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We're your local not-for-profit early learning centre, built on Wurundjeri land. Our service is rated Exceeding in all seven areas of the NQS – we provide exceptional education and care.
Come and meet our dedicated educators, who create a safe, welcoming, inclusive environment where little learners can thrive. We're enrolling children aged six weeks to five years across our nursery, toddler, and kindergarten spaces.
Located on the corner of Ballarat Road and Station Road, just minutes from Deer Park Train Station and local schools, our centre is a hub for families who value strong relationships, cultural diversity and quality education.
With four age-specific rooms and a passionate team – many of whom have been here for 5–10 years – we offer stability, care and early learning experiences that prepare children for school and beyond.
We invite you to tour our service and discover the difference at Goodstart Deer Park firsthand.
Our families appreciate the trust and consistency we establish thanks to our nurturing and longstanding team, and our centre's focus on relationships and cultural connection.
We support children through play-based learning, engaging environments, and programs that nurture curiosity and confidence.
Through additional activities like sports incursions, literacy-building experiences, and regular community engagement, children develop life skills and a love for learning.
We offer a complimentary Stay and Play session (a one-hour session free of charge) giving families the opportunity to explore our centre, meet our educators, and experience our environment firsthand. To book a Stay and Play session, please contact the centre on 03 9361 2022. We look forward to welcoming you!
See why so many families choose Goodstart Deer Park for their child's early learning. Book a tour today and experience our welcoming spaces, dedicated team and strong community connections.
We'd love to show you around and discuss how we can support your child's learning journey.
At Goodstart Deer Park, 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: 
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 Deer Park 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 three and four-year-old kindergarten 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:  
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. 
I have been working in the early childhood sector for over 16 years. All of which has been dedicated to Goodstart. During this time I have performed several roles from educator, senior educator, educational leader, assistant director to now Director.
I encourage children to learn and develop at their own level, so they will gain the confidence of self-importance. I believe in giving them guidance and understanding, so they will have the opportunity to explore their world in a safe and controlled environment. I also believe children learn through play, and that they appreciate a need for an established routine.
Communication is the key to building trusting and healthy relationships with families and I am looking forward to working with you all so that together we can meet the needs of your children. Strong family relationship is the backbone to a happy secure child and families are the foundation for the children to also learn.
I love the community we have built in our centre, with families, children and educators working together to ensure all children have the best quality of care. I love that care and passion all my team put in, including the amazing food our cook produces to fuel little tummies for their big adventures!
Every child serves quality care, and a nurturing space learn at their own pace. This is why we also offer inclusion support if needed.
I look forward to welcoming you and your family.
At Deer Park, 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.
At Deer Park, 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.
6:30am to 6:30pm, Monday to Friday
6:30am to 6:30pm, Monday to Friday
Mon and Tues: 8:30am - 4:00pm and Thurs and Fri 8:30am -4:00pm
