We are excited to introduce you to our Ashburton childcare centre (formerly Papilio Early Learning Ashburton).
This beautiful daycare centre is designed to challenge and nurture independent minds. At Paisley Park we wholeheartedly believe that every child can succeed, no matter what their ability.
We are excited to welcome the Ashburton community into the Paisley Park Early Learning Centres family.
21 Vears Rd
Ashburton VIC 3147
Opening Hours
7:00am – 6.30pm
At Paisley Park, you and your child will find more than just a place to play. Drawing on our 30 years of experience, we’ll help nurture your child’s creativity and curiosity, with tailored learning tools to engage their curious minds and thirst for knowledge in a warm and stimulating environment they’ll love.
Come and discover the Paisley Park difference
Childcare for children aged 6 weeks to 6 years. Prepare your child for lifelong learning.
Comprehensive school preparation program with strong links to local schools.
Qualified, nurturing team of Educators with a passion for early learning and a caring approach
Natural, homelike environments where children explore comfortably in familiar surroundings
Tasty & nutritious meals prepared daily by our on-site chef using fresh, local produce
Playgrounds and exciting discovery areas, including family pets, natural trails and cycle paths
Learning tools to support your child’s growing inquisitiveness and thirst for knowledge
Seasonal menus developed in consultation with our Paisley Park Head Chef
Enrolled families can enjoy some well-deserved quiet time while the children enjoy supper and a movie in the centre
“We believe that early childhood is a time of wonder, exploration, and endless potential.”
“Every day is an opportunity to support children as they grow, and to partner with families in meaningful and respectful ways.”
“I am dedicated to providing quality care and creating an environment where children thrive and families feel supported.”
“Come and explore our Ashburton centre and connect with the Paisley Park family.”
Book a tour with us and see the centre for yourself!
Our Childcare Centre in Ashburton opens at 7.00am, allowing early drop-off for families. This is a good time to check in with your child’s Educators and share anything important about your child for the day ahead or any relevant news from home.
Children will have breakfast prepared by our team. Fun and engaging play-based learning experiences begin, designed specifically for your child and their classmates.
Children will enjoy a delicious morning tea prepared by our Centre staff. If your child’s routine includes regular naps they will have the opportunity to rest (rest-time is available to children throughout the day as needed).
Play-based learning experiences continue after morning tea. Activities are planned carefully by our experienced Educators to meet the interests and needs of your child and their classmates.
Lunch is an important part of the day at our Ashburton childcare Centre. In line with Paisley Park’s Food Philosophy, children share their meal together, making choices, building social connections and learning healthy eating habits while enjoying delicious and nutritious food.
After lunch children will enjoy further learning through play experiences which may include a fun and exciting incursion or excursion.
For the convenience of families our Daycare Centre in Ashburton is open until 6.30pm. Children who are with us until the late afternoon / early evening will be offered a late snack.
The handover at pick-up time gives your family another opportunity to speak with your child’s Educators to ask questions or for Educators to share any important information from your child’s day. This is in addition to information shared with families during the day through our parent app.
The learning environments at our Ashburton daycare centre are thoughtfully designed to support the evolving needs of children at each developmental stage.
It’s important to note that age ranges are a guide only. Transitions from room to room are planned carefully in partnership between our Centre Director and each family. Timing of room transitions are triggered by readiness of the child and availability rather than by their age or a date on a calendar.
This nurturing space supports infants as they adapt to new environments, form new friendships and develop secure attachments. With a focus on exploration, curiosity, and sensory discovery, your child is encouraged to engage with their surroundings, build connections, and develop trust. This calm, safe environment supports emotional security, early communication, and the foundations of physical and cognitive development.
For children aged 1–2 years, this dynamic room supports emerging independence and early social interactions. At this age, toddlers are learning to express emotions, explore boundaries, and develop language. This environment full of sounds and textures, nurtures curiosity and confidence, complements their learning, and supports your child in meeting important milestones.
This transitional room supports young children as they navigate change and growing independence. Designed to foster adaptability, it offers a balance of familiar routines and new challenges. Your child builds confidence, explores identity, and strengthens social-emotional skills in a supportive environment that encourages curiosity, resilience, and the joy of discovery.
This room sparks curiosity and discovery as your child experiences ‘light bulb moments’ through exploratory play. With access to open-ended materials and engaging environments, your child tests ideas, solves problems, and expresses creativity. Imagination flourishes as your child begins to make connections, extend thinking, and build confidence in their growing abilities.
This vibrant room encourages creative expression, problem-solving, and perseverance. Your child explores a variety of materials and ideas, takes thoughtful risks, and persists through challenges. Their growing independence is supported through imaginative play and artistic exploration, nurturing cognitive development, emotional expression, and the confidence to think and create in new ways.
This stimulating room supports complex thinking, problem-solving, and independence. As cognitive skills rapidly grow, your child engages in imaginative play, tests hypotheses, and makes thoughtful decisions. Rich, challenging experiences inspire curiosity and resilience, empowering your child to explore new ideas, express themselves confidently, and prepare for the transition to school with enthusiasm.
The all inclusive fees at our purpose-built childcare Centre in Ashburton mean no hidden costs or additional expenses:
Speak to our Enrolments Manager about the specific fees for your child’s age and pattern of attendance when you Enquire or Book a Tour
“We have been very happy with the care provided to our child for the past approx 1.5 years at this centre. The educators take great care with the children and get to know the children individually. The food provided to the children is well balanced and healthy. A wide variety of activities are prepared for the children and the centre has a large beautiful outdoor area. The daily updates are fantastic and appreciated. We would definitely recommend this centre to other parents.”
“Such a calm and welcoming place – since the day I went in for a tour I knew this was the right place for my daughter. The educators are warm and friendly, the atmosphere calming and clean – and most of all a very happy little girl. Highly recommended for any families!”
“My daughter has been attending the centre for almost a year now, starting when she was just 10 months old. The educators, particularly Kelly and Judit in the baby room, are highly professional and genuinely love children. They have been incredibly careful and patient, providing excellent care for my child. She has been thoroughly enjoying her time there and has developed a strong affection for the nurturing environment.”
Our Ashburton childcare services are available from 7:00am – 6:30pm Monday to Friday. Our Ashburton childcare centre is closed on weekends and public holidays.
Families at our Ashburton childcare centre receive many additional services that go above and beyond the usual childcare service inclusions. These include free date nights and informative parent seminars.
Unfortunately, we can’t. It’s not possible to accurately predict availability next year or even in three months’ time. Availability at our Ashburton daycare centre depends on the movements of children between rooms and going to school. Those movements happen throughout the year, but we cannot guarantee the availability of a place even if your child has been on the waiting list.
To enrol your child at our Ashburton childcare centre, use the Check Availability form to provide us with the details of your enrolment request and we’ll check availability. If a place is available for your child, we’ll send you an Offer of Place which will include a link to the Enrolment Form
Yes. Kinder Funding is provided by the Victorian Government to reduce the cost of attending Three- and Four-Year-Old Kindergarten programs. It applies to a maximum of 15 hours per week of kindergarten and can only be claimed with one Long Daycare or Kindergarten provider. The funding is paid directly to participating long day care centres offering government-funded kindergarten programs. The Kinder Funding subsidy is then automatically applied to the kindergarten portion of your fees, reducing the overall cost for your family.
21 Vears Rd Ashburton VIC 3147
7:00am – 6:30pm
