Goodstart Mount Helen

Inspired by nature with a certified nature play program.

We are located on the lands of the Wadawurrung and Dja Dja Wurrung peoples.

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1848 Geelong Road, MOUNT HELEN, 3350, 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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About our centre

Welcome to Goodstart Early Learning Mount Helen.

At Goodstart Mount Helen, our centre is dedicated to providing a nurturing and educational environment for children from six weeks to school aged.

We offer long daycare and kindergarten programs and our play-based learning programs are designed to promote:  

A child’s natural sense of enquiry
Literacy, numeracy and social skills
Creativity, problem solving and resilience

These are all critical skills needed for school and life. Quality play-based learning gives children hands-on exploration of the world around them.

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Our centre’s philosophy is incorporated into our daily program, we actively work towards our vision for all children in our care to reach their full potential. 
We believe in working alongside families, and respect and welcome their diverse knowledge, contributions, and perspectives.
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.
Goodstart Early Learning Mount Helen has a natural and homely environment and is in central Mount Helen.
Our educators are very professional and dedicated to providing high quality care and education for all of our children.
Outside we have two areas with sandpits, climbing frames, veggie patches, worm farms, space to run around and lots of shade. We have carefully designed and planned spaces to encourage a stronger understanding of the environment and sustainability – while giving children the scope to explore, play and let their imaginations roam.
Yes we offer a state approved funded kindergarten program.
At Goodstart, we believe all children deserve the best possible start in life, and that includes access to high-quality early childhood education and care.

We offer:
Discounts on multiple days
All day sessions
Discounted shorter sessions
Discounts on combined Before School and After School Care (applicable centres only)
Fee assistance programs for families
A co-operative partnership with you provides our service with invaluable information which is incorporated into our everyday practice to reinforce your children's sense of identity and respect for themselves and others.
Using the Storypark app enables us to maintain consistent and clear communications with families. That means we are better placed to support a child in their learning journey, ensure parents have peace of mind, and time stamp the children’s developments, milestones and achievements.
We encourage families and members of the community to contribute to our centre’s daily life and events in order to provide our children with rich experiences and specialised knowledge.
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Renee Seidel

Centre Director

My name is Renee and I’ve worked with Goodstart since finishing my formal training eleven years ago.

I was inspired to work in this industry at a very young age - when my younger siblings came along. Watching them develop and learn completely inspired me, and I fell in love with the idea of being a pivotal part in Early Childhood. After finishing my diploma, I started working at Goodstart, and I love it.

Being mentored by the brilliant Kylie Pope and observing how a centre ran. I could see that if I stepped up to Assistant Director, I could have an even greater influence of the quality of care we were providing to children and their families. My role as assistant director led to me being offered a position as Director here at Goodstart Mount Helen, and I could not be happier.

My interests include baking and cooking, walking my two fur babies, Mika and Ruger. I also enjoy spending time with them and my partner anywhere outdoors

I love welcoming new families into our service and showing them why Goodstart Mount Helen is the perfect place for them. I strongly believe in working alongside families. I respect and welcome their diverse knowledge, contributions, and perspectives. A co-operative partnership with you provides our service with invaluable information which is incorporated into our everyday practice to reinforce your children's sense of identity and respect for themselves and others.

We look forward to welcoming you at Mount Helen Goodstart and sharing your child's learning journey with you.