Goodstart Early Learning St Leonards - Christie Street
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Goodstart Early Learning St Leonards - Christie Street

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 St Leonards - Christie Street

Goodstart Early Learning Child Care Centre St Leonards is a licensed 66-place long day care centre for children aged six weeks to five years. Conveniently located just a five-minute walk from St Leonards train station, we also offer free parking for 30 minutes during drop-off and pick-up at Wilsons car park.

Our team of highly qualified, multi-lingual educators creates a safe, inclusive learning environment that supports each child’s growth and development. All staff maintain the required child-to-educator ratios, hold senior first aid certificates, and regularly participate in professional development to enhance their expertise.

We follow the Early Years Learning Framework, offering tailored educational programmes in every room. Our preschool curriculum includes a specialised school readiness programme designed to equip children with the tools and skills for a smooth transition to primary school.

We provide nutritious meals throughout the day, including morning tea, lunch, and snacks, catered by our full-time cook, Preeya. Special dietary needs are accommodated, and we also offer a private breastfeeding room for families.

Through our Storypark platform, newsletters, and family nights, we maintain clear communication with parents to ensure our programmes meet the individual needs of each child.

Availability & Fees

6 wks to 2 yrs

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Fees

$188.50 /day

Fees for Goodstart Early Learning St Leonards - Christie Street 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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Reviews for Goodstart Early Learning St Leonards - Christie Street

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  • Xiaoqin Li29 days ago

    I am a student currently doing my placement here. I am happy with my experience here. The centre director Lucy and my ST Maya were always really supportive and gave me a lot helps for my learning.

    Response from the owner29 days ago

    Thank you for your lovely feedback, Xiaoqin. We're so pleased to hear your placement has been a positive and supportive experience. It's wonderful that you've felt encouraged in your learning. Wishing you all the best on your journey in early childhood education.

  • Kun WANGabout 1 month ago

    I feel very lucky to have the opportunity to complete my first placement as a student at Goodstart. The environment here is incredibly inclusive and supportive, making me feel welcomed and valued every day. Director Lucy and my mentor Maya have both been amazing. They are always ready to answer my questions, provide guidance, and offer encouragement. Their approachability and genuine care make a real difference in my learning journey.

    Response from the owner29 days ago

    Thank you for your lovely feedback, Kun. We’re so glad to hear your first placement experience at Goodstart has been welcoming and supportive. It’s wonderful to know you felt included and encouraged every step of the way. Wishing you all the best in your journey ahead!

  • Michelle Cuiabout 1 month ago

    I’m an early childhood teaching student who genuinely loves working with young children—that’s why I chose this career path with so much passion and excitement. However, I’m deeply disappointed by how I was treated by this centre during my very first placement experience. When I first reached out, the director of St Leonards agreed to host my placement without hesitation. After I completed all the necessary steps with my university, including official confirmation, the school sent a placement confirmation email to the centre. But after that, all communication from the centre stopped. In just two weeks, I made five phone calls—sometimes no one answered, and other times staff told me the director wasn’t in or that they couldn’t check emails. I also sent four follow-up emails with no response at all. As placement students, we work full 7-hour days for free, and the university even pays the centre a mentor fee. Despite this, I was completely ignored after doing everything I was supposed to. I understand if the centre could no longer take a student—things change. But simply ghosting someone who had gone through the official process and was excited to start is incredibly disheartening and unprofessional. This centre is part of a national chain, and my classmates in Canberra and Melbourne had respectful and smooth experiences at other branches. I don’t know why I was treated like this. I expected at least basic courtesy, especially from an organisation that plays such a crucial role in early childhood education. UPDATE I received the reply from this centre, explaining that they haven't received the necessary documents from my uni. But that's impossible, since I've asked the uni to re-sent the confirmation twice, and they also cc me. I just can't understand why a good fame chain ECT centre would be so many lies and fake truth. If you've got enough students from other uni, or just don't want me here, you can simply tell me. But not just instead, ingored and ghosted my 8 calls and emails. Does anyone know how struggling I'm processing these all the two weeks? I asked the uni team to cancel the placement and re-seeking another centre. Which each step took long time to response and may lead to horrible consequences. Why you can't just tell the truth and show our students at least some respect?

    Response from the owner29 days ago

    Hi Michelle, we're sorry to hear that your placement process with us left you feeling disappointed. We’ve reviewed our records and at this stage, we are still awaiting your placement paperwork and insurance documentation, which are essential to proceed. Supporting future educators is something we value deeply, and we understand how important your first placement can be. We’re sorry if there was any miscommunication or delay during this time, and we appreciate you bringing it to our attention. We currently have other students attending the service who have shared positive placement experiences. If you're still interested, we’d be more than happy to proceed once the required documents are provided from your university. Your feedback has been shared with our senior management team. If you'd like to discuss this further, please contact us on 1800 222 543.

  • Monica Abed3 months ago

    So happy with the level of care these lovely people are providing for my 6 months old baby. The space is safe and spacious, educators and management are lovely and attend, I was welcomed to stay outside the room as long as I wanted on the first day. they arranged multiple orientation sessions for us and other kids are very happy and gentle. Thank you 🙏

Location of Goodstart Early Learning St Leonards - Christie Street

55 Christie Street, St Leonards

St Leonards suburb information

St Leonards is a suburb located in New South Wales. There are approximately 26 child care centres in St Leonards.

How much is child care in St Leonards? On average, the cost of child care in St Leonards is $168 per day. This breaks down to $168 per day for babies, $165 per day for toddlers and $166 per day for kindergarten.

St Leonards sits just above the national NQS Rating & the average rating of centres is «Meeting NQS».

Number of centres

Child care centres in St Leonards

26

Average cost per day

Baby

0-12 Months

$168

Toddler

13-24 Months

$165

Kindergarten

2-3 Years

$166

National quality standard

St Leonards
National Average
0%7%
Working towards
65%49%
Meeting
23%14%
Exceeding
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