6:30am to 6:30pm, Monday to Friday
Open every weekday of the year, except public holidays
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We believe the best learning happens when children feel free, confident and connected to the natural world.
Our early education programs blend purposeful indoor play with outdoor exploration – including bushwalks, picnics and weekly visits to the local oval.
With longstanding, passionate educators and a strong focus on community and empathy, we create a space where children grow in knowledge, kindness, independence and resilience.
Book a tour today and see how nature, nurture and learning come together to enrich each child’s experience, from nursery to kindergarten.
Our centre is a place where children learn and build lifelong skills by getting messy, exploring confidently and developing meaningful relationships.
From watching birds and rabbits to sharing stories with local Elders, every day is a chance to connect, discover and grow.
We tailor every learning experience to the child – whether it's quiet time with a book or an afternoon in the veggie patch.
Our experienced educators nurture each child's individual interests, languages and cultural identities, creating a learning journey that truly reflects who they are.
Meet our team, see our playgrounds, and take a tour today. Discover a centre where your child can feel free to be themselves.
At Goodstart Heidelberg, 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 Heidelberg 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.
Centre Director
Hi, I’m Scott Pope and I’m the Centre Director here at Goodstart Heidelberg.
Previously, I was a Centre Director for Goodstart in North Queensland before transferring to Melbourne in September 2023.
I hold a diploma in early childhood education and care and have been working in the industry since 2006. Before becoming a centre director, I worked as a Lead Educator, Educational Leader, and Assistant Director.
To me, the early years provide the necessary foundations for life, supporting children’s learning through social experiences as they explore the world around them.
It is in the environments we create that we, as educators, support children holistically as they grow and develop to their fullest potential.
When I’m not in the centre, you’ll find me walking my dogs, reading in the park and exploring new places to eat out.
I look forward to welcoming your family into the Goodstart Heidelberg family.
6:30am to 6:30pm, Monday to Friday
6:30am to 6:30pm, Monday to Friday
7:30am to 6:00pm, Monday to Friday
6:30am to 6:30pm, Monday to Friday
