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At Goodstart Preston Dalgety Street, 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.
If you're looking for early education and care for your family, we'll answer your questions below. Jump straight to the topic you need by selecting it, or keep scrolling to read them all.
We strongly believe in fostering safe, happy, warm, secure, and trusting relationship for children. It is a gift to be entrusted with the care of children and provide them with the best possible start in life. My goal as a Centre Director is to build long lasting trusting relationship with our families and educators and to ensure our service is homely and welcoming to all.
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.
Our purpose-built centre provides much-needed care for local families. Featuring six large and spacious learning spaces over two levels and a separate nursery sleep room, the centre provides a modern yet home-like naturally inspired environment.
All age-based learning spaces have direct access to our outdoor nature-based designed play space, with sensory gardens, pebbled creek beds, tee pees, pergola, digging patch, vegetable garden and two large sandpits. Our beautiful outdoor dining hub provides a dedicated space for meals with our onsite kitchen with child-height servery allows our cook to serve and engage our children in cooking and preparing meals.
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
We constantly support and invite parent input, suggestions and feedback through all communication links. The centre values all input and feel we can build a stronger sense of community within our centre by listening to our families. 
Click here to book your tour or call our Family Services team to find out more on 1800 222 543
Welcome to Goodstart Preston - Dalgety Street!
My name is Rupal Shah, and I have the honour of leading our supportive and diverse community here in Goodstart Preston - Dalgety Street, on the land of the Wurundjeri Woi-wurrung people. With 10+ years of experience in early childhood education and care, I'm deeply passionate about creating an environment where every child can thrive and discover their unique potential.
I began my journey studying my diploma while running a room, which ignited my passion for early learning. Over the years, I've had the opportunity to support 2 difference centres achieve exceeding ratings as an Educational Leader while supporting environmental uplift.
I believe in fostering safe, happy, warm, secure, and trusting relationship for children. For me, it's all about building long lasting, trusting relationship with our families and educators and to ensure our service is homely and welcoming to all.
Goodstart Goodstart Preston - Dalgety Street is special because we are a purpose built, multi-level centre with passionate and strong educators. Every day, I'm inspired by the smiles, laughter, and learning that happen within our walls.
As centre director, my door is always open to families. I'm here to ensure your child's experience with us is nurturing, educational, and fun. I believe in transparent communication and building partnerships with parents to support each child's journey.
I look forward to welcoming you and your family to Goodstart Preston - Dalgety Street. Please feel free to reach out with any questions, or better yet, book a tour to see firsthand the wonderful environment we've created for our children. Together, we can make these early years enriching and memorable.
Warm regards,
Rupal Sha
At Preston - Dalgety Street, you and your child can enjoy the best of both worlds. Our early learning centre offers a Government-funded kindergarten program and long day care under the one roof. Our kindergarten teachers are University qualified and provide a play-based learning program that will support your child in learning the skills for school and life.
At Preston - Dalgety Street, you and your child can enjoy the best of both worlds. Our early learning centre offers a Government-funded kindergarten program and long day care under the one roof. Our kindergarten teachers are University qualified and provide a play-based learning program that will support your child in learning the skills for school and life.
6:30am to 6:30pm, Monday to Friday
*Currently Closed pending service approval
7:00am to 6:00pm, Monday to Friday
7:30am to 6:00pm, Monday to Friday
