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Goodstart Point Cook - The Strand

Goodstart Point Cook - The Strand

Nurturing, play-based early learning from nursery to kinder

Two years of kindergarten delivered by expert educators.

71 The Strand, POINT COOK, 3030, VIC

6:30am to 6:30pm, Monday to Friday
Open every weekday of the year, except public holidays

Nursery, Toddler, Kindergarten

Quality Childcare and Early Learning in Point Cook – The Strand

Welcome to our warm, welcoming early learning environment shaped by highly qualified educators, rich cultural diversity and thoughtfully designed learning spaces.

Located close to Point Cook town centre and Williams Landing Train Station, our centre provides convenient, high–quality care for families.

With four purpose-built rooms and two years of funded kindergarten, every child is supported to grow, explore and build confidence at their own pace.

We invite you to take a tour and experience the difference of our child–centred approach.

Why families choose Goodstart Point Cook – The Strand:

Four spacious rooms, designed for exploration, independence and calm, child–led discovery
Two years of kindergarten delivered by degree–qualified teachers, building the foundation for confident school transitions
Individualised learning programs that recognise each child’s unique strengths, interests and cultural identity
Highly qualified, culturally diverse educators who celebrate languages, traditions and shared storytelling
Little Wombat Program introducing children to Aboriginal culture through play-based learning and exploration
Planned incursions that bring real-world experiences into the centre, from first aid and pottery to visits from emergency services and health professionals
Regular community walks and excursions to libraries, museums, zoos and local parks, helping children connect with their wider world
Convenient location within walking distance of shops and public transport

Our learning environments – from nursery through to 4-year-old kindergarten – combine nurturing care with meaningful play–based learning based on the Early Years Learning Framework.

Each program is tailored to your child’s interests and developmental needs, helping them feel known, supported and ready for the next step.

Our rich incursions and excursions are designed to inspire children’s curiosity, build confidence, and foster meaningful connections with the world around them.

Experienced educators continually build their expertise through ongoing study, ensuring every child benefits from the latest in early learning practice.

We celebrate cultural diversity every day through shared language, stories and events that reflect our community.

Ready to take the next step? Book a tour to explore our learning spaces and discuss how we can support your child’s early learning journey.

I highly recommend The Strand, Goodstart Early Learning Point Cook for anyone seeking exceptional care for their children. The educators provide a personalized approach, catering to our specific needs regarding food preferences, sleeping patterns, and more. The variety of engaging activities they arrange greatly supports the kids' brain development. The management’s commitment to a client-first approach is evident—they always take feedback seriously and act on it. I currently have two kids enrolled, and my eldest, who is now in primary school, also benefited greatly from their care a few years ago. This centre has consistently exceeded our expectations, and I couldn’t be happier with the service they provide.

Family Testimonial
Thank you to all the amazing educators at Goodstart The Strand for all the wonderful care and education you have provided to our children for nearly 8 years. Your experience, compassion and willingness to go above and beyond is evident every day in so many ways. We are so lucky to have so many experienced educators caring for our children and be part of their lives.

Family Testimonial

Learn more about Goodstart Point Cook The Strand

At Goodstart Point Cook – The Strand, our philosophy centres around the belief that every child is a unique individual with their own interests and strengths. We embrace a play – based learning approach that nurtures curiosity and creativity, allowing children to explore their world in meaningful ways. 
We prioritise: 
1. Holistic Development: Supporting cognitive, emotional, social, and physical growth through engaging and developmentally appropriate activities. 
2. Family and Community Engagement: Building strong partnerships with families and the community to create a supportive network for each child. 
3. Inclusive Environment: Celebrating diversity and ensuring that all children feel valued, respected, and included. 
4. Lifelong Learning: Instilling a love of learning by encouraging exploration, problem–solving, and critical thinking. 
Through our philosophy, we aim to create a safe, nurturing environment where children can thrive and become confident, capable learners. 
Children need to feel safe and supported to learn and grow, so we promote key educator relationships between our educators and children. Your child will have at least one educator (their key educator) who takes them under their wing and really gets to know them. 
Our Key Educator relationships help children form secure attachments. Educators work closely with smaller groups and individual children to better understand each child. These relationships lead to improved outcomes for children as we foster more communication between families and educators. 
We inform families regularly about their child's progress and welcome family involvement in our centre events and activities.  
At our Point Cook – The Strand centre, we're proud to inspire your child's love of learning with the support of our passionate and qualified early childhood experts. Teachers with bachelor's degrees run our three and four–year–old kindergarten program, so children can be well on their way to excellent learning outcomes by the time they start school. 
At Goodstart, we believe all children deserve the best possible start in life, which includes access to high – quality early childhood education and care. We offer:  
- Discounts on multiple days  
- All day sessions  
- Fee assistance programs for families that need support
We work closely with parents to ensure the individual needs, interests and strengths of children are considered, and our learning goals reflect them. Using Storypark, a wonderful communication platform, we stay in close touch with families and ensure you're well informed about your child's development and achievements. 
Click here to book your tour or call our Family Services team to find out more on 1800 222 543.

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My name is Melissa Weerasekera, I am a passionate early learning professional and have dedicated my career to nurturing young minds and fostering vibrant communities.

I have been the Centre Director at Goodstart The Strand since 2019. With my Advanced Diploma of Children's Services and over 20 years in the early learning industry which began in 1997, I thrive on leading my team and providing exceptional care and education to the children in our care.

At The Strand we believe in the importance of a warm, family-like atmosphere. We take great pride in our meaningful connections, not just between the children, but among the families themselves. Many parents have formed lasting friendships through the community cultivated at Goodstart The Strand, and we finds immense joy in facilitating these relationships.

Our genuine care for the wellbeing of both the children and their families is evident, and we look forward to welcoming new families into this extended, nurturing environment.

We are excited to continue making a positive impact on the lives of the young people in our care and thank you for considering our Centre.
We invite you to book a tour, or explore our website to learn more about the programs we offer.

Government Funded Kindergarten Program

At Point Cook - The Strand, you and your child can enjoy the best of both worlds. Our early learning centre offers a Government-funded kindergarten program and long day care under the one roof. Our kindergarten teachers are University qualified and provide a play-based learning program that will support your child in learning the skills for school and life.

Fees and inclusions

Nursery & Toddler

Kindergarten

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The above fees are effective from 7 July 2025 and are based on a 10 hour session, for attendance between 2 and 4 days per week. 5 day bookings receive a generous discount per day. Note that different combinations of sessions times and number of days can increase or decrease the daily rate.