Every child deserves a Goodstart

It’s incredible to think that 90% of a child’s brain growth happens by age five.

Quality early learning helps your child build the neural pathways that shape language, resilience, confidence and problem-solving for life.

Goodstart’s degree-qualified teachers and educators understand the science of early development and bring it to life for your child through joyous, play-based experiences in safe and enriching environments where new friendships and new learning discoveries are made.

Local leaders in early learning

With more than 650 centres nationwide, we’re big enough to offer world-class resources and industry-leading learning programs, yet deeply connected to families and the communities we serve.

Play-based government curriculum

We follow the Australian Early Years Framework (EYLF) with programs designed by industry experts to support your child’s social skills, creativity and critical thinking – ready for a smooth transition to school.

Degree-qualified teachers and educators

You’ll meet caring, qualified teachers and educators for whom seeing your child thrive is both a calling and a reward.

Family-friendly hours

With family-friendly hours year-round, we’re here to support you in balancing family life and all the moments that matter, helping your child grow confident and ready for all the big adventures ahead.

For children, not for profit

Goodstart was founded on a vision of giving children the best possible start in life through access to quality early learning. No profit margins means we can help every family access high quality learning and care for less.