(03) 5486 0233
(03) 5486 0233Address:
10 McIvor Road, Bendigo, VIC, 3550
Care Type:
Long Day Care
Hours:
7am to 6pm
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0-1 years
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$149.5 /day
Your enquiry will be sent directly to the Goodstart Early Learning Bendigo - McIvor Road.
Address:
10 McIvor Road, Bendigo, VIC, 3550
Rating Score
We couldn’t be happier with this centre. I have two kids currently attending the service. From the moment you walk in, everyone is so approachable and welcoming. The staff genuinely care about the children and it shows in everything they do, from the way they interact with the kids to the support they offer families. The culture within the centre is incredibly positive and nurturing, and this clearly flows through to the children. The kids feel safe, happy, and confident, and they are encouraged to be themselves. I am so grateful for the care, kindness, and dedication the entire team has shown my children. I would highly recommend this centre to any family looking for a supportive and caring environment.
- Jess
Goodstart Early Learning Bendigo is centrally located with convenient access to public transport, schools, and local businesses, including onsite parking for smooth drop-offs and pick-ups. Our dedicated team of educators works closely with children, their families, and the local community, fostering strong partnerships to support continuity of care and development.
We provide play-based, educational programs that align with the Victorian Early Years Learning Framework and National Quality Standards. From Nursery to Kindergarten, our curriculum emphasises sensory and play-based learning to nurture individuality and growth.
Our integrated indoor and outdoor environments promote free-flowing play, featuring sandpits, veggie patches, garden beds, dirt play areas, and shaded spaces. These areas encourage exploration and a deeper understanding of sustainability and the environment.
We maintain open and clear communication with families through our Storypark platform and regular community events. This helps us tailor our programs to each child’s unique needs and interests while celebrating the cultural diversity within our centre.
Community engagement is a cornerstone of our centre’s philosophy. We collaborate with organisations such as the Bendigo Council, Communities for Children, and the Bendigo and District Aboriginal Co-operative, among others. Celebrations of events like NAIDOC Week and ANZAC Day enrich the children’s learning experience.
Our centre operates from 7:00 am to 6:00 pm, Monday to Friday, offering a varied menu prepared by our cook, using fresh, locally sourced produce.
We look forward to welcoming you and supporting your child through these vital early years.
Goodstart Early Learning Bendigo is centrally located with convenient access to public transport, schools, and local businesses, including onsite parking for smooth drop-offs and pick-ups. Our dedicated team of educators works closely with children, their families, and the local community, fostering strong partnerships to support continuity of care and development.
We provide play-based, educational programs that align with the Victorian Early Years Learning Framework and National Quality Standards. From Nursery to Kindergarten, our curriculum emphasises sensory and play-based learning to nurture individuality and growth.
Our integrated indoor and outdoor environments promote free-flowing play, featuring sandpits, veggie patches, garden beds, dirt play areas, and shaded spaces. These areas encourage exploration and a deeper understanding of sustainability and the environment.
We maintain open and clear communication with families through our Storypark platform and regular community events. This helps us tailor our programs to each child’s unique needs and interests while celebrating the cultural diversity within our centre.
Community engagement is a cornerstone of our centre’s philosophy. We collaborate with organisations such as the Bendigo Council, Communities for Children, and the Bendigo and District Aboriginal Co-operative, among others. Celebrations of events like NAIDOC Week and ANZAC Day enrich the children’s learning experience.
Our centre operates from 7:00 am to 6:00 pm, Monday to Friday, offering a varied menu prepared by our cook, using fresh, locally sourced produce.
We look forward to welcoming you and supporting your child through these vital early years.
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.
Lisa Lansdown
Hi, I’m Lisa and I’m the Centre Director here at Goodstart Bendigo.
I have been in the Early Childhood Industry for 12 years all of which have been with Goodstart. I hold a Diploma of Children’s Services and have been an Assistant Director at Strathfieldsaye for the last 4 years.
I believe that all children are unique and bring their own knowledge and experiences to any educational environment. I believe the Early Childhood environment is a place for children to be free agents to develop, learn, grow and express themselves, while having the confidence and respect they as a person are entitled to. I also believe that all children have the right to learn and their learning be abundant with experiences, knowledge and quality, as well as feeling a sense of belonging to their community and learning environment. These beliefs are important to my teaching and my philosophy of Early Childhood Education.
I believe that collaborating with families, children and educators can build long lasting relationships that help children feel safe and connected within the Centre.
Want to see the centre first hand? Book a tour with Goodstart Early Learning Bendigo - McIvor Road below.
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0-1 years
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3-5 years
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Your enquiry will be sent directly to the Goodstart Early Learning Bendigo - McIvor Road.
Rating Score
Jess
We couldn’t be happier with this centre. I have two kids currently attending the service. From the moment you walk in, everyone is so approachable and welcoming. The staff genuinely care about the children and it shows in everything they do, from the way they interact with the kids to the support they offer families. The culture within the centre is incredibly positive and nurturing, and this clearly flows through to the children. The kids feel safe, happy, and confident, and they are encouraged to be themselves. I am so grateful for the care, kindness, and dedication the entire team has shown my children. I would highly recommend this centre to any family looking for a supportive and caring environment.
Zoe O'Keefe
Absolutely amazing centre! As a past early childhood educator it exceeds my expectations! The staff are always so genuine and caring towards the children, the play spaces are engaging and themed based on the child’s interests and community events. My son always has a fun story to tell about the experience his room has participated in that day whether it was planting in their garden, a group play session or one of the many incursions he has seen. I’ve already signed up my littlest to begin care in the new year 🥰
Thank you so much for your wonderful review, Zoe. We are delighted to hear that your experience has exceeded your expectations and that your son enjoys sharing stories about his days and learning experiences. Our educators and staff take great pride in creating engaging, child focused environments that support curiosity, connection, and growth. We truly appreciate your kind words and are grateful to welcome your family, including your little one joining us soon.
Sarah Lawrence
This is a 5 star excellent childcare centre. From when you walk in and greeted by the team, it’s a warm and friendly vibe which sets the tone for the whole place. Knowing little about the childcare world, I picked Goodstart for its proximity and a good vibe from the tour however I am extremely grateful it’s been the place for our 1 year old for several reasons: - Goodstart is not-for-profit so educators are paid above award wages, this is reflected in many staff who have been there for several years which is a sign of a good workplace. This is then shown in the love and care that educators show the children. I have been in awe of how attentive, caring and loving they are towards my son, nothing is ever a problem and they remember so many things about him. They are really knowledgeable too about child development, which shows how passionate the staff are. - This centre takes pride in its cleanliness, the rooms feel clean and our son seems to come home as clean as a toddler can. - When I looked at Google Maps satellite view, Goodstart Bendigo has the biggest outdoor place spaces of any childcare nearby. Big sandpit too. - They do so many activities and rotate books/toys really well. Our son is also now into his music and dancing from the daily dance sessions which he seems to love. - Food quality is excellent and 4 week menu is great. - The weekly newsletter is awesome, includes info on local kids activities too which is handy. - They supply the nappies, sunscreen and sun hats which is one less thing to worry about. - I really like that the location is not based near traffic lights or car pollution, it’s set back from the main road and close to other gardens and fresh air. Parking at the centre is also very easy. - glad my son is attending a not-for-profit which is owned by Brotherhood of St Laurence, The Benevolent Society, Mission Australia, and Social Ventures Australia, rather than a profit centre where the money could be going to questionable characters. - They’re very inclusive and due to being a national chain, you are given well researched, expect backed quarterly educational updates on your child. - Compared to other centres nearby, the prices at Goodstart Bendigo are fair and even slightly lower.
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