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Goodstart Early Learning Riddells Creek Centre overview
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(03) 4428 8396Goodstart Early Learning Riddells Creek
A touch of country charm
Set on two acres in the Macedon Ranges, Goodstart Early Learning Child Care Centre Riddells Creek offers a unique blend of country lifestyle and high-quality early learning. Passionate educators deliver vibrant and engaging play-based programs, including art, music, and sustainability, to foster school readiness, creativity, and a sense of community.
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Light, bright, comfortable and well-resourced interiors
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Expansive adventure playground with sandpits play domes, teepees, bike paths, a climbing cube, veggie gardens, and worm farms
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Holistic and engaging programs
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Strong sense of community and family
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Community incursions for an enriched learning experience
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Easy commute from Melbourne's CBD with a car park on-site
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Goodstart Early Learning Riddells Creek Service features
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Kindergarten/Preschool Programs
Kindergarten/Preschool 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:
- Our programs are planned and led by qualified and experienced Early Childhood Teachers, in accordance with the Early Years Learning Framework
- Our programs have the tick of approval, meaning they meet (and exceed) Government guidelines around learning in the year before school
- Strong connections with local schools support our extensive transition to school programs
- We offer greater flexibility and convenience for busy families with longer opening hours, five days a week, 52 weeks of the year.
- We offer 9-hour, 10-hour and all-day sessions.
- Nutritious meals are provided throughout the day, so there’s no need to pack lunch boxes.
Curriculum and programs
Curriculum and 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.
Parent communication and involvement
Parent communication and involvement
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.
Meet the team
Meet the team
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.

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701 Kilmore RoadRiddells Creek, VIC, 3431

Centre Reviews
For someone who left it up to my wife to find the perfect place for our daughter (I work and my wife knew... For someone who left it up to my wife to find the perfect place for our daughter (I work and my wife knew what she wanted!) I am extremely pleased with the services provided. My wife is the one who does the drop offs and picks up but as I finished work early one day and was able to join her, I was pleased with how massive the outdoor play area is knowing my child loves being outside. My wife mentioned how all the staff members are very friendly and I was able to experience that myself. I love the positive updates my wife gives me about how our daughter has settled in morning by morning and my wife loves the updates she receives on the story park app. Read more
My daughter has completed her first week here today. For a mum that didn’t want to put her last baby in daycare and for... My daughter has completed her first week here today. For a mum that didn’t want to put her last baby in daycare and for a kid that has barely spent much time away from me, we both have been at ease. I choose this centre which is 15 mins away due to the cleanliness, spaciousness and massive outdoor play area but most importantly for the friendly and welcoming staff members. Right from the get go everyone introduced themselves and interacted with my daughter. Every day I have had an update from every member of staff I pass on my way to collect my daughter. They might not be my daughter’s educators and only slightly passed through her room but they knew something positive about her to share. Onto the ladies in my daughter’s room. They are all absolutely wonderful people! My daughter’s key educator is a gem! For a kid that has only spent 4 days in a completely new environment away from everything and everyone she knows, she has settled in extremely well and extremely quickly and this wouldn’t be possible without the fantastic staff members this centre has. Read more
I cannot say enough good things about Goodstart Riddells Creek. They took amazing care of my child and run an excellent program.... I cannot say enough good things about Goodstart Riddells Creek. They took amazing care of my child and run an excellent program. I wish we could have stayed and not attended school. Shellie, Shannon and the staff provide hands on support whenever required and kept me up to date at all times. My child adored her educators. I recommend a tour if you’re looking for a caring team. Read more