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Goodstart Cheltenham

2 Jellicoe Street, CHELTENHAM, 3192, VIC
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7:00am to 6:30pm, Monday to Friday

Open every weekday of the year, except public holidays

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  • Nursery
  • Toddler
  • Kindergarten

About our centre

At Goodstart Early Learning Cheltenham we have four bright spacious rooms and three playgrounds. All of our staff are well trained and many are long-standing and children are offered a cosy, comfortable and safe learning environment with endless opportunities.

Goodstart Cheltenham is a heritage listed building located in the heart of Cheltenham, within walking distance of Southland shopping centre and convenient public transport, in a quiet tree lined street with ample car parking.

Inclusions:

  • We have three bachelor qualified teachers
  • We celebrate diversity and have a variety of languages and backgrounds, including Bengali, Spanish, Greek, French, Indian, Mandarin and Sri Lankan
  • We utilise key educator relationships to strengthen bonds with children and families
  • Our on-site cook prepares five nutritionally balanced meals every day
  • Nappies, wipes, hats, and sunscreen are provided
     

About our rooms:

All of the rooms - from Nursery to Kindergarten - are all set up in line with an Early Years Learning Framework, with sensory and play based learning opportunities.

Our centre is warm, welcoming and provides  holistic environments ensure the children have the chance to grow and develop. We are focused on ensuring the children are ready to take that all important step up to school.

Our nursery has its own outdoor play area designed to be adventurous as well as very safe zone for younger age group. Our other two playgrounds offer lots of messy play options as well as opportunities to embed sustainable practices like caring for veggie gardens and worm farm. We are equipped with sandpit and water feature, mud patch, bike tracks, water trough and an undercover veranda – as well as lots of shade.

Keeping in touch:

 We use the Storypark app, as well as regular family events and emailed updates, enable us to stay in close contact with parents and families, ensuring open and clear communication. Two-way communication means we can tailor each program to the child’s individual needs, interests and strengths – as well as the strong level of cultural diversity in our centre.

Community activities:

Community is also important to us and through visits to the centre and participation in events and activities throughout the year we are able to enrich the learning experience. Art and music experiences are provided on a daily basis which allow the children to freely express their creativity. We also have a lovely community garden.

We welcome the opportunity to meet you and your family and explore how we can support your child on their early learning adventure!

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Sarah Dobson

Centre Director

Welcome to Goodstart Early Learning Cheltenham! My name is Sarah, and I am the proud Director of this wonderful centre. With 18 years of experience in the early childhood education and care sector, I am deeply passionate about supporting children and families as they navigate the early stages of their educational journey.

Having grown up in the local area and attended Cheltenham Secondary College, I am familiar with the community we serve and am committed to providing a nurturing and inclusive environment for families. I am particularly passionate about supporting families who are returning to work and experiencing childcare for the first time, ensuring a smooth transition for both parents and children.

At the heart of my approach are two core values: humour and family. I believe in the power of laughter to bring joy to the everyday, so I enjoy sharing silliness and jokes with my team, families, and the children. It helps create a fun, relaxed atmosphere where everyone feels comfortable and valued. I also hold family connections in the highest regard, and I respect families as the first and most important educators of their children. Building strong, open partnerships with families is essential to ensuring the best outcomes for the children in our care.

I strongly believe that the foundation of early learning is built upon warm, trusting connections between children and educators. At Goodstart Cheltenham, we prioritize creating these meaningful relationships, fostering a sense of security and belonging that allows children to thrive. I look forward to working with you and your child to create a positive, enriching experience that will lay the foundation for a lifetime of learning.
 

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