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This Council service may be affected by the recent severe storm event. First Early Learning in Pakenham is a fantastic location to the local and surrounding community for Early Childhood Education and childcare pakenham Care. This centre, which is directly across the road from Pakenham Secondary College and next to St Patrick's Primary School, provides convenient access from the Princes Highway and on-site parking.
I am passionate about education and children having access to creative, open ended and high-quality learning environments. I believe doing so enables each individual child to develop to their greatest potential in a safe and supported way. I’m proud to be supported by a phenomenal team of educators who priorities the rights of the child in everything they do. At Creative Garden, we believe that the education of children in their early years is most effective when learning through play. Nurturing their development by encouraging hands on activities is fundamental to our philosophy. Our childcare and early learning centres across NSW, Victoria, Queensland and SA provide long day care and Government-approved Kindergarten and Preschool programs.

As the Finance Manager at Little Scribblers, Katie brings six years of childcare experience and a Finance Degree to the table, all while fostering a cheerful, fun, and engaging environment. Leticia is a committed Centre Leader focused on fostering a warm, inclusive, and engaging early learning space that supports every child's growth and development. A well-rounded Kindergarten and School Readiness Program helps children develop the essential skills needed for a smooth transition into primary school.
If your child becomes unwell while at the centre, teachers will make them comfortable and ask you to pick them up. If you’re not available, they’ll call one of the other contacts listed on your enrolment form. When your child is feeling better with no symptoms for 24 hours, they’re welcome to return. We have knowledgable, caring, friendly and approachable specialist educators.
Join our waitlist today and become part of a community that values growth, curiosity, and lifelong learning. Recognising and celebrating cultural diversity is integral to our educational approach. We include multicultural activities and encourage children and families to share their traditions and languages. This enriches our community and helps children develop a global perspective from an early age. With over 21 years of experience in early childhood education, our Service Manager, Erin Christopher, leads a team of highly motivated, loving, and qualified educators. They are dedicated to fostering your child's curiosity, creativity, and interest in the world around them.

I highly recommend Aspire Pakenham to new families as the staff are incredibly dedicated, always creating a warm welcoming environment for the children. There’s excellent teamwork among the staff, they collaborate well to ensure each child’s needs are met. The facilities are top-notch as well, with plenty of outdoor and indoor activities that keep kids engaged and excited to learn. As of 2025, families can save up to $2,101 a year for eligible children aged three years old and above in eligible long daycares. Use our CCS Calculator to estimate your child care subsidy & out-of-pocket costs. OurBaby Steps Nursery Programprovides a nurturing environment, with daily activities and intentional teaching opportunities to support your child in reaching developmental milestones.
The team works collaboratively to provide tailored care and learning for children, and actively work to provide a safe, secure, warm and homelike environment where children can thrive. Our centre is located on the grounds of John Henry Primary School in Pakenham which gives us unique opportunities to develop school-readiness. It also offers parents a convenient one drop-off and pick-up location for children of all ages. The early years of a child’s life are crucial for their development, so you want to ensure you entrust them to a centre that will provide them with the best possible care.
Please let us know if you have any additional questions or comments. Days of care required, start date, additional children information. While we understand that this can be inconvenient, Great Beginnings is committed to maintaining a healthy environment and reducing the risk of infection for all children. While we understand that this can be inconvenient, The Learning Sanctuary is committed to maintaining a healthy environment and reducing the risk of infection for all children. Our Family Support Team can also help you find more G8 early learning centres near you, with the same offerings at the Learning Sanctuary centre you are interested in that have immediate availability. As your child prepares to head home, this is your opportunity to speak with our friendly educators about your child’s day and everything they learnt.

We offer a rotating seasonal menu, providing breakfast, morning tea, lunch, afternoon tea, and a late snack freshly made daily. Our families provide feedback on our centre menu and we create the menu around their voices. We also incorporate our families’ own recipes into our centre menu. Training services We provide accredited training in early childhood education and care as a Registered Training Organisation . With a rotating seasonal menu, the centre uses fresh, seasonal and local ingredients.