Open 7:00am to 6:30pm
Monday to Friday
Guardian Childcare & Education Braybrook
- Proud winner of the Family Choice Award 2025. As determined by our existing families rating their experience of our Centre via Family Satisfaction Survey and independent Google Reviews. Click here for more detail
- At Braybrook you’ll feel confident that your child is thriving; building their confidence in our great learning spaces which include a sandpit, climbing frames and gardens. Your child deserves the best.
- Meet our dedicated team and discover how we lead the way in your child’s development, where keeping you connected with regular communication about their progress as a top priority.
- Take a tour with us, and you’ll see why so many families love us. A sense of belonging to our strong community, quality learning and the best experience each day for your child – we have got it all.
Book a tour today to see what makes our Centre special & have all your questions answered
HOURS
Mon to Fri 7am to 6.30pm
ADDRESS
330 Ballarat Road Braybrook, VIC, 3019
SPACES AVAILABLE NOW ACROSS ROOMS
Check out our fantastic indoor and outdoor learning spaces your child will enjoy
Welcome to our Centre
Guardian Childcare & Education Braybrook is a modern, state-of-the-art early learning Centre, that opened in 2021. The Centre offers 135 places for children aged from six weeks to six years, and boasts two outdoor spaces, seven bright and beautiful learning spaces and four dedicated art areas.
- Quality learning programs such as Joy of Reading, Cooking and Sustainability
- Engaging indoor learning spaces full of quality educational resources
- Expansive outdoor play spaces with a sandpit, play equipment and veggie garden
- On-site Chef providing fresh snacks and meals daily
- Highly experienced Educators and degree-qualified Teachers
- Nappies, SPF 50+ sunscreen, a hat and bed linen provided
- Extended hours of care each weekday from 7am to 6:30pm
Meet our Centre Manager Natasha and team
"We love nothing more than seeing the faces of children who are proud of their accomplishments and share in this happiness with educators, peers and their families affirming their sense of achievement and belonging".
Our Flying Start to School program provides a specialised 2-year curriculum for children aged 3 to 5. Our unique program has two stages - Becoming Me for 3 year olds and Being Me for 4 year olds. Using developmental milestones and continuous monitoring of your child’s progress, this program is designed to make sure your child gets a flying start to school. Read more HERE
Where children are supported to be brave, curious, and bold in their learning, for the best possible start to life.
karthik S.
05:35 10 Apr 25
We are so grateful for the wonderful team at Guardian Childcare & Education Braybrook. Our son absolutely loves going there every day, and as parents, that gives us so much comfort and peace of mind.A special mention to Lee and Saddam they are truly outstanding educators. Their care, patience, and genuine love for the kids really shows in everything they do. Lee is always warm, approachable, and takes the time to engage with each child individually. Saddam has a gentle and kind way of supporting the kids to learn and grow with confidence. We feel so lucky to have them as part of our son's early learning journey.The centre overall is very well-managed, clean, and has a welcoming atmosphere. The educators are professional, caring, and always communicate openly with us. It really feels like a home away from home for our little one.Highly recommend Guardian Braybrook to any family looking for a nurturing and safe environment for their child.
Dean Z.
01:07 02 Apr 25
Great communication, wonderful staff, and a positive learning environment！
Jansen I.
10:18 03 Jan 25
Sabina B.
02:08 22 Nov 24
I had a positive experience while on my placement with Guardian Braybrook. I was on Kinder-1 room with my amazing mentor (Lee) who is very kind, caring and professional. I would like to express my heartfelt gratitude especially for my mentor, Lee for her unwavering support and guidance throughout my 25days placement journey.
Tara K.
13:35 09 Nov 24
Luna L.
23:22 06 Nov 24
I had an amazing placement experience at Guardian Braybrook Kinder 1 Room! The teachers, Lee and Saddam are caring and professional, and the environment is warm and welcoming. The children receive excellent care and education here. I especially want to thank my mentor—Lee was so patient in guiding me and providing invaluable hands-on experience.
Mai A.
08:33 22 Oct 24
Navneet K.
20:59 17 Oct 24
I had a very great experience with guardian Braybrook. Kinda 1 teacher Lee she is such a sweet, lovely, kind and experienced teacher I have ever meet. She takes care of each of class children like her own child including the students who come for placements as well. Provide proper guidance for their studies. She is such a pure soul. Thanku Lee for supporting children in their learning journey
Susan A.
22:47 21 May 24
My experience with guardian has been a pleasure .
Simone P.
04:38 21 May 24
Hayley F.
04:24 21 May 24
Beautiful educators & staff that go above and beyond
aiza lyn M.
02:05 21 May 24
Louise B.
06:42 14 May 24
The team at Guardian Braybrook are exceptional and highly professional!Our son started his early childhood education at 5 and half months, he is now 14 months old and has loved it!I’ve felt so lucky to be part of the Braybrook centre and have such skilled and caring educators and leaders.My son Harry has built meaningful and loving relationships with his educators and feels loved and supported everyday he attends.The team are caring, thoughtful and committed to providing engaging learning and play environments.I would highly recommend them to anyone thinking of using early childhood education!!
nattie N.
00:45 09 Apr 24
Abigail K.
10:23 02 Jan 24
Kokilanath T.
12:25 07 Nov 23
I highly recommend this establishment.
David H.
03:49 06 Nov 23
Had a tour in this center. It looks lovely and the team were friendly.
Lyn S.
23:09 24 Oct 23
My son use to go to this daycare centre and I can highly recommend the amazing educators and also the centre manager Brittanni. These guys was always welcoming and ensured that we felt valued. I find that the educators are very professional and ensured that we are well informed when my son was unwell. I honestly couldn’t fault anything about them. Delivered well above our expectation!
Prerna A.
21:24 12 Sep 23
Brooke S.
01:12 02 May 23
Great educators that truly care about my kids and our family. Have built such a great rapport in a short period of time between the educators and my kids and myself.
Hamish B.
09:53 03 Feb 23
Very happy with the staff looking after our baby, they are kind, attentive and very engaging with the children
FantLill L.
02:56 10 Jan 23
My daughter is very happy and loves going to ithis childcare.Educators are fantastic and children focus! Family friendly. Healthy and nutritional meals and good quality snacks. I was helped in this centre with my daughter's eating habits and toilet training. Staff are professional, knowledgeable and friendly. Welcoming, and Braybrook guardian childcare is like a second family to us and our daughter.
Amrita G.
04:04 28 Nov 22
Very good childcare centre and their educators and their education programs are very good, they have been helping kids by teaching them skills needed for everyday also prepping them for school.Clean and huge play area.Thank you for great work!!
Sarah K
02:33 01 Nov 22
The Braybrook Guardian team are so great with my children and also answer any questions I have promptly. I’m very happy with the care my children receive and love that they are learning as well as playing every time they go to daycare
Sladjana M.
06:21 28 Oct 22
We're very pleased with existing day care of our active toddler @Guardian Braybrook. The Seahorse Team is simply great and we're confident that all children there receive the best care possible while we're at work :-)
Chris J.
01:47 13 Sep 22
Absolutely love the team at Guardian Braybrook!1. Great management team who always try to accommodate requests and keep us posted of any change2. Fantastic, patient and loving educators who are familiar with most if not all children attending the centre. Our child loves attending the centre, so much till she would wiggle out of her pram with excitement when we arrive in the morning3. Our child has quite sensitive skin and when she has a flare up, the centre would always keep us informed and work with us to manage the situation rather than insist on sending her home.Guardian Braybrook is like a family to us. Keep up the great work Brit and team!
mina S.
03:22 06 Sep 22
We are very happy with the Centre. All educators are very kind and professional in what they do. Johan has been learning a lot and we love how they look after him since he was 5 months. Also,the management are very approachable and thoughtful.
Yuyin H.
03:41 17 Aug 22
My daughter loves coming here. We also noticed that she learns a lot even though she only attends one day a week. The staff are lovely and attentive.
Lisa L.
05:17 05 Jun 22
Rose N.
13:20 03 Jun 22
Jamie N.
05:45 03 Jun 22
This is an amazing childcare with a fantastic centre leadership team, my daughter absolutely loves going there every day and can’t wait to go back every time she leaves
Jenna M.
05:40 03 Jun 22
Recently toured this centre. Lovely smiles. All children happy and educators inviting.
Greg F.
05:38 03 Jun 22
Thankyou to Brittanni and the amazing team at Braybrook. Our granddaughter comes home everyday happy and can't wait to get back. Such a relief knowing she is happy and well cared for
Michelle F.
05:32 03 Jun 22
I have a granddaughter that attends this amazing state of arts centre. The education program is second to none and the staff are more than that, they are true carers of our most precious gems, our little children
Anushia S.
04:12 03 Jun 22
We started at Guardian Braybrook at the end of 2021 and we are loving it. My son is so happy there, and looks forward to going each day. The educators take the time to get to know each child and build strong relationships, and the activities they do each day are fun, educational and engaging. The team have worked hard to create a real sense of community at the centre, and there’s great communication between the educators and families.
Karen N.
04:07 03 Jun 22
My granddaughter attends this centre and I can’t praise the ladies enough. My granddaughter talks about her teachers constantly and loves her time there. The meals provided are excellent and nutritious and nothing is too much trouble. Highly recommend
jemma G.
04:06 03 Jun 22
My niece attends this childcare and it’s absolutely amazing. The centre is so cute and provides such a great learning atmosphere. The educators are the best at what they do and are immensely supportive of all family dynamics. The chef caters delicious and diverse meals for the kids. Tegan and Britt provide the best care and entertainment for all children, whilst establishing foundational steps for education and learning development.
Gauri D.
03:59 03 Jun 22
Gaurdian childcare Braybrook is an awesome place.The staff from the management team to the educators are amazing with so much heart, passion, love, enthusiasm and a caring mindset. It’s wonderful seeing our son get excited about going to daycare here.The management team is really committed to providing a safe, fun, and loving environment and we are very thankful to Britt , Tegan and the whole team at braybrook.
Tegan S.
03:59 03 Jun 22
My Daughter absolutely loves coming to gaurdian braybrook each day, the educational program and passionate educators make it feel like a home away from home. The relationships she has with her educators make me feel comftable in leaving her each day know she is safe love and cared for
Kseniia A.
01:25 10 May 22
connie S.
11:20 25 Feb 22
I recently started my son at Guardian Braybrook and he adjusted so well thanks to the staff. I thought he might struggle to adjust however he was able to do a full day without an issue. He comes home stimulated and content. Rabia and her team in the nursery are amazing ,as are the managers. I couldn't be happier
Deran A.
02:25 22 Feb 22
Kellie M.
09:13 21 Feb 22
Are you a first-time mum who is looking for child care? But not sure where? Also the type of mum who gets worry about everything eg, if your child is eating well, sleeping well, wearing too little or too much clothes? Or if he is interacting with friends or if his diapers getting changed, drinking enough water or not? Etc etc . Rest assure, highly recommend you this child care they care for your children as if its their own. They are very professional and very caring. If you have any concerns about your child they will try to help your child improve in that area. Also, I love the fact they read daily, plenty of activities for kids to learn and best part is they they have two separate outdoor areas for younger and older childrens. My son settled in just after 5 days and loves his educators so much you can see he feels comfortable and happy seeing them. He also improve drastically socially and emotionally. Thank you manager Cass, assistant manager Tegan and his educators Miss Meri, Raj, Evelyn, Phuong and everyone from the crocodile team for caring for my son. ❤️ As I said to Miss Meri the other day, the best thing I have ever done for him is enrolling him to guardian Braybrook. Thank you.
Pia B.
01:17 06 Jan 22
The Braybrook Guardian team are fantastic! Centre leader Cass has created a caring and nurturing environment that extends beyond just the kids into the wider community (Christmas Drive & Donations) and the Guardian families. I'd highly recommend sending your kid(s) here and in fact, I have already referred another mum.I was originally hoping for a spot at the council centre opposite my home but after just a few weeks I'd happily drive there every day because our son absolutely loves Guardian Braybrook.From the daily stories posted on the app we can tell that the team always plans fun and educating activities. Observing him with the educators, it is obvious that they have developed a special bond in a short amount of time.We especially want to thank Rabia who does a wonderful job as room leader, and has managed our son's medical condition with calm and grace. We trust the team completely and couldn't imagine a better spot for our him!Don't ever change, we love you! x
Danny L.
06:29 23 Nov 21
We highly recommend and cannot thank you enough Guardian Centre- for all their supportive and assistance to my children. It’s a beautiful centre and the educators are professional, friendly and are very experienced. They provide a great learning environment; there are lots of fun and interesting activities for the kids to do each day, great program and my children feel happier and enjoy coming all the time.
Binh N.
05:37 26 Oct 21
Nosheen M.
04:08 19 Oct 21
Lindy T.
02:20 18 Aug 21
It was my first time to choose a daycare for my son and I am really happy with Guardian Childcare and Education Braybrook. Great morden fun facilities and amazing staffs. Their daily routine sharing with parents through Storypark also gives me opportunity to have a look into my child's daily activities. Love the team and highly recommended!
Noeleen D.
00:59 12 Aug 21
My 6 month old just started at Guardian Braybrook and we are so pleased with how quickly she has settled in. The centre is beautiful, bright and spacious, it is so lovely to have my daughter attend here. The educators are fantastic, it is very evident that they have an authentic passion to work with the children and support them in their development. They are naturally nurturing and attuned to the babies and I feel completely reassured and at ease leaving my daughter here. The communication from the entire team has been very efficient. Would definitely recommend this Child Care Centre.
Gab A.
01:15 30 Jul 21
it is great to see multilingual staff like Evelyn who speaks Spanish or Stephany who speaks Italian!
B C
04:30 28 Jul 21
Guardian Braybrook has been so welcoming and supportive of my daughters needs as she settles into her new childcare. The educators are so friendly and made me feel comfortable.The management team were very helpful throughout our enrolment and orientations and are always available when I need.I would highly recommend this centre.
Hanno O.
10:33 27 Jul 21
All the staff are very supportive, professional, friendly and welcoming. Lots of play area outdoors and indoors. Lots of daylie activities and variety of education programs, coloring, reading books, singing songs, reading stories.
Coreo L.
02:40 15 May 23
Staff is very lovely and helpful
cindy T.
07:24 20 Dec 22
Jordan M.
01:53 24 Sep 21
Great place. Unique staff. Wonderful experience for kids, modern, easy to chat with and a real multiethnic people. Love it. The staff really know how to help with and their job
Rhythm of the Day
We know children (and families) like routine. Whilst no two days of learning are ever the same - here's what a day at Guardian might look like.
Whilst no two days of learning are ever the same - here's what a day at Guardian might look like.
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.
More about Guardian Braybrook
We are thrilled to have been able to build a great team ready for your children, recruiting the best Teachers and Educators, as well as a highly experienced Centre Leadership Team. Childcare at Guardian Braybrook is really something else.
Our Centre Manager, Cass Carassco, has moved across from Guardian Preston where she was one of our top Centre Managers in Victoria. While our Assistant Centre Manager, Tegan Grguric, has lived in the local are for a number of years. Combined, they have almost 30 years’ experience in early childhood care and education. Cass is particularly passionate about creating community connections in the Braybrook area, and will opening the doors of the centre to be a real home away from home for our children and families. They will be able to talk you through their Centre plans when you tour.
With so many childcare and early learning options available in and around Braybrook, how do you know Guardian is the best choice for your family? A love of learning. Confidence. Curiosity. Guardian Braybrook is a place for early learning where children can thrive. At Braybrook we:
- Believe early learning should be fun. Through play, a child’s curiosity and imagination come alive as they explore and understand their world at their own pace.
- Put children at the centre of their growth. Play-based experiences and structured learning support the development of language, literacy and numeracy skills as part of the Braybrook Kindergarten Program.
- Make sure you love coming to Guardian as much as your children. And you’ll meet a team of educators passionate about your child’s learning and development.
Our childcare and early learning programs offer so many benefits for families, including:
- Convenience: 10km west of the Melbourne CBD, a seven-minute drive from Tottenham Station, and close to multiple bus routes along Ballarat Road.
- Experienced Centre Team: 30 years of combined childcare experience in our Centre Leadership Team, as well as local community knowledge.
- Room to move. Two outdoor spaces, seven bright and beautiful learning spaces and four dedicated art areas.
- Kindergarten Program: We help prepare your child for Primary School with our leading curriculum delivered by Teachers with specialist early childhood university degrees.
- Partnership with Families: Your peace of mind is important to us, so we work with you and your child every step of the way.
- Community connections. Regular excursions to explore the local area, as well as a ‘home-away-from-home’ approach to care.
- Wellbeing and nutrition. Nutritionally balanced, seasonal meals and snacks prepared by a dedicated on-site chef, as well as regular cooking classes for the children.
At Guardian Braybrook your child will be in a childcare and early learning environment designed to inspire curiosity, foster creativity and support discovery. Their learning will be facilitated by educators and a curriculum that supports them in developing the skills to thrive in a rapidly changing world.
Areas that this Centre services
Braybrook is a suburb 10 km west of the Melbourne CBD in Victoria. It is part of the Maribyrnong local government area. Braybrook Guardian childcare services a number of local areas, including: Maidstone, Sunshine, Avodale Heights, Maribyrnong, Sunshine North, Kingsville and Footscray.
Daily Rate Information
Daily Rates
Our daily rates are all inclusive and have no additional charges for incursions / excursions or any of our learning programs. The rates shown are an estimate based on using Childcare Subsidy (CCS) subsidised hours. The CCS helps lower your out-of-pocket costs, with subsidy rates dependant on your individual family eligibility levels.
| What You Might Pay After CCS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Age of Room | Daily Rate | 60% Subsidy | 80% Subsidy |
| Nursery (0–2) | $157.56 | $67.75 | $37.81 |
| Toddler (2–3) | $157.56 | $67.75 | $37.81 |
| Kinder (3–5) | $157.56 | $67.75 | $37.81 |
The Victorian Government offers funding to provide families up to 15 hours of Free Kindergarten a week, in addition to the Childcare Subsidy. The funding offsets the fees for three and four-year-old children that are part of the centre’s long day care Kindergarten program. Families will save up to $2,101 a year for children aged three-years-old and above in eligible long day cares in 2025. Ask for more details when you tour the centre.
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.
Kindergarten Program
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.
Out and about
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.
STEM
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
Cooking experiences teach numeracy by counting ingredients, and weighing and measuring quantities and volume, while managing these tasks supports independence and confidence.
Ella Language
Learning languages through Early Learning Languages Australia (ELLA) supports brain development and social skills and creates opportunities to celebrate cultural diversity.
Joy of Reading
Reading aloud to children each day inspires imagination and supports thinking. Books with rhythm, rhyme and word patterns make stories more playful and memorable.
Sustainability
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.
What our families say about the centre
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