Isabel Castaneda
Centre Manager
"From learning how to walk, to recognising their letters. The fact that we get to share those special moments with children and their families makes it worthwhile."
Guardian Childcare & Education Bentleigh is a child care centre teaming with learning experiences for children aged from six weeks to six years. Guardian Childcare Bentleigh is located on Boundary Road between South Road and Centre Road, which means drop-off before work has never been more accessible.
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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.
From 7:00am
Handover time with children, families and our friendly Educators. There’s a chance to share what’s important for the day and any news from home.
From 7:00am
Breakfast time where families are welcome to stay and enjoy breakfast with the children.
Morning
An opportunity to play and discover with open-plan play in family groups and multi-age groupings.
Morning
Planned experiences. This is where the Guardian difference comes to life. Alongside our Educators your child’s exploration leads to learnings in numeracy, literacy, language, critical thinking, problem solving, leadership, social skills, technology, creative arts and much more.
Morning tea
An opportunity for children to come together for a healthy snack, often they help prepare their food alongside our carers and cook.
Mid-morning
Individually tailored to your child’s needs and curiosity the planned experiences continue, this includes both indoor and outdoor programs.
Lunch
Another nutritious meal expertly prepared by our cook. Families are invited to join the children for meals and excursions if they wish.
Afternoon
If your child wants to, or needs to sleep, it’s time to rest and recharge. For children who don’t need to rest the planned experiences continue, in most cases outdoors.
Afternoon tea
Another chance for the children to come together and re-fuel in small groups or with siblings. There is also an opportunity to rest or play together and reflect on the day.
Pick-up
As you arrive to pick up your child, there’s a chance to speak with our Educators and share news about the day. Our Storypark App also allows you to stay in touch 24/7 wherever you are.
End of day
Your child is encouraged to grab a light snack as they leave the centre. We’re mindful of how routines vary, throughout the day if we notice your child looking tired food will be provided.
Open 7:00am to 6:30pm
Monday to Friday
Supported by a team of passionate Educators, your child will love the custom designed internal and external spaces and abundance of resources to explore and play with. Our centre also boasts:
Our meaningful play-based programs are designed to foster children’s development in a positive and nurturing way. We invite you to book a tour to meet our friendly staff and to see the centre for yourself!
Izabella Frattezi Ramos
I would highly recommend this childcare. My 9 months old loved to go there and you could see they really love children in there. They have great daily activities and ... Read More
Kiran Brar
For me, as a mother of one daughter the most important thing is to feel that my child is safe when she not with me and that's the way I ... Read More
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Kate McKay
I cannot recommend Guardian Bentleigh enough. We have been so happy sending both of our kids to this center over the years. We are moving away and the thing we will ... Read More
Thomas
Karen and the crew have been amazing in the 4 years that we've been bringing our boys in. The carers consistently provided exceptional service and support. Karen has been fantastic about ... Read More
andrew barnett
Amazing, nurturing and professional educators who go the extra mile. Wonderful work environment, great management and wonderful families. Also offer funded Kinder program with extended hours so no need to ... Read More
Georgia Allyse
Beautiful state of the art centre. From the moment we became part of this centre, we noticed the huge emphasis on community focus and that parents are listened and heard. ... Read More
Atar Sofer-Wright
We had all 3 of our kids in this wonderful centre. We couldn’t have been happier with the care and attention each of children received. From the great educators, the ... Read More
Lisa Mann
If you want high quality care for your child. Then guardian Bentleigh is a great centre Clean facility’s, caring staff and great management. Could not recommend a better centre
hemambika09
Fantastic place for care and education. The educators are very caring and professional. They listen to the individual needs of the children. Centre manager Karen is the best! Always there ... Read More
Lisa Cosentino
This is more than just a childcare facility. There’s a real sense of family community and I only have positive things to report. Very pleased with the high level of ... Read More
Monique McCorry
We moved our 2.5 son after over a year at another centre and from the second we walked in there we hit the jackpot! The staff were fantastic and the ... Read More
Laura Etyngold
UPDATED REVIEW: My original review below is over 18mths old and so much has changed for the better since I penned it. At the time we had a very significant turnover of ... Read More
Sassy Hy
Couldn't be more happier with the place. Every staffs in the room know our kids name and always inform us on what our kids have done on the day when ... Read More
Jenny Boymal
Had the most wonderful experience at this centre!! The Centre Manager Karen is absolutely amazing. Her care factor is off the charts. We felt like we were part of a ... Read More
Kelly A
As a first time parent, I was extremely anxious about sending off my baby to childcare. The team at Kids Time Bentleigh East put my mind at ease from the ... Read More
Margaret Carroll
As a grandparent I was so impressed by the graduation concert on Thursday. Impressed by the educators skill in organising 4 or 5 year olds to sing in French and ... Read More
Rachel SIFRIS
I can't imagine sending my daughter to any other kinder. The staff are well experienced and look after my child as if she were their own. Every single day I ... Read More
Leanne Peters
My kids have been coming to this Centre for the last six years and we love it. We even followed them when they moved premises. Staff are great ... Read More
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Ben Kushnir
Kids Time bentleigh East has amazing facilities and a great educational program. It is clean tidy and my daughter has excelled in Kinder since coming across from another centre.
Rachel Sifris
This would have to be the best Kinder anyone could ever hope for or imagine. The staff are amazing, the other families are friendly and the quality of care and ... Read More
Katia Zak
For me, mother of two little boys, the most important thing is to feel that my kids are safe when they not with me and that's the way I feel ... Read More
To explore the centre, chat with our team of Educators and learn more about our high-quality curriculum, book a tour now.