Goodstart Melton - Centenary Avenue

Quality Childcare and Early Learning in Goodstart Melton – Centenary Avenue

Located on Wurundjeri Country, Goodstart Melton – Centenary Avenue provides quality childcare and early learning in a warm, welcoming environment where generations of local families have grown and learned together. Conveniently located near Heathdale Christian College and Kurunjang Primary School, our centre offers nurturing, child-led learning from nursery through to kindergarten. Our experienced, multicultural educators build genuine relationships with children and families, with some team members having been part of our centre community for more than 20 years. With a strong focus on belonging, nature-based learning and school readiness, we support every child to grow in confidence, independence and curiosity.

What makes Goodstart Melton – Centenary Avenue special?

• Generations of trusted care – some of our educators have been with us for over 20 years, while others attended our centre as children before returning as qualified educators. We also proudly welcome families whose parents once attended our centre.
• Experienced, consistent educators – more than half our team have been with us for over 10 years, providing familiar faces, strong relationships and continuity of care throughout children's early learning journeys.
• A welcoming, multicultural community – our diverse team speaks Bengali, Chinese, Hindi, Japanese, Punjabi and Urdu, helping families from different cultures and backgrounds feel included, understood and connected.
• Five Bachelor-qualified kindergarten teachers – our qualified teachers deliver engaging, play-based kindergarten programs that nurture early literacy, numeracy, social development and confidence for school.
• Bush Kinder and nature-based learning – our kindergarten children explore the natural world through hands-on experiences that encourage curiosity, resilience, problem-solving and environmental awareness.
• A strong school readiness program – children develop independence and practical life skills through experiences such as 'Lunchbox Month', learning to manage their belongings and explore healthy food choices before starting school.
• Engaging learning environments and experiences – recently upgraded indoor and outdoor spaces, new learning resources and incursions including Bollywood dancing, Sports Buzz, dental visits, reptile encounters and Healthy Harold encourage exploration and discovery.

At Goodstart Melton – Centenary Avenue, we believe children learn best when they feel safe, valued and connected to the people and environment around them. Our educators create meaningful, play-based learning experiences that reflect each child's interests, strengths and cultural identity, supporting their social, emotional and cognitive development. Through Bush Kinder, hands-on exploration and engaging incursions, children are encouraged to ask questions, build friendships and develop a lifelong love of learning. 

Our strong family partnerships and longstanding community connections help create a supportive environment where children can thrive from their earliest years through to kindergarten. Book a tour of Goodstart Melton – Centenary Avenue to meet our experienced educators, explore our learning spaces and discover what makes our centre special. Come and see our centre for yourself and experience a welcoming early learning community where generations of families have found a place to belong.