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Find quality early learning, kindergarten and preschool near you!
Why 2 years of kinder?
- A whole extra year for high quality early learning
- A whole extra year to develop socially and emotionally
- A whole extra year with dedicated, qualified teachers
Backed by research
International research shows that taking part in a quality kindergarten program has positive effects on development, wellbeing and learning.
Children who attend kinder for 2 years start school ahead and are likely to stay ahead. This is why the Victorian Government is investing almost $5 billion over ten years so that children across the state will have access to 2 years of funded kindergarten program.
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Victorian Government Approved Kindergarten
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Approved Kindergarten Program
This is a wonderful early learning centre! We are so happy we enrolled our children here. We were recommended this service via a couple of friends and we were instantly impressed upon inspection. Of particular interest were the large open play areas for our children to explore which were in stark contrast to the small courtyards of other centres we had previously inspected. The staff have been very welcoming and exemplary in their efforts to help our children settle into their new normal and we are grateful in knowing that they have and will continue to be so well looked after.
Goodstart West Pymble is an excellent early childcare centre. I've had two children at this centre, both started here at the age of 9 months old. The teachers and carers are excellent and provide a very high standard of care for babies through to pre school age children. I highly recommend this centre, especially for young babies entering care.
The staff are very friendly, helpful, and nurturing- offering excellent support to our busy working family.
Goodstart supports your family by:
Supporting your budget
- Our two year kinder program receives Government funding, to provide teachers, resources and experiences
- We don’t charge for public holidays, leaving more in your pocket
- Meals, hats and access to Goodstart@Home are all provided
- In 2021 Victorian families with children enrolled in funded kinder programs will benefit from a saving of up to $2000
If you need extra support in navigating the child care subsidy system click here.
Your local centre team are happy to take you through the Child Care Subsidy (and other fee support that may be available to you) to determine your out-of-pocket costs.
Developing your child's skills for school and life
- Your child can attend 3 year old kinder if they have had their third birthday by 30 April
- At Goodstart we provide a high-quality government approved kindergarten program
- Bachelor qualified Early Childhood teachers design and deliver our dynamic, vibrant and inspiring kindergarten programs
- Your child's teacher will spend time to truly get to know them, and take a personal and individual approach to their learning
- We focus on enabling each child’s social and emotional readiness for school
- We incorporate play-based learning, which will help your child discover, socialise, and create while developing valuable cognitive, physical and social skills
- We'll support your child to build resilience, develop their self-help skills and explore routines they’ll need for school
- Our two year kinder program is designed to give your child the knowledge skills and confidence to transition from kindergarten into school
Providing flexibility
- Our kindergarten programs offer longer hours and more flexible options than other kindergartens, including 9-hour, 10-hour, and all day sessions, which means your child can attend the days and sessions which best suit your family
- Our programs are available five days a week, 52 weeks a year which means your child can attend the days and sessions which best suit your family
- You can drop off and pick up when convenient across the day
- Your child will have more time to build important relationships and friendships that make the difference for a successful transition to school
- The additional hours we offer essentially means extra time for play, fun, learning and friendships!
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