Goodstart Hughesdale

An Exceeding Centre led by a team of exceptional early childhood educators

Our team of dedicated early learning experts hold each other to a very high standard. One of our parents says we’re a ‘perfect place for kids to get messy and come home with a sandpit in their shoes’.

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1077 North Road, OAKLEIGH SOUTH, 3167, VIC

6:30am to 6:30pm, Monday to Friday
Open every weekday of the year, except public holidays

Nursery, Toddler, Kindergarten

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Welcome to Goodstart Hughesdale

We play and learn on the lands of the Wurundjeri Woi Wurrung peoples.

We pride ourselves on our multicultural community, which includes children, families, and educators from over 33 countries, and we celebrate a wide range of cultures and traditions.

We regularly invite parents and grandparents into the centre for show-and-tell, as we value building community and connection and sharing our family's stories.

If your child loves outdoor learning and play, they'll love our open space and playground at the back of our centre, a hidden gem behind the main building.

Learn more about what makes us special

What does this mean for your family? It means your centre exceeds national expectations in at least four of the following seven areas:
- Educational program and practice
- Children's health and safety
- Physical environment
- Staffing arrangements
- Relationships with children
- Collaborative partnerships with families and communities
- Leadership and governance
We've got 7 out of 7!
In addition to the wonderful Luda, who has been running our outstanding 4-year-old kinder program for the past 18 years, we also offer a bilingual kinder program in Mandarin.
Most of our team has been working together for over 10 years. We've worked so well together that we can now master and perfect our practice. We hold ourselves and each other to a very high standard. We stand by our approach to nurturing curious and confident learners.
Children need to feel safe and supported to learn and grow, so we promote Key Educator relationships between our educators and children.

Your child will have at least one Key Educator who takes them under their wing and really gets to know them. We keep families informed with regular updates on their child's progress and we welcome family involvement in our centre events and activities.  
At Goodstart, we believe all children deserve the best possible start in life, which includes access to high-quality early childhood education and care. We offer: 
- Discounts on multiple days 
- All day sessions 
- Discounted shorter sessions 
- Fee assistance programs for families that need support

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When every moment counts, make them Goodstart moments.

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Hello! My name is Olivia Scott, and I am thrilled to be the Centre Director here at Goodstart Hughesdale.

With over 8 years of experience in the Early Education sector, I have had the privilege of growing my career through a variety of roles. This journey has shaped my passion for providing a safe, inclusive, and nurturing environment where every child can learn, grow, and become the best version of themselves.

As Centre Director, my primary goal is to ensure that every child who walks through our doors receives the highest quality of education, comfort, and care. I also place a strong emphasis on providing additional support to families, fostering a collaborative and supportive community around each child’s learning journey.

At Goodstart Hughesdale, we are fortunate to have a dedicated, long-standing team, with many of our educators having been part of the centre for 10, 15, 20, or even 25 years. This remarkable level of experience and continuity is a testament to the commitment we have to providing a stable, supportive, and high-quality environment for both our children and their families.

I am incredibly excited to be leading such a passionate team and to see where we can continue to grow and evolve. We would love for you to come and visit our warm, homely centre and see firsthand the difference we make. I look forward to meeting you soon!

Government Funded Kindergarten Program

At Hughesdale, you and your child can enjoy the best of both worlds. Our early learning centre offers a Government-funded kindergarten program and long day care under the one roof. Our kindergarten teachers are University qualified and provide a play-based learning program that will support your child in learning the skills for school and life.