Goodstart Box Hill - Canterbury Road

Learn more about Goodstart Box Hill - Canterbury Road

• What’s Goodstart Box Hill - Canterbury Road’s early education philosophy?

  We believe the quality of care, education, resources and educators is evident from the moment that you enter our doors. Our families often tell us how welcome they feel in our centre, and how excited they are to offer their children the opportunity to grow and learn as part of our play-based program.

• How does Goodstart Box Hill - Canterbury Road promote educator relationships?

  Our Key educator relationships help children form secure attachments. Educators work closely with smaller groups and individual children to better understand each child. These relationships lead to improved outcomes for children as we foster more communication between families and educators. 

• What’s the centre environment like?

  Our purpose-built centre began operating with just four rooms back in the 1990's and was extended to include a further two rooms nearly eight years ago. Catering for children from birth to school age, we provide early education and Kindergarten to over two hundred families each week. 

  Outside, we have age-appropriate play spaces and equipment, all geared to enhance the children’s awareness of their surrounds and the greater environment, as well as their understanding of the importance of sustainability. We have three play areas with sandpits, veggie patches, cubbyhouse, fort, undercover deck and lots of shade and space to run! 

  We have a qualified cook who cooks fresh, healthy and nutritious meals for the children each day. The centre provides all meals during the day, including breakfast, morning tea, lunch, afternoon tea and a late snack.  

• Our kindergarten programs

  Yes we offer a state approved funded kindergarten program.

• Flexible childcare fees, hours and programs

  At Goodstart, we believe all children deserve the best possible start in life, and that includes access to high-quality early childhood education and care. 
   
  We offer: 
  
  

  • Discounts on multiple days 

  • All day sessions 

  • Discounted shorter sessions 

  • Discounts on combined Before School and After School Care (applicable centres only) 

  • Fee assistance programs for families 

• Our relationship with you and your family

  Families in our area comprise of many cultures and economic positions. Our centre works with other services in the region to meet the diverse needs of all families, and support children to find their own identity within their community. Through everyday conversations, our parent notice boards, pockets, information nights and e-mail communication, we share information about opportunities for support, resources and activities and networking. 

  Our Storypark platform, as well as regular family nights and emailed newsletters, enable us to stay in close contact with parents and families, ensuring open and clear communication. This also means we can tailor each program to the child’s individual needs, interests and strengths – as well as the strong level of cultural diversity in our centre.

• What steps to I take to book a tour or enrol my child at Goodstart Box Hill - Canterbury Road?

  Click here to book your tour or call our Family Services team to find out more on 1800 222 543