Goodstart Early Learning Elwood
Centre Highlights
Long-Serving Team
Sustainability Focus
STEM/STEAM Program
Parent Communication App
Outdoor Playground
On-Site Car Parking
Kindergarten Program
Indigenous Education
Local Community Excursions
Community Connection
SunSmart Aware
Nappies & Wipes Supplied
Meals Provided
Educational & Developmental Programs
Allergy & Anaphylaxis Aware
About Goodstart Early Learning Elwood
Goodstart Early Learning Elwood is located in a quiet residential area, ensuring stress-free drop-offs and pick-ups. We provide care for children from six weeks to school age, operating Monday to Friday (excluding public holidays).
Our play-based curriculum follows the Early Years’ Learning Framework and is tailored to each age group, from Nursery to Kindergarten/Preschool. We create engaging programs based on children’s interests and strengths, preparing them for school. Storypark helps keep families connected with regular updates on their child’s progress and milestones.
Our outdoor spaces blend natural and built elements, featuring sandpits, a worm farm, a vegetable patch, a mud kitchen, a bike path, gardens, a stage, a cubbyhouse, and shaded areas. These spaces foster environmental awareness, sustainability, and imaginative play.
We provide freshly prepared, nutritious meals and snacks, accommodating special dietary requirements. Our experienced team runs a developmental program that nurtures each child’s growth in a safe, happy environment.
Community involvement is central to our approach, with centre visits, excursions, and local events enriching children’s learning and fostering a sense of belonging.
We invite you to visit our centre, meet our team, and see our dedication to your child’s early learning.
Availability & Fees
Availability
Fees
$174.50 /day
Fees for Goodstart Early Learning Elwood may vary based childcare subsidy eligibility. You may be eligible to a rebate of up to 85% of your childcare fees.
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Fees
$174.50 /day
Fees for Goodstart Early Learning Elwood may vary based childcare subsidy eligibility. You may be eligible to a rebate of up to 85% of your childcare fees.
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Fees
$166.50 /day
Fees for Goodstart Early Learning Elwood may vary based childcare subsidy eligibility. You may be eligible to a rebate of up to 85% of your childcare fees.
Calculate your subsidyReviews for Goodstart Early Learning Elwood
- Nishat Kabir5 months ago
I did my first two placements at this center, and I have to say—it’s one of the best childcare centers in Melbourne. They genuinely follow all the rules and guidelines, and you can feel how much everyone there cares about working with children. The whole team is professional and really warm, and it makes such a difference. My supervisors were fantastic and super helpful. The Center Director, Adele, and the Assistant Director, Fay, are amazing leaders who make everyone feel included and valued. Now that I’m at a different center, I can really see the distinctions between the two environments. Honestly, if I hadn’t moved to a suburb further away, I would have loved to do my final placement there too.
- Lingyan Zhangabout 3 years ago
Wonderful attentive educators who know each child by name regardless of age. Cannot think of a better for my child’s development. Each child has a dedicated educator who provides daily updates re sleep, food and play. The photos of baby having fun are wonderful to see too!
Response from the ownerabout 3 years agoThanks Lingyan for leaving us such a great review. We love our amazing community here at Goodstart Elwood. Our team put a lot of effort into making sure our centre is safe, nurturing and a place to thrive, and our Key Educator program supports this work. It's great you love the updates we send throughout the day. 😃
- Zoe Barnettabout 3 years ago
Both my daughters went to Goodstart Elwood from 10months (now 2 and 5). Goodstart Elwood has been like a second family for them. The staff are lovely and my 2 year old doesn't look back when I drop her off. You can tell that a lot of thought has been put in to activities and the staff foster collaboration between kids. The food and menu are great and definitely helped my kids to try out different vegetables!
Response from the ownerabout 3 years agoThank you for this wonderful feedback Zoe. We are glad to hear that you and your daughters are happy with Goodstart Elwood. We work hard to make sure that we’re part of the family and to provide high-quality learning for our children. It's great to hear that you're daughters are trying different vegies! 😊
- Shelley Amarover 4 years ago
We love this Centre! The staff are all so welcoming and our kids love going. They learn such wonderful things and participate in creative projects and fun activities.
Location of Goodstart Early Learning Elwood
Elwood suburb information
Elwood is a suburb located in Victoria. There are approximately 18 child care centres in Elwood.
How much is child care in Elwood? On average, the cost of child care in Elwood is $158 per day. This breaks down to $158 per day for babies, $165 per day for toddlers and $153 per day for kindergarten.
Elwood sits just above the national NQS Rating & the average rating of centres is «Meeting NQS».
Number of centres
Child care centres in Elwood
18
Average cost per day
Baby
0-12 Months
$158
Toddler
13-24 Months
$165
Kindergarten
2-3 Years
