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Goodstart Heidelberg

Holistic early learning with large, natural playgrounds and bush kinder

Meet our longstanding team with four early childhood teachers.
28 Rosanna Road, HEIDELBERG, 3084, VIC
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6:30am to 6:30pm, Monday to Friday

Open every weekday of the year, except public holidays

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  • Nursery
  • Toddler
  • Kindergarten

About our centre

Welcome to Goodstart Heidelberg!

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

Why families choose Goodstart Heidelberg: 

  • Three large, natural playgrounds designed for imagination and movement
  • Weekly bush kinder and local excursions that connect children to their environment
  • Four qualified early childhood teachers delivering two government-funded kinder programs
  • Longstanding team with strong community ties and consistent, nurturing care
  • Onsite chef preparing gourmet, multicultural meals daily
  • Rich incursions and connections, including with community heroes and nursing home residents
  • Children build empathy by helping care for animals and learning about sustainability
  • Conveniently located near Heidelberg Primary School and Warringal Shopping Centre

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. 

Learn more about Goodstart Heidelberg

  • 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:  

    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 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:   

    • 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.  

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Scott Pope

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.

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