Goodstart Early Learning - Bentleigh East McKinnon Road

Welcome to Goodstart Early Learning - Bentleigh East McKinnon Road! Our establishment is located at 364 McKinnon Road in Bentleigh East, Australia. We are a point of interest and school that provides much-needed care for local families.

Our purpose-built centre features seven large and spacious learning spaces spread over two levels, as well as a separate nursery sleep room. We have created a modern yet home-like environment that is naturally inspired, ensuring that your child feels comfortable and at ease while they learn and grow.

All of our age-based learning spaces have direct access to our outdoor nature-based designed play space. This outdoor area is filled with sensory gardens, pebbled creek beds, teepees, a pergola, a digging patch, and two large sandpits. It provides the perfect setting for your child to explore and engage with nature.

We also have a beautiful outdoor dining hub where our children can enjoy meals prepared in our onsite kitchen. Our child-height servery allows our cook to serve and engage our children in cooking and preparing meals, creating a fun and interactive dining experience.

At Goodstart Early Learning - Bentleigh East McKinnon Road, we offer early learning programs for children aged six weeks to Kindergarten. Our curriculum is based on the Early Years Learning Framework and is tailored to each child's individual interests and development stage.

We understand that as a parent, finding quality childcare can be challenging. That's why we provide a family lounge where our families can relax and enjoy a complimentary tea or coffee during our opening hours.

Meals are cooked onsite in our commercial kitchen by our Centre Cook, ensuring that your child receives fresh and nutritious meals each day. Our meal plan includes a light breakfast, morning tea, lunch, afternoon tea, and a late snack.

I am Kristen, the Centre Director at Goodstart Bentleigh East, McKinnon Road. I have been working in the early childhood education industry since 2004 and have been with Goodstart for over 10 years. As a mother of two, I understand the importance of finding the right early learning centre for your child. I am passionate about ensuring that children are set up for success in life and I am here to support our team and our families.

At Goodstart Bentleigh East, we believe that children learn best from teachers they have a strong emotional connection with. We prioritize building reciprocal respect and trust through consistent positive interactions.

We are excited to show you our wonderful childcare and Kindergarten facilities and to welcome your child to our centre. Goodstart Early Learning is Australia's largest early learning provider and a proud not-for-profit organization. We have been recognized as a Child Safe Organisation and we acknowledge and respect the cultural and spiritual connection that First Nations peoples have to the land, sky, and waterways in Australia.

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Join us at Goodstart Early Learning - Bentleigh East McKinnon Road and let's set your child on the journey for success!