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Goodstart Dandenong Princes Highway

Goodstart Dandenong Princes Highway

We embrace diversity and inclusion.

We are located on the lands of the Boonwurrung/Bunurong and the Wurundjeri Woi Wurrung peoples.

141-143 Princes Highway, DANDENONG WEST, 3175, VIC

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7:00am to 6:00pm, Monday to Friday

Open every weekday of the year, except public holidays

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About our centre

Welcome to Goodstart Early Learning Dandenong - Princes Highway

At Goodstart Dandenong - Princes Highway, we’re dedicated to providing a caring, safe and inspiring early learning environment for children from six weeks of age through to school age. Located conveniently on Princes Highway in Dandenong, our centre offers high-quality long day care and kindergarten programs designed to support every child’s unique learning journey.

We proudly support families across Dandenong, Dandenong South, Noble Park and surrounding communities, offering trusted early education that helps children grow, learn and thrive.

Why Choose Our Childcare Centre in Dandenong?

Our team of experienced, qualified educators deliver engaging, play-based learning programs that nurture your child’s natural curiosity and prepare them for school and life. At Goodstart Dandenong - Princes Highway, our approach helps children build:

A strong sense of enquiry and exploration
Early literacy, numeracy and social skills
Confidence, creativity, problem-solving and resilience

We understand that the early years are critical for lifelong development. That’s why we offer a learning environment where children feel safe, included, and supported to explore the world around them.

What We Offer

Long day care and government-approved kindergarten programs
Purpose-built indoor and outdoor learning spaces
Friendly, experienced educators focused on your child’s wellbeing
Flexible hours for busy families
Fresh, nutritious meals prepared daily
A strong sense of community and belonging

A Learning Program That Grows With Your Child

Our curriculum is guided by the Early Years Learning Framework (EYLF) and encourages hands-on learning through play, interaction and discovery. Children are supported to build skills that will help them transition confidently into primary school and future learning.

Whether your child is an infant, toddler or preparing for school, we create opportunities for them to learn at their own pace, in a way that feels natural and fun.

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Our vision is to ensure that all families and children are supported and feel safe, secure and supported whilst at the service. The team all understand the importance of finding that perfect place for your little one, one that inspires, is respectful, inclusive, fun and supportive.
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.
Outside, we have age appropriate play spaces and equipment, all geared to enhance the children’s awareness of their surrounds and the greater environment, as well as their understanding of the importance of sustainability. Our outdoor learning spaces have great equipment, and fun things to do that both support children's physical, social and intellectual development.
We have a wonderful cook on premises five days a week and we provide breakfast, morning tea, lunch, afternoon tea and a late snack. The meals that we provide are halal, healthy and nutritious and we also cater for children who have allergies to certain foods and specific dietary requirements.
Yes we offer a state approved funded kindergarten program.
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
We constantly support and invite parent input, suggestions and feedback through all communication links. The centre values all input and feel we can build a stronger sense of community within our centre by listening to our families. 
Click here to book your tour or call our Family Services team to find out more on 1800 222 543

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Yashmin Sidhu

Centre Director

Hi, I’m Yashmin Sidhu, Centre Director at Goodstart Dandenong - Princes Highway.

I’ve been a part of the Goodstart community since 2022, starting as an Early Childhood Teacher, and I became Centre Director in 2024. I take great joy and satisfaction in overseeing the educational programs and care at Goodstart Dandenong - Princes Highway.

With over 15 years of experience in the Early Childhood industry, I’ve had the opportunity to work across a variety of services, both private and not-for-profit, in Australia and New Zealand.

My Early Learning Values:
I strongly believe that your child’s first experiences in early childhood education should be positive, as they lay the foundation for a lifelong love of learning.

What I love about our community:
Goodstart Dandenong - Princes Highway is that it is special owing to our multicultural staff who place a high value on building strong relationships with families. Every day, I’m inspired by the smiles, laughter, and learning that happen within our walls.

Why your child will thrive here with me (and our amazing team at Goodstart Dandenong - Princes Highway):
At Goodstart Dandenong - Princes Highway, we strive to provide a safe, inclusive, peaceful, and natural environment that engages children’s five senses, sparking wonder, curiosity, and intellectual engagement.

I look forward to welcoming you and your family to our community!