounded in a play-based approach. The educators embed teaching and learning into play experiences, helping the children to make sense of the world around them. This is how the children learn about how things work and develop important foundational relationships and skills.
The primarily child-directed, play-based curriculum ensures that the children are engaged in their learning. They are encouraged to take the lead, developing their negotiation, risk taking, problem solving and social skills. The educators observe the children and help to challenge them by extending their learning and interests.
The educators recognise that every child is unique and that they bring their own needs, interests and strengths with them each day. The program is designed to be flexible to cater to these differing needs, ensuring every child has the opportunity to thrive at Goodstart.
Goodstart Early Learning uses the StoryPark app to connect with parents throughout the day. The educators upload photos and stories to the secure app, which parents can access anytime and anywhere to track their child’s progress.
The approach at the centre is very much based around partnership between families and educators. The educators work with the parents and carers to build strong relationships. They develop trust so the children can feel safe and secure while at the centre. Parents are also encouraged to share their insights and feedback with educators to add depth to the relationship.
The educators observe the children every day and tailor the program around their observations. They share these with parents, so they can feel connected to their child’s progress and also provide feedback that will further enhance their child’s learning experience.
Goodstart Early Learning employs qualified and skilled educators who are dedicated to making a difference to the children in their care. The centre employs people who are empathetic and compassionate, with a nurturing disposition and a passion for care. Working collaboratively as a team, the educators display qualities such as positivity, kindness and, most importantly, a desire to help every child thrive.
The educators hold relevant qualifications, including the Kindergarten and Preschool Program teachers who are university qualified. The educators are lifelong learners, participating in regular and ongoing professional development to enhance their skills. They are encouraged to upskill, learning about the latest research and thinking in the sector. They can then bring this knowledge back to the centre to share with their colleagues for the benefit of the children.
Want to see the centre first hand? Book a tour with Goodstart Early Learning Pakenham below.
Infant
0-1 years
Monday
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Toddler
1-2 years
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Pre-Kindy
2-3 years
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Kindy
3-5 years
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Your enquiry will be sent directly to the Goodstart Early Learning Pakenham.
Rating Score
Katherine Edwards
Our first impressions of the centre was the reason we chose this daycare for our 2 children. It had a natural feel to it and the teachers made us feel welcome and cared for as early as the tour. After a year of being at the centre we have seen our children blossom and grow and they are excited every day it’s daycare day. Every single teacher has made our family feel welcome and looked after and they always have a smile on their faces. We look forward to continuing another year at this centre!
Thank you so much for sharing your beautiful feedback, Katherine! It’s wonderful to hear that from the very beginning, you felt welcomed and cared for. Your appreciation of our team and the environment means so much to us. We look forward to continuing to support your family in the year ahead!
Pearl Dency
As a first time mom, I was hesitant to put my daughter in daycare at a very young age (1 year old when we started) but I have no choice as I am working full time. I was so worried as initially my daughter cried a lot but they always assured me that my daughter is going to be fine (that offloaded my heavy heart), and just like that, she settled so quick. I am able to go to work without the guilt, and most of all I have peace of mind. I can see that my daughter has learned a lot at her young age and I can see that she is happy - shows that she is being well taken care of. I can see how the staff give their 100% with everyone and treating the kids equally. I am blessed to have joined this daycare. Big salute to the hardworking educators at Goodstart Pakenham!
Thank you so much for your heartfelt review, Pearl! We are so grateful to hear that your daughter has settled in and that you feel at ease going to work with peace of mind. We truly understand how tough it can be for first-time parents, and it’s wonderful to know that our team has been able to provide the support and care that both you and your daughter needed. Your praise for our educators means a lot to us, and we’re so glad to be a part of your family's journey. Thank you for choosing our centre!
TheSkydivingAmy
Moving my son here to start 3yo kinder was the best thing! The educators are just incredible, and the centre so inclusive. I really love the way the centre staff care for all of the little bodies rather than just their one room. The educational program is absolutely brilliant with in depth exploration. It's not hard to see why they are rated as exceeding! Thank you for all you do!
Thank you so much for your fantastic review! We’re so glad to hear that moving your son to our centre has been such a positive experience. Our educators truly care for every child, and it’s wonderful to know that you appreciate the inclusive environment and the in-depth educational program we provide. Your feedback means the world to us, and we’re thrilled to be part of your child’s learning journey. Thank you for sharing your experience!
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Goodstart Early Learning Pakenham
$139
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$149
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