Bentleigh

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.

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.

Guardian Childcare and Education Bentleigh provides the warmth and comfort of a family home, conveniently located in Melbourne’s south-east. As a leading Bentleigh childcare provider, our purpose-built outdoor space is accessible from every classroom, offering plenty of room for children to run, ride, and explore.  

Our spacious East Bentleigh child care centre caters to children aged six weeks to six years, creating a nurturing and stimulating environment where they can safely discover and engage with the world. Filled with bright, engaging materials, the centre encourages curiosity and exploration, making it a standout choice for childcare in Melbourne.  

Supported by a dedicated team of university-qualified Teachers and Educators, children develop their social and emotional skills through tailored early learning experiences. At Guardian Bentleigh, we foster creativity and imagination in a safe and supportive environment, helping children thrive during their most important early years. 

Guardian Bentleigh is open from 6.30am to 6.30pm every weekday, so each family are provided with plenty of flexibility for the hours they work and the time they choose to drop off and pick up their child. During drop-off or pick-up times, we encourage you to stay for a little while and spend some time exploring the learning environment.  

At our Bentleigh kindergarten and childcare Bentleigh centre, our Educators and Teachers guide you through our play materials and educational spaces, showcasing our unique approach to learning. They also provide ideas to help you continue your child’s learning journey at home. We strive to create a supportive environment where the whole family can be involved in their child’s education, ensuring they feel happy as they learn and grow at their own pace.  

Our family communication app, Storypark, keeps you updated with photos and insights into your child’s daily activities, helping you stay connected to their early learning and development. Through Storypark, we set personalized learning outcomes, supporting children as they reach developmental milestones and explore new ideas. 

For children aged three and four, our Bentleigh child care centre has a kindergarten program led by university-qualified Teachers that can support your child in their preparation for the step up into primary school. Our kindergarten curriculum is based on leading child development research and demonstrates our commitment to providing the best possible start to life for your child through quality child care services.  

Our early childhood education program is led by specialist Educational Leaders who guide teaching and learning in a flexible and research-supported way. The leading curriculum supports discovery and gives children the best start to life, as well as being aligned with the National Quality Standard and the Early Years Learning Framework.  

Through our high-quality kindergarten program, children have the opportunity to learn some of the skills that are often only introduced in early primary school. We begin learning and exploring shapes, numbers and letters through fun, play-based activities.  

We develop each child’s literacy and numeracy skills to help them feel confident and prepared during the challenging leap into primary school. Our high-quality program supports the needs and routines of each of our families, and we ensure each child’s cultural and family background is supported and encouraged.     

At Guardian Childcare and Education Bentleigh, we’re proud to offer childcare openings in a nurturing environment that supports your child’s growth and development. Our on-site cook prepares fresh, nutritious meals daily, packed with all the nutrients children need at their age. We encourage children to explore food preparation, learn about where their food comes from, and discover the cultural heritage behind different cuisines, promoting diversity and inclusion from an early age. 

As an early learning centre in Bentleigh, we’re passionate about keeping families engaged in their child’s education. Through our unique Visible Learning Program and Learning Exchange Display, our Teachers and Educators share updates on your child’s progress and invite you to have direct input into their learning journey. 

If you’re looking for local childcare or considering Bentleigh West Kindergarten options, why not come and visit us? You’ll see why Guardian Childcare and Education Bentleigh is the perfect environment for your child’s early years. Together, we can give young children the best start to life. We look forward to welcoming you soon! 

• A warm, spacious and vibrant early learning centre in south-east Melbourne.
• This light-filled, multi-level Centre has a mix of indoor and outdoor learning environments where exciting learning programs and practices come to life. There are three outdoor play areas
• Our Bentleigh day care centre highlights our natural environment, and we have designed resource-rich environments where children are encouraged to explore and learn. Our outdoor learning environments include herb gardens, a water play area, bike paths, natural play structures, and age-specific play areas.
• Our on-site cook prepares nutritionally balanced meals using fresh seasonal ingredients every day. To further explore food at the Centre, our Educators host cooking classes for the children to enhance their understanding of good nutrition and to encourage them to try new foods and flavours.
• Our early childhood education programs are focused on play-based learning, and our team of qualified Teachers and Educators provide a stimulating environment for children aged six weeks to six years of age to discover the world in a safe and secure way.
• Our Bentleigh child care centre is located on Boundary Road between South Road and Centre Road, which means drop-off before work has never been more accessible or convenient