About Goodstart Minifie Park Early Childhood Centre
It is with great pleasure that Goodstart Early Learning now operates Minifie Park Early Childhood centre. Minifie Park Early Learning is a well-respected provider of education and care within the Balwyn local community. With a strong focus on relationships and high quality early learning Goodstart also shares these key values.
We provide education and care from Nursery to Kindergarten – are tailored to meet the individual needs of each of our children. Our outdoor play areas are fun and stimulating with our learning programs based around sensory development and holistic learning.
We have a loyal team of mature, experienced and qualified educators who all hold qualification at either at Diploma or Certificate in Children's Services. All staff have their First Aid Certificate and CPR.
We would look forward to meeting you and your family, so come in and say hello – and see what our centre has to offer you, and your family.
We provide early learning & care to these groups:
Nursery
Nursery
Nursery 0-1yrs
Toddler
Toddler
Toddler 1-2yrs
Pre-kinder 2-3yrs
Kindergarten
Kindergarten
Kinder 3 year old 3-4yrs
Kinder 4 year old 4-5yrs
Find us!
We're located at:
290 Belmore Road
Balwyn VIC 3103
Ph: 03 9857 8376
Opening hours:
Monday
7:30 a.m.
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6:15 p.m.
Tuesday
7:30 a.m.
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6:15 p.m.
Wednesday
7:30 a.m.
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6:15 p.m.
Thursday
7:30 a.m.
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6:15 p.m.
Friday
7:30 a.m.
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6:15 p.m.
Closed (no charge for public holidays)
Kate Patford Centre Director
My name is Kate and I am the Centre Director at Goodstart Minifie Park.
I have a Bachelor in Early Childhood Teaching. I have worked in the childcare sector for the last 19 years, 10 of which I have spent as a Centre Director.
I have worked with all age groups and have been involved in all aspects of child development. I love working with children and believe in providing a warm, comfortable, relaxed learning environment where parents and children can feel a sense of belonging.
I look forward to working with you and your family.