Guardian Childcare & Education Blackburn South

Guardian Childcare & Education Blackburn South boasts a range of resource-rich environments where children are encouraged to explore and learn. The light-filled and spacious Centre features beautiful outdoor areas that include a water pump, a creek bed, vegetable gardens, a teepee, natural climbing structures and a range of age-specific play areas.

Located 16km east of the Melbourne CBD, Guardian Blackburn South is a convenient choice for local families living in suburbs such as Burwood East, Box Hill, Nunawading, Forest Hill, Vermont and Bennettswood. Be they looking for care close to home, or on the way to the city for work, Guardian Blackburn South provides easy drop off and pick up of your little ones in the morning and evening.

At Guardian Blackburn South children are encouraged to explore and learn, with the added benefit of a Kindergarten Program led by quality teachers who are there to help prepare your child for the exciting transition to school. As part of our community focus we run an excursion program to locations such as local parks, cafes, forests and Blackburn Lake.

We are proud to have such a culturally diverse team at Guardian Blackburn South, and celebrate a variety of cultural events and holidays throughout the year.

Guardian Blackburn South has a dedicated on-site cook who prepares all meals freshly in the Centre kitchen each day. Our cook also hosts regular hands-on cooking experiences for the children to get involved with, which enhance their understanding of good nutrition and encourages them to try new foods.

Begin the adventure at Guardian Blackburn South today by booking a tour or speaking to one of our team about the high quality education and care on offer.

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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. Please note, this will vary depending on centre opening hours.

  • From 6:30am

    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 6:30am

    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 chef.

  • 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 chef. 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. 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.

Helpful Information

Opening Hours

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

Fee Information

Age Group Daily Fee
Under 3 Years $140.00*
Over 3 Years $135.00*

*Price before the government rebate. To calculate what Child Care Subsidy you might get back, click here.

Good to Know - What to Bring

What we Provide

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

What to Bring

  • Soft toy or comfort blanket for nap time
  • Spare change of clothing
  • Water bottle
  • Formula and/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 & Education Blackburn South is located in a lovely, quiet neighbourhood. Our team enjoys a wonderful rapport that comes from knowing our children and families really well. We welcome children from six weeks to just before they head off to school and we liaise closely with the local primary schools, developing common goals and strategies to ensure your child’s transition to school is smooth.

The foundation of our learning opportunities is built on real life experiences to delve deeper into each child’s wonderings about their world and each other as we endeavour to help each child become a respectful and passionate learner and citizen.

Our Educators are kind, dedicated and professional who draw on their intimate knowledge of each and every child to create a fun, inspirational, and educational environment in which children can learn and grow with families encouraged to share knowledge about their child to be actively involved in their learning.

To find out more about our wonderful centre, please contact our friendly team.

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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