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Aspire Mickleham Childcare Centre

Aspire Early Education and Kindergarten Mickleham is an upcoming childcare centre in Melbourne’s north. It is located within the new Botanical Village shopping precinct, which is due to open in early 2026. Surrounded by local businesses, retailers and Mickleham South Community centre, Aspire Mickleham is a convenient location for families looking for long daycare.

The Mickleham Community  

Aspire Mickleham, located in the City of Hume, is surrounded by open spaces and vibrant parks, making it a wonderful place for young families. As our first centre in the area, we’re excited to join the growing Mickleham community and support families through community events, celebrations, and cultural programs throughout the year.

2026 CCS Benefits 

✔ 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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Mickleham Details

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New Enquiries: 1800 978 429
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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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In house chef

Childcare Centre Highlights

Incursions play a large role in the development and growth of each child. Aspire Mickleham incorporates incursions to align with Aspire’s curriculum, as well as the interests of the children. Incursions on topics such as tiny mini beasts and insects, first aid, sports, and talented magicians and face painters are frequent inclusions.

At Aspire Mickleham, 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 Mickleham 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.

Childcare Centre Facilities

Aspire Mickleham will feature purpose-built rooms designed to support every stage of your child’s early learning journey.  Each room is filled with high-quality educational toys, books, crafts, and imaginative play experiences, ensuring endless opportunities for discovery and fun every day! We collaborate closely with families and ensure that any personal needs and requests are accommodated. 

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 Mickleham 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 is evident in every detail of our program, and we eagerly await the opportunity to welcome new families to our community. 

Explore the Mickleham Childcare Centre

Early Education Programs

Aspire Early Education and Kindergarten operates in a long daycare setting and has four main 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 Mickleham

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 Mickleham Team

Peace of mind for parents

Centre Manager

Kerry Gibbs

My name is Kerry, and I have worked in early childhood education for over 40 years. Throughout my career, I’ve progressed from an untrained educator to a Diploma and Advanced Diploma–qualified professional, taking on roles such as Lead Educator, Assistant Centre Manager, and Centre Manager — a role I’ve proudly held for more than 20 years.

Children and families are at the heart of everything I do. I’m committed to providing high-quality education and care, advocating for both children and my team, and creating a centre environment that is welcoming, supportive, and reflective of our shared values. I love mentoring educators and drawing on their individual strengths to help them reach their full potential. Building strong relationships is incredibly important to me. I maintain an open-door policy and value meaningful connections with children, families, my team, and the wider community. I believe collaboration and community input help us continually grow and become the best centre we can be. I’m passionate about fostering children’s independence, curiosity, and confidence through quality experiences and strong, caring relationships. These connections form the foundation of successful outcomes for both children and educators.

I’m truly excited to begin my journey with Aspire Early Education and Kindergarten. I look forward to bringing my experience to a new centre, building relationships with families, and mentoring a new team within an organisation whose values align with my own.

The Circle of Care at Aspire

What Our Families Have To Say

★★★★★

We are very pleased with the quality of service, cleanliness of the centre and most importantly the beautiful and welcoming experience from the educators. I know Jayden Kumar is in good hands when we drop him to the centre each day. The proximity to our residence is just another plus ????

Lalesh, family at Aspire Beveridge, VIC

★★★★★

Very good environment, good communication with the teacher, very friendly, management is really helpful, good place for the child for development.

Meena, family at Aspire Donnybrook, VIC

★★★★★

Amazing. I have been greeted, always with big smile when I visit the centre. I would especially like to thank the educators in Room 6, for being so patient, kind and encouraging throughout my boy’s potty training. My boy loves coming here.
Thank you for organising events and including all family members. Keep up the good work Aspire, Kalkallo!

Binita, family at Aspire Kalkallo, VIC

★★★★★

Very are happy with Aspire, as soon as we walk in we are greeted with a smile by the lovely ladies Sarah or Fatima. We have recently moved up a room and my son is fitting in nicely, he is with kids who are at the same level as he is and there is a lot more to explore while also promoting his independence. All the educators, whether in his room or not, always say hello to him when we arrive which is such a nice feeling. My son has gravitated to a few educators which makes me happy to know he feels safe and content. Look forward to seeing my boy reach his goals and continue with his learning and adventures.

Miranda, family at Aspire Wollert, VIC

★★★★★

My son absolutely loves going to kinder. I can't believe how much he is growing and learning and thriving at kinder, and it is all thanks to the Aspire staff. The facility itself is fantastic, and there is lots for the kids to explore. The cooked meals are wonderful. My son loves eating lunch with his friends at kinder. All the staff are very welcoming and they really care about the children. Rebecca the director is super helpful and she always supports us in any way she can. When we walk into kinder we feel as if we are walking into our second home and feel like we are a big family at kinder. It's a wonderful community and I highly recommend you send your child here. They will love it! 🙂

Emily, family at Aspire Wollert, VIC

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