Goodstart Croydon

Our purpose-built centre offers essential early learning care for local families. We have five spacious learning areas, all on one level, all yards Link together.   

Our Learning Spaces 

Each age-based learning space opens directly to our outdoor, nature-inspired play area. This includes sensory gardens, a mud kitchen, earth pits and sandpits. Our beautiful areas are designed for open ended play where memoires are made. 

Tailored Early Learning Programs  

Our programs cater to children from six weeks old to kindergarten age, based on the Early Years Learning Framework and tailored to each child's interests. We focus on sensory and play-based learning to support and promote your child's individual needs, interests, and strengths.  

Bush and Sports Kinder

Both these programs offer children rich, hands – on learning experiences that support their overall development in meaningful ways. Through bush kinder, children connect with nature, explore their environment, and develop curiosity, resilience, and problem – solving skills. Uneven terrain, natural materials, and open – ended play encourage physical development, creativity, and risk assessment in a safe and supported way. 

Sports kinder complements this by building fundamental movement skills such as running, jumping, throwing, and balancing. It promotes teamwork, confidence, and social skills, while also supporting children’s health and wellbeing through active play. 

Together, bush and sports kinder create a balanced program that nurtures children’s physical, social, emotional, and cognitive development, helping them build confidence, independence, and a lifelong love of learning. 

Nutritious Meals  

Meals are prepared fresh daily in our commercial kitchen by our qualified chef. We provide a light breakfast, morning tea, lunch, afternoon tea, and a late snack. We accommodate all types of dietary needs. 

Included extras:  We include a hat, t-shirt, sunscreen, and supply nappies for your baby whilst in our care.  

Book a Tour  

We invite you to book a tour to explore our centre, meet our team, and see how we can support your child's early learning journey. We look forward to welcoming you and your family! We also offer stay and play, where this is a chance for your child to explore their new environment before filling out the enrolment and starting orientations.  

Stay Connected  

Join our Facebook community to stay updated on what's happening at our centre and get expert information on parenting and early childhood. We also use the Storypark app to send you updates, photos, videos, and messages while your child is at our centre.  

Additional Activities  

At our centre, we believe in providing a well-rounded experience for your child. That's why we include a variety of incursions at no extra cost. These activities are designed to be both fun and educational, ensuring your child will love, learn, and create happy memories that last forever.  

Movement and Dance Program for our Kinders 

Our movement and dance programs are tailored for kinder children, helping children develop their physical coordination, rhythm, and self-expression. Through dance, children can improve their balance, flexibility, and overall fitness while having a great time. This program also encourages creativity and boosts confidence as children learn to express themselves through movement.   

Special Activities  

Throughout the year, we organise special activities that are sure to captivate your child's imagination and curiosity. These might include science experiments, art workshops, wildlife visits and cultural celebrations. Each activity is designed to be memorable and educational, providing unique learning experiences that go beyond the classroom. Your child will have the opportunity to explore new interests, develop new skills, and create lasting memories with their peers.  

By participating in these extracurricular activities, your child will benefit from a holistic approach to learning and development. We are committed to offering experiences that enrich their lives and support their growth in a fun and engaging environment.  

To foster our relationship with our local community, we love to participate in community events and celebrations which also enrich the learning experience and allow us to really get to know the families in our local community.   

We can't wait to meet you and your little one!