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.
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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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Fee Information expand_more
| Age Group | Daily Fee |
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| Under 3 Years | $150.00* |
| Over 3 Years | $147.00* |
*Price before the government rebate. To calculate what Child Care Subsidy you might get back, click here.
Our Educators expand_more
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.
You and Your Child expand_more
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.
More about Guardian Abbotsford expand_more
Your child will run smiling through our doors each morning – and greet you excitedly every afternoon with tales of what they’ve done that day. Because at Guardian, it’s all about fun, play and what they learn along the way.
Our Abbotsford Centre, previously known as ‘Little Explorers Childcare’, is a fantastic environment for children to explore and become curious and imaginative learners. We welcome babies as young as six weeks, and work with families through the age stages until finally preparing our older children for the exciting transition to primary school with our leading Kindergarten Program. Our long day care model is great for children and families.
Tucked away from the hustle and bustle of the main road, this beautiful community childcare centre will give your child the start they deserve.
Guardian Abbotsford is rated as Exceeding the National Quality Standard for childcare, and it’s not hard to see why…
- Caring and experienced team – Our Centre Manager Nakita leads a team with decades of experience in childcare, who have been with the Centre for many years. Our dedicated and caring educators will welcome your child in a warm and nurturing environment.
- Support with the Child Care Subsidy. Nakita and our team will support you to understand what government support you may be entitled to and how to apply.
- Easy for families – We’re tucked away from the main road, but with the added benefit of on-site underground parking. There is also tram, bus and train transport on our doorstep, making your life easier on those busy mornings and afternoons.
- Learn through play – With great resources and amazing indoor and outdoor spaces – including an expansive rooftop garden – your child will have room to explore and flex their curiosity and creativity.
- Regular communication with you – You’ll be kept up to date through our family communication app, StoryPark, and our unique Visible Learning Program gives you a great understanding of your child’s learning for the day at pick up. It will give you plenty to talk about with them on the drive home!
- Community connections – Fun and confidence-boosting local excursions for all ages, plus a wide range of cultures represented in our Centre to help you feel welcome – no matter your background. We boast several multi-lingual Educators who speak a number of languages including Vietnamese, Mandarin, Greek, Italian, Korean, Spanish, Arabic and Cantonese.
- All the extras – Long care hours, an on-site chef and all the added value you would expect from the highest-quality childcare centre.
At Guardian Abbotsford we provide specialised care for every age group, plus learning experiences designed to cater to Babies, Toddlers and Kindergarten children.
Babies. Our Nursery Team includes a ‘Baby Ambassador’, Irene, who specialises in the developmentally appropriate care and learning of babies. One-on-one time and cuddles are prioritised for your baby, with the security of always having a familiar Educator close by who knows your baby – and his or her routines – inside out.
Toddlers. Our Centre is set across multiple levels which creates an environment where our toddlers can safely explore their growing independence through play-based learning. We host regular excursions into the local community to extend their learning outside the Centre, visiting locations such as parks, playgrounds, cafes and shops.
Kindergarten. Our Kinder Teacher Julie works with you to discuss your child’s readiness to ensure they move to our Kindergarten program when it’s time for them. We are a participating provider for the government-funded program that will save families up to $2000 for any child in 2021 with the intention of starting school in 2022. Our program is specifically designed and delivered to prepare your child for the exciting transition to primary school – all with the added benefit of long care hours for our families.
It’s not hard to see why Guardian Abbotsford is a great choice for your child, no matter their age. We invite you to come and see for yourself. Enrolling now for all ages.
Areas that this Centre services expand_more
Guardian Childcare Abbotsford services a number of local areas, including: Richmond, Collingwood, Fitzroy, Hawthorn and Kew.
Reviews (6)
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Katherine Hayman
- 5 months ago
Today was my daughter’s last day at this centre and I’m writing this review to show my appreciation. From the first day, the educators and other team members have shown ... Read More
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Anthony Smith
- 8 months ago
My daughter has been attending this centre since she was 5 months old, and we have had such a positive experience. They understood how difficult it was to leave a ... Read More
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Eva Xiang
- 1 year ago
Our experience with Explorers Abbostford has been really good. My son is with them for 8 months since 1 year old and it's really sad to say goodbye because I ... Read More
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JT
- 2 years ago
Our experience with Explorers Abbostford has been really good. In the last two year and half, teachers always provide daily photo and reports about our son and the activities of ... Read More
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Aneesh Nair
- 2 years ago
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Kylie Stone
- 2 years ago
Finding a great child care centre is a challenge for all parents. When I returned to work part time we were planning to send our son to a large centre ... Read More
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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