Goodstart Early Learning Hillside
Centre Highlights
STEM/STEAM Program
Parent Communication App
Outdoor Playground & Shaded Outdoor Areas
Kindergarten/Preschool & School Readiness Program
Indigenous Education
Incursions & Excursions
Community Connection
Meals, nappies & bottles supplied
Educational & Developmental Programs
About Goodstart Early Learning Hillside
At Goodstart Early Learning Hillside, we take pride in being an Exceeding centre. As one of only three centres selected to be a learning hub for advancing knowledge in practice, we welcome educators from other centres to observe our exemplary practices.
Our purpose-built childcare centre caters for 120 children and boasts expansive indoor and outdoor spaces. We have six rooms within our centre, including Nursery, Toddler One, Toddler Two, and funded Kindergarten programs for 3- and 4-year-olds. We support children from six weeks to five years old.
Many of our educators have been with us for over a decade, while we also welcome new faces as our centre continues to grow. Our educators hold a range of qualifications from Certificate III to Diploma in Children’s Services, and our Pre-Kinder and Kindergarten rooms are staffed by qualified teachers running funded programs.
Our onsite cook prepares healthy and nutritious meals five days a week, providing breakfast, morning tea, lunch, afternoon tea, and a late snack. We cater to children with food allergies and offer Halal options.
In addition to our core programme, we offer extracurricular activities such as Hey Dee Ho and Jump for Joy, along with a sports programme that teaches various sports skills throughout the week. Our strong connections with the community allow children to participate in incursions and excursions, including trips to the zoo and local farms. We also welcome special visits from community members such as firefighters, librarians, ambulance personnel, police officers, and representatives from local schools.
Availability & Fees
Availability
Fees
$138.50 /day
Fees for Goodstart Early Learning Hillside 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
$138.50 /day
Fees for Goodstart Early Learning Hillside 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
$132.50 /day
Fees for Goodstart Early Learning Hillside 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 Hillside
- Dorin Prundus6 months ago
- Lia10 months ago
Best Centre team!! Quality teaching and learning, welcoming spaces, love that the parents input is valued.One of the best Centres in our area.
Response from the owner10 months agoThank you for your fantastic 5-star review of Goodstart Hillside, Lia! We are so happy to hear you consider us one of the best centres in the area. The Hillside team is dedicated to providing high-quality education and a welcoming environment for all children. Knowing that you appreciate our teaching and learning approach, the inviting spaces, and how much we value parent input truly means a lot. Thank you for choosing Goodstart Early Learning Hillside. We look forward to continuing your child's early learning journey.
- Rabiyah Husseinabout 1 year ago
After being in this childcare for 2 years, it really deteriorated. Communication was lacking, when my child was hurt I wasn't always told, always having nappy rashes which I had to communicate all the time that the nappy was not always changed, when there's always a good staff they always tend to leave so your always trying to work with the new one, but communication was never great with them either. Inconsistent with care on a daily basis, constantly losing items and the place was always dirty and gave my son back with dirty water. I've been too sydenham goodstart and had a better experience there. Would not recommend this place.
Response from the ownerabout 1 year agoThank you for taking the time to leave a review. Family satisfaction is important to us, and we are always striving to enhance our centres. Our team is dedicated to creating secure and welcoming environments, fostering positive family and child connections, and engaging with each other in respectful and meaningful ways. We are sorry you experienced communication that was up to a higher standard. We are open to discussing your feedback further and encourage you to contact us at 1800 222 543.
- Joyce Shangover 1 year ago
We recently transferred our two boys from another good start early learning center to here. I am very impressed by the nice and passionate staff here, especially the receptionist Debbie, she is very patient with all my questions and really understanding about parents concerns. Both my boys have very kind and professional educators, they always try their best to help my boys to settle with the new environment! Much appreciate!!
Location of Goodstart Early Learning Hillside
Hillside suburb information
Hillside is a suburb located in Victoria. There are approximately 13 child care centres in Hillside.
How much is child care in Hillside? On average, the cost of child care in Hillside is $130 per day. This breaks down to $130 per day for babies, $127 per day for toddlers and $120 per day for kindergarten.
Hillside sits just above the national NQS Rating & the average rating of centres is «Meeting NQS».
Number of centres
Child care centres in Hillside
13
Average cost per day
Baby
0-12 Months
$130
Toddler
13-24 Months
$127
Kindergarten
2-3 Years
