Goodstart Grovedale - Torquay Road

At Goodstart Grovedale – Torquay Road, every child is supported to learn, grow and thrive through play-based experiences tailored to their individual strengths, interests and development. Located on Wathaurong land, our welcoming early learning centre offers long day care and kindergarten in a convenient location close to Waurn Ponds Train Station, Waurn Ponds Shopping Centre and Sandstone Café. Our experienced educators create meaningful learning opportunities that inspire curiosity, confidence and a lifelong love of learning. With strong family partnerships and a focus on child-led learning, we provide a nurturing environment where children feel safe, connected and valued.

Families choose our centre because of:

• A longstanding and experienced team, with many educators having been part of our centre community for up to 20 years
• A strong school readiness and kindergarten programme designed to build confidence for a successful transition to school
• Four-year-old Bush Kinder experiences that encourage exploration, resilience and connection with the natural environment
• Weekly Happy Feet and Kelly Sports programmes that support physical development, wellbeing and confidence
• Exciting kindergarten incursions and excursions including wildlife experiences, zoo visits and the Henny Penny hatching programme
• Five Bachelor-qualified Teachers who deliver high-quality early learning and kindergarten programmes
• Freshly prepared meals, strong family partnerships and open communication through every stage of your child's learning journey

Our learning environments encourage children to explore, discover and build important life skills through play. From our Nursery and Toddler rooms to our Kindergarten programmes, every space is thoughtfully designed to support children's development, wellbeing and sense of belonging. Through our Key Educator approach, children develop secure relationships with educators who truly know and understand them. We proudly welcome families from a wide range of cultural backgrounds and celebrate the diversity that enriches our learning community. If you're looking for childcare or kindergarten in Grovedale, we invite you to book a tour and experience our centre for yourself. We'd also love to welcome you for a visit to meet our team and see how your child can begin their learning journey with us.