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Aspire Tarneit Square Childcare Centre

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Nestled within “The Village" precinct on Sayers Road, Aspire Tarneit Square is a childcare centre uniquely designed for children’s growth and exploration. This childcare centre is dedicated to educating and caring for young children ranging from 6 weeks to 6 years old. Aspire Tarneit Square offers a comprehensive learning journey in its six beautifully appointed rooms.

Our Educators

Our Tarneit Square childcare centre is staffed by a team of experienced and fully qualified educators who are committed to providing the best possible care for every child. We work in close collaboration with families and ensure that any personal needs and requests are accommodated. Our teachers possess comprehensive knowledge of both the Early Years Learning Framework and the Victorian Early Years Learning and Development Framework, which offers every child the opportunity to succeed. 

The Tarneit Community  

At Aspire Tarneit Square, we’re committed to connecting children and families with the wider Tarneit community through meaningful experiences and partnerships.

Whether it’s learning about safety, understanding how our community works, or simply enjoying a visit from a familiar face. These partnerships help bring learning to life and ensure every child feels part of their local community throughout their early learning journey.

  • Partnerships with local dentists, doctors, swimming pools and cafes
  • Community board promoting local businesses and events
  • Connection to Tarneit Rise Primary School
  • Annual FREE community event

Tarneit Square Details

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New Enquiries: 1800 978 429
Existing Families: (03) 8547 9505
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Mon – Fri 6:30 AM to 6:30 PM
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Ages: 6 weeks – 6 years
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Programs: School Readiness Programs, Extra-Curricular Activities, Incursions & Excursions
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Childcare Centre Highlights

A recent highlight of the Aspire Tarneit Square is the massive fish tank in the childcare centre’s foyer. The children and families alike love saying “hello” to the fish when they arrive at the centre and “goodbye” when they leave. The fish tank is also a fantastic area for children to be able to regulate their emotions or just to have a bit of quiet time.

The childcare centre also runs a range of fun, educational and engaging incursions and excursions throughout the week. Currently, the centre's calendar is jam-packed with engaging incursions:

Every Monday (All rooms): Mini Monstars Gymnastics

Every Tuesday (Rooms 4, 5 & 6): SportsTots

Thursday Fortnightly (All rooms): Happy Feet

Friday Fortnightly (All rooms): Magical Days Kindy Dancing

Aspire daycare centres provide nutritious daily meals to each child. Meals adhere to the Nutrition Australia Dietary Guidelines, ensuring that each child, regardless of dietary requirements, receives delicious meals each day. Aspire's amazing chefs also love to create special moments for our children and staff, making birthday cakes or delicious spreads of food to celebrate special occasions.

Childcare Centre Facilities

Aspire Early Education and Kindergarten Tarneit Square comprises of six well-equipped rooms for children aged six-weeks to six-years old. Designed to stimulate and captivate young minds, the early learning centre features dynamic learning spaces that cater to each child’s natural curiosity. Our early learning centre is a safe space for children to be authentic, explore their environment, and embark on a learning adventure filled with happiness and discovery.

The outdoor play spaces are full of fun play opportunities, including a playground crafted from a recycled speedboat, and a massive truck filled with slides and climbing equipment. We believe in the power of quality education from an early age, where we recognise and foster every child's unique abilities.

The philosophy of Aspire Tarneit Square is to provide a nurturing second home, where a comfortable vibe fills the air. Children have the freedom to express themselves in our well-crafted play spaces, essential for their development. Our passion for early learning in Tarneit is evident in every detail of our program, and we eagerly await the opportunity to welcome new families to our community. 

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Early Education Programs

Aspire Early Education and Kindergarten operates in a long daycare setting and has four main education programs, tailored to each stage of early development. At Aspire, our quality education programs are designed to guide children’s learning and development by encouraging them to explore, discover and connect with others.

Our Baby Steps Nursery Program provides a nurturing environment, with daily activities and intentional teaching opportunities to support your child to reach developmental milestones. Our play-based learning approach allows children to learn through sensory play, as well as build a foundation for future learning.

The Little Learners Toddler Program is designed to create an engaging environment that supports your toddler’s social and cognitive development. We provide a fun, play-based learning approach that engages their young and active minds within a safe and stimulating environment.

Aspire’s Kickstart to Kinder program is specially designed for three-year-olds, offering a warm and engaging introduction to their kindergarten journey. Created in collaboration with kindergarten and local primary school teachers, the program supports each child’s social, emotional and early literacy development.

With a balance of structured and play-based learning, children are encouraged to explore their interests, build confidence and develop independence. This approach helps lay the foundation for a smooth transition into four-year-old kindergarten and a lifelong love of learning.

Aspire’s Step into Prep program is designed for four-year-olds to confidently prepare for primary school in a supportive and stimulating environment. Building on skills developed in earlier years, the program focuses on independence, communication, and critical thinking.

The program combines hands-on activities with intentional learning experiences designed to nurture curiosity and resilience. Our educators work closely with each child, tailoring support to their strengths and interests. This thoughtful approach helps children feel confident and ready to embrace the challenges and excitement of primary school.

The Victorian Government offers funding to provide families with up to 15 hours of free kindergarten a week, in addition to the Childcare Subsidy. The funding offsets the fees for three and four-year-old children that are part of the centre’s long day care kindergarten program.

As of 2025, families can save up to $2,101 a year for eligible children aged three years old and above in eligible long daycares. This is in addition to the Child Care Subsidy. Use our CCS Calculator to estimate your child care subsidy & out-of-pocket costs.

The Free Kinder program is designed to ensure all children have access to the benefits of early learning and give them a strong foundation for a successful school experience.

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A Day at Aspire Tarneit Square

Morning

  • Get dropped off and settle into the room
  • Have breakfast and play
  • Learning opportunities
  • Incursions/excursions

Midday

  • Get ready for lunch
  • Wash hands, clean table and sit down
  • Lunchtime!
  • Clean up
  • Naptime

Afternoon

  • Incursions/excursions
  • Play-based learning opportunities
  • Story time
  • Snack time

Evening

  • Start winding down
  • Free play
  • Finish daily activities
  • Get picked up

What We Provide

Healthy meals & snacks

Incursions & excursions

Nappies, bottles & wipes

Sunscreen

Play-based learning environments

Qualified teachers

School readiness pathways

In-centre celebrations

Meet the Tarneit Square Team

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Centre Manager

Linda Naylor

Hi, my name is Linda Naylor, and I am the Centre Manager at Aspire Tarneit Square.

What I enjoy the most about working at Aspire is that we truly value connections, lifelong learning and meaningful growth for children, families, teams and communities.

The Aspire value that resonates the most with me is Connecting Communities. This is because I am passionate about creating positive and trusting relationships with our centre families from the first time they enter our centre. By forming these relationships, we can work collaboratively with families for the shared interests and goals of their children.

I have worked in the Early Education sector since 2006, starting as a student. From there, I worked my way through my career as an assistant educator, room leader, assistant manager, and then as a centre manager. To further develop my skills and knowledge, I am currently studying a Bachelor of Early Childhood Education.

I aim to create a warm and welcoming environment for my team, families and children in the centre. This is done through open and honest communication. My approach to families is to understand their circumstances, so my team and I are better equipped to support each individual.

I am passionate about hiring dedicated educators from diverse cultural and educational backgrounds. Our team ranges from newcomers to those with two decades of experience. This allows me to mentor and support educators committed to growth for the benefit of the children and families at our centre.
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Head of Curriculum

Hima Jyothi Nekkadapu

I’m Hima Jyothi Nekkadapu, the Head of Curriculum at Aspire Tarneit Square!

At Aspire, I love working with the wonderful team and leadership at Tarneit Square. I strongly resonate with Aspire’s values, especially the focus on building a positive and collaborative community. I believe a nurturing and inclusive environment empowers children to feel safe, confident, and ready to thrive.

I’ve been working in early childhood education since 2007 and have enjoyed a diverse and rewarding journey in the sector. Over the years, I’ve held a variety of roles, including family day carer, casual educator, senior educator, educational leader, Early Childhood Teacher, and now Head of Curriculum.

I hold a Diploma in Early Childhood Education, a Certificate IV in Training and Assessment, and a Bachelor of Early Childhood Education. These qualifications have helped shape my holistic approach to early learning and curriculum development.

As a leader, I focus on collaboration, mentoring, and reflective practice to support both educators and families. I’m especially passionate about building meaningful relationships that honour the cultural values and backgrounds of our diverse community.

Originally from India, I speak English and Telugu, and I’m a proud mum of two adult children. I enjoy incorporating mindfulness and yoga into my routine, and love sharing these practices with the children and educators to promote wellbeing.

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What Our Families Have To Say

★★★★★

**Highly Recommended Daycare: Aspire**

I am thrilled with my experience at Aspire Daycare! I send my little one here, and I couldn’t be happier with the facility. The staff is incredibly friendly and welcoming, making my daughter feel right at home.

A special thank you to educators Harri, Krishna, and Priya, who have gone above and beyond to ensure my daughter feels comfortable and cared for. I also want to express my gratitude to Linda and Kas for their wonderful support.

Kinderm8 app is also brilliant in keeping in the loop with your little one 🙂

Maz, family at Aspire Tarneit Square, VIC

★★★★★

We recently moved from another country, and I was initially concerned about how my little girl would adjust to a new child care centre. However, from day one, the staff at Aspire Tarneit Square made the transition incredibly smooth. Their warmth and welcoming environment helped my daughter settle in right away, and she has been thriving ever since. We couldn’t be happier and highly recommend Aspire Tarneit Square to any parents looking for a nurturing and supportive child care centre.

Gurpreet, family at Aspire Tarneit Square, VIC

★★★★★

I'm so grateful to have found this exceptional child care for my little one! The staff are incredibly understanding, supportive, and go above and beyond to ensure a smooth transition for both children and parents. From the initial orientation to present day, they've been consistently caring and attentive to our needs and concerns. As an anxious parent, I had countless questions and worries, but the team's kindness and reassurance put me at ease. I'm thrilled to have made the decision to enroll my child here – it's been the right choice for our family's well-being and peace of mind.

Sonam, family at Aspire Tarneit Square, VIC

★★★★★

I decided to enrol my 6 months old child at this centre and it’s one of the best decisions I’ve ever made.
My son started the first day this centre opened at first I was worried as he was 6 months and enrol full time but they proved me wrong and took really good care of him.

Thanks to Linda and her team for making it possible for me to be stress free, I would recommend this centre to any parent that have trust issues as they will take great care of your child.

Ruby, family at Aspire Tarneit Square, VIC

★★★★★

I had an excellent experience with Tarneit Square. The staff were incredibly supportive and lovely. My child settled in quickly, which was such a relief for me. A big thank you to the staff!

Simar, family at Aspire Tarneit Square, VIC

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