Goodstart Early Learning Preston - Dalgety Street

Discover a vibrant, purpose-built centre with strong community connections and outstanding, diverse learning programs - plus nine qualified teachers. 

Proudly located on the traditional lands of the Wurundjeri people of the Kulin Nation, our service provides high-quality early education and care for children from nursery to kindergarten.  

We have six spacious, well-resourced learning environments designed to inspire exploration, creativity and growth.  

Our inclusive culture enables educators to create personalised routines for children and foster meaningful relationships with their families.  

We also offer an exceptional, wide range of engaging incursions and excursions inspired by children's interests and learning goals.  

Conveniently just a short walk from Sacred Heart Primary School, Preston Market, Preston Station and Preston Library, our centre is a home away from home for local families.  

Book a tour today and discover how we can help your child thrive. 

What makes our centre special:

• Purpose-built learning spaces with natural light and access to shaded outdoor play areas
• Strong community partnerships, including local schools, libraries and family groups
• Engaging incursions and excursions guided by children's interests – from library visits and music to soccer and science
• Nine degree-qualified early childhood teachers supporting learning across all age groups
• Brand-new upgrades, including fresh paint, new shade sails and learning resources
• Playgroup and Bike Kinder programs to strengthen school readiness and community connection
• A diverse cultural community with educators who speak more than 10 languages, including Hindi, Nepalese, Gujrati, Punjabi, Italian, Filipino, Mandarin, Cantonese, Arabic, Greek and Macedonian as well as English.

At Goodstart Preston – Dalgety Street, we believe every child deserves a safe, nurturing and inspiring start to life.  

Our play-based programs encourage curiosity, creativity and critical thinking – helping children build essential social, emotional and cognitive skills for school and beyond.  

Families appreciate our open communication, strong educator relationships and genuine focus on inclusion.  

With a culturally diverse team, we celebrate the many languages, traditions and stories that enrich our shared learning journey.  

Our rich program includes regular library visits for toddlers and kindergarten children, a Body Respect program for 3–4-year-olds, Magic Jenny's music and movement show, soccer sessions, dental health education, and the Henny Penny chicken hatching program.  

Whole-centre experiences like a dragon dance performance, fire truck visit, and family cooking activities also help build strong community connections. 

From our thriving community partnerships to our beautiful indoor and outdoor spaces, everything we do supports children to dream big and discover their world.  

Take a tour today and see how your child can grow and belong at Goodstart Preston – Dalgety Street.