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Sparkways Early Learning Whittlesea

Sparkways Early Learning Whittlesea

Whittlesea Community Activity Centre: 57-61 Laurel Street, Whittlesea, VIC, 3757 view map
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5.0
(03) 9111 9038

Care Type:

Long Day Care, Pre-school

Hours:

10:00am to 4:00pm

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Address:

Whittlesea Community Activity Centre: 57-61 Laurel Street, Whittlesea, VIC, 3757

5.0

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About Sparkways Early Learning Whittlesea

About Sparkways Whittlesea Children’s Centre

Sparkways Whittlesea Children’s Centre is a community-focused children’s centre providing high quality early education and care within the heart of Whittlesea. Our centre provides safe and inclusive high-quality play-based care for 6-weeks to 6-year olds, delivered by a team of qualified and experienced early childhood educators and support staff.

Located within the Whittlesea Community Activity Centre, our brand new facilities have been curated to support a wide range of stimulating learning activities, while our spacious and shaded outdoor area is designed for play and discovery.

What we offer

  • Quality long day care
  • Integrated 4-year-old sessional kindergarten (funded)
  • Play-based early learning programs
  • New facilities boasting natural light
  • Outdoor play area with vegetable patch
  • Healthy seasonal meals cooked by our on-site resident cook
  • Nappies, bibs and bedding
  • Community excursions
  • Visiting dentist and podiatrist
  • Storypark account for parents to keep track of their child’s development

Opening hours
6.45am to 6pm, Monday to Friday

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Services Provided by Sparkways Early Learning Whittlesea

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What the parents say

What the parents say

I have never met a team of caring people like these guys! They go above and truly beyond for my kids’ needs. Their dedication and support is really something!

I have no doubt that when my babies are with them that they are getting the best support they can get! I would 100% recommend them to anyone.

Paul - Parent

Fantastic and caring staff. Brilliant facilities. My grandson attended for several years and has already been back to visit a couple of times since starting school. Our whole family would highly recommend.

Karen - Parent

Centre philosophy

Centre philosophy

Sparkways see themselves as more than an early learning and care provider. This not-for-profit company works with children and young people facing adversity or isolation to give them a brighter future.

They support young people through youth mentoring, social enterprise employment programs, and supporting families to be able to access early learning.

For families that enrol with a Sparkways early learning centre, their children will be given a great start in life while also helping to improve the lives of other Victorian children.

Programs

Programs

  • Excursions: to the local library, community garden, fire station or aged care home. 
  • Incursions: storytime, music experiences; and a responsible pet program.
About the curriculum

About the curriculum

6 weeks - 2 years

The Echidna room is a calm, quiet and safe environment where young children can enjoy secure relationships with educators and other children. It is a place where children can develop their connections, build trust and have their daily care needs met. The room is an active place where children can engage in new experiences based on their age, stage of development and interests as they further develop their sensory, motor and social skills.

Fees & Vacancies

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$120 /day

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1-2 years

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$120 /day

Pre-Kindy

2-3 years

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$120 /day

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3-5 years

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$120 /day

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Sparkways Early Learning Whittlesea Reviews (12)

5.0

Rating Score

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Lily Nguyen

Apr, 2025

Some of the staffs were great and we do appreciate their care while our son was there, but the management is very poor. No communication from management to their own staff and to parents for anything. Staffs are overworked. We have decided to move our son out of the centre due to multiple incidents with no follow up action, plan or communication to improve the situation. Couldn’t contain multiple gastro outbreaks for months.

Response from the owner 25 Aug 2025

Thank you, Lily, for taking the time to share your experience. We appreciate your recognition of the care provided by our educators, and we take the concerns you’ve raised around management, communication, and health matters extremely seriously. At Sparkways, we are committed to maintaining high standards of safety, wellbeing, and transparent communication in line with our compliance policies. We would like the opportunity to discuss your experience further so that we can investigate and address the issues raised. Please contact us directly on 1300 677 275 or compliance@sparkways.org.au Your feedback is invaluable in helping us ensure the best outcomes for children and families.

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melissa brown

Dec, 2024

My son has attended here for the past 18 months. Hands down the best childcare. All the staff are warm, friendly and caring. Highly recommend!

Response from the owner 25 Aug 2025

Thank you, Melissa, for your wonderful feedback and for trusting us with your son’s care over the past 18 months. We’re delighted to hear how much you value the warmth, friendliness, and care of our staff. Your recommendation means so much to us, and we’re so glad your family is part of the Sparkways community.

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Karen Wiskin

Oct, 2024

This review is written in appreciation for the leadership and staff at Sparkways whittlesea, they provide outstanding care and support for my little one, and me as a new mum. We’re so lucky to have care of this quality in Whittlesea - Thankyou. Highly recommended!

Response from the owner 25 Aug 2025

Thank you, Karen, for your thoughtful review. We’re delighted to hear that both our leadership and staff have been able to provide outstanding care and support for you and your little one. It means so much to know that you feel supported as a new mum and confident in the quality of care at Sparkways Whittlesea. We’re so grateful for your recommendation and are lucky to have your family as part of our community.

How Sparkways Early Learning Whittlesea Compares

with Whittlesea, 3757

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$120

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$115

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