Goodstart Early Learning Croydon

From January 2026, all Australian families eligible for CCS will be guaranteed at least 3 days a week (72 hours per fortnight) of subsidised early childhood education and care.

This landmark change — the 3 Day Guarantee — replaces the Child Care Subsidy Activity Test and means:
✅ Eligible families can save thousands each year
✅ Every child can access vital early learning opportunities
✅ Certainty for families who are working, studying, or looking for work
✅ Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander families receive 100 hours per fortnight (up to 5 days a week)

At Goodstart, we believe all children deserve the best possible start in life with quality early learning at the heart of what we do. We’re here to help families make the most of these new changes.

👀 Check out what your estimated out of pocket costs will be in 2026 with our CCS Calculator: https://brnw.ch/21wXxGM

💛 Learn more about the 3 Day Guarantee: https://brnw.ch/21wXxGL

Child Care Subsidy (CCS) Calculator Use our simple child care subsidy estimator to find out how much child care subsidy you could expect to receive. Use our estimator today!

👀 You may have already spotted Goodstart's 'What and When For Families' guide in centre with copies available in each room and at reception.

And from 2026, every enrolled child will also receive a guide in their welcome pack.

The What and When is designed especially for families to support children's learning at home.

We know that learning doesn't stop at the centre gate – it happens everywhere. This guide provides simple ways to build on the learning your child is doing with us, covering areas such as communication and language, creativity, problem-solving, and physical development.

Because when we work in partnership, children thrive. 💛

👉 Learn more about the What and When here: https://brnw.ch/21wWOLO

Happy colourful Holi! Our wonderful educator Mandeep cooked the children a beautiful butter chicken dish for lunch whilst throughout the day the children were able to engage in a range of colourful learning experiences!

Introducing our centre support team for 2025! With a wealth of knowledge and years of experience between them, these amazing educators support each room, building relationships with all of the beautiful children across the service!