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Aspire Rockbank Childcare Centre

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Aspire Early Education and Kindergarten Rockbank is a childcare centre conveniently located near the Bridgefield and Serenity Rockbank estates. It is also located close to Rockbank Primary School, making it a convenient pick-up and drop-off location for families.

With plenty of room to play, learn and explore, your child will soon feel at home amongst their peers throughout our kindergarten preschool program.  

Our Educators

Our Rockbank 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 Rockbank Community  

Located in Melbourne’s West within the City of Melton, Aspire is excited to open its first childcare centre within the Rockbank community.

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

Whether it’s learning about safety, understanding how our community works, or simply enjoying a visit from a familiar face. These partnerships help bring learning to life and ensure every child feels part of their local community throughout their early learning journey.

  • Connections with Rockbank Primary School and Barcus Marsh Grammar
  • Community business board
  • Collaboration with occupational therapists - fortnightly centre visits
  • Annual FREE community event

Rockbank Details

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New Enquiries: 1800 978 429
Existing Families: (03) 7048 4035
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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
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Childcare Centre Highlights

We offer exciting incursion programs at Aspire Rockbank that provide new experiences for the children and help them develop new interests and skills. These cover sport, music, art and drama, and are a highlight for the children at Aspire.

The centre also offers one-off incursion programs throughout the term. Some recent standouts include:

  • Butterfly and animal incursion program
  • Little Sprouts incursion  
  • Aboriginal, First Nations incursion 

Aspire childcare centres also run engaging and exciting excursions throughout the year. This differs from centre to centre, but 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 Early Education and Kindergarten centres 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 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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Rockbank 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.

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 that 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.

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A Day at Aspire Rockbank

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Meet the Rockbank Team

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Centre Manager

Rhonda Armstrong

Hello, my name is Rhonda Armstrong, and I am the Centre Manager at Aspire Rockbank.

With over 40 years of experience in the Early Childhood Sector, I have had the privilege of taking on many roles throughout my career, including Centre Manager, Area Manager, Trainer and Assessor, as well as working as a Room Leader. I am passionate about supporting the children, families, and communities of Rockbank. I believe working across numerous roles has helped shape the person I am today and instilled my passion for caring for and keeping children safe.  I have gained valuable knowledge and insight throughout these roles, and it is a privilege to share these skills and knowledge with the team at Rockbank.

The Aspire value that aligns closest with me is Building Trust. I believe that building trust and positive reciprocal relationships with children, families, and the community is the key to success for children. I look forward to working in partnership with you to provide the best possible care for your children.

Please feel free to reach out to me anytime. I’m here to assist and ensure your child’s experience at Aspire Rockbank is positive, nurturing, and enriching.

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Head of Curriculum

Faiza Shahbaz

Faiza is the Head of Curriculum at Aspire Rockbank, where she has been deeply involved in early childhood education since 2016. With a Bachelor's Degree in Early Childhood and Primary Education, Faiza is a VIT-registered Early Childhood Teacher, bringing over nine years of experience to her role. She has completed Effective Mentoring Training through the Victoria Institute of Teaching and has been dedicated to mentoring Provisional Registered Teachers throughout her career.

Faiza's passion lies in empowering educators and providing quality care and education for children. As an Educational Leader, she finds fulfilment in guiding her team and fostering a culture of growth and continuous development. A key value that resonates with Faiza is "Aspire to grow," reflecting her belief in lifelong learning and self-improvement.

Her approach to leadership emphasises mentoring and supporting families and children through reflective practice and meaningful connections. She actively engages the community, offering workshops on crucial topics such as children's body safety and school readiness.

Faiza is particularly passionate about the Reggio Emilia approach, creating environments that encourage exploration, creativity, and collaboration. With a rich multicultural background from her upbringing in a different country, she brings a unique perspective to her teaching. As a mother of three, she understands diverse family dynamics and is fluent in Urdu, Punjabi, Hindi, and Arabic, allowing her to foster inclusive relationships with families from various cultural backgrounds.

 

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What Our Families Have To Say

★★★★★

I just wanted to say thank you so much for looking after my daughter. Especially a big thank you to Faiza, she looked after my daughter so much. Centre staff are so nice and friendly. Kiley at the reception is so helpful and so friendly. My daughter was taking some time to adjust as she had never been to any childcare before, so everyone tried their best to make her settle down. Very friendly staff. The centre is very beautiful and clean. I can not thank everyone enough who looked after and are still looking after my daughter so well. ????

Ritu, family at Aspire Rockbank, VIC

★★★★★

After searching around all of Melton I have finally found a centre I couldn’t be more happy with. The management team are so lovely and could not have been more welcoming for our daughter during her first year of daycare.
Staff are always happy to give their full attention when she arrives, knowing all her favourite things for a smooth drop off. Happy parents here!

Rhi, family at Aspire Rockbank, VIC

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What a beautiful centre, I was very impressed with the look and how much there was for children to do and adventure with.
The staff were very helpful and polite, they talked me through everything and the knowledge was impeccable. I'll definitely be sending my grandchildren.

Deborah, family at Aspire Rockbank, VIC

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What an amazing centre with fabulous staff who provide a great range of educational experiences. It is easy to see that children are at the forefront of everything they do. I was made to feel welcome from the minute I stepped into the centre.

Kerry, family at Aspire Rockbank, VIC

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I just wanted to say thank you so much for looking after my daughter. Staff are so nice and friendly. Girl at the reception is so helpful and so friendly. My daughter is taking time to adjust as she's never been to any childcare before so everyone tries their best to make her settle down. Very friendly staff. Very beautiful environment and mostly I can not thank you enough for looking after my daughter so well. ????????

Ritu, family at Aspire Rockbank, VIC

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