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Aspire Early Education & Kindergarten Manor Lakes

Aspire Early Education & Kindergarten Manor Lakes

27 Limewood Street, Manor Lakes, VIC, 3024 view map
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4.7
1800978429

Care Type:

Long Day Care

Hours:

6:30am to 6:30pm

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27 Limewood Street, Manor Lakes, VIC, 3024

4.7

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About Aspire Early Education & Kindergarten Manor Lakes

Aspire Early Education & Kindergarten Manor Lakes is a welcoming childcare centre located within the established Manor Lakes Estate in the Wyndham community. Designed with a homely feel and spacious learning environments, our centre provides children with the opportunity to explore, learn, and grow through engaging play-based experiences.

Our experienced educators are committed to supporting every child’s individual learning journey by creating environments that build confidence, curiosity, and a strong sense of belonging. We believe every child has unique strengths and talents, and our programs are designed to encourage their development while preparing them for their future learning journey.

Our educational programs are tailored to each stage of early childhood development, including:

- Nursery Program
- Toddler Program
- 3-Year-Old Kindergarten
- 4-Year-Old Kindergarten


At Aspire, we focus on creating meaningful connections with children and families, supporting children to develop independence, self-confidence, and a lifelong love of learning within a caring and inclusive community.

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Services Provided by Aspire Early Education & Kindergarten Manor Lakes

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Get To Know Us

Meet the team

Meet the team

Meet Charu Marwaha - Centre Manager

Charu Marwaha is the Centre Manager at Aspire Manor Lakes, bringing over 22 years of experience in the early childhood education sector. With extensive leadership experience, including 12 years managing long-day early learning services, Charu brings a wealth of knowledge and a strong commitment to creating inclusive and nurturing environments for children and families.

Throughout her career, Charu has also gained experience in programs management within Outside of Hours School Care and supporting children with diverse abilities. She is passionate about building strong relationships with families, empowering educators, and creating learning environments where every child feels valued and supported.

Charu finds the most rewarding part of her role in seeing children and families feel connected, and watching educators grow and succeed as a team. Outside of work, she enjoys cooking and relaxing with her favourite shows.

About the Curriculum

About the Curriculum

At Aspire, our early learning programs are designed to support children at every stage of their development. Through caring educators, engaging experiences, and play-based learning, we help children build confidence, curiosity, and essential skills for the future.

Our Kindergarten programs are delivered by qualified educators and focus on fostering school readiness, independence, and a lifelong love of learning.

Our programs include:

• Baby Steps Nursery Program (6 weeks – 2 years)
A nurturing environment where babies explore, develop early skills, and build secure relationships through sensory play and responsive care.

• Little Learners Toddler Program (2 – 3 years)
Supporting growing independence through engaging activities that encourage social, emotional, and cognitive development.

• 3-Year-Old Early Learning Program
Designed to build confidence, creativity, and foundational skills through meaningful learning experiences.

• 4-Year-Old School Readiness Program
Preparing children for a confident transition to school by strengthening independence, communication, early literacy and numeracy, and lifelong learning skills.

Health and Nutrition

Health and Nutrition

At Aspire, we see mealtimes as an important part of every child's learning journey. Sharing nutritious meals together helps children build confidence around food, explore new flavours, and establish healthy eating habits that can last a lifetime. Our approach is guided by the Australian Dietary Guidelines, ensuring every meal supports children's wellbeing and development.

Our seasonal menus include a wide range of fresh vegetables, fruit, whole grains, dairy foods, and quality protein sources such as lean meats, fish, eggs, and legumes. We focus on providing balanced, wholesome meals made with nutritious ingredients while limiting added sugar and salt. Water is encouraged throughout the day to support healthy hydration.

Every meal is thoughtfully prepared with age-appropriate portion sizes to meet the changing nutritional needs of growing children. By creating positive mealtime experiences and offering a diverse selection of nourishing foods, we help children develop healthy food choices, enjoy trying new tastes, and build a strong foundation for lifelong wellbeing.

Safety

Safety

Aspire is proud to be a sector leader in child safety, taking a proactive, reflective and community-informed approach to meeting and embedding the 11 Child Safe Standards throughout our organisation.

Through collaboration, reflection, and transparency, we ensure that safeguarding is more than compliance. This includes conducting rigorous recruitment checks, holding ongoing staff training, and implementing age-appropriate programs that build children’s awareness, confidence, and voice.
We actively collaborate with families and engage children in conversations that build trust, respect, and a shared culture of care. Regular reflection and review ensure that child safety remains dynamic, responsive, and consistently prioritised across the organisation.
By fostering transparency and open dialogue, Aspire builds environments where children feel secure, respected, and valued.

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Aspire Early Education & Kindergarten Manor Lakes Reviews (65)

4.7 /5

Based on 65 Reviews

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avani desai

5.0 2 weeks ago

We cannot thank the team enough for the love, care, and support they have shown our child. The educators are incredibly kind, patient, and genuinely dedicated to child's wellbeing and growth. We’ve seen our little one flourish, build confidence, and learn so much every single day. Highly recommend to any parent looking for a safe and nurturing environment!

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Alex Fonua

5.0 2 weeks ago

I just want say my child is so safe, happy, and well-cared for at Aspire Manor Lakes. The entire team is truly amazing. Charu is exceptionally trustworthy, transparent, and always takes the time to thoroughly explain daily activities while attentively answering any questions about their procedures.<br>​The warm, welcoming atmosphere is obvious the moment you walk through the door—everyone greets you with a friendly 'good morning' and a warm smile. It gives the center such a wonderful vibe and brings me complete peace of mind knowing my child is in such a nurturing environment. A special mention to Daya as well for her beautiful, caring nature!<br>​Keep up the outstanding work, team. It’s a well-deserved 5 stars from me!"<br>⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

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Caroline Kuyken

5.0 1 month ago

Our child has been attending Aspire for the past two years, and we've been very happy with the experience. Over the last year, we've noticed many positive changes throughout the centre, creating an even more welcoming and supportive environment for the children.<br>The educators and leadership team show genuine care and dedication in everything they do. It's clear that the children's wellbeing and development are a priority, and that shines through in their daily interactions.<br>Knowing our child is in such a nurturing and caring environment gives us real peace of mind and makes drop-offs much easier. We're grateful for the positive experience our family has had at Aspire. ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

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Shannyn Staples

5.0 1 month ago

Probably the best centre any of my kids have attended in the past 12 years 🙌 They're patient, informative, encouraging and understanding. My son walks off into class on his own, he's toilet training, he's leaening more independence and patience. I am utterly grateful for all their staff members, special mention to Charu for going above and beyond.<br><br>Couldn't recommend this centre enough 🪷💐

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Wendy Sessay

5.0 2 months ago

Love aspire early education, my child enjoys coming to school to the point we’re sometimes she will cry, she enjoys making new friends and the friends she has made at aspire early education

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