Welcome to Happy Sprouts Child Care Centre, Craigieburn, a nurturing early learning centre located on Mt Ridley Road in Craigieburn within Melbourne’s growing Hume City Council family corridor. Blending the charm of a beautifully restored heritage cottage with a modern purpose-built extension, our centre provides a warm, safe, and inspiring environment for children aged 6 weeks to 6 years. At Happy Sprouts Craigieburn, we are passionate about delivering high-quality early childhood education in a space that feels like a true home away from home for local families across Craigieburn, Mickleham, Greenvale, Beveridge, and surrounding Melbourne suburbs.
Happy Sprouts Craigieburn is conveniently located on Mount Ridley Road, with easy access via Mickleham Road and the Hume Highway, making daily drop-offs and pick-ups simple for local families. The centre is approximately a 12-minute drive from Craigieburn Station via Mount Ridley Road, providing convenient connectivity for families travelling between Craigieburn and Melbourne.
Why Families Choose Us
🌿 Four Generous Outdoor Yards
Our expansive outdoor spaces give children the freedom to explore, discover, and develop confidence through play in natural, engaging environments.
🏡 Heritage Charm Meets Modern Learning
The character of our original cottage combined with modern facilities creates a unique space where tradition and contemporary education come together.
At Happy Sprouts Craigieburn, we are committed to nurturing curious minds, building strong foundations, and partnering with families to ensure every child thrives.
Discover the difference at Happy Sprouts Craigieburn – enrolments now open.
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Amazing Childcare!! Wonderful educators everything went smoothly with enrolment considering it is a new centre. Beautiful and clean every day I walk in there and my daughter absolutely loves it! So happy I found a great centre so close to home with genuine educators and management that care for the children and families. Highly recommend!!
Amazing new childcare centre with a wonderful natural yard, spacious and clean rooms. Staff have been so amazing as I was so worried about leaving my child. They are excellent with communication and making me feel at easy. A big thank you to all the amazing staff, I see that you go over and beyond, and I thank you. Keep it up
Very vice and calm enviroment , The director Kiera, Karen and the owner are so friendly and kind , The room leaders and educators are loving and amazing ,As soon as i spoke to the educators in my childrens rooms, my anxiety went away , im so happy my children are happy and well looked after
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