6:30am to 6:30pm, Monday to Friday
Open every weekday of the year, except public holidays
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Early learning doesn't start at kindergarten, and our well-qualified team ensures that children at our centre receive the highest quality early learning from toddlerhood. And it's not just about having the letters behind their names; our educators experience the enormous benefits of seeing children from a quality early learning environment flourish in their own kinder classes.
We're like a big community in and out of the centre.
• All rooms are connected, which is wonderful for siblings to see each other and for children to join their friends in different rooms.
• We nurture and build lasting relationships with our families and invite them to come in for incursions and for events like Mother's Day and Father's Day.
Our on-site chef, Raquel, takes great pride in preparing fresh food daily. From breakfast to a late snack, every meal is created and served with care and consideration of nutrition, allergies, and individual palates. Our menu is seasonal and rotates every four weeks. Raquel's cooking is so popular, and we have a cookbook of all her meals available at our centre!
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 Key Educator who takes them under their wing and really gets to know them. We keep families informed with regular updates on their child's progress and we welcome family involvement in our centre events and activities.
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
At our Moonee Ponds centre, our children don't have to wait until kinder to be taught by tertiary qualified early childhood experts. By the time our children start three-year-old kindergarten, they're already well on their way to excellent learning outcomes when they start prep.
I cannot fault the staff and educators at the Moonee Ponds centre. They are friendly, welcoming, caring, passionate, go the extra mile and put the kids first. I recommend Goodstart Moone Ponds to all of my friends!
Lia & I couldn’t be happier with the professionalism of the staff at Moonee Ponds. The educators are brilliant and our lil one is flourishing in their environment. Thank you so much!
We absolutely love the Moonee Ponds centre. I have sent all three kids there and my youngest Olympia is still going. Peta is an exceptional leader, and her educators (Mya, Kripa and Lizzie) look after her like they would their own. Olympia even asks to go to creche on the weekends :)
Centre Director
Hi, I’m Narelle Abbey - and I’m so excited to welcome you to Goodstart Moonee Ponds!
I stepped into the role of Centre Director here in February 2025, and what a wonderful journey it’s been so far! With a Graduate Diploma in Early Childhood Education and Care and almost ten years of hands-on experience in the industry, I’ve loved every step - from Educator to Senior Educator, Teacher, Educational Leader, Assistant Director, and now Centre Director.
Working with children and families is truly my passion. I’m all about creating a warm, welcoming, and inclusive space where children feel safe to explore, learn, and grow – and where families feel right at home. Our centre is built on strong relationships, playful learning, and a whole lot of heart.
At Goodstart Moonee Ponds, we’re proud to offer high-quality early learning programs that reflect the Early Years Learning Framework, National Quality Standards, and Child Safe Standards. But what really makes us special is our community - a vibrant team of dedicated educators, wonderful families, and amazing little learners.
My goal is to lead with compassion, kindness, and collaboration - creating a place where children thrive, educators are supported to shine, and families feel truly connected.
I’d love to meet you, show you around, and welcome you into our beautiful Goodstart Moonee Ponds community. Come say hello - we can’t wait to meet you!
7:00am to 6:30pm, Monday to Friday
6:30am to 6:30pm, Monday to Friday
6:30am to 6:30pm, Monday to Friday
7:00am to 6:00pm, Monday to Friday
