Goodstart Thornbury - Childcare Centre

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About Goodstart Thornbury

Goodstart Early Learning Child Care Centre Thornbury is tucked away in a quiet part of suburbia but still conveniently close to schools, shops and public transport.

We are a 44-place centre catering to children in rooms from Nursery through to Kindergarten / Preschool. Our curriculum is based on the Early Years Learning Framework and developed taking into careful consideration the individual needs, interests and strengths of each child.

Communication and the involvement of families and parents is a key part of our philosophy and as such, our Storypark platform enables us to stay in touch and be in the know about any important developments, issues or milestones in the children’s lives.

All of our staff are well trained, highly experienced and very friendly. We are a close team and have built many lasting friendships along the way. We ensure that everyone is comfortable and enjoys their time here at Goodstart Early Learning Thornbury.

Outside, we have large play areas with vege patches, digging areas and a balance of natural and manmade elements to test the children’s skills and encourage sensory and play based learning – and lots of imagination!

When play makes tummies growl with hunger, we have a kitchen and cook on site to provide nutritious and delicious meals.

Our centre loves to celebrate special occasions and encourages all parents to participate in them. Some events include Mother's day, Father's day, Pyjama day and many more. The children enjoy special event days, especially coming in their favourite costumes and showing all their friends.

Come in and see for yourself how we can give your child the best possible start as a lifelong learner. We’d love to meet you!

We provide early learning & care to these groups:

Bianca Welch Centre Director

Hi there! I’m Bianca and I am the Centre Director at Goodstart Early Learning Thornbury.

I have more than a decade of experience in the early learning industry and I have experience educating all ages, from 6 weeks to 5 years. I have completed an Advanced Diploma of Children's Services and I have 2 years of directing experience.

I joined the Goodstart Thornbury family in 2011 and my team and I share a passion for providing the highest quality education and care for each child at our service. We value our relationships with families and children and recognise that working together with families provides the best opportunities and outcomes for children.

I am passionate about creating a sense of belonging in our center for all children and their families. I motivate my centre's Educators to provide high quality learning environments for all age groups and to assist all children to feel welcome and included in our center. Our centre has a strong emphasis on building lasting relationships and implementing sustainable practices.

I’d love the chance to meet you and your family and see how we can give your child the best possible start in life.

Testimonials

Jess

08/02/2018

"We have so many wonderful memories of our time at Goodstart Thornbury, every day was a new adventure filled with fun and learning. The staff are exceptional, the relationships read more they form with the children, the experiences they provide and the enthusiasm that they show are second to none. It can be hard to give the care of your children to someone else but they made it so easy! We are so grateful for all the love and fun and for the many, many times that they went above and beyond to ensure the happiness of our children. We can't thank you all enough! "
Mark

23/09/2016

"The staff are extremely accommodating and caring especially with our child who was new to the centre. They ensured it was an easy transition and paid special attention to our read more child to intergrate her with the group and the learning activities. The centre arranges special days for the children which they love - excursions to the park, cooking classes, superhero day, and farm animal day just to name a few. Would definitely recommend!"
Lee

06/07/2016

"We've always felt welcome by the warm staff, friendly families and community feel of the centre.Any time we needed to discuss or change anything, it was addressed promptly. It read more seems friendly and down to earth yet professional."
Bianca

22/06/2016

"I couldn't be happier with the care provided to my son at Goodstart Thornbury. He loves attending and has learned so much in his time there. The entire team are always read more friendly and engaging to both me and my son; they really feel like an extension of our family."

Childcare Benefit & Rebate

Child Care Benefit (CCB) is a payment to help eligible families who use approved and registered child care, such as all Goodstart Early Learning centres. CCB payments help eligible families reduce their weekly payments. CCB together with the Child Care Rebate can also help make child care more affordable for Goodstart Early Learning families. To find out more information about CCB or the Child Care Rebate and if you are eligible, please contact the Family Assistance Office on 13 61 50.

Government Funded Kindergarten Program

At Goodstart Thornbury, 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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Goodstart Thornbury - Childcare Centre

About Goodstart Thornbury

We provide early learning & care to these groups:

Nursery

Nursery

Toddler

Toddler

Kindergarten

Kindergarten

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Bianca Welch Centre Director

Jess

Mark

Lee

Bianca

Child Care Subsidy (CCS)

Government Funded Kindergarten Program

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