Goodstart Early Learning Wendouree

Goodstart Early Learning Wendouree
1122 Howitt Street, Wendouree, VIC, 3355
5.0 Average score
6:00am to 6:00pm, Monday to Friday
Licensed for 60 Children
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Goodstart Early Learning Wendouree Centre overview

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Goodstart Early Learning Wendouree Centre highlights

  • Small, personalized centre with long-standing educators creating a stable and nurturing environment.
  • Extensive outdoor play areas promoting imaginative, sensory, and sustainable learning experiences.
  • Strong community involvement through excursions, events, and on-site learning activities.
Welcome to Goodstart Early Learning Wendouree

Goodstart Early Learning Child Care Centre Wendouree is centrally located on the main street of Ballarat, close to businesses, medical centres, high schools, and the scenic Lake Wendouree. Established in 1996, the centre offers care for children from six weeks to five years, including a funded kindergarten program for four- to five-year-olds.

Our smaller centre provides a highly personalized childcare experience. Many of our educators have been with us for over six years, fostering stable relationships with families. Our team includes a Bachelor-qualified Kindergarten teacher, six Diploma-qualified educators, and others pursuing further qualifications.

Inside, each room—from Nursery to Kindergarten—is designed in line with the Early Years Learning Framework, offering sensory and play-based learning opportunities. Vibrant, stimulating environments encourage children’s growth and development, preparing them for school.

Our Storypark platform and regular family engagement events help maintain strong communication with parents, allowing us to tailor learning programs to each child’s needs and interests.

Outside, children enjoy a variety of play spaces, including sandpits, cubbyhouses, a stage, mud pits, a vegetable patch, and a worm farm, all promoting sustainability and imaginative play.

Our on-site cook prepares nutritious meals daily, ensuring children receive balanced, healthy food. We also emphasize community involvement, with excursions and events that teach children about active participation in society.

We invite you to visit our centre and discover how we can support your child’s early learning journey.

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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.

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How Goodstart Early Learning Wendouree compares with Wendouree, 3355
Goodstart Early Learning Wendouree
Wendouree
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$150
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Location

1122 Howitt Street
Wendouree, VIC, 3355
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National Quality Standard Rating
Overall Exceeding
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Educational Program and Practice Exceeding
Children's Health and Safety Exceeding
Physical environment Meeting
Staffing Arrangements Exceeding
Relationships with children Exceeding
Collaborative partnerships with families and communities Meeting
Governance and leadership Meeting

Centre Reviews

5.0 (16 Reviews)
5.0 All sources (16)
# 5.0 Care for Kids (1)
4.0
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A “As” S
Jun, 2024

Could recommend Good Start Wensouree highly enough, both my boys have started their daycare jounrey there, and we have been apart of the... Read more

Response from the owner 30 May 2024

Thank you so much for your fantastic 5-star review of Goodstart Wendouree, Carollyn! We're delighted to have had both your sons with us for many years. Building long-term relationships with families is a privilege. Our educators are dedicated to nurturing each child's development and creating a warm and welcoming environment where all children feel safe and supported. Your ongoing trust in Goodstart Wendouree means a great deal to us.

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carollyn flenley
May, 2024

Alway had a fantastic experience at Goodstart Wendouree, my son loves his time there and always speaks so positively of all of the... Read more

Response from the owner 30 May 2024

Thanks for the fantastic 5-star review of Goodstart Wendouree, Corey! We're glad your son enjoys his time at our centre. Our goal is to create a fun and engaging environment where children are happy to learn. Your positive feedback about our educators and the recent management change is much appreciated. We're dedicated to continuously improving and providing the best experience for all our children and families.

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Corey
May, 2024