(03) 5935 0630
(03) 5935 0630Address:
90 Craigie Rd, Mt Martha, VIC, 3934
Care Type:
Long Day Care
Hours:
6:30am to 6:30pm
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$147.5 /day
Your enquiry will be sent directly to the Goodstart Early Learning Mount Martha - Craigie Road.
Address:
90 Craigie Rd, Mt Martha, VIC, 3934
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Goodstart Early Learning Mount Martha is a well-established, family-oriented childcare centre with two buildings. Our main building houses the office, kitchen, and rooms for three- and four-year-old children, while our lower centre accommodates the Nursery 1, 2, 3, and Toddlers Rooms.
We are proud of our staff longevity, with many team members having been with us for several years, and some for over a decade. This continuity ensures a stable and nurturing environment for your child, supported by a close-knit, dedicated team of educators.
Our approach focuses on building strong foundations by fostering children’s self-esteem and confidence, encouraging them to explore and engage with the world around them.
Throughout the year, we celebrate special events that bring families together, strengthening our sense of community.
We warmly invite you to visit and see how we can support your child’s early learning journey. Contact us via email, or phone, or drop by to arrange a tour.
Goodstart Early Learning Mount Martha is a well-established, family-oriented childcare centre with two buildings. Our main building houses the office, kitchen, and rooms for three- and four-year-old children, while our lower centre accommodates the Nursery 1, 2, 3, and Toddlers Rooms.
We are proud of our staff longevity, with many team members having been with us for several years, and some for over a decade. This continuity ensures a stable and nurturing environment for your child, supported by a close-knit, dedicated team of educators.
Our approach focuses on building strong foundations by fostering children’s self-esteem and confidence, encouraging them to explore and engage with the world around them.
Throughout the year, we celebrate special events that bring families together, strengthening our sense of community.
We warmly invite you to visit and see how we can support your child’s early learning journey. Contact us via email, or phone, or drop by to arrange a tour.
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.
Donna Staunton-Clarke
Hi, I’m Donna Staunton-Clarke and I’m the Centre Director here at Goodstart Mount Martha, Craigie Road.
I have been the Centre Director at Goodstart Craigie Road since March 2024, and I was also the Centre Director here previously throughout 2018 and 2019.
I have been in the Early Childhood industry for over 30 years and as a director throughout the past 17 years. I have also worked in a range of services such as a trainer/assessor teaching the Cert III and Diploma in Children’s Services, a family day care coordinator supporting over 50 family day care educators and as an independent consultant supporting new centres to open. My experiences have been both here in Australia and prior to this in England where I am from.
My Early Learning values:
I strongly believe that your child’s first experiences in early childhood education should be positive and fun as these are the years where we can teach the love for learning, friendship building, resilience, and enquiry.
What I love about our community:
I have lived on the Mornington peninsula for the past 16 years since I arrived with my family in Australia. 2 of my 3 children attended Goodstart and all 3 have completed their primary school years here and now into their high school years. I love the community and the connections that I have built.
A little more about me:
I am married and have 3 children, Ellie who is 20, Mia who is 13, and Sophie who is 12. I love the beach, holidays and just spending time at home with my family.
Why your child should spend the day with me (and the amazing team at Goodstart Mount Martha, Craigie Road):
At Goodstart Mount Martha, Craigie Road we strive to provide a safe, peaceful, and natural environment that engages children's five senses, provoking wonder, curiosity, and intellectual engagement. We have an amazing yard which is the original paddock which is a hidden gem placed between the 2 centres. We have a long-standing team, including 5 educators who have been with Goodstart for 20+ years, and many more with 15-, 10- and 5-years’ service.
I look forward to welcoming you and your family.
Want to see the centre first hand? Book a tour with Goodstart Early Learning Mount Martha - Craigie Road below.
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Kattaya Krenz
We have been with goodstart for over 5 years with 3 of our children attending the centre. The staff are amazing, have all been there long term & are genuine, caring & compassionate educators. Highly recommend this centre!
Thank you so much for your lovely review, Kattaya. We are truly grateful to have supported your family over the past five years and to have been part of your children’s early learning journey. It means a great deal to hear how valued our long term, caring educators and staff have been. Thank you for your trust, support, and kind recommendation.
James Gallimore
We feel so incredibly lucky to have found this kindergarten for our son. Each and every member of staff go above and beyond to ensure your child is looked after and cared for, in our case they went out of their way on numerous occasions to accommodate our son's disability. This centre legitimately cares about your kids and not just shareholder profits like the chain daycares out there. Cannot recommend them enough, and gutted that we are relocating so our son only got to be here for a brief period of time, but even in a short period of time he quickly became part of the family. Thank you so much Goodstart Craigie Road!
Thank you so much for your heartfelt review, James. We are truly delighted to hear how supported your son has felt during his time at Goodstart and that our educators and staff were able to provide the care, understanding, and accommodation he needed. Creating an inclusive, nurturing environment where every child feels valued is at the core of what we do, and it means a great deal to know this made such a positive impact for your family. We truly appreciate your kind words and wish you all the very best with your relocation!
Caroline Amy Jacob
Absolutely incredible daycare and kindergarten. It’s hard to choose its best asset - the teachers are next level, warm, dedicated and professional. Donna the centre director is so professional, compassionate, has the support and dedication of all the educators and is constantly making improvements to the centre. While the building isn’t a fancy new centre I much prefer it, it’s got old school charm. The outdoor spaces are second to none - real grass and SO much space! Exactly what my two crazy boys need. My eldest just started school and was so well prepared as a result of the excellent educators and kinder program. And bush kinder in the Briars too!! Got another baby on the way and I know it’s going to be so happy in the nursery. Thanks Craigie Road!!
We truly appreciate your wonderful review! It’s fantastic to hear how much you value the educators' and centre leadership's warmth, dedication, and professionalism. We're so glad your eldest was well-prepared for school, and we’re excited to be a part of your journey as your family grows. The outdoor spaces and unique charm of the centre are definitely something special, and it’s great to hear they’ve made a real difference for your children. Thanks for sharing your experience!
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