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Our Donnybrook 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.
At Aspire Donnybrook, 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.
Aspire Early Education and Kindergarten Donnybrook is a childcare centre located on Donnybrook Road at the gateway to the growing Platform Estate. We are conveniently located close to Donnybrook railway station, Donnybrook Primary school, as well as parks and conservation areas. As one of Melbourne’s suburbs on the rise, we cater to all families who may have recently moved to the area.
We offer exciting incursion programs at Aspire that provide new experiences for the children and help them develop new interests and skills. At Aspire Donnybrook, we offer an engaging movement program called Magical Days Kindy Dancing run by Magic Jenny on a fortnightly basis.
The centre also offers one-off incursion programs throughout the term. Some recent standouts include:
Aspire childcare centres frequently 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.
At Aspire Donnybrook, 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 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 sand pits, veggie gardens, rock climbing features, and the yellow playground truck! Additionally, our programs actively promote the message of environmental consciousness and sustainability.
Hear from parents who’ve experienced the care, quality
and connection that make Aspire different.
Thank you to the management specially neeru and supi at aspire Donnybrook for everything you do . Having a good manager at a childcare centre who is always providing the best support and taking care of their team and children in a very caring and professional environment. The care , dedication time and effort that management puts is very appreciated and professionalism. They are always on top on all the events through our the year and makes parents involved . also the educators are very professional and knowledgeable about each kid and patient. I am very grateful to have my two sons attending such a wonderful childcare centre and would highly recommend to other families .
Poriya – family at Aspire Platform, Donnybrook, VIC
Aspire Donnybrook is one of the best centre in the area. I really has positive experience in regards to how staff handle children with so much dedication and care. My daughter was difficult to settle in first few weeks but soon she developed a good bond with her educators. I would like to acknowledge the hard working centre manager who is always present there for her staff and families.
sania – family at Aspire Platform, Donnybrook, VIC
I had a good experience with Kunder Teacher Jasdeep , she expained everything in detail and she is amazing and knowledgable , i am very happy that my child goes to this centre ..
Ankur – family at Aspire Platform, Donnybrook, VIC
From the first day they opened their doors I have had nothing to complain about. The educators are amazing. They actually care and show a genuine interest in the kids wellbeing and progress. The management team are friendly and happy to help . My son is settling so well. 🙂
Manpreet – family at Aspire Platform, Donnybrook, VIC
A special thank you to Dilpreet and Jasdeep—your kindness, patience, and genuine care have helped my daughter feel so comfortable, safe, and excited to learn each day. It’s clear how much heart you both put into what you do, and it really shows in the way the children respond to you. Watching my daughter grow in confidence and come home smiling is the best feeling. We’re so grateful to have such wonderful educators supporting her early years. Highly recommend this kinder to any family looking for a caring and positive environment. Ps: The management team is lovely too.
Raima – family at Aspire Platform, Donnybrook, VIC
My son(Krishiv) is moving from Room 3 to Room 4. I would like to thank all the Educators of Room3 for creating such a warm,loving, and creative space for my son the whole year. We'veseen so much growth in Krishiv's confidence and love for learning, and that's allthanks to your incredible dedication and support. Great Teamwork. Rimmy Room Leader - Your ability to connectwith the children and make learning an exciting adventure is truly inspiring.Thank you for your hard work. Sidra : As always doing good work. greeting with a smile and loud voice which give positive energy and makes drop-offs easier and provides peace of mind. She has full of positive energy all times. This key feature is important when you are working with babies. Rajwant and Rajkumar : Are really good at giving the daily updates (Sometimes without asking they give updates that give another good impression of the centre) and clear communication with me are also much appreciated. We're so lucky you all were part of Krishiv journey year of 2025. My son really enjoyed a lot in Room3. Management Staff: Staff members are excellent.As always supportive, professional and handling concerns with kindness. Thank you so much Neeru, Supreet and Surbhi Big thanks to the Aspire Donnybrook Team.
falguni – family at Aspire Platform, Donnybrook, VIC
We know handing your child over to someone else is one of the hardest things a parent does. Here’s exactly how we keep them safe.
Only authorised people can drop off or collect your child. Our centres use controlled access points and require photo ID verification for anyone not on your authorised pickup list.
Every educator holds a current Working With Children Check. Our teams include diploma and degree-qualified staff, with qualified teacher ratios that exceed national requirements.
Through the StoryPark app, you receive photos, observations and daily updates directly from your child's room. You can message educators and see what your child has been up to, any time.
Aspire operates under the National Child Safe Standards across every centre. Our policies, spaces and staffing are designed with visibility and supervision at the centre of everything.
Aspire Early Education and Kindergarten operates in a long daycare setting and has four main education programs, tailored to each stage of early development.
Ages 6 weeks - 2 years
Ages 2 - 3 years
Ages 3 - 6 years
Ages 6 weeks - 2 years
Ages 2 - 3 years
Ages 3 - 6 years
Catch up on all the centre news, events and early-learning highlights.
Throughout the month of June, the Aspire community enthusiastically participated in a Heart-a-thon to craft pocket hearts for Life's Little Treasures Foundation (LLTF).
LLTF is one of Australia’s leading charities dedicated to providing practical support, information and assistance to families of babies born prematurely or sick. LLTF’s vision is to ensure that all families enduring the difficult and life-changing experience of having a premature/sick baby have easy access to critical information and community support.
LLTF know how difficult it is for families with a baby in the neonatal unit, that's why they developed the Little Bag of Calm. The bag includes tips, tools and activities all aimed at encouraging parents to take a moment for self care. Within the bag is a pocket heart. Pocket hearts, hand-sewn with love and care, serve as heartfelt keepsakes for families to hold close and treasure. These pocket hearts offer a reminder that families are not alone in their journey and that LLTF is there to provide support.
We are delighted to announce that the Aspire community has successfully crafted an impressive total of 12,531 pocket hearts to be donated to LLTF.
The dedicated staff and families of Aspire Thornhill Park contributed 2,658 of these meaningful creations. These heartfelt gestures will undoubtedly make a significant difference in the lives of numerous families.
Meet Brendan, one of the exceptional employees who plays a pivotal role at Aspire. Take a moment to discover more about Brendan's remarkable journey.
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On Thursday 14th of September was R U OK?Day, which is a national day of action to remind Australians that every day is the day to ask, ‘are you OK?’ and to start a meaningful conversation whenever they spot the signs that someone they care about might be struggling with life.
It is an important day to reflect on mental health and our general wellbeing, as it is often such a silent issue. This year’s theme “I’m here to hear”, emphasises that you don’t need to be an expert to reach out – just a good friend and a great listener.
Many of our Aspire Childcare centres, as well as our Head office, recognised this day by having a morning tea and dressing up in yellow, and our Aspire families were also invited. It was a great day for all of us to come together and spread the message. We also provided a range of resources and spoke about the importance of supporting one another and reaching out to those who may be struggling with their mental health.
At Aspire, we strongly support our employees’ health and wellbeing, and provide our employees access to an Employment Assistance Program (EAP). This is a tool that is available to our employees 24/7 and a beneficial resource for them to use.
If you do see someone in your life struggling, have a conversation using these four steps:
1. Ask R U OK?
2. Listen
3. Encourage action
4. Check in
To learn more about the signs and when it's time to ask R U OK? visit their website here: https://www.ruok.org.au/signs
On Thursday 6 of September our Aspire centres celebrated Early Childhood Educator's Day. This day recognises and celebrates the work of Australia’s educators in early learning services for the important role they play in supporting children’s wellbeing, learning and development in the early years.
To celebrate our wonderful Aspire educators, our centres enjoyed a range of delicious food and treats and were given special gift packs to take home.
Leading up to the day, we also invited our Aspire families to leave a message of gratitude for their child's educators. We were blown away with the many thoughtful messages about our educators from families showing their appreciation. Our educators were so grateful to read these messages recognising their hard work. See one of the messages we received from a Wollert family below.
“I'd like to express my heartfelt gratitude for the incredible care and support you provide to my child at Aspire. Your dedication and commitment to nurturing not only their physical needs but also their emotional and educational growth have made a profound impact on my kid. Your patience, kindness, and ability to create a warm and inclusive environment have helped my child feel safe and happy while away from home. Your regular updates and willingness to address any concerns or questions have provided us with peace of mind and trust in the care you provide.”
Wollert Family
We want to thank all our educators at Aspire for the support they provide and their contribution to the wellbeing and healthy development of our young children.
If you are considering a career in Early Childhood, Aspire has many job opportunities throughout our centres. Learn more about a career at Aspire here or view our available jobs.
Aspire's Operations Manager Kylie Bartlett has an extensive 25-year background in the early childhood education and care sector, beginning as an educator before steadily progressing into leadership roles, developing a deep understanding and appreciation for working in the sector.
Read more about Kylie's career growth at Aspire in our article in The Sector Newspaper.
If you are interested in a career within the early childhood education sector, Aspire has various job opportunities available. Visit our career page here to learn more.
From 18-22 September, our Aspire centres participated in a Book Donation Drive, supporting Life’s Little Treasures Foundation (LLTF). While parents are in hospital with their sick or premature baby, other children in the family also spend a lot of time there.
Our aim of the book drive was to donate picture books for these children to enjoy while they are spending extensive amounts of time in hospital.
Many of our Kindergarten families were kind enough to participate and donated a copy of their child’s favourite book to share with these children whose family is in hospital. We collected these books at a collection point at each of our centres, where they will then be distributed to families through the Life’s Little Treasures Foundation hospital program.
Cards were also written with special messages and calico bags were decorated by the kinder children to be delivered with the books. See images below.
Thank you to everyone who participated in the Book Drive. We collected over 100 books across our Aspire centres. This is an amazing effort from our Aspire families, and we appreciate your ongoing support for the LLTF community.
With a large focus on community at Aspire, we are proud to have formed such a meaningful partnership with Life’s Little Treasures and are so thankful for all the families who participated.
We look forward to our next event with LLTF, the annual Walk for Prems Events in Bendigo and Melbourne. To find out more about Walk for Prems visit the website here, and register with our Aspire team.
We are thrilled to welcome the community to join us for an evening of family fun at the Aspire Wollert Community Halloween Spooktacular, supported by Lendlease! Prepare to dress up in your favourite costume and celebrate Halloween with your friends, family and the local community.
Date: Tue Oct 31 2023
Time: 6:30 pm to 8:30 pm
Location: Aurora Town Centre Park - Edgars Rd & Harvest Home Rd, Epping, VIC 3076
Enjoy various FREE activities, including trick-or-treating, special guests, sports, and much more!
Don't miss out on the Halloween extravaganza of the year!
We can't wait to see you there!
Register For Your FREE Tickets!
On Sunday 22nd October, the Aspire team participated in the Walk for Prems Melbourne event.
Walk for Prems 2023 is the largest annual fundraiser by Life’s Little Treasures Foundation, Australia’s foremost charity dedicated to supporting the families of babies born sick or premature. It's families helping families. This year Aspire Early Education & Kindergarten was a major sponsor of Walk for Prems.
Life’s Little Treasures Foundation (LLTF) is one of Australia’s leading charities dedicated to providing practical support, information and assistance to families of babies born prematurely or sick. Founded in 2005 by parents who had experienced this first-hand, LLTF truly understands the challenges that these families face.
LLTF’s vision is to ensure that all families enduring the difficult and life changing experience of having a premature/sick baby have easy access to critical information and community support. LLTF services are available in the hospital (neonatal and special care units) and in the community when families come home.
In its 14th year, Walk for Prems took place at nine locations across Australia during the month of October.
Walk for Prems Melbourne took place at Albert Park Lake with participants enjoying a 5km walk. There were plenty of activities for families including face painting, a photo booth, and jumping castles. Children also enjoyed sports activities and sensory play experiences provided by Aspire.
The community is at the heart of all we do and we are so proud to be a part of such a special event supporting LLTF.
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In August, Aspire held the first annual Aspire Awards Nigths to celebrate the outstanding achievements of the Aspire team.
Aspire is so fortunate to have such a devoted team that goes above and beyond to support children during their learning journey. It was a night of celebration recognising the individuals and teams that have excelled in their roles by showing passion, commitment and dedication to their service.
Read more about the Awards Night on The Sector.
If you would like to learn more about joining the Aspire team, visit our careers page.
Start by booking a tour or contacting our team on 1800 978 429. During your tour, you’ll meet with our Centre Manager and explore the childcare centre. If you choose to enrol, our team will guide you through the enrolment process, followed by a Stay & Play orientation before your child’s first day.
When you arrive, our Centre Manager will greet you and show you through our indoor and outdoor environments. You’ll learn more about our programs and extracurricular activities, while having the opportunity to ask any questions about your child’s care and education.
As every family’s circumstances and funding entitlements are different, contact our team for a personalised quote based on your individual circumstances and eligibility.
From 2026, eligible families can access at least 72 hours of subsidised care per fortnight through the 3-Day Guarantee, as well as the $2,101 Free Kinder fee offset for the first 15 hours of kindergarten per week.
We ask families to bring a water bottle, hat, spare change of clothes, comfort item (toy or blanket) if required, and formula. Please pack your child’s belongings in a bag and ensure all items, including the bag, are clearly labelled with your child’s name.
We provide nutritious meals, nappies and wipes for your child throughout the day.
Aspire keeps families connected through regular updates, learning journals and our parent communication app, Storypark. Educators share insights into your child’s learning, development, wellbeing and daily experiences, so you can stay up to date with their progress.
Vacancies can vary throughout the year. Contact our team for the latest availability and waitlist information, and we’ll help you understand your options for enrolling your child at Aspire.
Platform, Donnybrook childcare first opened in April 2024, welcoming families into our early learning community. Since opening, we’ve continued to bring families together through special events, celebrations and family-focused activities, while building strong connections with the local community.
Join our next information session or open day to see our spaces and speak with educators.
See why thousands of families trust Aspire for their child’s early learning journey.
