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Goodstart Wantirna South - Cathies Lane

Goodstart Wantirna South - Cathies Lane

High-quality early learning in a quiet pocket of suburbia.

Caring educators, flexible programs, and a rich curriculum.

51 Cathies Lane, WANTIRNA SOUTH, 3152, VIC

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7:00am to 6:00pm, Monday to Friday

Open every weekday of the year, except public holidays

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About our centre

Welcome to Goodstart Wantirna South - Cathies Lane!

We're a warm and welcoming early learning centre on the Bunurong and Wurundjeri lands of the Kulin Nation.

Our service provides high-quality care and education, with separate rooms for nursery through kindergarten and two spacious yards.

Focusing on fun, discovery and belonging, we proudly offer a 'home away from home' where every child can thrive. Why not take a tour and see for yourself? You'll find us close to Ferntree Gully and Glen Waverley, with connections to Eastlink public transport and plenty of onsite parking. We'd love to show you around.

Some of the reasons local families choose Goodstart Wantirna South - Cathies Lane:

Longstanding, multicultural educators who speak 10+ languages
Four age-based rooms, including two dedicated kindergarten classrooms
Each room leader has a decade of service at Goodstart
Two spacious natural outdoor play spaces for exploration and fun
Rich program with Bush Kinder excursions and musical incursions
Strong focus on school readiness, STEM and play-based education
Convenient location near Westfield, The Knox and Wantirna South Primary School
Personalised, flexible enrolment options for every family

We pride ourselves on truly knowing our children and families, thanks to our smaller centre size and high educator retention.

Our experienced team is passionate about creating meaningful connections, offering play dates, orientation support, and family events to help children settle in confidently. We are deeply connected to the community and committed to building strong relationships with families.

We have Hindi, Sinhalese, Mandarin, Cantonese, Italian, Gujarati, Telugu, Slovenian, Punjabi, and Tamil speakers among our educators. They help our multicultural families to feel at home while enriching the experience of all children.

Three early childhood teachers with bachelor's degrees lead our play-based kindergarten programming, based on the Victorian Early Years Learning and Development Framework.

Our curriculum is flexible around children's strengths and interests while helping them develop skills for school and life.

Whether you're looking for a nurturing nursery, a stimulating toddler environment or a strong foundation for school, we're here to help.

Book a tour, drop in for a chat or call us – our team can't wait to welcome your family.

Learn more about Goodstart Wantirna South - Cathies Lane

At Goodstart Wantirna South - Cathies Lane, 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 Goodstart Wantirna South - Cathies Lane 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.

Our kids absolutely love going to this childcare centre every day, and it's so comforting to know they are in a place where they feel happy and secure. The communication between the staff and parents is fantastic, and we always feel in the loop about our children’s progress and any updates. It’s clear they truly care about each child and their individual needs. I would highly recommend this childcare centre to any parent looking for a place where their kids will thrive!

Mark

We have been blown away by the warmth and professionalism of the educators and staff in this centre. Despite being a small centre, it has a cosy and welcoming atmosphere that immediately puts both children and parents at ease. My child loves going there every day, and I have peace of mind knowing she’s in such capable and caring hands. I highly recommend Cathies Lane to any parent looking for a nurturing and supportive environment for their child.

Nancy

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Sunpreet Kaur

Centre Director

Welcome to Goodstart Early Learning, Wantirna South- Cathies Lane VIC. My name is Sunpreet Kaur, and I am the Centre Director at Goodstart Early Learning, Wantirna South - Cathies Lane. With over 13 years of experience working in Early Childhood Education, I am deeply passionate about creating a nurturing, safe and enriching environment for young learners.

I hold a Diploma in Early Childhood Education and Care, and I have also completed a Master of Professional Accounting in Australia.

Over the past seven years at Wantirna South – Cathies Lane centre, I have had the privilege of building meaningful relationships with children and their families, our dedicated team members and sustaining collaborative partnerships with the wider community.

These connections are at the heart of our centre’s philosophy, where we focus on fostering growth, creativity, and the peaceful learning environment that aligns with our mission and values: “A Home Away from Home”.

Outside of my professional life, I enjoy spending quality time with my family, including my husband and son. I am also passionate about cooking a variety of foods and I find joy in listening to music, which also serves as a relaxing corner for me.

I am excited to welcome you and your family to our centre and invite you to explore the opportunities we offer for your child’s development and well – being. We look forward to partnering with you in your child’s learning journey.