Goodstart Early Learning Point Cook - Shaftsbury Boulevard

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Goodstart Early Learning Point Cook - Shaftsbury Boulevard Centre overview
Goodstart Early Learning Point Cook - Shaftsbury Boulevard Centre highlights
- Purpose-built centre with spacious, age-appropriate play areas and secure, shaded playgrounds.
- Tailored programs from infancy to school readiness, supporting each stage of development.
- Dedicated team with up-to-date first aid, CPR, and anaphylaxis training, ensuring children's safety and well-being.
Goodstart Point Cook Shaftsbury Boulevard is a purpose-built, 98-place centre established in 2002. Conveniently located near local schools, a new secondary college, and health services, the centre provides care for children aged six weeks to five years.
The spacious playgrounds, divided into age-appropriate sections, offer secure, shaded areas where children can play and explore safely. Each room is designed to cater to yearly age groups, ensuring children have access to programs tailored to their developmental needs, including a dedicated school readiness program.
Communication with families is a priority, maintained through daily conversations, newsletters, emails, and notice boards. All educators hold up-to-date certifications in first aid, CPR, and anaphylaxis management, ensuring a safe and supportive environment.
We look forward to welcoming you to Goodstart Point Cook Shaftsbury Boulevard.
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Kindergarten/Preschool Programs
Kindergarten/Preschool Programs
Our high-quality, play based preschool curriculum is delivered by Bachelor qualified Early Childhood Teachers. Our teachers tailor their programs to ensure all children develop the confidence and social and emotional skills needed for a smooth transition to school. Through play, our Early Childhood Teachers facilitate children’s learning of important language, literacy, numeracy and creative skills.
Benefits of Goodstart Kindergarten/Preschool programs:
- Our programs are planned and led by qualified and experienced Early Childhood Teachers, in accordance with the Early Years Learning Framework
- Our programs have the tick of approval, meaning they meet (and exceed) Government guidelines around learning in the year before school
- Strong connections with local schools support our extensive transition to school programs
- We offer greater flexibility and convenience for busy families with longer opening hours, five days a week, 52 weeks of the year.
- We offer 9-hour, 10-hour and all-day sessions.
- Nutritious meals are provided throughout the day, so there’s no need to pack lunch boxes.
Curriculum and programs
Curriculum and programs
The educators at Goodstart Early Learning follow an evidence-based curriculum that aligns with the Early Years Learning Framework. Informed by world-leading research, practices and techniques, the curriculum encourages the children’s natural curiosity and engages them in their learning journey.
As the children move through the different rooms in the centre, the curriculum evolves with them. The educators set goals for the children and celebrate as they reach their milestones. At every stage, the educators are tailoring the curriculum and goals to each child’s individual needs.
The curriculum involves different types of learning experiences and styles. From child-led learning to sessions guided by educators, the children participate in small and large group sessions as well as individual play. Most importantly, the children learn through play, developing social skills, confidence and independence in addition to more formal academic skills.
Play is the order of the day of Goodstart Early Learning and the programs at the centre are grounded in a play-based approach. The educators embed teaching and learning into play experiences, helping the children to make sense of the world around them. This is how the children learn about how things work and develop important foundational relationships and skills.
The primarily child-directed, play-based curriculum ensures that the children are engaged in their learning. They are encouraged to take the lead, developing their negotiation, risk taking, problem solving and social skills. The educators observe the children and help to challenge them by extending their learning and interests.
The educators recognise that every child is unique and that they bring their own needs, interests and strengths with them each day. The program is designed to be flexible to cater to these differing needs, ensuring every child has the opportunity to thrive at Goodstart.
Parent communication and involvement
Parent communication and involvement
Goodstart Early Learning uses the StoryPark app to connect with parents throughout the day. The educators upload photos and stories to the secure app, which parents can access anytime and anywhere to track their child’s progress.
The approach at the centre is very much based around partnership between families and educators. The educators work with the parents and carers to build strong relationships. They develop trust so the children can feel safe and secure while at the centre. Parents are also encouraged to share their insights and feedback with educators to add depth to the relationship.
The educators observe the children every day and tailor the program around their observations. They share these with parents, so they can feel connected to their child’s progress and also provide feedback that will further enhance their child’s learning experience.
Meet the team
Meet the team
Goodstart Early Learning employs qualified and skilled educators who are dedicated to making a difference to the children in their care. The centre employs people who are empathetic and compassionate, with a nurturing disposition and a passion for care. Working collaboratively as a team, the educators display qualities such as positivity, kindness and, most importantly, a desire to help every child thrive.
The educators hold relevant qualifications, including the Kindergarten and Preschool Program teachers who are university qualified. The educators are lifelong learners, participating in regular and ongoing professional development to enhance their skills. They are encouraged to upskill, learning about the latest research and thinking in the sector. They can then bring this knowledge back to the centre to share with their colleagues for the benefit of the children.
Staci Bates
Hi, my name is Staci Ibrahim, and I am the Centre Director here at Goodstart Early Learning Point Cook Shaftsbury Boulevard.
I have my Diploma in Early Childhood Education and I have worked in the industry since 2010.
I have been lucky enough to have had many roles throughout my years and I am proud to support a team of passionate Early Learning Childhood Professionals who are dedicated to providing high quality care and love connecting and building relationships with children and their families.
Working with children is one of the most rewarding jobs to be a part of, there is nothing more exciting than watching your child grow and being a part of their journey.
I look forward to supporting your child's learning journey and welcoming your family to our centre!

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Today I went in for a tour and what they showed me was a very friendly and inviting facility. The staff was amazing... Today I went in for a tour and what they showed me was a very friendly and inviting facility. The staff was amazing and extremely knowledgeable, I felt so at peace at Shaftesbury blvd GoodStart after touring other daycares today and not finding the home atmosphere with the nurturing staff. Today I found a safe, homey, and welcoming atmosphere with the most nurturing staff ever. I would highly recommend their services to everyone especially the mothers who are always so worried about your little ones. Trust me when I say I would never let anyone look after my child, but this centre immediately made me feel trust and care throughout. Thank you for such an amazing tour and the warm welcoming! I’m very excited for my child to start x Read more
Avoid this daycare at all costs! If I could give zero stars, I would. Over the past two years, my daughter has endured repeated... Avoid this daycare at all costs! If I could give zero stars, I would. Over the past two years, my daughter has endured repeated physical aggression from another child at this facility, including biting and hitting. Despite numerous complaints and conversations with the staff and management, they failed to take any meaningful action to ensure her safety. A daycare’s number one responsibility is to provide a safe environment for all children, and this place has completely failed in that regard. Their inability—or unwillingness—to properly handle a child who was repeatedly harming others is absolutely unacceptable. Instead of addressing the issue, they allowed it to continue, leaving my daughter vulnerable and afraid. If you value your child’s safety and well-being, do yourself a favor and look elsewhere. This facility has proven time and time again that they are either incapable or uninterested in protecting the children in their care. Read more
We are so grateful for the wonderful experience our son has had at this daycare center. He joined last year, and from day... We are so grateful for the wonderful experience our son has had at this daycare center. He joined last year, and from day one, he formed a strong bond with his educators. It's clear to see how much he enjoys going to daycare, and we truly appreciate how dedicated the staff is to his well-being. The educators have been attentive to our requests and have followed his routine, which has made the transition so smooth. Our son is thriving and learning so much, and it’s been a joy to watch. A special shout-out to Christy Lee and her team, who have been exceptional. Christy developed a close bond with our son almost immediately, even when he started part-time before moving to full-time care. We also deeply appreciate the open communication, honest feedback, and the genuine care the team provides. Recently, our son transitioned to Toddler 1, and we're confident that Maria and her team will continue providing the same high-quality care and attention. We couldn’t be happier with our experience so far and look forward to watching our son continue to grow in such a nurturing environment. Read more