Goodstart Early Learning Carrum Downs - Arcadia Street

4-6 Arcadia St, Carrum Downs, VIC, 3201

5.0 Average score

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6:30am to 6:30pm, Monday to Friday

Licensed for 56 Children

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Goodstart Early Learning Carrum Downs - Arcadia Street Centre overview

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Goodstart Early Learning Carrum Downs - Arcadia Street Centre highlights

Outdoor space with climbing equipment, a basketball hoop, seesaw, and water play setups for different age groups.
Indoor spaces include a calm zone for relaxation, an exploration area with magnifying glasses, and an imaginative office setup.
Located in a quiet residential area in Carrum Downs, close to bus stops and local amenities.

Welcome to Goodstart Early Learning Carrum Downs - Arcadia Street

Goodstart Carrum Downs Arcadia Street is a welcoming 56-place childcare centre nestled in a quiet residential area of Carrum Downs, conveniently close to Skye and Frankston North. Our homely environment and dedicated team of passionate early childhood educators foster a nurturing atmosphere where children feel valued and secure.

We take pride in creating tailored, educational, and developmentally appropriate programs for each child, ensuring learning is both effective and enjoyable. Our educators work closely with families to build strong, collaborative relationships that support each child’s unique needs and growth.

At Goodstart Carrum Downs, we embrace a family- and community-centred approach, offering enriching extracurricular activities including incursions for all age groups, weekly park walks, special events like ‘Special Person’s Days’, and celebrations of early childhood milestones throughout the year.

We invite you to visit our centre and discover why Goodstart Carrum Downs Arcadia Street is a cherished part of the local community. Experience firsthand our warm, high-quality early learning environment that prioritises your child’s development and happiness.

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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

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.

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.

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4-6 Arcadia St
Carrum Downs, VIC, 3201

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Overall Exceeding

Educational Program and Practice Exceeding

Children's Health and Safety Meeting

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Staffing Arrangements Exceeding

Relationships with children Exceeding

Collaborative partnerships with families and communities Exceeding

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Centre Reviews

5.0 (4 Reviews)

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My 3 year old boy who has autism and is non verbal recently had the pleasure of starting at GoodStart Early Learning in... Read more

Rochelle Gilmour

Apr, 2024

Carmen Piko

Oct, 2021

The team at Goodstart (Arcadia Street) do a great job nurturing and teaching your littlies in a safe and family like environment. The... Read more

Roland Shaw

Mar, 2020

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Goodstart Early Learning Carrum Downs - Arcadia Street

Goodstart Early Learning Carrum Downs - Arcadia Street Centre overview

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Goodstart Early Learning Carrum Downs - Arcadia Street Centre highlights

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Goodstart Early Learning Carrum Downs - Arcadia Street Service features