Goodstart Early Learning Dandenong - Heatherton Road

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 material

s that we deem inappropriate or not beneficial to the wider community. This includes but is not limited to posts that are:

• Abusive, defamatory, or obscene language
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• In violation of any intellectual property right of another
• In violation of any law or regulation
• Spam, link baiting or files containing viruses that could damage the operation of other people’s computers or mobile devices
• Promoting competing products, services, or brands
• Personal promotion
• Content that relates to confidential or proprietary business information
• Sexually explicit or contain nudity
• Of a stalking or harassing nature
• That are in poor taste

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.

Happy Early Childhood Educators Day 🩵 today we celebrate all of our wonderful educators and all the hard work and dedic...
01/09/2026

Happy Early Childhood Educators Day 🩵 today we celebrate all of our wonderful educators and all the hard work and dedicate they provided on a daily for all the children and families in their care. Thankyou to all of our wonderful educators at Heatherton road 💛

Vacancies available at Goodstart Heatherton road Dandenong. Come on in and speak with our Centre Director or give us a c...
30/08/2026

Vacancies available at Goodstart Heatherton road Dandenong.

Come on in and speak with our Centre Director or give us a call on 0397013233 to book a tour direct to the centre.

Congratulations to Mary-Lilly on being a Good starter for 5 years!! Thank you Mary for all you have done throughout thes...
27/08/2026

Congratulations to Mary-Lilly on being a Good starter for 5 years!! Thank you Mary for all you have done throughout these 5 years and many more years to come.

Ever had one of those "What should I be doing with my child?" moments? You might already have the answer at home.Earlier...
26/08/2026

Ever had one of those "What should I be doing with my child?" moments? You might already have the answer at home.

Earlier this year, every Goodstart family received a What & When for Families guide for each child. If it's been tucked away in a drawer since then, now might be the perfect time to pull it back out.

The guide is packed with simple, play-based activities that support your child's learning and development at home. Best of all, it's written in your child's voice, with ideas tailored to their age and developmental stage.

From singing songs with babies and playing peek-a-boo, to "I Spy" games, storytelling and treasure hunts with older children, the activities are designed to fit naturally into everyday moments you already share together.

We know learning doesn't only happen in the classroom. Those small moments at home can help build big communication, language and literacy skills.

Take another look through your What & When for Families guide to explore age-appropriate activities and learning ideas you can try together.

💛 Sometimes the best learning resource is the one you already have at home.

Practising evacuation drills is an important part of keeping children, educators and visitors safe. Regular drills help ...
25/08/2026

Practising evacuation drills is an important part of keeping children, educators and visitors safe. Regular drills help everyone become familiar with the centre’s emergency procedures, evacuation routes and designated assembly areas.

For children, practising in a calm and supportive way helps them understand what to do during an emergency without creating unnecessary fear or anxiety. It allows children to develop confidence in following educators’ instructions, walking safely to the evacuation area and staying together as a group.

For educators, evacuation drills provide an opportunity to practise their roles and responsibilities, including supervising children, checking rooms and facilities, bringing attendance records and ensuring all children are accounted for. Drills can also identify areas where procedures may need to be improved.

Regular evacuation practice helps create a strong culture of safety within the centre and ensures that, if a real emergency occurs, everyone is better prepared to respond quickly, calmly and safely.

Strong relationships are the foundation for confident, curious learners 💛Goodstart’s key educator approach ensures every...
12/08/2026

Strong relationships are the foundation for confident, curious learners 💛

Goodstart’s key educator approach ensures every child is known, supported and feels safe - through consistent, nurturing connections with educators and meaningful partnerships with families. These bonds help build wellbeing, resilience and a true sense of belonging from day one.

Discover how this approach supports your child’s learning journey: https://brnw.ch/2

On Jeans for Genes Day which was Thursday the 6th of August, our kindergarten children learned about babies who are born...
12/08/2026

On Jeans for Genes Day which was Thursday the 6th of August, our kindergarten children learned about babies who are born with genetic disorders that can affect their health. We had age-appropriate conversations about how some illnesses are passed on through families and how we can show kindness and care for them.
The children created beautiful greeting cards filled with love and empathy for the babies to pass it to Dandenong Hospital. They used a variety of textures and included thoughtful drawings of families, prams, playground slides, gardens, bouquets of flowers, shining suns, and love hearts, fire works to brighten someone's day.
As we talked about how to send our cards, the children excitedly suggested, "Through the post!" We will be posting their heartfelt creations to Dandenong Hospital, where they will be shared with babies and their families. This small acts of kindness can make a meaningful difference in the lives of others. We are so proud of their compassion, creativity, and growing understanding of how they can contribute positively to their community. 💙👖

Hand hygiene is one of the most effective ways to help keep children, families, and educators healthy. Regular handwashi...
05/08/2026

Hand hygiene is one of the most effective ways to help keep children, families, and educators healthy. Regular handwashing with soap and water helps reduce the spread of germs, viruses, and bacteria that can cause illness. In an early learning environment, children are encouraged to wash their hands before eating, after using the toilet, after outdoor play, after coughing or sneezing, and after touching shared resources. Developing good hand hygiene habits from an early age supports children’s health, promotes independence, and teaches them the importance of caring for themselves and others. By working together to practise good hand hygiene, we can help create a safe, healthy, and welcoming environment for everyone.

Our kindergarten children enthusiastically explored their creativity by transforming a variety of recyclable materials i...
04/08/2026

Our kindergarten children enthusiastically explored their creativity by transforming a variety of recyclable materials into unique and imaginative creations. Using items such as cardboard boxes, tubes, bottle lids, cartons and paper, the children planned, designed and constructed objects of their own choosing.

Throughout the experience, the children demonstrated problem-solving skills, persistence and creative thinking as they experimented with different ways to join, balance and decorate their creations. They shared ideas with their peers, worked collaboratively and proudly explained the purpose of their finished projects.

This hands-on activity also provided meaningful opportunities to discuss the importance of recycling and caring for our environment. By reusing everyday materials, the children developed an understanding that many items can be given a new purpose instead of being thrown away.

Experiences like these support children’s creativity, critical thinking, fine motor development and environmental awareness, while encouraging them to become confident, capable learners who value sustainable practices.

Our safety commitment is very important as we ensure all children in our care are well looked after and cared for at all...
01/08/2026

Our safety commitment is very important as we ensure all children in our care are well looked after and cared for at all times.

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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