Mon to Fri 7:00am to 6:00pm
272 Millers Road Altona North, VIC, 3025
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Guardian Childcare & Education Altona North provides a stimulating learning environment for children aged six weeks to six years. Our Altona North childcare centre features engaging, resource-rich spaces designed to encourage exploration and play. Children enjoy mud pits, a wobbly bridge, and a boat, creating new learning adventures every day.
Our Flying Start to School program provides a specialised 2-year curriculum for children aged 3 to 5. Our unique program has two stages - Becoming Me for 3 year olds and Being Me for 4 year olds. Using developmental milestones and continuous monitoring of your child’s progress, this program is designed to make sure your child gets a flying start to school. Read more HERE
Where children are supported to be brave, curious, and bold in their learning, for the best possible start to life.
We know children (and families) like routine. Whilst no two days of learning are ever the same - here's what a day at Guardian might look like.
Whilst no two days of learning are ever the same - here's what a day at Guardian might look like.
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.
Breakfast time where families are welcome to stay and enjoy breakfast with the children.
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.
There's an opportunity for children to come together and enjoy morning tea.
Following morning tea, the planned experiences continue. This includes both indoor and outdoor programs.
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.
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.
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.
As families arrive to pick up children, there's an opportunity to speak to Educators and share information about 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.
From nutritious meals and engaging learning programs —it’s all covered in your daily rate. No hidden extras, just peace of mind for you and a great day for your child.
Hat, wetbag and sunscreen
5 meals per day
All incursions and excursions
Nappies and wipes
Storypark parenting app
Long day care hours year around
Open 7:00am to 6:00pm
Monday to Friday
Our daily rates are all inclusive and have no additional charges for incursions / excursions or any of our learning programs. The rates shown are an estimate based on using Childcare Subsidy (CCS) subsidised hours. The CCS helps lower your out-of-pocket costs, with subsidy rates dependant on your individual family eligibility levels.
| What You Might Pay After CCS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Age of Room | Daily Rate | 60% Subsidy | 80% Subsidy |
| Nursery (0–2) | $165.23 | $75.63 | $45.77 |
| Toddler (2–3) | $165.23 | $75.63 | $45.77 |
| Kinder (3–5) | $161.44 | $71.84 | $41.98 |
The Victorian Government offers funding to provide families up to 15 hours of Free Kindergarten a week, in addition to the Childcare Subsidy. The funding offsets the fees for three and four-year-old children that are part of the centre’s long day care Kindergarten program. Families will save up to $2,101 a year for children aged three-years-old and above in eligible long day cares in 2025. Ask for more details when you tour the centre.
Guardian Childcare and Education Altona North provides a warm, welcoming environment, much like the comfort of a family home, in Melbourne’s bayside west. Our purpose-built outdoor space is accessible from every classroom, offering plenty of room for children to run, ride, and explore.
Our spacious Altona daycare centre caters to children aged six weeks to six years, offering a nurturing and stimulating environment. We focus on helping children discover the world safely while fostering their curiosity and creativity with bright, engaging materials designed to spark learning and exploration.
At Guardian Altona North, children are supported through their early learning journey by a dedicated team of university-qualified Teachers and passionate Educators. We prioritise the development of social and emotional skills through tailored learning experiences in a safe, nurturing setting, making us a trusted choice for childcare in Altona and the surrounding areas.
Conveniently located for families seeking childcare near Newport Lakes, Guardian Altona North is open every weekday, from 7.00am to 6.00pm. We provide flexible hours to suit busy family schedules. At drop-off or pick-up, we encourage parents to spend some time exploring our inspiring learning environment, making Guardian the perfect choice for child care Altona North families can trust.
Our Educators and Teachers can show you the various play materials and education spaces throughout the Centre to help you discover our approach to learning as well as support you continue the learning with activities at home. We encourage involving the whole family in their child’s care and education to ensure they are happy as they learn and grow.
Our family communication app, Storypark, provides you with photos and updates on your child throughout the day, offering you the opportunity to stay informed about your child’s early learning and development. We also set up different learning outcomes for the children through Storypark, which supports them in achieving developmental milestones and understanding new ideas.
Our kindergarten curriculum is built on leading child development research, reflecting our dedication to providing the best start in life through high-quality child care services.
Our early childhood education programs are guided by specialist Educational Leaders who use a flexible, research-backed approach to teaching and learning. This leading curriculum fosters discovery and development, aligning with the National Quality Standard to ensure the best outcomes for your child.
At our Altona North centre, we provide a high-quality long day care and play-based learning program that helps children build foundational skills often introduced in early primary school. Through engaging and fun activities, we explore shapes, numbers, and letters, equipping children with the tools they need to thrive.
Our early childhood education program focuses on developing children’s literacy and numeracy skills, ensuring they feel confident and prepared for the transition to primary school. We also tailor our approach to meet the unique needs and routines of each family, while celebrating and supporting every child’s cultural and family background.
At our Guardian Childcare & Education Altona North, we’re committed to children’s nutrition, and our on-site cook prepares each meal fresh and packed with all the nutrients that children need at their age. We consider not only taste and preference but also cater to food allergies so that healthy eating means good wellbeing. We encourage children to engage in food preparation and to ask questions about where their food comes from, why it’s good for them, and how they can eat it. We also encourage exploration of the cultural heritage behind different foods, helping promote diversity and inclusion from an early age.
At Guardian Altona North, we’re more than just a long daycare or day care centre – we’re a community dedicated to helping your child thrive. Through our unique Visible Learning Program, families gain valuable insights into their child’s education and development. Our Learning Exchange Display allows Teachers and Educators to share updates on your child’s progress while giving you the opportunity to provide direct input into their learning journey.
Why not visit Guardian Altona North today and take an obligation-free tour? Come meet our friendly team, explore our local childcare centre, and see why we’re the perfect choice for your child’s early education. At Guardian Altona North, we believe in working together to give young children the best start to life.
We can’t wait to welcome you!
Our Altona North childcare centre offers:
Learning should be fun! Learning through play encourages children to explore and understand their world at their own pace. It helps build their knowledge, develop confidence, and embrace curiosity.
Learning should be fun! Learning through play allows children to build their knowledge, develop confidence, and embrace curiosity.
Our Flying Start to School kindergarten program is lead by degree qualified Teachers in a long day care setting. Our specialist two-year program is committed to supporting your child as they prepare for big school. We focus on nurturing their confidence, making friends and social emotional growth while also supporting their abilities in reading, writing, counting, and thinking skills. Whether it’s building with blocks, practicing their first letters, or learning to share with friends, every experience is carefully designed to support your child’s development.
Our Centre is a recipient of funding as part of the VIC Government’s Free Kinder Program. Eligible children aged three years and above will receive up to $2101 in additional subsidies to reduce your out-of-pocket fees. Ask for more details when you tour the centre.
Through excursions, children are supported to expand their world, to get to know their community, and have a sense of belonging. Their learning thrives when they feel safe, welcome, and that they belong.
Children discover the wonders of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics through age-appropriate activities that are designed to foster curiosity and develop foundational skills like problem-solving and creativity.
Cooking experiences teach numeracy by counting ingredients, and weighing and measuring quantities and volume, while managing these tasks supports independence and confidence.
Learning languages through Early Learning Languages Australia (ELLA) supports brain development and social skills and creates opportunities to celebrate cultural diversity.
Reading aloud to children each day inspires imagination and supports thinking. Books with rhythm, rhyme and word patterns make stories more playful and memorable.
From growing veggies and foraging in the garden for that day’s meal ingredients to learning about recycling, children learn about being part of a community, connecting to their environment and understanding their impact on the world.
