





Aspire Clyde North is located in the vibrant and growing southeastern suburb of Clyde North in the city of Casey. Our childcare centre is ideal for families seeking long daycare in a convenient location. The 6 spacious rooms support children through their entire learning journey from 6 weeks to 6 years old.
Our Clyde North 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.
With countless community connections, Aspire Clyde North is embedded within the heart of the suburb. The daycare centre is well-established in the area and is known for its positive impact not just on its children but on the wider community.
We prioritise listening and engaging with our local community to enhance the children’s connection and understanding of the world in which they live, while supporting them to be valued members of the Clyde North community.
As well as being named Aspire’s Centre of the Year at the 2024 Awards Gala Night, the Clyde North centre has a lot to offer the children in its care. From a wide range of interactive and engaging weekly incursions to the happy and passionate staff, it’s easy to see why the childcare centre is a favourite among families.
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The Clyde North childcare centre also places a strong focus on its wonderful multicultural community, celebrating a variety of cultural events and days of significance throughout the year. Recent celebrations include Diwali and the much-loved annual Community Christmas Market. The centre also celebrates important events such as Harmony Day, R U OK? Day, Eid al-Fitr, and National Reconciliation Week, among many others.
At Aspire Clyde North, our in-centre chef prepares fresh and nutritious meals every day, guided by the Australian Dietary Guidelines. Our approach to food focuses on variety, balance, and mindful eating to support children’s healthy growth and development.
We focus on variety, balance and whole foods with each meal containing vegetables, fruit, whole grains, lean proteins and dairy. Our chefs also make mealtimes special, whether it's baking a birthday cake or preparing a festive spread to celebrate an occasion. Food is a meaningful and joyful part of our community.
Our purpose-built childcare facility sets the benchmark for early learning centres and caters to children aged 6 weeks to 6 years. The six 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 six well-equipped indoor rooms, children participate in a range of daily activities including arts and crafts, 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 expansive outdoor environment features a sustainability garden and a life-size car playground for children to explore. The sustainability garden helps the children understand living sustainably and how to grow and harvest produce. The Aspire Clyde North children look forward to playing in the incredible yard daily!
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 in reaching 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 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 who 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 access the benefits of early learning and give them a strong foundation for a successful school experience.






I am Shashika Kuruppu (Shashi), centre manager at the Aspire Clyde North. I started my journey with Aspire in 2021 as a Toddler room leader at the Clyde North centre. I have chosen Aspire as an early childhood educator because Aspire supports all the educators in achieving their career goals and provides quality care and education to young children.
I have completed a Bachelor of Early Childhood Education through Swinburne University to enhance my knowledge about early childhood education and provide quality care for all our children. I am from a Sri Lankan background and value and respect the diversity of our centre.
I have two young daughters who always keep me busy at home. I am inspired by my beloved husband, who keeps me motivated in how he appreciates and admires me. He is my strength in every success.
As a Centre Manager, I will continue to ensure the highest standards of care and education are maintained in our Clyde North centre. I am looking forward to continuously succeeding in my career with Aspire, and I am a proud member of the Aspire family.

My name is Amy, and I am excited to be your Head of the Curriculum at Aspire Early Education & Kindergarten Clyde North. My passion in teaching and my love for children has made me more connected to the industry. From this, my 10 years of experience has made me realise that being an educator and leader is such a rewarding profession.
As a new Head of the Curriculum, I aim to lead my fellow educators in delivering the best-quality curriculum and learning experiences that each of the Aspire children deserves. Keeping the learning space safe, engaging and inclusive is my focus, which is why Aspire’s values of Inspiring and Nurturing resonates so deeply with me. I am dedicated to fostering environments where children feel inspired to explore, learn, and grow.
I also look forward to working with the amazing families to support children’s goals and interests. I believe that through our guidance, we create more productive and competent young citizens of the world for the future.
I love singing and dancing when I’m not at work. My quiet time is spent on watching K-dramas on Netflix and creating educational content on my social media channel to further support teachers and educators in their teaching. I do this through songs and creating fun and engaging learning spaces.
I am happy to be finally returning and excited to work with you all.
