Goodstart West Pymble

Play-based learning and community on Guringai Country

Tailored care and education from nursery to preschool.

14 Yanko Road, West Pymble, 2073, NSW

7:30am to 6:00pm, Monday to Friday
Open every weekday of the year, except public holidays

Nursery, Toddler, Preschool

Welcome to Goodstart West Pymble!

Located in a leafy suburb on Guringai Country, our community-focused early learning centre offers a calm, nurturing environment for children aged six weeks to five years.

We're a small, 34-place long day care centre designed to feel like a second home. Here, every child is known, valued, and supported to explore and grow at their own pace.

Families love our strong sense of community, personalised care, and nature-rich learning spaces, from nursery to preschool.

We're committed to providing the highest quality early learning experience for every child - proudly rated as Exceeding the National Quality Standard, so you know we're above the standard.

Take a tour today and discover the difference at Goodstart West Pymble.

What makes our centre special:

Cosy, home-style centre with warm relationships between children, families and educators
Exceeding-rated centre with a focus on quality, inclusion and holistic development
Beautiful leafy surroundings that promote calmness and connection to nature
Weekly excursions to our local park and school readiness program with the local school
Fun movement program (Happy Feet) every Friday for all age groups– we cover the cost
Multilingual educators who help children and families feel welcome and supported
Two qualified teachers and long-term staff with up to 10 years of service
Nutritious hot meals prepared daily by our longstanding onsite cook

Inside, our two well-equipped rooms provide tailored learning environments for nursery, toddler, and preschool-aged children.

We have two passionate, qualified teachers who devise and deliver our approved curricula.

Our child-led, play-based programs are guided by the Early Years Learning Framework and nurture creativity, communication, and problem-solving skills, including school readiness for preschoolers.

Outside, children enjoy age-appropriate outdoor areas featuring natural play elements, veggie gardens and open spaces for exploration.

We work closely with families through open communication and the Storypark platform to share milestones and progress.

Come and experience our friendly, community-driven centre. Book a tour to meet our dedicated educators and discover why families love being part of Goodstart West Pymble.

Learn more about Goodstart West Pymble

At Goodstart West Pymble, 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 Goodstart West Pymble 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 preschool 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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Hi, I am Pooja Bharadwaj, Centre Director at Goodstart West Pymble.

I hold a Bachelor of Early Childhood Education, a Graduate Diploma in Teaching and Learning (Birth to Primary), and a Bachelor of Commerce. I have worked as a primary school teacher in Queensland and have over nine years’ experience in the Early Childhood sector, including leadership roles across both private and not-for-profit services.

I believe children are capable, curious learners and that positive early education experiences help shape their lifelong attitude toward learning. At Goodstart West Pymble, we strive to create a safe, warm, home-like environment that engages children’s senses, encourages curiosity, and supports each child’s learning and development.

Our centre also offers a dedicated School Readiness Program, designed to build children’s confidence, independence, and foundational skills for school. The program is informed by research and backed by leading experts in early childhood education and is run by qualified teachers.

Outside of work, I enjoy walking my two dogs, spending time with family and friends, and performing with a local dance group at community and charity events.

Structured Preschool Program

At West Pymble, you and your child can enjoy the best of both worlds. Our centre offers a preschool program and long day care under the one roof. Our preschool 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

Out-of-pocket cost with With CCS subsidy:

$105.05 $91.14 $77.24 $63.33 /day out-of-pocket*

Out-of-pocket cost with With CCS subsidy:

$96.55 $82.64 $68.74 $54.83 /day out-of-pocket*

Calculate your CCS subsidy

With multi-child discounts and government funded Kindergarten/Preschool in some states, out-of-pocket costs could be even less than you think!

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.

* Estimates are calculated based on CCS rates as of January 2026, for an activity level of 72 activity hours on a 10hr session and a 3 day booking.