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Aspire Cranbourne North Childcare Centre

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Aspire Cranbourne North Childcare provides a nurturing and inspiring early learning environment for children aged 6 weeks to 6 years old. We understand that choosing the right childcare centre in Cranbourne North is an important decision for every family. Our team is committed to creating a safe, welcoming, and inclusive environment where children can learn, explore, and grow with confidence. Families choose our Cranbourne North childcare centre because we offer:

2025 Connecting Communities Award

Aspire Cranbourne North was recognised with the Connecting Communities Award, celebrating our commitment to building meaningful connections with children, families, local organisations, and the wider community. Our approach goes beyond the childcare centre, creating inclusive experiences and partnerships that help families feel supported, valued, and connected.

Experienced Educators

Our experienced and fully qualified educators are passionate about providing high-quality childcare and early childhood education. We build strong relationships with children and families, working closely with parents and carers to understand each child's individual needs, interests, and development.

Community Partnerships & Connections

Community is at the heart of our Cranbourne North childcare centre. We work with local organisations and families to create meaningful partnerships, inclusive events, and experiences that strengthen connections within the wider community. From bringing valuable resources and opportunities into the centre to supporting initiatives beyond our walls, we are committed to helping children and families develop a strong sense of belonging.

Cranbourne North Details

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New Enquiries: 1800 978 429
Existing Families: (03) 5906 8134
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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, Internal Celebrations, Piano Program, Incursions
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Childcare Centre Highlights

Aspire Cranbourne North childcare centre offers regular incursion programs that provide fun and engaging educational and learning experiences for the children. Some recent stand-outs include:

  • Body safety incursion
  • Butterfly incursion
  • Dental visit
  • Emotion and regulation incursion
  • Piano program

Aspire Cranbourne North Childcare also runs engaging and exciting excursions throughout the year. This may include excursions such as Bush Kinder, farm visits, walking to a local park or to local primary schools. 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 Cranbourne North childcare centre provides 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 Cranbourne North childcare facility sets the benchmark for early learning centres and caters to children aged 6 weeks to 6 years. Our centre’s unique design features high ceilings and glass windows around the entirety, giving it a very open and modern feel.  The eight learning spaces also have design features fit for each age group. These rooms foster a tailored curriculum throughout all stages of learning.

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 Cranbourne North outdoor yard features different playground areas for each age group, and an exciting old-school truck. The children are free to explore the truck as well as the other outdoor environments including slides, sand pits, veggie gardens, more. Additionally, our outdoor programs actively promote the message of environmental consciousness and sustainability.

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Early Education Programs

Aspire Cranbourne North Childcare operates in a long daycare setting and has four main education programs, tailored to each stage of early development. At Aspire childcare, 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.

Our Cranbourne North childcare centre is eligible for the Australian Government Child Care Subsidy (CCS) and Victorian Government funded kindergarten, helping eligible families make quality early learning and kindergarten more affordable.

From 2026, the Australian Government's 3-Day Guarantee means all eligible families can receive at least 72 hours of subsidised care per fortnight, regardless of their activity level. Use our CCS Calculator to estimate your Child Care Subsidy and out-of-pocket costs.

In 2026, eligible families can receive a $2,101 Free Kinder fee offset for the first 15 hours of kindergarten per week, or 600 hours per year. This fee offset is applied directly to families' fees and is in addition to any applicable Child Care Subsidy, helping reduce the overall cost of early learning.

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A Day at Aspire Cranbourne North

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 & excusions

Nappies, bottles & wipes

Sunscreen

Play-based learning environments

Qualified teachers

School readiness pathways

In-centre celebrations

Meet the Cranbourne North Team

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Centre Manager

Nirosha Jayasekara

Hi, I’m Nirosha, Centre Manager at Aspire Cranbourne North Childcare.

I love working at Aspire because we truly place children and families at the heart of everything we do, while also supporting each other to grow as professionals. I’m proud to contribute to a workplace where every voice is heard and respected.

The Aspire value I connect with most is connecting communities. This aligns with my strong belief in the power of relationships. I prioritise building meaningful connections with children, families, and my team. Always creating a solid foundation of trust, collaboration, and belonging within our centre community.

My goal is to foster a warm, welcoming environment where families feel heard and involved in their child’s journey. As a leader I want the same for my team, so I lead with empathy, transparency and a commitment to continuous improvement for my colleagues as well.

I hold Diplomas in Early Childhood Education and Care, and Leadership and Management. I began my career in 2009 as an educator and have since progressed through various leadership roles, including Lead Educator, Educational Leader, and Assistant Centre Manager. I’m now proud to lead the Aspire Cranbourne North Childcare Centre team. Throughout my journey, I’ve stayed dedicated to creating inclusive, nurturing and high-quality learning environments for children and families.

Besides work, I’m a proud mother and enjoy contributing to my local community. I speak both English and Sinhalese, which helps me connect with a diverse range of families and educators.
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Educational Leader

Buddhi Basnayake

Hi, I’m Buddhi Basnayake, the Head of Curriculum at Aspire Cranbourne North Childcare.

I joined Aspire in 2020 and haven’t looked back since! What inspires me, is Aspire’s professionalism and its clear vision to always provide the very best for children. As a mother myself, I deeply value how every decision is made with the child’s perspective in mind. I value Aspire’s commitment to educator development and career growth. It’s rewarding to be part of such a supportive and ethical organisation.

The Aspire value that resonates most with me is Connecting Communities. I’m passionate about the way Aspire builds strong relationships with families and the broader community, using those connections to enrich children’s learning and deepen their understanding of the world. Plus, I deeply appreciate Aspire’s cultural inclusiveness and the genuine respect for diversity, demonstrated through celebrations that honour the uniqueness of each culture.

I hold degrees in Early Childhood Education and Human Resource Management and began my early childhood career in 2017. I joined Aspire as an assistant educator and have since grown into roles such as room leader, kindergarten teacher, educational leader, and now Educational Leader. I bring passion and dedication in this role, whether I’m designing meaningful learning experiences for children or supporting educators in their own growth. I believe in leading with energy and kindness, because when educators feel seen and appreciated, it creates a positive environment where children can truly thrive.

Outside of work, I’m a proud mum to a daughter and son. I was born in Sri Lanka and speak Sinhalese, and I have a deep love for music and travelling.

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What Our Families Have To Say

★★★★★

I want to express my heartfelt gratitude for the incredible care you provide to my baby every day. Your warmth, patience, and dedication create such a nurturing environment, and it’s clear how much you all truly care. It’s amazing to see how my baby is thriving under your care—learning, exploring, and growing in confidence each day. I’ve noticed how much they light up when they’re with you, and it brings me so much comfort to know they’re in such good hands. Thank you for the love, energy, and thoughtfulness you bring to everything you do. You make such a positive impact not only on the children but on us parents, too.

Anne, family at Aspire Cranbourne North, VIC

★★★★★

I am extremely pleased with this center. Very friendly and accommodating staff. They are taking good care of our little ones. It has been great to see how much progress my son has made in such a short time and how his development and learning has improved. Highly recommended.????

Navjot, family at Aspire Cranbourne North, VIC

★★★★★

My son's first childcare experience was great with Aspire Childcare Centre. All the staff and teachers are friendly and helpful. I really recommend this centre to others. ????

Chanthan, family at Aspire Cranbourne North, VIC

★★★★★

I am beyond happy that my son is going to Aspire. The centre is clean and they have different activities for each day. My son loves going there and learning something new every day. Huge thank you to the toddler teachers and all the staff at the centre. It feels like a home away from home.

Charith, family at Aspire Cranbourne North, VIC

★★★★★

I highly recommend this childcare centre. The educators and team are so amazing with the children, they set up goals that support your child's development and work with you to achieve these goals.
They have fun activities and incursions for the children, my boys love it.

Anna, family at Aspire Cranbourne North, VIC

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