Goodstart Early Learning Dandenong - Heatherton Road

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Goodstart Early Learning Dandenong - Heatherton Road We’re for children, not for profit. So we reinvest in early learning to create better lives.

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Welcome to the Goodstart Dandenong - Heatherton Road family! This page is a family-friendly community page where we can come together and share our interest in, and passion for, early childhood learning and care. While we are very excited to hear from you, please be aware that we reserve the right to moderate this page as we see fit and remove any posts or materials that we deem inappropriate or not beneficial to the wider community. This includes but is not limited to posts that are:

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Any reference or claim against staff or children will be removed to protect the privacy of those involved. Anyone who repeatedly posts material in violation of the above will not be allowed to further engage with Goodstart’s page. Any medical or child health questions should be directed to the appropriate healthcare professional in your state. Goodstart also actively monitors the site for complaints and feedback and may privately follow up with the individual to gain further information and/or comply with any legal or regulatory obligations. All posts must also adhere to the Facebook terms of use www.facebook.com/terms

DISCLAIMER: In addition to the right you grant to Facebook, please be aware that by posting on our page you are granting Goodstart Early Learning royalty-free license to use this content as we see fit. This means that anything posted can be reproduced, published, broadcast and/or posted somewhere else.

Water play is an engaging and valuable learning experience in early childhood education. It provides children with oppor...
22/10/2026

Water play is an engaging and valuable learning experience in early childhood education. It provides children with opportunities to explore, experiment, use their imagination and develop important skills through hands-on play. Whether children are pouring, splashing, scooping or filling containers, they are learning through curiosity, discovery and exploration.
Water play supports children's development in many ways:
Cognitive development: Children explore concepts such as volume, capacity, floating and sinking, cause and effect, and problem-solving.
Fine motor skills: Pouring water, squeezing sponges, using funnels and scooping with cups help strengthen hand muscles and hand-eye coordination.
Language and communication: Children learn new words, describe what they observe, ask questions and share their discoveries with educators and peers.
Social skills: Water play encourages children to share resources, take turns, cooperate and develop friendships.
Sensory development: Feeling different water temperatures, watching water flow and listening to splashes provide rich sensory experiences.
Creativity and imagination: Children can create their own games, wash dolls, explore water with different materials or pretend to run a car wash.
Early science and mathematics: Through experimentation, children begin to understand measurement, quantities, comparison and simple scientific concepts.

What do children really need to flourish?As parents, we hear all the time that the early years matter. But when you’re c...
19/10/2026

What do children really need to flourish?

As parents, we hear all the time that the early years matter. But when you’re choosing an early learning centre, what should you actually be looking for? What does high-quality early learning really look and feel like?

We asked Goodstart Chief Children’s Officer and early learning expert Professor Cathrine Neilsen-Hewett to break down what the evidence tells us makes the biggest difference for children.
And it’s not about having the newest equipment, the fanciest toys or the most picture-perfect rooms.

It’s about the things happening within those spaces every day: skilled educators, strong and secure relationships, rich interactions with other children, intentional play-based learning, and strong leadership and supportive team culture.

When these elements come together, early learning becomes so much more than a place children spend their day. It becomes an environment where they can feel safe and supported, build relationships, explore, play, learn and flourish.

Come explore our centre - https://brnw.ch/21x6wAP

We can't wait to meet you 👋

Celebrating our September and October babies, Usha, Mary-Lilly and Parmjeet 😊 wishing them a wonderful birthday ❤️🍰
19/10/2026

Celebrating our September and October babies, Usha, Mary-Lilly and Parmjeet 😊
wishing them a wonderful birthday ❤️🍰

(Sorry for the delayed post) Happy birthday to Aisha as our August baby! ❤️😊
19/10/2026

(Sorry for the delayed post)
Happy birthday to Aisha as our August baby! ❤️😊

Today we had one of our children’s aunties come for a visit who kindly brought a variety of seeds to plant in our garden...
16/10/2026

Today we had one of our children’s aunties come for a visit who kindly brought a variety of seeds to plant in our garden, including flowers, lettuce and rocket leaves.
Kinder children were previously exploring sunflower seeds, the children were excited to explore planting different types of seeds. They had the opportunity to choose the pots and spread the seeds into the soil, and participate in caring for their plants. Most children chose to plant flowers and lettuce, showing great interest and enthusiasm throughout the experience.
This hands-on learning experience encouraged children to explore nature, develop their fine motor skills, make choices and learn about the growth of plants. It also provided opportunities to build their understanding of how seeds grow and what plants need to thrive. We look forward to caring for our seeds together and observing the changes as they begin to grow!

Family Feedback surveyWe’d love to hear your thoughts and feedback, please take a moment to complete a short survey abou...
12/10/2026

Family Feedback survey

We’d love to hear your thoughts and feedback, please take a moment to complete a short survey about your centre.

What you say matters. What you and your family need from us changes over time, so please keep telling us where we’re doing a good job (high five!) and where we can do better. Your guidance helps inspire change in our centres and recognise our team’s exceptional work.

You can access the survey until Saturday October 31 2026

Thank you - let’s keep learning and growing together

Looking for the right early learning centre for your family? Come and see us. 💛This October is Open Door Month at Goodst...
07/10/2026

Looking for the right early learning centre for your family? Come and see us. 💛

This October is Open Door Month at Goodstart.

Come in for a tour, meet our educators, explore the learning spaces and ask the questions that matter to you.

Whether you’re just starting to look, comparing your options or ready to choose a centre, we’re here to help you find the right fit for your family.

Book a tour today. We can’t wait to meet you!
📅 https://brnw.ch/21x6dDl

Parent building solutions is a strength based parenting program that builds on skills, knowledge and experiences that pa...
01/10/2026

Parent building solutions is a strength based parenting program that builds on skills, knowledge and experiences that parents and carers already have. The program aims to support children’s development and wellbeing by strengthening parenting skills and family relationships.

Refreshments provided for parents and carers that are attending.

Please click going if you will be attending the session so we know how many people will be involved.

Thankyou

Creating a safe sleep environment is one of the many ways we care for children each day. From following safe sleep pract...
23/09/2026

Creating a safe sleep environment is one of the many ways we care for children each day. From following safe sleep practices and using approved cots, to completing visual checks every 5 minutes, our educators take every step to help children rest safely and comfortably.

We also work closely with families to understand each child's individual sleep routine, because feeling safe, settled and well-rested helps children learn, grow and thrive.

💜 Safe sleep is everyone's responsibility, and it's always a priority.

Friday the 25th of September 2026 the centre will be closed due to the public holiday of grand final day 🏉
23/09/2026

Friday the 25th of September 2026 the centre will be closed due to the public holiday of grand final day 🏉

Address

1390 Heatherton Road
Melbourne, VIC
3175

Opening Hours

Monday 6:30am - 6:30pm
Tuesday 6:30am - 6:30pm
Wednesday 6:30am - 6:30pm
Thursday 6:30am - 6:30pm
Friday 6:30am - 6:30pm

Telephone

1800 222 543

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