Welcome to Goodstart Deer Park!
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.
What makes our centre special:
- Exceeding-rated by ACECQA – so you know we're above the standard
- Four age-based learning rooms from nursery to kinder, with smooth transitions
- Dedicated, longstanding educators, with many staff here for 5–10 years
- Seven qualified ECTs on staff, with two leading our kindergarten programs
- Weekly Bush Kinder sessions for 3- and 4-year-old kindergarten children
- Multicultural community and celebrations, respecting every family's culture
- Diverse staff who speak languages including English, Hindi, Mandarin, Fijian, and Filipino
- Inclusive menu catering to dietary needs, with Halal-certified meals (no pork or beef)
- Key Educator Relationship approach fostering strong, trusted bonds with children, supporting positive outcomes
- Varied program with regular incursions and excursions, from Teeth on Wheels dental visits to local community outings
- Annual kinder Information nights, providing details and context to incoming families about their child's education