Goodstart Bendigo

Goodstart Early Learning Bendigo provides high-quality childcare and kindergarten in the heart of Bendigo on Dja Dja Wurrung Country. Conveniently located on McIvor Road, close to Bendigo CBD, Bendigo Railway Station and Lake Weeroona, our centre offers a welcoming environment where children can learn, explore and grow at their own pace. Our experienced educators build meaningful relationships with children and families, creating a strong sense of belonging from the very beginning. Through play-based learning, outdoor exploration and community connections, we support each child's individual strengths, interests and development.

Why families choose Goodstart Bendigo

• Long-serving educators who have built trusted relationships with local families across generations.
• Nature-based learning experiences that encourage curiosity, confidence and exploration.
• Bush Kinder and Community Garden programs that connect children with nature and their local community.
• Spacious outdoor environments featuring sandpits, vegetable gardens, cubby houses, digging areas and shaded play spaces.
• Three Bachelor-qualified Kindergarten Teachers delivering quality early learning programs.
• Regular incursions including Little Sports Heroes, Reptile Encounters, Cool Kids First Aid, Mad About Science and more.
• Inclusive and culturally diverse environment with educators speaking Vietnamese, Chinese, Hindi, Punjabi, Tagalog and Sinhala.

At Goodstart Bendigo, we believe children learn best when they are active participants in their own learning journey. Our play-based curriculum is guided by the Victorian Early Years Learning and Development Framework and encourages children to investigate, create, solve problems and develop meaningful relationships.

From our Nursery rooms through to Kindergarten, children are supported by a team that values continuity, connection and personalised learning. Many of our educators have been with the centre for more than a decade, providing families with consistency and trusted care throughout their child's early years.

Our natural outdoor spaces are an extension of the learning environment, giving children daily opportunities to explore, discover and connect with the world around them. Whether they are tending to vegetables in the garden, participating in Bush Kinder or engaging with visiting educational programs, children are encouraged to develop confidence, resilience and a lifelong love of learning.

We proudly welcome families from a wide range of cultural backgrounds and life experiences, creating a community where every child feels safe, respected and valued. If you'd like to learn more about our programs and learning environments, we welcome you to book a tour and experience Goodstart Bendigo for yourself.