Long day care near Airport West
Childcare for Airport West families — 9 minutes to My Stars Essendon
Airport West (postcode 3042) sits adjacent to Melbourne Airport and is home to many families who work in aviation, logistics or the wider airport precinct. Early opening hours are particularly important for this community — and My Stars Essendon's 6:30 am start accommodates early-shift workers and those commuting via the Tullamarine Freeway.
- Drive time
- 9min
- Distance
- 4km
- Nearest centre
- My Stars Essendon
What Airport West families look for
Airport West has strong demand for early morning childcare given its proximity to the airport and related employment. The suburb is within the Moonee Valley council area and has limited long day care options within its own postcode, making nearby Essendon centres a natural choice for families.
The drive from Airport West to My Stars Essendon takes approximately 9 minutes via the Western Ring Road and Pascoe Vale Road. For families heading to the airport or toward the city, the route is typically on the way.
- Hours6:30 am – 6:30 pm, Mon–Fri, 51 weeks/year
- Ages3 months to school age (five age groups)
- MealsBreakfast, morning tea, lunch & afternoon tea — cooked on-site by our chef
- NappiesIncluded — no need to pack them
- AppOWNA parent app — daily observations, photos, and updates
- Free KinderVictorian Government-funded 3YO and 4YO Kinder available
- Address22 Lincoln Road, Essendon VIC 3040
Why families drive to My Stars
My Stars is owned and run by Pina and Sim — a mother and daughter who started in early childhood because they wanted a centre they would send their own children to. Not a franchise, not a corporate group. The same people who hired the educators and designed the rooms are on the floor every morning.
- 2012
Year Berwick opened
- 79
Places at Berwick (small on purpose)
- 5+
Years average educator tenure at Berwick
- Daily
Chef-cooked meals, made on-site
Ready to see My Stars Essendon in person?
Tours run weekday mornings from 22 Lincoln Road, Essendon VIC 3040. 9 minutes from Airport West.