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At Aspire Riverwalk, our fully qualified educators provide nurturing, high-quality care every day. We work closely with families to understand each child’s unique needs and deliver a personalised learning experience.
Our teachers have extensive knowledge of the Early Years Learning Framework (EYLF) and the Victorian Early Years Learning and Development Framework (VEYLDF), giving every child the best chance to thrive, grow, and succeed.
Being part of the local community matters to us. At Aspire Riverwalk, we build meaningful connections that help children understand the world around them and feel a strong sense of belonging.
Children learn about safety, explore how their community works, and enjoy visits from familiar local faces. These real-life experiences enrich learning and make it more relevant and engaging.
Our community connections include:
Aspire Riverwalk is a well-established early learning centre in Werribee, conveniently located just off the Princes Highway near the southern Werribee exit. Its easy access makes daily drop-offs and pick-ups simple for busy families.
The centre sits in the heart of the Riverwalk Estate, only minutes from Werribee town centre and the Federation Trail. Riverwalk Primary School is close by, supporting strong relationships and smooth transitions as children prepare for school.
As well as our awesome play spaces, Aspire Werribee childcare offers a range of educational and fun learning experiences throughout the week! These incursions allow each child to build all kinds of skills to set them up for success at school and beyond.
Aspire’s developmental and educational programs cater to each child’s individual needs, abilities, and interests. Our programs continue to develop as we use the relationships children have with their families and communities, working in partnership with parents to ensure each child’s knowledge, ideas, culture, abilities, and interests are the foundation of our programs.
Aspire childcare centres also 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 Werribee, 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.
Aspire Werribee consists of 9 well-equipped rooms including our nursery, toddler, and kindergarten hubs. Our beautiful childcare centre is designed to inspire children, to be interested and excited about their learning. Aspire’s indoor rooms are stimulating, safe and secure and have been purposefully designed for each specific age group.
We strongly emphasise community values, and we foster a lifelong love of learning and a sense of belonging for all. We do this by hosting a range of fun community events and connecting with local schools and businesses. Because of this, we ensure that children can be a part of a community throughout their learning journey.
Our Riverwalk Nature Trail program is run in the Riverwalk Village Park, which allows children to immerse themselves in the local Werribee community, instilling their sense of belonging and helping them to understand the world around them.
We are fortunate to have an expansive outdoor area that connects seamlessly with our indoor rooms, giving children the opportunity to enjoy fresh air and sunshine. Our outdoor environment features a fort, train, and life-size plane for children to explore and learn.
Outdoor experiences provide an opportunity for children to explore, discover and appreciate the natural world, as well as be active and strengthen fine and gross motor movement skills.
Hi everyone, my name is Coco Yuan and I’m the Centre Manager at Aspire Riverwalk.
I’ve been working in early childhood education since 2008 and have held roles including Room Leader, 2IC, Centre Manager and Curriculum Support, supporting centres across Victoria and Western Australia.
What I love most about Aspire is the strong sense of community and shared values. The Aspire values that resonate most with me are Empowering Excellence and Connecting Communities. I enjoy supporting educators to grow while building strong relationships with children, families and our local community.
My leadership style is warm, supportive and empowering. Inspired by the Reggio Emilia approach, I believe children are capable and curious learners and I strive to create a positive, inclusive environment where everyone feels valued.
Fun fact: I’m a proud cat owner (my cat is named Poffertjes, after the Dutch pancake) and I’m a big coffee lover.
Hear from parents who’ve experienced the care, quality
and connection that make Aspire different.
Aspire Riverwalk, Werribee is absolutely a fantastic early learning centre, my son’s educators are highly trained with caring attitude, welcome with smile, Rimpal , Naseera & Rima are the best educator, they always showing their positive attitude with smiling face. Helps my little one to settle down every morning.
Bijaya – family at Aspire Riverwalk, Werribee, VIC
Aspire Riverwalk is a wonderful place with caring, dedicated and supportive staff. The management team is approachable, professional and always supportive. The whole team works together to create a safe, positive and nurturing environment where children feel valued and supported. Highly recommended! ❤️
Raveen – family at Aspire Riverwalk, Werribee, VIC
Fully recommend if any parents are looking for the best care for their children can go to this centre the centre manager is very approachable she is the best also her team
swastika – family at Aspire Riverwalk, Werribee, VIC
I had the best experience and my son loved coming here the teachers in the room chef and especially the Centre manager Coco is great loved fully recommend
Bakare – family at Aspire Riverwalk, Werribee, VIC
Misha, what an amazing chef you are. Love everything you cook for the children. Thank you 🙂
Ammara – family at Aspire Riverwalk, Werribee, VIC
My son has the best experience at this centre i am very happy with the manager Coco and the all team members fully recommend
Gurvinder – family at Aspire Riverwalk, Werribee, VIC
Love this place and the food! Kudor to chef misha!!
gurleen – family at Aspire Riverwalk, Werribee, VIC
Rimpal she has a beautiful smile.she always gretting with the smile.she had positive energy showing. She is wounderful and experienced educator we fell all the time.
Sabita – family at Aspire Riverwalk, Werribee, VIC
Aspire Werribee is a fantastic childcare center. The staff are welcoming, always greeting you with a smile and nurturing. The place is clean and has ample areas for the kids to play and explore. There is a sense of diverse belonging.
Racquel – family at Aspire Riverwalk, Werribee, 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.
Aspire Riverwalk, Werribee recently welcomed the community to their centre for the Family Fun Day event!
It was an amazing morning connecting with Aspire families and members of the local community. Children enjoyed having their faces painted with various designs, ranging from superheroes to butterflies. The Aspire team hosted a dance party with the children's favourite music, and Little Sports Heroes provided a range of ball games and sports activities. Meanwhile, others enjoyed playing on the aeroplane in the yard.
The balloon artist created designs from dogs to flower bracelets, and giant bubbles floated for children to enjoy! The spin art stall was a hit, allowing children to create amazing artwork to take home. Families captured fun moments together in the photo booth. Food trucks supplied hot drinks and sweet treats after a morning of fun.
Aspire Riverwalk is proud of its connections with the local community and can't wait for the next community event.
A big thank you to all the families who joined us!
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Enrolments are now open for 2024 at our Aspire Early Learning and Kindergarten centres. With limited vacancies across our different age groups and learning programs, we encourage you to enrol now to secure a place at your closest centre.
Aspire offers high quality early learning programs for children aged 6 weeks to 6 years old. Our three pillar philosophy Connect, Learn and Grow, creates the foundation for all learning experiences.
Our Educational Programs
Our education programs are designed to guide children’s learning and development, by encouraging them to explore, discover and connect with others. Our programs are tailored to support the transitions throughout a child’s educational journey, from our nurseries, all the way through to our 3-year-old and 4-year-old kindergarten.
Nursery - Our Nursery Program provides a nurturing environment with daily activities and intentional teaching opportunities.
Toddler – Our Toddler program is designed to create an environment that supports your toddler’s social and cognitive development.
3-Year-Old Kinder- Our funded 3-year-old Kinder Program, Kickstart to Kinder, ensures children develop much-needed social, emotional and literacy skills.
4-Year-Old Kinder- Our funded 4-year-old Kinder Program is designed to ensure a successful transition into primary school.
Enrol now by enquiring with us or booking a tour to explore the centre and its facilities. If you need help with the enrolment process or wish to learn more about our curriculum, please contact our head office on 1800 978 429.
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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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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.
Riverwalk childcare first opened in July 2021, 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.
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