Goodstart Early Learning Forest Hill - Fraser Place

Highly recommend! My daughter started with the toddler room. She had a happy and wonderful year with the most caring and loving educators, Loris and Ang. My daughter really love them, she still remembers they planted spring onions together. Lol 😂 When she’s about to turn 3 years old, I started to looking Kinder and ELC. I finally tuned away with ELC offer but stayed in the centre for kinder program. There are 3 reasons. The first is the whole team. I always love that every teacher and educator of this centre knows every child. Some of them have known these kids since they are babies, which already have built up positive and strong relationships, it’s easier for toddlers to transit because 3 years old can be a tricky age. At this age, they are sensitive, but they are willing to learn, and they are ready to take risks, furthermore, they can be very stubborn sometimes. That’s why it’s important to have a team that have built up a safe and warm environment for these kids. The second reason is the teachers, especially Nitu, Lily and Lizzy. They are fabulous. I feel so grateful that they are the teachers. You could tell that kids love them. They are caring, patient, passionate, creative and very responsive. They have many talent ideas of play and learn. Last week, I was amazed by the sustainability project that they prepared for kids. The last reason is the program. What I found it’s so important at the 3 years old is that they pick up new things much quicker through playing. Half year in kinder 1, my daughter has learned so much and developed many skills. Bush kinder helped her understand the beauty of natures; staff from Bunnings taught her about gardening and planting; projects designed by teachers helped her learning the history of phones, sustainable living, different cultures of this country. That’s a few examples, but they definitely experienced far more. My daughter always comes back home and surprises us with something new. She would counting numbers on the way home, let me know days of the week, or sing me a new song they learnt on the day. One day she came back and said to me:”mum do you know worm eats egg shells” Or, ” mum do you know we can use fire to keep warm and cook?” From those conversations, you could find out these kids are learning but also having fun. Through play and learning, she has not just learnt things, but also built up good relationships and teamworks with other kids, she has gained confidence when to try new things. And I know that slowly slowly she will be prepared for schools in near future. For me I think the most important thing at age of 3 and 4 is to learn this world in a fun way, in a way they can show interest and easy to understand, but also in a place that our kids feel happy, safe and get enough attention. PS., The chef of this centre is just amazing! My daughter is such a fuzzy eater but she loves TB’s cooking! Those pastries he made always look so yummy! I may have only named a few educators here but all of their staff are truly amazing and dedicated of their works. The centre manager Deepti is such a great leader.

My name’s Jennifer. I have a 2year-old-boy James. I would really like to express my heartfelt gratitude to the team at Goodstart Forest Hill. As someone who also works in the early childhood education sector, I have quite high expectations when it comes to choosing a centre for my own child — I admit I can be a bit picky. I live in Glen Waverley, and unfortunately, my child previously had a very negative experience at a centre near our home. After visiting eight different centres, I finally chose Goodstart Forest Hill — and I truly believe I made the right decision. Centre Director Deepti has been incredibly patient and is a trustworthy and supportive leader. She arranged multiple orientation sessions to help my child gradually adjust to the new environment. I really appreciate the team’s philosophy of never leaving a child crying without comfort — something I deeply agree with. Although the centre’s facilities may be a bit older, the educators are outstanding in both their professionalism and attitude. I’ve come to appreciate the strengths of a smaller centre — where decisions are made collectively, and the team’s execution is always highly efficient. I would especially like to thank my son’s Room Leader, Loris Liu — she is truly responsible and dedicated! Also, a big thank-you to Educators Ann, Vara, the Kinder Teacher next door Lizzy, and casual educator Win — these are all teachers my son loves. I’m also very grateful to Assistant Director Neha, who always keeps StoryPark up to date so that we, as parents, can receive timely updates about our children. Thank you all — you are such a kind, patient, and lovely team! And of course, a special thanks to the chef, Teepi! I still remember the first time we visited, and he asked what my son liked to eat. That moment truly touched me.;)

This childcare is my son’s first child care and I am glad to send him here. The whole team, especially Vara, Nitu, Deepti and Lily, are so nice and friendly and the little one has good time with his fellows and learns a lot from the educators. I would highly recommend this child care in forest hills area to my friends. A big THANK YOU to the whole team.

My son spent two wonderful years at this center. English was a challenge for him, but the staff's love and support helped him overcome many obstacles. Their care made such a positive impact on his life, and he always looked forward to going. I’m so grateful to Deepti, Lizzy, Sam, and the entire team for their dedication. If you're looking for a place that truly nurtures children, I wholeheartedly recommend this center.