Open 6:30am to 6:30pm
Monday to Friday
Guardian Childcare & Education
Blackburn South
- The moment you step inside Guardian Blackburn South, you’ll be part of a community where children feel safe, happy, and you will feel connected every day.
- From the most nurturing nursery room to our leading 2-year kindergarten program – we are the leading centre for the first 5 years of your child’s development in the area.
- Choose us, and watch your child explore, learn, and thrive with confidence, guided by passionate Educators and strong family connection.
Book a tour today to see what makes our Centre special & have all your questions answered

HOURS
Mon to Fri 6:30am to 6:30pm
ADDRESS
50-52 Blackburn Rd Blackburn, VIC, 3130
SPACES AVAILABLE NOW ACROSS ROOMS
Check out our fantastic indoor and outdoor learning spaces your child will enjoy









Welcome to our Centre
Welcome to Guardian Childcare and Education Blackburn South, recently refurbished centre with a modern, purpose-built and vibrant child care centre. Our early childhood education programs are focused on play-based learning, and our spacious centre provides a nurturing and stimulating environment for children aged six weeks to six years of age, supporting them to discover the world in a safe and secure way.
- Highly experienced Educators and degree-qualified Teachers
- Engaging, light-filled learning spaces that inspire curiosity and learning in a safe space
- Intentionally designed outdoor environment that feature a water pump, creek bed, vegetable gardens, teepees and natural climbing structures, large sandpits, sensory path, and butterfly garden
- On-site Chef providing fresh snacks and meals daily
- Nappies, SPF 50+ sunscreen and bed linen provided
- Extended hours of care each weekday from 6.30am to 6.30pm
Where children are supported to be brave, curious, and bold in their learning, for the best possible start to life.
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.
With endless possibilities, there’s never a dull moment and no two days are the same.

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.
What's included in the Guardian Experience
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
Helpful Information
Opening Hours
What to Bring 
What we Provide
- Nappies and wipes
- Bed linen
- Guardian hat
- SPF 50+ sunscreen
- All nutritious meals and snacks
What to Bring
- Water bottle
- Spare change of clothing, labelled
- Soft toy or comfort blanket for nap time
- Baby's bottles for formula or breastmilk
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 and Education Blackburn South is a welcoming Donvale early learning centre that feels like a family home, conveniently located for families seeking childcare near Nunawading and surrounding areas. Our vibrant local childcare centre in Melbourne’s east offers exceptional long daycare services, with purpose-built outdoor spaces accessible from every classroom, providing plenty of room for children to run, play, and explore.
As a trusted day care centre, Guardian Blackburn South caters to children aged six weeks to six years, creating a nurturing, stimulating environment that supports early childhood education. The centre is filled with bright, engaging materials designed to spark curiosity and encourage exploration in a safe and secure setting.
Our dedicated, university-qualified Teachers and Educators support children through their early learning journey, helping them develop social and emotional skills in a creative and nurturing environment. Learning experiences are designed to inspire imagination and foster growth during these important formative years.
Guardian Blackburn South is open from 6.30am to 6.30pm on weekdays, offering families the flexibility they need for work hours and convenient drop-off and pick-up times. We invite you to spend a little extra time with us during drop-off or pick-up to explore our engaging early learning centre environment.
At Guardian Blackburn South, our dedicated Educators and Teachers are here to support your child’s early learning journey. As a leading Blackburn childcare centre, we focus on a unique play-based learning approach, using engaging education spaces and materials to foster curiosity and creativity. We also offer practical tips for continuing your child’s learning at home, encouraging family involvement in building social skills and supporting their overall growth.
To keep you connected, our family communication app, Storypark, provides daily photos, updates, and tailored learning outcomes. This helps track your child’s progress as they explore new ideas and achieve developmental milestones in a nurturing environment.
For children aged three and four, our kindergarten program, led by university-qualified Teachers, prepares them for the transition to primary school. Based on leading child development research, our curriculum builds foundational skills, including social and emotional development, ensuring your child has the best possible start through quality child care and education. At Guardian Blackburn South, we are committed to providing exceptional care and education for every child.
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.
At our Blackburn kindergarten, children can get a head start on important early learning skills often introduced in primary school. Through fun, play-based activities, we explore shapes, numbers, and letters, building strong foundations in literacy and numeracy.
Our high-quality program at Blackburn South childcare is designed to help children feel confident and prepared for the big transition into primary school. We tailor our approach to support the routines and needs of each family, ensuring that every child’s cultural and family background is celebrated and encouraged. Discover the difference at our Blackburn kindergarten today!
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 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.
As part of our unique Visible Learning Program, families will be able to gain an understanding of their child’s education. Our Learning Exchange Display will provide the opportunity for our early childhood Teachers and Educators to share updates on your child’s progress. It will also be a chance for you to have direct input into your child’s learning!
Why not come and meet the team and have a look around our Centre today? You can ask about child care services, the Child Care Subsidy and any other question about early childhood education. We’d love to show you why Guardian Childcare and Education Blackburn South is the perfect learning environment for your child. At Guardian, we believe that together, we can give young children the best start to life.
We look forward to welcoming you soon!
Centre Highlights 
Our exciting, resource-rich environments include:
- Highly experienced Educators and degree-qualified Teachers
- Engaging, light-filled learning spaces that inspire curiosity and learning in a safe space
- The centre features 6 classrooms with 2 shared outdoor environments that allow for children with siblings to come together throughout different times of the day
- Intentionally designed outdoor environment that feature a water pump, creek bed, vegetable gardens, teepees and natural climbing structures, large sandpits, sensory path, and butterfly garden
- On-site Chef providing fresh snacks and meals daily
- Nappies, SPF 50+ sunscreen and bed linen provided
- Extended hours of care each weekday from 6.30am to 6.30pm
Our Learning Programs
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.