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Aspire Huntly Childcare Centre

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Aspire Early Education and Kindergarten Huntly is an upcoming childcare centre located in the regional suburb of Huntly in Northern Bendigo. Located on Waratah Road, Aspire Huntly is in close proximity to our Aspire Huntly Village centre and is close to local parks and Huntly Primary School.

The Huntly Community

We are so excited to welcome another Aspire childcare and kindergarten to the Huntly community. With two Aspire centres already within the Bendigo community, we have created strong connections with local schools, businesses and community hubs.

With community at the heart of everything we do, our centre hosts a range of community events, internal celebrations and cultural programs throughout the year for our families. These events ensure the children can be part of the community throughout their entire early learning journey.

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✔ Eligible families are guaranteed 3 days of subsidised care each week

✔  Save up to $2,101 per year per eligible child

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

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Huntly Details

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New Enquiries: 1800 978 429
Existing Families: (03) 4428 8254
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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
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In house chef

Childcare Centre Highlights

Incursions play a large role in the development and growth of each child. Aspire Huntly offers exciting incursion programs that provide new experiences for children and help them develop new interests and skills. Incursion topics include sport, music, art, animals, drama and more!

At Aspire Huntly, 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 Huntly childcare and daycare 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.

Childcare Centre Facilities  

The Aspire Huntly childcare centre will feature seven state-of-the-art indoor rooms and spacious outdoor areas supporting children's development from six weeks to six years old. Each room is filled with high-quality educational toys, books, crafts, and imaginative play experiences, ensuring endless opportunities for discovery and fun every day!

Our service is a state-of-the-art facility with beautiful indoor and outdoor environments for children to learn and grow in. 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 philosophy of Aspire Huntly 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 Huntly is evident in every detail of our program, and we eagerly await the opportunity to welcome new families to our community.

Explore the Huntly Childcare Centre

Huntly 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 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.

Peace of mind for parents

A Day at Aspire Huntly

Morning

  • Get dropped off and settle in
  • Have breakfast and play
  • Learning opportunities
  • Incursions/excursions

Midday

  • Get ready for lunch
  • Wash hands, clean table, 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 Huntly Team

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Centre Manager

Scott Walker

Hi I'm Scott, and I'm the new Centre Manager at the Aspire Huntly Service. Mambourin! I have 40 years of experience working with children in the early education and sector and also primary school years. Throughout my career, I've held many different roles related to teaching, inclusion, health and education of children, as well as mentoring, coaching and leadership. As a growing organisation, I am super excited to grow with Aspire. I look forward to opening the Huntly centre - consolidating a team of educators to support the children to achieve their full potential as curious learners throughout life.

In my spare time, I enjoy reading, spending time with my animals (two cats and two dogs), cooking with my daughters, being outdoors in nature, camping, and being around all the amazing creatures and plant life Australia has to offer. I can't wait to meet families in Huntly and be part of this growing community!

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What Our Families Have To Say

★★★★★

Aspire Huntly Village is a 10/10 experience. From our very first walkthrough to now, our experience at Aspire has continually exceeded expectations. Brit and Kirsty provide such a vibrant, warm, and engaging welcome to our entire family. Our child’s educators clearly take great pride in their rooms and in the high quality of education they provide. The centre itself is beautifully maintained and incredibly inviting. We feel very fortunate to have our child attending four-year-old kinder at this brand new kindergarten and childcare centre.

Matte, family at Aspire Huntly Village, VIC

★★★★★

We are so lucky to have joined Aspire Huntly. Our 3-year-old son is so well cared for by the whole staff, particularly Madhu, Renee and Brit, but honestly, everyone has been so wonderful. Could not recommend them highly enough!

Claire, family at Aspire Huntly Village, VIC

★★★★★

My daughter is always enjoying her days with different kinds of fun activities at Aspire Huntly Village. Great environment and all the staff are very nice, friendly, and you always feel welcome. Thank you so much to all the amazing admin & educators at Aspire Huntly Village. You guys are the best.

Lyn, family at Aspire Huntly Village, VIC

★★★★★

I am absolutely so happy with the experience we have had with Aspire Huntly Village! My son (2) absolutely loves being there, and his big sister with ASD Level 3 has just recently started, and all the educators and staff have just been incredible in supporting her journey. The communication has been amazing. I feel so safe leaving my children here, knowing that they are just having the absolute best time.

Dacey, family at Aspire Huntly Village, VIC

★★★★★

Aspire Huntly Village has been a game-changer for us. After trying two other daycares, we finally found our place. Grainne and Claire put so much thought into their lesson planning. One day, my child came home explaining how the sun and moon work together. Watching group time has been a core memory for me, her confidence is blooming. When she brought a book from home, they built an activity around it that same day. She felt so seen. Brit, the centre manager, is incredible. She's transparent and genuinely on top of everything. We feel so supported. Thank you all so much for being so passionate. Everyone is exactly where they're meant to be, and it shows.

Carly, family at Aspire Huntly Village, VIC

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