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Aspire Smiths Park, Clyde North Childcare Centre

Aspire Early Education & Kindergarten Smiths Park is a new childcare centre coming soon to Clyde North. Located within the vibrant Smiths Park master-planned community, our purpose-built centre will provide high-quality early education and care for children aged 6 weeks to 6 years.

With established schools, shopping, dining, public transport and major road connections all within easy reach, Smiths Park offers everyday convenience in one of Melbourne's fastest-growing communities. Aspire Smiths Park will provide a safe, nurturing environment where children can learn, grow and thrive close to home.

The Clyde North Community

As one of Melbourne’s developing suburbs in the North, Aspire is thrilled to open another childcare in the Clyde North community.

At Aspire, we host a range of community events, internal celebrations and inclusive cultural programs that ensure the children can be part of the community throughout their early learning journey. As the Clyde North community expands over the coming years, the centre is excited to welcome families to the centre.

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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Smiths Park, Clyde North Details

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2S Cresswell St
Clyde North VIC 3978
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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
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Childcare Centre Highlights

Incursions play a large role in the development and growth of each child. Aspire Smiths Park, Clyde North 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 Smiths Park, 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 Smiths Park, Clyde North 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 Smiths Park, Clyde North will feature purpose-built 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 Smiths Park, Clyde North 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. 

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 Smiths Park, Clyde North

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

The Circle of Care at Aspire

What Our Families Have To Say

★★★★★

Went to the open day event, the centre is lovely, big and has heaps of toys. They had so much fun stuff like a coffee cart, facepaint, animals, could pat a wombat, and even more. It was a fun time.

H. T, family at Aspire Clydevale, VIC

★★★★★

My daughter loves the educators since she was in nursery room. she is now in toddler room. The chef there makes yummy food. Tanya and the rest of the staff are very kind and helpful. I recommend Aspire Bella on Clyde.

Joanne, family at Aspire Bella Estate, VIC

★★★★★

Our experience at Aspire has been nothing but positive.  We feel so welcomed by their team and our son has made an instant connection with his educators.  Excellent communication and care.  Can’t recommend them highly enough.  He’s been there since they opened and has been in three rooms over that time and his skills just seem to jump exponentially each time he’s moved up.  He’s built meaningful relationships with his educators and they all know us and are happy to talk to us - even those who aren’t in his room greet us with a smile.  I’ve recommended it to anyone who has asked for child care in the area because I’m just so impressed.

Carly, family at Aspire Clyde North, VIC

★★★★★

The best daycare/kinder hands down!! I can not fault this centre. I trust my two kids with any one of the ladies here without having any single doubt. They are all just honestly the sweetest, kindest, caring, humble and soft spoken humans. My kids love attending to their days and my husband and I are both incredibly happy with leaving our children here having a peace of mind knowing our children are in good hands. The staff are all very approachable in all matters, from that being to personal family matters to your child’s development anything and anything you may need these wonderful aspire team are genuinely there to support you. The kids are fed from a brilliant chef, my son loves Sukhis (chefs) food and complains to me at home how come I don’t cook food like chefs meals at kinder. We love Aspire Clyde north. We love ALL the team. Thank you everyone for making our experience with you so very enjoyable ♥️

Dee, family at Aspire Clyde North, VIC

★★★★★

Aspire Clyde North have been great for my son Harley! He has been in their care since 8 months old and he is now almost 2. Being a first time Mum I was so nervous about sending him to daycare and them following our routine but they have been so accommodating and great since he started! The kids are always doing such engaging and exciting  activities, the educators constantly post updates on your child and are always so lovely when you’re in the centre. They’ve been wonderful through all of his room transitions making sure both he and I are comfortable before he moves up. They are a great team and I highly recommend them to any parents in the area looking for a daycare.

Sarah, family at Aspire Clyde North, VIC

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