Goodstart Darch

Caring, consistent care and nature-based education

We play and learn on the lands of the Yellagonga peoples.

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83 Furniss Road, DARCH, 6065, WA

6:30am to 6:00pm, Monday to Friday
Open every weekday of the year, except public holidays

Nursery, Toddler, Kindergarten

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Welcome to Goodstart Darch!

We’re a nurturing, home-like early learning and long day care centre built on the lands of the Yellagonga peoples.

Our passionate, long-standing team creates a warm and stable environment where your child can feel truly valued, build confidence, explore nature, and enjoy learning.

With a strong focus on sustainability, community connection and tailored care, we support your child's development from nursery to kindergarten.

Why not take a tour and discover what makes our centre so special?

Some of the reasons you’ll want to enrol with Goodstart Darch:

Consistent, multicultural educators who have worked together for years
Expansive outdoor area with a garden, sandpit, tunnel, slide, and more
Hands-on sustainability practices and nature-based experiences
Tadpoles, stick insects and gardening for real-world learning
Play-based programs tailored to each age group from six weeks to school age
Delicious meals prepared on-site for all dietary needs – included in the daily fee
Strong community ties and family partnerships

At Goodstart Darch, your child can enjoy art, music, movement, and meaningful play.

We pride ourselves on our inclusive environment, where strong educator bonds support emotional wellbeing and school readiness.

Located near local schools and shops, we're a convenient and trusted choice for families across Darch and the surrounding suburbs.

Whether you're looking for a nurturing nursery, a dynamic toddler room, or a prep-ready kindergarten, we'd love to welcome you.

Book a tour today or contact us to arrange a visit that suits your schedule.

To Mitchell and all our wonderful educators - thank you for being the heart and soul of our centre! You make our community a better place for our little ones to grow and thrive! A special shoutout goes to Mitchell, our outdoor adventure enthusiast! His love for nature and his genuine care for the children has turned every day into a fun-filled learning journey. The children love him (he's even got a fan club chanting his name!), and we do too!

Learn more about Goodstart Darch

At Goodstart Darch, our philosophy centres around the belief that every child is a unique individual with their own interests and strengths. We embrace a play-based learning approach that nurtures curiosity and creativity, allowing children to explore their world in meaningful ways. 
We prioritise: 
1. Holistic Development: Supporting cognitive, emotional, social, and physical growth through engaging and developmentally appropriate activities. 
2. Family and Community Engagement: Building strong partnerships with families and the community to create a supportive network for each child. 
3. Inclusive Environment: Celebrating diversity and ensuring that all children feel valued, respected, and included. 
4. Lifelong Learning: Instilling a love of learning by encouraging exploration, problem-solving, and critical thinking. 
Through our philosophy, we aim to create a safe, nurturing environment where children can thrive and become confident, capable 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 educator (their key educator) who takes them under their wing and really gets to know them. 
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. 
We inform families regularly about their child's progress and welcome family involvement in our centre events and activities.  
At our Darch centre, we're proud to inspire your child's love of learning with the support of our passionate and qualified early childhood experts. Teachers with bachelor's degrees run our three and four-year-old kindergarten program, so children can be well on their way to excellent learning outcomes by the time they start school. 
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
We work closely with parents to ensure the individual needs, interests and strengths of children are considered, and our learning goals reflect them. Using Storypark, a wonderful communication platform, we stay in close touch with families and ensure you're well informed about your child's development and achievements. 
Click here to book your tour or call our Family Services team to find out more on 1800 222 543.

Enrol now at Goodstart Darch

For vacancies, please call our centre

Call 08 9302 5044

Hi, I’m Clare the Centre Director at Goodstart Early Learning Darch. I emigrated to Australia in 2014 to continue my career in the Early Years Sector and enjoy the Australian lifestyle.

I have worked in childcare and the early learning industry since 2005 and I hold an Early Years Education Degree which I completed in the UK. During my career I have gained experience in all age groups in a variety of roles from being a Senior Educator, Educational Leader, Assistant Director to now a Director role.

My passion for early childhood teaching comes from taking pride in opportunities we can offer children of the next generation. My goal as Centre Director is to provide opportunity for each and every child to reach their full potential, to create an inspiring learning environment and ensure both children and families feel a sense of belonging.

I look forward to meeting with you and your family to explore your child’s early learning journey.

Structured Kindergarten Program

At Darch, you and your child can enjoy the best of both worlds. Our centre offers a 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.