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Goodstart Early Learning Elizabeth Vale is a vibrant early learning community conveniently located across from the Lyell McEwin Hospital and close to local schools, shops and community services. Our centre provides long day care for children aged six weeks to six years, operating Monday to Friday from 6.30am to 6.00pm.
High Quality Early Learning and Care
Our centre features naturally inspired outdoor learning environments designed to engage, challenge and excite children at every stage of development. Guided by the Early Years Learning Framework, our passionate and highly trained educators create nurturing, stimulating and individualised learning experiences that support each child’s growth, curiosity and wellbeing.
When you enrol at Goodstart Elizabeth Vale, you can expect:
We are committed to creating a warm, welcoming and community-focused centre where meaningful relationships with families are at the heart of everything we do.
Eligible 3 and 4 year old children enrolled at Goodstart will have access to Preschool Plus, a 30-hour preschool program launching in 2026. This initiative forms part of the State Government’s commitment to giving every child a Flying Start in life.
We invite you to book a tour and take a look around, meet the team and explore how we can support your child’s early learning journey. We look forward to welcoming you and your family! (If the tour times available don’t suit you or your family’s commitments please contact us to organise a different time).
Elizabeth Vale Integrated Hub
The Goodstart Elizabeth Vale Integrated Hub opened in November 2025 and provides families with a single, convenient place to access early learning, health, wellbeing and community services. The Hub is proudly funded by the South Australian Government’s Office for Early Childhood Development.
The Integrated Hub brings together a wide range of supportive services designed for local families, including:
All families in the local community are welcome to use the Integrated Hub’s services. We look forward to welcoming you and building strong, meaningful relationships as your child grows, learns and thrives.
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Goodstart Elizabeth is a great centre with very warm, caring and inclusive staff. Any issues during the day are told on pick up and the ladies go above and beyond to make the children feel a sense of belonging. More than happy to recommend this centre to anyone looking at putting their child in to daycare.
Can not recommend this centre enough. My daughter is so loved and welcomed by not only staff but all her peers. She has a strong sense of security and has built some amazing relationships with staff and other children.


My Early Childhood career began in 2000. I have been fortunate to experience many roles in my career, and my passion has enabled me the opportunity to foster children’s development, in a safe and comfortable environment, while being able to observe a child’s journey from their first day, until they confidently leave to begin school.
I look forward to welcoming both you and your children into the Goodstart Early Learning family. Feel free to come and say hello and see how we can help give your child the best start.
Call us on 8252 8539, or click the 'Book a tour' button above to arrange a personalised tour. If you’d like a tour outside of the offered tour times please contact me so that we can organise this for you.

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

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

6:30am to 6:30pm, Monday to Friday

6:30am to 6:30pm, Monday to Friday

6:30am to 6:30pm, Monday to Friday

6:30am to 6:30pm, Monday to Friday