Guardian Childcare & Early Learning – Bentleigh East

Every day is an opportunity for discovery and growth at Guardian Early Learning & Childcare Centre Bentleigh East. With a range of exciting, resource-rich environments including vegetable gardens, a forte, natural play structures and a range of age-specific ateliers, children are encouraged to explore and learn.

The light-filled and spacious centre has a mix of indoor and outdoor learning environments where the exciting programs and practices comes to life. With over 20 cultures amongst the Bentleigh East Educators, we love exploring cultural differences as well as embracing various holidays and celebrations throughout the year.

Our on-site cook, Brenda, prepares five nutritionally balanced meals using seasonal ingredients every day. To further explore food at the centre, our community-minded Educators at Bentleigh East host cooking classes for the children to get involved in to enhance their understanding of good nutrition. Children can also enjoy their meals in the dedicated piazza while socialising.

Begin the adventure at Guardian today by booking a tour to explore the centre, chat with our team of Educators and learn more about our high-quality curriculum.

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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.

  • From 7.30am

    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.

  • 9:00

    Breakfast time and families are welcome to stay and enjoy breakfast with the children.

  • 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.

  • Morning

    As the children come together, planned experiences begin. This is where the Guardian programs and practices comes to life. Examples of learning include numeracy, literacy, language, critical thinking, problem solving, leadership, social skills, technology, science, creative arts, curiosity and more.

  • Morning

    There’s an opportunity for children to come together and enjoy morning tea.

  • Mid-morning

    Following morning tea, the planned experiences continue. This includes both indoor and outdoor programs.

  • 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 excursions if they wish.

  • 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.

  • Afternoon

    Children come together for afternoon tea in small groups or with siblings (they can also rest together and play together, too). This time also presents an opportunity to reflect on the day.

  • 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.

  • 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

Opening Hours

Open 6:30am to 6:30pm
Monday to Friday

Fee Information

Age Group Daily Fee
Under 3 Years $139.00
Over 3 Years $139.00

Good to Know - What to Bring

What we Provide

  • Sunscreen
  • Hats
  • Five nutritionally balanced meals including: Breakfast, Lunch, Morning and Afternoon tea and a late Snack at the end of the day
  • Nappies
  • Bibs
  • Bedding

What to Bring

  • Formula and bottles
  • Soft toy or comfort blanket for nap time
  • Spare change of clothing
  • Water bottle

Our Educators

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

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.

Learn More About Our Centre

Guardian Childcare & Early Learning Centre in Victoria’s Bentleigh East offers a warm and peaceful environment complemented by beautiful natural surroundings. Each room boasts a variety of interactive experiences, materials and sensory experiences designed to pique curiosity and promote learning and growth.

Families are strongly involved in life at our centre, from reading stories and making craft to celebrating special occasions and contributing ideas. Our friendly educators have fostered strong relationships with families for years, underpinned by clear and frequent communication. These close connections mean our educators have a deep understanding of each child, and can provide personalised support for their individual needs. It also means our families are instilled with a sense of confidence that their children are in the best possible hands, with educators that are experienced and professional but also gentle and loving.

The aroma of home-style cooking flows from the kitchen to create a feeling of home, with nutritious and balanced meals lovingly prepared on-site by our trained cook.

Outside, the children are encouraged to explore the world around them in safe spaces that promote discovery and independence. The option of indoor and outdoor play means each child has the flexibility to choose the environment that best suits their interests.

We also boast a weekly music and movement incursion, sports program and regular excursions where we explore our area. As part of the community we have connections with a local dentist, doctor and maternal health nurse from the council.

Come along and meet our team who will be happy to tell you more about our wonderful centre!

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.

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