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Goodstart Bundoora – Plenty Road

Nature-rich, mindful learning and school readiness skills

Outdoor play and nurturing care from nursery to kindergarten.
3-5 Plenty Road, BUNDOORA, 3083, VIC
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6:30am to 6:30pm, Monday to Friday

Open every weekday of the year, except public holidays

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  • Nursery
  • Toddler
  • Kindergarten

About our centre

Welcome to Goodstart Bundoora - Plenty Road!

Here, children learn by exploring the outdoors, building mindful resilience, and following their curiosity.  

Our unique Bush Kinder program, immersive outdoor spaces, and nature-based curriculum create the perfect environment for sensory-rich, play-based learning from nursery to kindergarten.  

With five early childhood teachers and a longstanding team of multicultural educators, we offer nurturing care, stability and exceptional early education.  

Get in touch to schedule your visit and meet the team. We’d love to show you how your child can thrive with us. 

What makes us special:

  • Nature-rich learning every day, including a recognised Bush Kinder program
  • Five bachelor’s degree-qualified teachers delivering government-approved kinder
  • Longstanding, multicultural team fostering deep family connections
  • Weekly visits from local schools and engaging excursions for school readiness
  • Flexible hours, discounted sessions, and fee support available
  • Key Educator approach that builds strong bonds and personalised learning
  • Convenient location near St Damian's Primary School
  • We use the Early Years Wellbeing Program from the Resilience Project, focusing on gratitude, empathy, and mindfulness.

 

Our leafy outdoor areas – with mud, trees, and open-ended spaces – are beautiful and educational.  

Outdoor play builds physical strength, problem-solving skills and resilience, while our Bush Kinder program lets children do what they do best: climb, run, dig, splash, and explore with their whole body.  

We follow the Victorian Early Years Learning and Development Framework (VEYLDF) and EYLF, ensuring children experience growth, achievement and belonging in every moment of their day. 

Our strong transition-to-school program includes weekly visits from local primary schools, excursions to nearby classrooms, and programs that nurture academic and emotional readiness.  

With flexible hours, tailored learning and a deep commitment to wellbeing, we support your child and your family at every step. 

Book a tour today and discover the energy, warmth, and possibility that makes Goodstart Bundoora – Plenty Road feel like home. 

Learn more about Goodstart Bundoora – Plenty Road

  • At Goodstart Bundoora – Plenty Road, 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 Bundoora – Plenty Road 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.  

  • At Goodstart, we believe all children deserve the best possible start in life, which includes access to high-quality early childhood education and care. We offer:   

    • Discounts on multiple days
    • All day sessions
    • Discounted shorter sessions
    • Fee assistance programs for families that need support. 
  • 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.  

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Natalie Nolan

Centre Director

Hi, I’m Natalie Nolan and I’m the Centre Director at Goodstart Bundoora Plenty Road.

I have been in the early childhood industry for 24 years. Prior to my appointment at Bundoora Plenty Road, I had been working at Goodstart Preston for 18 years. 

I hold a Diploma in Children’s Services, and enjoy meeting new educators, parents and children.

I take pride in leading a team of educators in a safe, friendly, family orientated environment for all families and children.

I look forward to meeting you and showing you around our centre.

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