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Aspire Early Education & Kindergarten Clydevale

Aspire Early Education & Kindergarten Clydevale

17 Welsummer Drive, Clyde North, VIC, 3978 view map
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4.7
1800 978 429

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Long Day Care

Hours:

6:30AM to 6:30PM

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17 Welsummer Drive, Clyde North, VIC, 3978

4.7

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About Aspire Early Education & Kindergarten Clydevale

Aspire Early Education & Kindergarten Clydevale is a purpose-built early learning centre located on Welsummer Drive in the growing Clyde North community. Conveniently positioned near local primary schools and the Ramlegh Springs Wetlands, our centre provides a safe, welcoming, and convenient environment for local families.

Our experienced educators deliver engaging, play-based learning programs designed to support every stage of a child's development. We offer:

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

At Aspire, we believe strong community connections enrich children's learning. Through family events, cultural celebrations, and community activities, we create opportunities for children to develop meaningful relationships, celebrate diversity, and build a strong sense of belonging.

Guided by the Early Years Learning Framework (EYLF) and the Victorian Early Years Learning and Development Framework (VEYLDF), we work closely with families to help every child grow in confidence, curiosity, and a lifelong love of learning.

 

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Services Provided by Aspire Early Education & Kindergarten Clydevale

Get To Know Us

Meet the team

Meet the team

Meet Sofia Caceres - Centre Manager

Sofia is the Centre Manager at Aspire Clydevale and began her career in early childhood education in 2021. Since starting as an Assistant Educator, she has progressed through leadership roles including Room Leader, Assistant Centre Manager, and Acting Centre Manager. She holds a Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care and is passionate about supporting children during their most important years of development.

Sofia is committed to creating a safe, inclusive, and nurturing environment where children feel confident to learn, families feel welcomed, and educators are supported to thrive. She believes that strong relationships, trust, and open communication are the foundation of quality early learning and works closely with families to ensure every child feels valued and supported.

As a mother and a fluent English and Spanish speaker, Sofia values cultural diversity and is passionate about fostering a welcoming community where every child and family feels a true sense of belonging.

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. 

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.

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Aspire Early Education & Kindergarten Clydevale Reviews (14)

4.7 /5

Based on 14 Reviews

Our average ratings are pulled from verified reviews from Google Reviews and direct parent reviews posted on the Care For Kids website.
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Chandry Annamalay

5.0 1 month ago

We are very happy with Aspire Clydevale and the care and education our two sons receive there.<br><br>A special mention to Ronita, who truly stands out. She is knowledgeable, caring, and excellent at educating the children. Her dedication and positive approach have had a wonderful impact on our sons' learning and development.<br><br>Thank you to Ronita and the entire Aspire Clydevale team for creating such a supportive and nurturing environment.

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Laura Laurie

1.0 2 months ago

Very disappointing experience with this childcare centre. Communication is extremely poor — emails are ignored or never responded to, yet they are always quick to charge fees and take payments.<br>What concerned me most was a serious incident where another child badly bit my child on the face. The handling of the situation was unprofessional and inconsistent. One staff member said no one witnessed the incident, while another staff member later said the children were “playing together,” which we know was not accurate.

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Pritika Saini

5.0 3 months ago

My daughter started childcare this year, and we have had such a wonderful experience. Anuradha is an amazing educator who goes above and beyond to make sure every child feels safe, happy, and cared for. As a parent, it gives me great peace of mind to know my daughter is in such loving and capable hands.<br>The centre is beautifully managed, welcoming, and excellent in every way. We are so grateful for the care and dedication shown by all the staff, especially Anuradha. Thank you for making this such a positive and nurturing environment for our little ones♥️

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5.0 4 months ago

We are so happy with our time at Aspire to date.<br>Ronita in Room 6 is beyond wonderful, her commitment to the children and their education is so appreciated and welcomed.<br>Thanks Ronita & team for all your hard work and support.<br>Elley

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Niks P

5.0 4 months ago

We are very grateful for the wonderful care our daughter Raha receives in Room 2 at Aspire Early Education & Kindergarten Clydevale, Clyde North . Her educator, Anuradha Sarsoli, is incredibly kind, patient, and attentive with the children. It gives us so much peace of mind knowing that Raha is in such a caring and supportive environment every day.<br><br>We love seeing the updates, photos, and activities she participates in, which help with her learning, confidence, and development. Anuradha truly creates a warm and engaging space for the babies, and we really appreciate all the love and effort she puts into her work. Thank you for taking such great care of our little one!😇

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