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Goodstart Cockburn Central

Goodstart Cockburn Central

Play-based programs from nursery to kinder, on Noongar Country

Diverse, passionate, longstanding team and focus on cultural inclusion.

158 Semple Court, Cockburn Central, 6164, WA

6:30am to 6:00pm, Monday to Friday
Open every weekday of the year, except public holidays

Nursery, Toddler, Kindergarten

Welcome to Goodstart Cockburn Central!

Our nurturing early learning centre provides a safe, inclusive and culturally rich environment where children feel a strong sense of belonging and learn through play.

Conveniently located just minutes from Cockburn Central Train Station, Cockburn Gateway Shopping Centre and Cockburn ARC, our centre is easily accessible for local families.

Our consistent, longstanding educators – including team members with 10–15+ years’ experience – build meaningful relationships with every child and family, supporting a strong sense of security and belonging. This is strengthened through our Key Educator approach, ensuring each child has a dedicated educator who knows them well.

With spacious outdoor yards, rich cultural diversity, and a strong focus on safety, inclusion and play-based learning, we're proud to be a trusted part of the Cockburn community.

We invite you to book a tour and experience our centre firsthand.

Join our team

What makes us unique:

Longstanding educators with 10–15+ years’ experience, providing stability, trust and strong relationships
Two spacious, age-appropriate outdoor yards designed to support development, exploration and safe risky play
Five learning rooms named in the Noongar language, reflecting our respect for Country
Multilingual educators speaking languages including Cantonese, Mandarin, Bengali, Hindi, Punjabi and Spanish, supporting communication and cultural inclusion
Two Bachelor-qualified teachers, plus an Educational Leader with over a decade of experience
Happy Feet movement program offered twice a week for all age groups, supporting coordination, confidence and gross motor development
Strong community connections and convenient location near Cockburn Central Train Station, Cockburn Gateway Shopping Centre and Cockburn ARC
On-site qualified ear screener providing ear health checks every three months, supporting early identification and children’s wellbeing

Our centre's newly renovated yards invite children into nature-filled spaces with veggie patches, native plants, a cubby house and opportunities for imaginative, adventurous play.

Inside, our rooms are thoughtfully designed to support play-based learning across each age group, encouraging exploration, creativity and independence. Meanwhile, our educators work closely with families to tailor each child's education and care.

Families also value our multicultural environment and inclusive approach, where every child feels seen, respected and supporte. And our diverse cultural backgrounds and commitment to inclusion ensure children feel a sense of belonging.

Find out firsthand: book a tour and meet the team that makes Cockburn Central a special place to grow, learn, and play.

Learn more about Goodstart Cockburn Central

At Goodstart Cockburn Central, our philosophy centres around the belief that every child is a unique individual with their own interests and strengths. We embrace a play-based learning approach that nurtures curiosity and creativity, allowing children to explore their world in meaningful ways. 
We prioritise: 
1. Holistic Development: Supporting cognitive, emotional, social, and physical growth through engaging and developmentally appropriate activities. 
2. Family and Community Engagement: Building strong partnerships with families and the community to create a supportive network for each child. 
3. Inclusive Environment: Celebrating diversity and ensuring that all children feel valued, respected, and included. 
4. Lifelong Learning: Instilling a love of learning by encouraging exploration, problem-solving, and critical thinking. 
Through our philosophy, we aim to create a safe, nurturing environment where children can thrive and become confident, capable learners. 
Children need to feel safe and supported to learn and grow, so we promote key educator relationships between our educators and children. Your child will have at least one educator (their key educator) who takes them under their wing and really gets to know them. 
Our Key Educator relationships help children form secure attachments. Educators work closely with smaller groups and individual children to better understand each child. These relationships lead to improved outcomes for children as we foster more communication between families and educators. 
We inform families regularly about their child's progress and welcome family involvement in our centre events and activities.  
At our Cockburn Central centre, we're proud to inspire your child's love of learning with the support of our passionate and qualified early childhood experts. Teachers with bachelor's degrees run our three and four-year-old kindergarten program, so children can be well on their way to excellent learning outcomes by the time they start school. 
We work closely with parents to ensure the individual needs, interests and strengths of children are considered, and our learning goals reflect them. Using Storypark, a wonderful communication platform, we stay in close touch with families and ensure you're well informed about your child's development and achievements. 
We work closely with parents to ensure the individual needs, interests and strengths of children are considered, and our learning goals reflect them. Using Storypark, a wonderful communication platform, we stay in close touch with families and ensure you're well informed about your child's development and achievements. 
Click here to book your tour or call our Family Services team to find out more on 1800 222 543.

All the staff have been a wonderful part of my daughter’s development. It’s been like a second home since she was 18 months old.

Helen
My daughter has been attending since she was 9 months old. She is now 4 and ready to start kindy next year. All of the staff over the last 4 years have been so caring and helpful with her learning! She absolutely loves going to daycare and I have peace of mind sending her as i know she will be safe and cared for unconditionally.

Ashleigh

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For vacancies, please call our centre

Call 08 9414 1366

Hi my name is Kloe Phillips and I am the Centre Director at Goodstart Early Learning Cockburn Central.

With over a decade of experience in childcare, I have a deep passion for fostering the growth and development of both children and my team.

My journey in this field has allowed me to witness firsthand the impact of nurturing environments on our young citizens. I am dedicated to creating spaces that encourage exploration, learning, and emotional well-being, ensuring that each child receives the best possible start in life.

I take great pride in mentoring my team, from trainees to ECT’s, sharing insights, and collaborating to enhance our collective approach to early learning. We strive to inspire a love for learning and support the unique growth trajectories of every child in our care.

Together there is no limit.

Structured Kindergarten Program

At Cockburn Central, you and your child can enjoy the best of both worlds. Our centre offers a kindergarten program and long day care under the one roof. Our kindergarten teachers are University qualified and provide a play-based learning program that will support your child in learning the skills for school and life.

Fees and inclusions

Out-of-pocket cost with With CCS subsidy:

$75.24 $61.33 $47.43 $33.52 /day out-of-pocket*

Out-of-pocket cost with With CCS subsidy:

$71.58 $57.67 $43.77 $29.86 /day out-of-pocket*

Calculate your CCS subsidy

With multi-child discounts and government funded Kindergarten/Preschool in some states, out-of-pocket costs could be even less than you think!

The above fees are effective from 7 July 2025 and are based on a 10 hour session, for attendance between 2 and 4 days per week. 5 day bookings receive a generous discount per day. Note that different combinations of sessions times and number of days can increase or decrease the daily rate.

* Estimates are calculated based on CCS rates as of January 2026, for an activity level of 72 activity hours on a 10hr session and a 3 day booking.