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Goodstart Osborne

Rich outdoor play and diverse learning on Yertabulti Country

Community and trusted educators from nursery to preschool.

582-588 Victoria Road, OSBORNE, 5017, SA
6:30am to 6:30pm, Monday to Friday
Open every weekday of the year, except public holidays
Nursery, Toddler, Preschool

Welcome to Goodstart Osborne! 

We're proud to be based on Yertabulti Country and part of the close-knit peninsula community.  

Our early learning centre offers four play-based environments, from nursery to preschool where we support each child to explore, learn and thrive.  

Just minutes from the beach, the shopping centre and local transport, we're perfectly placed for busy families who want high-quality early education and care close to home.  

Our longstanding, multicultural team brings warmth, expertise and diversity into everything we do.  

We invite you to take a tour and see our long day care centre in action. 

Why families choose us: 

  • Expansive outdoor play space designed to connect children with nature and support healthy physical, social and emotional development
  • A longstanding, highly qualified team with educators who've been with us for decades, building strong relationships with families
  • We embed cultural understanding and inclusion to support our diverse educators and families, who speak more than 10 languages!
  • Community connections through regular excursions and incursions, from beach walks to fire brigade visits and local community events
  • Bachelor's degree-qualified teachers delivering government-approved preschool programs with focus on school readiness
  • Close partnerships with families, supported by tools like Storypark, ensuring continuity between home and centre
  • Healthy, nutritious meals cooked fresh onsite daily, catering to all dietary needs

We take pride in our strong ties with the local community and the inclusive environment we create for every child and family.  

Whether exploring the beach, learning about different cultures through language and food, or celebrating community festivals, children here grow up with a sense of belonging and curiosity.  

Our educators are passionate about creating a safe, nurturing place where children feel at home. We nurture each child to gain the skills and confidence they need for school and beyond. 

We'd love to welcome you to Goodstart Osborne. Book a tour today and see how our centre can be the right fit for your family. If you can't find a time that works, contact us to arrange a visit that suits your schedule. 

Learn more about Goodstart Osborne

  • At Goodstart Osborne, 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 Osborne 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 reception.  

  • 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  
    • Discounted shorter 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.  

  • Was directed here by our CAFHS team as I needed to find care for my daughter that was close by and who could accommodate her medical condition. Goodstart had vacancies and were more than willing to accommodate my daughter’s medical needs. They made allowances for specialist nursing training from encompass (WCH) to come and train their nursery staff on how to feed my daughter through her nasogastric tube and how to prepare her thickened formula. My daughter was treated like everyone else, she absolutely loves it there and is excited to go every day and has bonded well with the staff. We love seeing the updates they provide for us on the app and all the photos. We loved the calendar they made us for Christmas with artwork from our daughter.

    Melissa

  • Our son has grown up in Goodstart Osborne having commenced before turning one until now as he approaches school age. We always marvel at how adeptly the staff communicate with toddlers, infants, parents and other staff, adroitly navigating through these very different modes of communication. They maintain and share detailed notes about the progress and/or challenges of your child directly and through their app. They craft development plans specific to your kid and apprise you of its effectiveness. In addition, they provide healthy snack/lunch options (their cook is remarkable) and weave in ample physical activity. Our son, like most kids, was apprehensive in the beginning. Now he grabs his bag every (most) mornings and adorably commands us to take him to childcare.

    James

  • We love Goodstart Osborne!! Our son has been at the centre for 8 months now and he is thriving. The staff go above and beyond to make sure his needs and ours are met everyday, the learning experiences they do allow for such imaginative play and we just love seeing him interacting with everyone in such a positive way!! The bond he has formed with everyone in the nursery gives us such peace of mind everyday knowing he is in the most loving, supportive and caring environment. The centre has such a warm, happy, family like environment we would encourage anyone looking for a childcare to have a look here!!

    Tori

  • I'd just like to say a huge THANK YOU to you all for supporting my son during his time at Goodstart. He certainly is a complex little man, but you have all been wonderful to him, and for that we are truly grateful. I'd also like give a massive shout out to Phoebe for working so closely with him. She is such an asset to the Goodstart team; her care and patience is next level. I'm shedding a tear as I write this as she is absolutely awesome at what she doe and I know he will miss her immensely!

    Tess

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Madhu Ching

Centre Director
Hi, I’m Madhu the new Centre Director here at Goodstart Osborne.

I'm all about creating a fun, safe, and enriching environment for all educators and children and providing a positive impact on children’s lives for them to grow and thrive. With over 10 years in the field, I have been privileged to work in various roles from educator, team leader, educational lead, assistant director and now director where I enjoy leading an amazing team and turning everyday moments into unforgettable learning adventures.

When I'm not at the centre, you can usually find me enjoying outdoor activities such as going on a hike or at the beach with my two awesome teenage boys. They keep me on my toes, fill my days with laughter, and are a constant source of inspiration.

Call us on 8248 2139, or click the 'Book a tour' button above to arrange a personalised tour. If you’d like a tour outside of the offered tour times please contact me so that we can organise this for you.

Structured Preschool Program

At Osborne, 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.

Structured Preschool Program

At Osborne, 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.

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