Goodstart Early Learning Drouin

2 Lindman Street, Drouin, VIC, 3818

5.0 Average score

19 Reviews

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

Licensed for 70 Children

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Utilizing Storypark, family nights, and newsletters, we maintain transparent and open communication with parents, enabling us to customize programs based on each child's interests, strengths, and cultural background.
With a dedicated cook on-site five days a week, we ensure that children receive healthy and balanced meals throughout the day, accommodating dietary requirements and allergies to provide peace of mind for parents.
Regular visits, excursions, and participation in community events deepen the bond between our center and the broader community while offering valuable learning opportunities for children outside the classroom.

Welcome to Goodstart Early Learning Drouin

Goodstart Early Learning Drouin is nestled in the picturesque setting of West Gippsland, 90km east of Melbourne, near local shops, schools, and public transport. Our centre provides quality education and cares for children from Nursery to Kindergarten/Preschool, with rooms designed according to the Early Years Learning Framework to foster sensory and play-based learning. This ensures children develop essential skills and are well-prepared for their school journey.

Our outdoor spaces feature age-appropriate play areas, including sandpits, swings, a mud pit, a vegetable garden, a worm farm, bark pits, a bike track, and a dry creek bed, all promoting environmental awareness and sustainability. Shaded areas offer comfort and safety during play.

Communication with families is essential to us. We use the Storypark platform, host regular family nights, and send newsletters to maintain transparent and collaborative relationships. This allows us to customise our educational programs to suit each child’s unique needs, strengths, and interests.

We provide nutritious meals prepared on-site by our cook, catering to children’s dietary requirements and offering breakfast, morning tea, lunch, afternoon tea, and a late snack.

Strong community engagement enriches our children’s learning experiences. Through excursions, visits, and participation in local events, we teach children the value of being active, contributing members of society while fostering a sense of belonging.

Come and visit Goodstart Drouin to see how we can support your child’s early learning journey and provide peace of mind for your family.

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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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5.0 (19 Reviews)

Goodstart Drouin has been fantastic for us and our Child! Our child has formed great relationships with the cares and is always in... Read more

Ashley Burns

Dec, 2024

Have had both my boys at our local centre. We have bad allergies, eczema and asthma and the team have always been on... Read more

Response from the owner 17 Dec 2024

hank you so much for your wonderful feedback, Jami. We’re so glad to hear that both your boys have felt so cared for and supported. It’s so heartwarming to know that your eldest still enjoys visiting and keeping those special bonds alive. And it’s great to hear that your youngest is enjoying building friendships and connections - it’s exactly what we hope for! We’re grateful for the opportunity to be part of their growth and are always here to support you and your family. Thank you again for your kind words and trust in us.

Jami Syme

Dec, 2024

Excellent experience here for our child. Fantastic communication from staff. Always impressed by the care taken and the professionalism from all at the center. The... Read more

Paul Walters

Dec, 2024

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Goodstart Early Learning Drouin

Goodstart Early Learning Drouin Centre overview

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