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Aspire Atherstone Childcare Centre

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Atherstone

Aspire Early Education & Kindergarten Atherstone is a childcare centre located in the vibrant Atherstone Estate in Strathtulloh. It is conveniently located a short distance from Wilton Fields Park, Atherstone Adventure Park and Strathtulloh Primary School.

Our Atherstone childcare is staffed by a team of experienced and fully qualified educators who are committed to providing the best possible care for every child. Guided by the Early Years Learning Framework and Victorian Early Years Learning and Development Framework, our teachers closely collaborate with families and offer every child the opportunity to succeed.

The Strathtulloh Community

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

  • Engaging excursions and cultural celebrations
  • Annual FREE community event
  • Partnerships with local primary schools, MPs

Fees and Support 

Aspire Atherstone is a government-approved provider eligible for childcare subsidy (CCS) and funded kindergarten.

  • Fees are all-inclusive and structured at a daily rate
  • Save up to $2,101 per year per eligible child with CCS
  • Receive up to 15 hours of free kinder a week on top of CCS

Get in touch with our team to receive a personalised quote and use our calculator to estimate your out-of-pocket costs.

Atherstone Details

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New Enquiries: 1800 978 429
Existing Families: (03) 9746 6420
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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, Extra-Curricular Activities, Incursions, Excursions
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Childcare Centre Highlights

Aspire Atherstone long daycare offers regular fortnightly incursion programs that provide fun and engaging educational and learning experiences for the children. These incursions include:

  • SketchRoo – Drawing workshops that offer hands-on, child-friendly, and relevant subject matter to spark creativity and increase knowledge retention. The program extends the children's artistic side through paints, crayons, pastels, and more.
  • Hey De Ho – Music, movement and drama program specifically designed to nurture children’s physical and intellectual development from an early age.

Aspire Atherstone runs regular excursions to the local shops, parks, Atherstone Road traffic school and Cobblebank stadium. These excursions further bolster the learning of students in every age group, as they align with Aspire's curriculum and the interests of the children.

Aspire Atherstone childcare centre 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

Our purpose-built childcare facility sets the benchmark for early learning centres and caters to children aged 6 weeks to 6 years. The eight learning spaces have design features fit for each age group. These rooms foster a tailored curriculum throughout all stages of learning. Designed to help your child learn and grow, they will quickly develop a love of learning and a sense of community in their rooms.

Within our eight well-equipped indoor rooms, children participate in a range of daily activities including arts and craft, music, sports, reading and more. We have a beautiful, architecturally designed outdoor space that connects seamlessly with our indoor rooms. This makes it easy for children to move between the indoor and outdoor spaces, supporting a holistic learning experience for the children.

The spacious outdoor yard features a playground with different areas for each age group. Children are free to explore the outdoor environments including playground areas, sand pits, veggie gardens, rock climbing features, and more.Additionally, our programs actively promote the message of environmental consciousness and sustainability.

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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.

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What Our Families Have To Say

★★★★★

Our son is attending the Acacia room at Aspire Early Learning and Education Atherstone. We are very happy with the team and their genuine care and learning for our little one. And a big thank you to the management team for being so friendly and accommodating.

Andrew, family at Aspire Atherstone, VIC

★★★★★

I was at Aspire Early Education Atherstone few weeks back for a tour for my daughter. As soon as I got there, all the staff were so friendly and nice. I felt everything is so organised and one thing I’m really impressed about is that the centre is really clean. The centre manager there was very nice and answered all my questions. She was very confident and professional. The whole space is so big and comfortable and the kitchen is very clean.

Niki, family at Aspire Atherstone, VIC

★★★★★

Wow what can I say! Aspire Atherstone’s team has been an absolute life changer for me as a mum and to our entire family. With a spotlessly clean space and teachers who my kids absolutely adore, I couldn’t ask for anything more. The team truly take time and care for my little ones and they have an absolute ball. It allows me to have piece of mind and concentrate on running my business. Always accommodating and with a smile for the kids, I can’t imagine life without the amazing help.

Shev, family at Aspire Atherstone, VIC

★★★★★

I am extremely happy with Aspire Atherston - my kid has been here for 1.5 years and they have truly looked after him both in the babies and toddler room. I can see him progressing and learning new stuff every week. Highly recommend to anyone looking for daycare in this vicinity. The educators are extremely helpful and empathetic they give a detailed brief almost every day about my child. A big shoutout to the educators!

Ayisha, family at Aspire Atherstone, VIC

★★★★★

The staff assures me indirectly that my kids are safe and in the right place. I feel like that's their second home. Very friendly, understanding, patient and knowledgeable. My kids are always looking forward to going there and they love it. All staff are very welcoming. I have seen so much improvement within my kids since they joined. Good work everyone.

Annz, family at Aspire Atherstone, VIC

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