Welcome To Inspire Early Learning Journey - Forest Hill
1. 🤝 Campus Contact Details.
"if you have any questions, please reach back anytime, Your satisfaction is our priority, and we are dedicated to ensuring your families experience with us is exceptional."
Inspire Campus:
Inspire Forest Hill
Phone:
03 9899 6999
Email:
Campus Address:
347-351 Springvale Road, Forest Hill VIC 3131
Education & Program Groups
6 Months to 18 Months Old (Baby/Nursery)
18 Months to 3 Years Old (Toddlers)
3 to 6 years Old (Kindergarten/School Readiness)
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1.1 Campus Leadership Team
Campus Manager
Yiran Zhang
Campus Educational Leader
Yiran Zhang
2. 📚 Our Educational Programs.
2.1 Campus Philosophy.
Inspire Early Learning Journey offers the exclusive Montessori philosophy beautifully integrated into the Early Years Learning Framework within our campuses.
2.2 Education Approach & Philosophy.
Inspire Early learning Journey Montessori follows and embraces the Montessori philosophy which was developed by Dr. Maria Montessori. The Montessori philosophy encourages each child to develop at their own pace within a safe, caring and structured environment.
The prepared environment will allow each child to explore, learn, grow and develop emotionally, intellectually, physically and psychologically. Teachers in a Montessori classrooms are Observers. A teacher introduces the learning materials to each child in her care based on the individual child’s ability and interest. After being introduced to learning materials, children are free to choose their own work. All Montessori materials and methods are carefully created to allow each child to progress at their own pace. Grace and courtesy lesson is also a big part in a Montessori environment where children will build the positive attitude towards life itself and mind set to be a respectful human being.
2.3 Education Groups & Routines.
Illawarra
Kindergarten/School Readiness 3 to 6 Years Old
Grevillea
Kindergarten/School Readiness 3 to 6 Years Old
Jacaranda
Kindergarten/School Readiness 3 to 6 Years Old
Learn more about our daily routines and how children grow, learn, and thrive at Inspire.
Day At Inspire (Baby Nido Community)
Day At Inspire (Toddler)
Day At Inspire (Cycle 1 Kindergarten)
2.4 Educational Program.
We offer engaging education programs for babies, toddlers, and kindergarten children aged 6 months to 6 years, ensuring every child receives the learning, care, and school-readiness support they need to flourish.
2.5 Healthy Eating & Nutrition.
At Inspire Early Learning Journey, we promote healthy eating for children through a child-centred approach to food preparation. Children actively participate in hands-on food experiences that build independence, confidence, and curiosity about nutrition. Our qualified onsite chefs prepare fresh, seasonal meals daily, supporting each child’s growth, wellbeing, and lifelong healthy eating habits.
What Are Progressive Mealtimes at Inspire?
Progressive mealtimes at Inspire are designed to be calm, nurturing, and truly child-led. Instead of every child eating at the same time, meals are offered in small, relaxed groups over a gentle window of time. This gives children the opportunity to eat when they feel hungry, ready, and interested — just as they naturally would at home.
And importantly, you never need to worry that your child won’t eat.
Our educators and teachers closely observe every child and support them throughout the entire mealtime window. If a child is deeply focused on play or simply doesn’t realise it’s time to eat, our team gently guides them to the table. No child is ever overlooked, forgotten, or left hungry.
Our trained educators ensure:
every child is invited to the meal
individual dietary needs and allergies are followed
safe, hygienic practices are maintained
children receive encouragement, support, and reassurance
mealtimes remain peaceful and positive
Progressive mealtimes help children develop healthy habits, independence, and confidence — all while being fully supported by the caring educators and teachers who know them best.
6 Months - 18 Months Nursery/Baby Additional Information
Nursery/Baby Children:
In our Nursery, mealtimes are always guided by your child’s individual routine. Babies have unique feeding needs, and we honour that by offering meals, bottles, and snacks at the times that best suit their rhythms — not a rigid schedule.
While we do follow our centre’s main mealtime windows, our Nursery educators also respond to each baby’s:
hunger cues
sleep patterns
developmental stage
individual routine from home
Breakfast
(All Children)
7:00am - 8:30am
Morning Tea
(All Children)
9:30am - 10:15am
Lunch
(Under 3 Years Old)
11:00am - 11:45am Progressively
Lunch
(Over 3 Years Old)
11:30am - 12:15pm Progressively
Afternoon Tea
(All Children)
2:30pm - 3:15pm
Late Snack
(All Children)
5:00pm - 5:30pm
2.6 Accreditations & Partnerships.
Inspire Early Learning Journey is proudly connected with a range of recognised organisations and governing bodies that support the quality, safety, and excellence of our programs.
Our partnerships and accreditations demonstrate our ongoing commitment to compliance, best practice, and continuous improvement across all areas of early childhood education.
Inspire Early Learning Journey is fully committed to providing a child safe and child-friendly environment where every child is valued, protected, and empowered.
We uphold the Victorian Child Safe Standards and embed them in our daily practices to ensure children’s safety, wellbeing, and voices are always at the centre of our decisions.
Inspire Early Learning Journey is proudly connected to Montessori Australia, supporting authentic Montessori philosophy and practice across our programs.
We provide carefully prepared environments that encourage independence, curiosity, and a lifelong love of learning in every child.
Inspire Early Learning Journey is an Accredited Kindergarten Provider offering approved programs for children aged 3 to 6 years, led by qualified Early Childhood Teachers and aligned with the Victorian Early Years Learning and Development Framework (VEYLDF) and the National Quality Standard (NQS) to support every child’s learning, confidence, and wellbeing.
Inspire Early Learning Journey is a SunSmart Early Childhood Service, recognised by the Cancer Council for promoting safe sun habits.
We provide shaded play areas, plan outdoor time around UV levels, and ensure children wear hats and sunscreen to stay protected while enjoying the outdoors.
3. 💳 Inspire Fee Structure.
Under 3 Years Old
$165.00
$100 Charged Annually in February
Over 3 Years Old
$165.00
$100 Charged Annually in February
Bonds & Administration Fees
Inspire Early Learning Journey requires a one-off bond and a $50 one-off administration fee as part of the enrolment process.
The administration fee is payable before the enrolment form is sent and supports the processing of enrolment details and preparation for your child’s start.
The bond secures your child’s place and is held until the end of care. It is refunded once all fees are finalised and the required notice period has been met.
4. 💬 Additional Family Information.
Opening Hours
7:00am – 6:00pm, Monday to Friday, 52 weeks per year (closed on Public Holidays). The campus operates normal hours on Christmas Eve and New Year’s Eve, and Normal Fees Apply.
Our Campus caters for children aged 6 months to 6 years.
We are open from 7am to 6.00pm, Monday to Friday, (52 weeks of the year) and closed on Victorian public holidays.
Notice will be placed on the information board and our social media when these days occur.
Minimum Booked Days Per Week
2 Days. Please check availability with Inspire Campus Leadership Team.
Orientation Days:
2 One-Hour sessions free of charge (Discuss with Campus Leadership)
Fulltime Enrolment:
6% Discount to Daily Fee and 10 hour sessions
Sibling Discount:
6% Discount to Daily Fee for eldest child (only for part-time families)
Late Charge:
$1 per min for the first 5min
$2 per min for the second 5min
After 10mins, $3 per min
Sick Days:
Families are charged at normal rate
Public Holiday:
Families are Discounted 15%
Holiday Discount:
Families are entitled to 30 days of holiday discount per financial Year.
The Holiday discount is 30% of the full fee rate and needs to be taken with a minimum of 2 consecutive days with 2 weeks notice of your leave.
Cancellation of Care
Families must give four weeks-notice to cancel care and 2 weeks notice to reduce the days of care.
The child must attend care on the last day of care to retain the CCS (Child Care Subsidy).
5. 📃 Inspire Early Learning Journey Policies.
Inspire Early Learning Journey Policies.
Inspire Early Learning Journey maintains a comprehensive and rigorously developed suite of policies and procedures to ensure the delivery of safe, consistent, and high-quality early childhood education and care.
These policies provide the governance framework through which Inspire meets its obligations under the Education and Care Services National Law Act 2010, the Education and Care Services National Regulations 2011, and the National Quality Framework.
All educators, staff, and families are required to adhere to these policies at all times to uphold the organisation’s commitment to excellence, ethical practice, and continuous improvement in alignment with the National Quality Standard and the Victorian Child Safe Standards.
Payment of Fees Policy
Enrolment Policy
Closed-Circuit Television System (CCTV)
Medical Conditions Policy
Sick Children Policy
View All Inspire Policies
🎒 Inspire Hats & Bags.
Inspire offers families the option to purchase a School Bag and UV Hat for their child. If you would like to order these items, please speak with your Campus Leadership Team for more information.
