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Goodstart Preston - Dalgety Street
Welcome to Goodstart Preston - Dalgety Street!
Discover a vibrant, purpose-built centre with strong community connections and outstanding, diverse learning programs - plus nine qualified teachers.
Proudly located on the traditional lands of the Wurundjeri people of the Kulin Nation, our service provides high-quality early education and care for children from nursery to kindergarten.
We have six spacious, well-resourced learning environments designed to inspire exploration, creativity and growth.
Our inclusive culture enables educators to create personalised routines for children and foster meaningful relationships with their families.
We also offer an exceptional, wide range of engaging incursions and excursions inspired by children's interests and learning goals.
Conveniently just a short walk from Sacred Heart Primary School, Preston Market, Preston Station and Preston Library, our centre is a home away from home for local families.
Book a tour today and discover how we can help your child thrive.
What makes our centre special:
- Purpose-built learning spaces with natural light and access to shaded outdoor play areas
- Strong community partnerships, including local schools, libraries and family groups
- Engaging incursions and excursions guided by children's interests – from library visits and music to soccer and science
- Nine degree-qualified early childhood teachers supporting learning across all age groups
- Brand-new upgrades, including fresh paint, new shade sails and learning resources
- Playgroup and Bike Kinder programs to strengthen school readiness and community connection
- A diverse cultural community with educators who speak more than 10 languages, including Hindi, Nepalese, Gujrati, Punjabi, Italian, Filipino, Mandarin, Cantonese, Arabic, Greek and Macedonian as well as English.
At Goodstart Preston – Dalgety Street, we believe every child deserves a safe, nurturing and inspiring start to life.
Our play-based programs encourage curiosity, creativity and critical thinking – helping children build essential social, emotional and cognitive skills for school and beyond.
Families appreciate our open communication, strong educator relationships and genuine focus on inclusion.
With a culturally diverse team, we celebrate the many languages, traditions and stories that enrich our shared learning journey.
Our rich program includes regular library visits for toddlers and kindergarten children, a Body Respect program for 3–4-year-olds, Magic Jenny's music and movement show, soccer sessions, dental health education, and the Henny Penny chicken hatching program.
Whole-centre experiences like a dragon dance performance, fire truck visit, and family cooking activities also help build strong community connections.
From our thriving community partnerships to our beautiful indoor and outdoor spaces, everything we do supports children to dream big and discover their world.
Take a tour today and see how your child can grow and belong at Goodstart Preston – Dalgety Street.
Learn more about Goodstart Preston - Dalgety Street
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At Goodstart Preston – Dalgety Street, 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: 
- Holistic Development: Supporting cognitive, emotional, social, and physical growth through engaging and developmentally appropriate activities. 
- Family and Community Engagement: Building strong partnerships with families and the community to create a supportive network for each child. 
- Inclusive Environment: Celebrating diversity and ensuring that all children feel valued, respected, and included. 
- 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. 
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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.  
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At our Preston – Dalgety Street 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.
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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
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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. 
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Click here to book your tour or call our Family Services team to find out more on 1800 222 543. 
Scott Pope
Centre Director
Hi! My name is Scott Pope, and I am the Centre Director at Goodstart Preston - Dalgety Street.
Welcome to Goodstart Preston Dalgety Street!
My name is Scott and I have the honour of leading our multi-cultural and diverse community here in Melbourne, on the land of the Wurundjeri Woi-wurrung and Bunurong. With 20 years of experience in early childhood education and care, I'm deeply passionate about creating an environment where every child can thrive and discover their unique potential.
My background
I began my journey as a Certificate III educator, which ignited my passion for early learning, working in school-based care in community care in regional areas. Over the years, I've had the opportunity to complete my Diploma in Early Childhood Education and Care, lead nursery and toddler rooms and develop from Assistant Director to Centre Director.
My early childhood philosophy
I believe all children families and staff should be nurtured, heard, and welcomed into a safe and happy centre. For me, it's all about ensuring children and families are included and feel welcome in a centre that is culturally safe for them.
What I love most about Goodstart Preston Dalgety Street
Goodstart Preston Dalgety Street is special because you are greeted with warmth and positivity when you come into the centre and encouraged to share your cultural celebrations. Every day, I'm inspired by the smiles, laughter, and learning that happen within our walls.
My commitment to you
As centre director, my door is always open to families. I'm here to ensure your child's experience with us is nurturing, educational, and fun. I believe in transparent communication and building partnerships with parents to support each child's journey.
Come and say 'Hi'
I look forward to welcoming you and your family to Goodstart Preston Dalgety Street. Please feel free to reach out with any questions, or better yet, book a tour to see firsthand the wonderful environment we've created for our children. Together, we can make these early years enriching and memorable.
Government Funded Kindergarten Program
At Preston - Dalgety Street, 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.
Government Funded Kindergarten Program
At Preston - Dalgety Street, 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.
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