Goodstart Early Learning Eltham

Ilona Day

Sep, 2025

We’ve been sending our kids to Goodstart Eltham for nearly 2 years now and it has overall been a very positive experience. The... We’ve been sending our kids to Goodstart Eltham for nearly 2 years now and it has overall been a very positive experience. The standout feature of this centre is the staff retention - most of the staff have been there an absolute minimum of 5 years, with many educators having worked there for 10 plus years. This has resulted in consistent care, trust and comfort for our kids. Having left a centre where there were different casual educators almost daily, the consistency has really meant a lot to us. The educators are warm, kind, engaging and very clearly care about the children in their care. Communication of any incidents - positive and negative - is really well done and transparent. The director and assistant director also know all the kids really well which speaks volumes about the culture of the place. Read more

Ivy Lee

Jun, 2025

Our twins have been attending Goodstart Early Learning Eltham since they were just babies, and we honestly can’t say enough good things about... Our twins have been attending Goodstart Early Learning Eltham since they were just babies, and we honestly can’t say enough good things about the care and support we’ve received over the years. Now at 3 years old, our little ones are confident, happy, and thriving — and so much of that is thanks to the incredible team at this centre. The educators are warm, attentive, and genuinely invested in each child’s development. They’ve taken the time to get to know both of our children as individuals, supporting their different personalities and helping them grow at their own pace. It’s clear that they love what they do, and that warmth shines through every day. Communication with parents is excellent — we always feel informed, supported, and involved. From daily updates to special events and learning milestones, it’s been a joy to see how our twins have grown emotionally, socially, and intellectually. The environment is nurturing, clean, and well-organised, with engaging activities, outdoor play, and a strong focus on learning through play. Our children are excited to go each day, which speaks volumes. We’re incredibly grateful to have found a childcare centre that feels like an extension of our family. Thank you to everyone at Goodstart Eltham, (directors, admin staff, educators, chef) for giving our twins such a strong, happy, and loving start in life. Read more

Amy Moran

Jun, 2025

We’ve had a wonderful experience at Goodstart Eltham! All of the educators are experienced and compassionate, and our daughter genuinely enjoys each day... We’ve had a wonderful experience at Goodstart Eltham! All of the educators are experienced and compassionate, and our daughter genuinely enjoys each day and comes home with a smile on her face. Read more

Ting Zheng

Mar, 2025

My son started at this center six months ago, and he absolutely loves it! The educators are so caring and supportive. Highly recommended! My son started at this center six months ago, and he absolutely loves it! The educators are so caring and supportive. Highly recommended!

Jessee Banfield

Jan, 2025

Highly recommend Goodstart Eltham. A beautiful centre matched with incredible staff that have gone above and beyond for my family over many years Highly recommend Goodstart Eltham. A beautiful centre matched with incredible staff that have gone above and beyond for my family over many years

Jo Murphy

Jan, 2025

We have had the best experience at Goodstart. We have been cared for so well over our years At Goodstart, I feel confident leaving... We have had the best experience at Goodstart. We have been cared for so well over our years At Goodstart, I feel confident leaving my son in their care knowing he will be well looked after. Couldn’t recommend higher! Read more

Ali Shahrokhi

Jan, 2025

I had to enroll my child at this center for a few months due to limited options, but I was disappointed with the... I had to enroll my child at this center for a few months due to limited options, but I was disappointed with the overall experience. The management seemed disorganised, there were no structured programs in place, and the level of care provided was not up to expectations. Read more

Minecraft Dungeons

Jul, 2023

i reeally enjoyed the shooting range its prob most favourite place now but idk why there were so many children so i decided... i reeally enjoyed the shooting range its prob most favourite place now but idk why there were so many children so i decided to take a few they prob didnt need them Read more

Ms Admin

Apr, 2021

Oh gosh where to start with this! I have two children at Goodstart Eltham, we joined last year at the start of the pandemic... Oh gosh where to start with this! I have two children at Goodstart Eltham, we joined last year at the start of the pandemic after a very swift emigration, we were welcomed like family, and the children both settled very easily and quickly . This centre as an incredible set of Educators, who blew me away with professionalism, attention to detail, caring attitude and just the right about of routine balanced with learning, social support and and of course, fun. This of course is perfectly backed up with a management team, the likes of which go way way above and beyond at times, they always greet both children and parents by name, Managements door is always open for a chat if needed, and are always so incredibly supportive of the family as a whole. Over this past year, care of my children has been exceptional - My daughter started very young, she has specific dietary and other requirements which are strictly followed - she is always well fed, clean and with a clean nappy always at pickup ( staff always check ) Both children are meeting or exceeding milestones, my sons speech has come on in leaps and bounds and he is confident socially. My children are very very fair skinned, they have never been sunburned, they always have sunscreen and i have always observed them outside under the abundant shadecloth. I can only assume the review below is meant for another centre? Communication is also fantastic, both in person and over the app - my childrens educators are always available for a chat at any time, i can come to them with problems, and they will work with us as the best way to solve, we also receive regular updates both in person, via the app and handwritten notes. I receive copious information on diet and the days routine, and many many arts and crafts! The educators go above and beyond to celebrate milestones and special days with my children. I would highly recommend this centre to anyone locally who were looking for top-notch childcare - most of the staff have been there many many years and are very experienced, i think this also speaks volumes for the centre in terms of how well its run. Staff as good as these guys wouldnt stick around otherwise! I can only assume the salty parent below didnt like that educators time is also valuable and turning up late consistently is disrespectful to Goodstart, their staff and their own time. Of course on occasion, this cant be helped, ie traffic etc, but holding the centre to account for third party payment providers strikes me as very unfair, and perhaps said salty parent could have made more effort to be on time, thus avoiding fines ( which btw, the late time allowed is extremely generous ) Read more