Nakita
Centre Manager
"I want all children to feel valued and know that they are special and to feel like they matter to the people in our community. "
Open 7:00am to 6:30pm
Monday to Friday
Guardian Childcare & Education Abbotsford
(Formerly Explorers Early Learning Flockhart Street)
Guardian Childcare & Education Abbotsford is one of more than 40 state-of-the-art Guardian Childcare Centres in Victoria. Bordered by Collingwood, Richmond, Fitzroy and East Melbourne, the Centre is a convenient choice for families wanting high-quality childcare and education close to home, or on their way to work in the Melbourne CBD.
Guardian Abbotsford boasts a range of exciting, resource-rich environments including a rooftop garden, sandpit, mud play area, beautiful indoor and outdoor spaces and Gardening and Sustainability programs.
Our team of professionally-certified early childhood education specialists deliver an advanced play-based and nature-inspired curriculum, as well as a leading Kindergarten Program to help prepare your child for the exciting transition to school.
Our on-site chef prepares five nutritionally, balanced meals using seasonal ingredients every day. To further explore food at the Centre, Educators host regular hands-on cooking experiences for the children to extend on their knowledge of nutrition and to encourage them to try new foods.
We also enjoy close ties to the local community, with regular excursions taking the children out and about to enjoy and learn about the world around them.
Begin the adventure at Guardian Abbotsford today by booking a tour to explore the Centre or speaking to one of our team.
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Rhythm of The Day
With endless possibilities, there’s never a dull moment at Guardian and no two days are the same. Here’s what a day at Guardian might look like. Please note, this will vary depending on centre opening hours.
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Morning
Handover time with children, families and our friendly Educators. There's a chance for conversation to share what's important for the day/what's happened the night before at home.
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Morning
Breakfast time where families are welcome to stay and enjoy breakfast with the children.
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Morning
As children are arriving and families are coming and going, there's an opportunity for play as well as family grouping, open-plan play and multi-age grouping.
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Morning
As the children come together, planned experiences begin. This is where the Guardian programs and practices come to life. Examples of learning include numeracy, literacy, language, critical thinking, problem solving, leadership, social skills, technology, science, creative arts, curiosity and more.
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Morning
There's an opportunity for children to come together and enjoy morning tea.
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Mid-morning
Following morning tea, the planned experiences continue. This includes both indoor and outdoor programs.
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Afternoon
There's an opportunity for children to come together for lunch. With an open-door policy, families are able to join the centre for meals and excursion if they wish.
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Afternoon
For children who want to, or need to, there's an opportunity to sleep, rest or relax. For children who don't need to rest, there are planned experiences, which are more likely to be outdoors.
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Afternoon
Children come together for afternoon tea in small groups or with siblings (they can also rest and play together, too). This time also presents an opportunity to reflect on the day.
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End of the day
As families arrive to pick up children, there's an opportunity to speak to Educators and share information about the day.
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End of the day
Some centres offer early tea or light snack at the end of the day, which they can grab as they leave the centre. We’re mindful of how routines vary at home, so if throughout the day, we notice children look tired, food will be provided.
Helpful Information
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| Age Group | Daily Fee |
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| Under 3 Years | $144.00* |
| Over 3 Years | $141.00* |
*Price before the government rebate. To calculate what Child Care Subsidy you might get back, click here.
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Our team of Educators are committed and passionate about ensuring your child will be safe, nurtured and cared for every day. At Guardian, children are encouraged to engage in interest-led play that creates learning and meaningful experiences.
Our Educators seek to optimise diverse learning opportunities and implement the Curriculum as framed by the Early Years Learning Framework.
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All Guardian Centres provide a Centre-to-Family communication platform so families can maintain contact with their children’s experiences through photos, stories and learning outcomes.
Our Centres use Storypark and each family is provided with a secure login to access on their computers, mobiles or apps.
Begin the Adventure at Guardian
To explore the centre, chat with our team of Educators and learn more about our high-quality curriculum, book a tour now.
Our centre has been recognised as ‘Exceeding’ the National Quality Standard. This is the highest rating you can receive from a regulatory authority assessment and we are proud to deliver an exceptional service to the children and families who attend our centre.
Guardian Childcare & Education Abbotsford
3 Flockhart Street
Abbotsford, VIC, 3067
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