Goodstart CDU

Play-based long daycare and preschool programs.

We are located on the lands of the Larrakia people.

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77 Lakeside Drive, Charles Darwin University, Brinkin, 0830, NT

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6:30am to 6:00pm, Monday to Friday

Open every weekday of the year, except public holidays

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Nursery
Toddler
Preschool

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Fees and inclusions for families at CDU

Nursery & Toddler

Preschool

The above fees are effective from 8 July 2024 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.

For personalised fee information, please contact the Family Services Team on 1800 222 543.

Out of pocket

You may be eligible for Child Care Subsidy (CCS) which will reduce the amount you actually need to pay (your out-of-pocket costs).

To calculate your estimated daily cost you can use the estimator tool below, or speak with one of our centre directors.

Estimate your out-of-pocket fees here

Goodstart subsidy estimator

Flexible options & assistance

At Goodstart, we believe all children deserve the best possible start in life, and that includes access to high-quality early childhood education and care.

We offer:

Discounts on multiple days
All day sessions
Discounted shorter sessions
Discounts on combined Before School and After School Care (applicable centres only)
Fee assistance programs for families