Meet Kerry Gibbs - Centre Manager

Kerry brings more than 40 years of experience in early childhood education, including over 20 years in centre leadership. Throughout her career, she has progressed from an educator to a Diploma and Advanced Diploma-qualified professional, taking on roles including Lead Educator, Assistant Centre Manager and Centre Manager.

Kerry is passionate about creating a welcoming, supportive environment where children, families and educators feel valued and connected. She believes strong relationships are the foundation of quality early learning and is committed to nurturing children's independence, curiosity and confidence through meaningful experiences.

Kerry also enjoys mentoring educators, encouraging them to build on their strengths and reach their potential. She looks forward to bringing her experience to Aspire, building strong relationships with local families and creating a positive community where children can thrive.

Aspire Early Education and Kindergarten Mickleham is a brand-new childcare centre in Melbourne’s north, located within the new Botanical Village shopping precinct. 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.

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.

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.