Goodstart Torquay

Goodstart Early Learning Torquay is a wonderful part of the Surf Coast district, located close to schools, shops, transport and the beach!

At our lovely little centre, we keep our numbers small to prioritise the connections we've built with our families and community. We're huge fans of outdoor learning and play; passing on respect and awareness of our natural world is one of our values. From nursery through to a funder kindergarten we offer stimulating and fun learning experiences through our Early Years Learning Framework curriculum.

Outdoor play and bush kinder:

Bush kinder is an outdoor education program recognised by ACEEQA. We love it because children learn while they do what comes naturally: run, jump, play in puddles, climb trees, jump off rocks and explore. It also teaches them various vital social and emotional skills like resilience, critical thinking, and how to assess risk safely. We also take bush walks whenever possible and join the community garden across the road from our centre. There are so many amazing outdoor adventures and learning opportunities to be had! 

Feeding growing bodies and curious minds

Our on-site chef takes great pride in preparing fresh food daily. From breakfast to a late snack, every meal is created and served with care and consideration of nutrition, allergies, and individual palates. Our menu is seasonal and rotates every four weeks.

Our children love to learn about sustainability and are active participants in our culinary creations. As we keep the space as natural as possible, the children engage in regular upkeep, from planting fruit, vegetables, herbs, and spices to disposing of waste correctly and supporting educators in routine safety checks. We even have a worm farm!

It takes a village 

Our educators actively seek input, guidance, and feedback from children, families, and our community. This engagement helps to shift our thinking, shape our practice, and foster a culture of inclusiveness and a sense of belonging for everyone at our centre. In short, we prioritise relationships, security and belonging for children, their families and our staff.  

We use Storypark to ensure that all families have clear, consistent and frequent communication about their child’s day and exciting events and developments in our centre.

We look forward to welcoming you and your child to our wonderful centre.