Guardian Childcare & Education Bridge Kids Early Learning Centre

Proudly owned by Guardian

  • Proud winner of the GOLD 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
  • Newly renovated centre with stunning indoor and outdoor spaces that feel like a home away from home. Your child won’t want to leave!
  • 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.
  • We build a strong sense of belonging from day one as we get to know you and your unique child – come and be part of our Bridge Kids family!

Book a tour today to see what makes our Centre special & have all your questions answered

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HOURS

Mon to Fri 6:30am to 6:30pm

ADDRESS

12 Bridge Street Eltham, VIC, 3095

SPACES AVAILABLE NOW ACROSS ROOMS

Check out our fantastic indoor and outdoor learning spaces your child will enjoy

Welcome to our Centre

Welcome to Bridge Kids Early Learning, proudly owned by Guardian. Our newly renovated, architecturally designed childcare centre offers a genuine home-away-from-home feel in a nurturing environment.

At our early learning centre, children’s growth and learning is supported at every step through:

• Engaging indoor spaces and expansive outdoor areas with quality, age-appropriate resources.
• Unique programs including cooking, music, community excursions and a French language program.
• Our leading government-funded kindergarten program, building confidence as they get ready for the big step to school.

The dedicated team at our daycare focuses on the safety and wellbeing of every child. Your family is at the heart of all we do, and we pride ourselves on building strong partnerships from the very first day.

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Meet our Centre Manager Kathy and team

"We believe each child is unique and individual and my educational beliefs are underpinned by the Reggio Emilia approach to learning, which advocates experiences in a natural and child-centered environment, both indoors and outdoors. Seeing things through the eyes of our children can be very inspiring, contributing to a happier and more positive environment, and more meaningful interactions".

Daily Fees

Value for quality care. See our daily fee and your CCS-reduced cost

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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

Flying start to school

Where children are supported to be brave, curious, and bold in their learning, for the best possible start to life.

Reviews from Google

4.8
(36)
Katherine R
Katherine R
05:32 16 Jul 25
Our son attended Bridge Kids Early Learning in Eltham for just over a year in Nursery 1 and then Nursery 2 and we couldn’t be more grateful for the incredible support and care they provided. From the very beginning, he was welcomed with open arms and treated like family — and so were we.The educators are truly amazing. Not only are they kind, nurturing, and attentive, but they’ve also taught our son so much. We’ve seen incredible growth in his development, confidence, and curiosity since starting at Bridge Kids. He absolutely loved every minute of his time there and always felt so safe, supported, and happy.We wholeheartedly recommend Bridge Kids to any family looking for a centre that genuinely cares and goes above and beyond. Thank you for everything you’ve done for our little boy!
Grace W.
Grace W.
10:13 01 Jul 25
I had the absolute pleasure of completing my 4-week placement at Bridge Kids Early Learning and I cannot speak highly enough of my experience. From the moment I arrived, I felt welcomed and supported by the entire team. My room leader was encouraging, knowledgeable, and genuinely passionate about early childhood education. The management team, create such a warm and inclusive environment that truly reflects their educational philosophy.The centre’s approach, shines through in the way children are respected as capable, curious learners. The indoor and outdoor environments are thoughtfully set up to invite exploration, creativity, and meaningful learning. I loved seeing how educators foster learning by following the children’s interests and encouraging their voices to be heard.Thank you to everyone at Bridge Kids for such a memorable and inspiring placement — I feel lucky to have been part of your wonderful community!
Michelle J.
Michelle J.
23:33 25 Jun 25
My daughter attends Bridge Kids, I have found the staff amazingly friendly, more importantly dedicated to the kids. My daughter looooooves it too. I look forward to getting the daily updates and I am always genuinely surprised by the staff happily dedicating time to me every time I pick her up to tell me about her day. Will highly recommend.
Colin P.
Colin P.
00:01 23 Jun 25
Our grand-daughter has been attending Bridge Kids for the last 4 years and has made a number of good friends. The Bridgekids team have consistently shown care and compassion towards her and our entire family in a very professional and excellently managed centre.
Christine
Christine
11:31 22 Jun 25
Bridge Kids Eltham is a fantastic childcare centre! Both of my children are thriving here and absolutely love it. The team is truly outstanding – warm, supportive, and incredibly dedicated. Highly recommend!
ByronTheFletcher
ByronTheFletcher
02:14 19 Jun 25
I have the honour of visiting the centre every Thursday afternoon to teach the kids music. Every Thursday the staff and children are so welcoming that it warms me up! Everyone has the biggest and brightest smiles, everyone listens and responds. Their response and engagement with children is top notch! They are so welcoming and I’m so happy to be there every week 😁 - Hey Dee Ho, Byron
Clarissa B.
Clarissa B.
04:56 16 Jun 25
Love the Centre and everything it represents and stands for they put their heart and soul of each and every educator to delivery a quality service . I highly recommend this Centre to anyone looking for childcare or Kindergarten
Livianus Z.
Livianus Z.
07:04 13 Jun 25
Dina M.
Dina M.
22:52 26 May 25
Gaurdian Bridge Kids continues to exceed our expectations for our son’s growth and happiness. The staff are attentive and invested in our child’s development. It’s a joy to see his excitement for learning and socialising in such a warm and engaging environment.
Ninu J.
Ninu J.
19:10 25 May 25
We’ve had our son at BridgeKids for over a year now and couldn’t be happier. He’s thriving—happy, confident, and learning so much. The educators are caring, and truly invested in the kids. The communication and organisation from the staff gives us so much peace. Highly recommend!
Aida M.
Aida M.
02:23 14 Apr 25
I just wanted to say a big thank you to the careers and staff at Bridge Kids in Eltham. We are sad to leave the centre due to moving house. Our daughter has spent most of her time at nursery 1 and nursery 2 and she has thrived, learned so much and her communication skills are impeccable. We are so very proud. Thank you again.
Daniel W.
Daniel W.
10:21 02 Apr 25
Couldn’t rate Bridge Kids enough! From day one we’ve been impressed by the care provided. Kathy (Centre Manager) is always open, responsive and does a fantastic job with the wider team of educators; who have all contributed to the elevated learnings and confidence we’ve seen in our daughter’s development.
Lauren P.
Lauren P.
03:38 01 Apr 25
I absolutely love bridge kids! The staff are incredible caring, attentive and always make an effort to get to know the children. The facilities are always upkept and clean. The children’s faces are always joy filled and inquisitive on drop off. highly recommended to anyone looking for a childcare centre in Eltham
wren W.
wren W.
04:14 31 Mar 25
Great centre, they staff there are wonderful very welcoming and friendly. 💛💛
Shuyi W.
Shuyi W.
09:32 21 Mar 25
I was deeply impressed by the new and complete facilities, bright and spacious space, and clean environment of Bridge Kids.The staff were all very patient, friendly, and responsible either treat children or cooperate each other.As a pre-service teacher who had my placement here, I believe Bridge Kids is a great place for any new teachers to start. As they can learn and improve a lot from the experienced educators there. I also strongly recommend parents putting their children here. The food is pretty nice!
Ayendri K.
Ayendri K.
23:12 11 Dec 24
My little one started in the nursery a few weeks ago and the centre made sure everything went smoothly. The communication throughout the day has been outstanding. As first time parents it’s always daunting to leave your baby with someone else, however we have had no issues with the transition and our daughter seems to be having a great time! The nursery is clean , sleeping space is calm and the room is well equipped. Huge thank you to all the carers and staff for your support!
Peter B.
Peter B.
01:59 26 Nov 24
Very welcoming and kind staff members
Annalisa Z.
Annalisa Z.
23:30 13 Nov 24
Bridge kids has been an amazing centre that is always attentive to the childcare. All staff and management are very welcoming, emphasising that home away from home feel. Both my children love coming in smiling as we walk through the door. The experiences they create are not only engaging but purposeful and the growth I have seen is second to none.
Yukari Blanco - I.
Yukari Blanco - I.
11:16 10 Nov 24
My daughter has been attending Bridge Kids for 10 months, and I have seen her vocabulary and behavior grow by leaps and bounds since she started. She really enjoys participating in the activities they set up, and it’s wonderful to see her so engaged! I love that they upload many photos daily, it’s such a joy to see what she’s been up to. They also have occasional family events which I really enjoy participating in. All the staff members are very kind and friendly, creating such a welcoming environment. I highly recommend Bridge Kids to any parent looking for a childcare centre around this area.
D B.
D B.
22:19 17 Oct 24
Kathy was very helpful highly recommend.
Charlotte R.
Charlotte R.
08:53 12 Sep 24
Our son loves going to Bridge Kids Eltham. Every educator has been so great with our little guy and we are so happy to have found a place that he loves going to. Highly recommend.
Steph C.
Steph C.
08:36 12 Sep 24
We've been attending Bridge Kids since January and instantly became part of their family. All the staff go above and beyond for your children. Though their supportive environment our very late talker is now a thriving chatterbox. Kathy and her team are an amazing addition to your village.
Kylie B.
Kylie B.
00:46 05 Sep 24
My son has been attending Bridge Kids since Feb 2024 and right from the start, the entire team have been beyond incredible. The management team are always helpful and welcoming in the mornings and afternoons and respond to emails and queries professionally and in a timely manner. The nursery room staff helped us settle so quickly and are always providing beautiful photos and updates via their online platform and always engaging and interacting so wonderfully with all of the children and families. The room environment is always clean and inviting and they really care about the children and their wellbeing and it shows in the way my son is so excited to see them when we come into the room and goes happily into their arms. Other team members also make the effort to get to know all of the children and will often greet my son by name as they pass us by. The food is wholesome and varied, my son always eats well and the chef is so friendly and warm. I cannot highly recommend this centre to parents enough!
Jakob P.
Jakob P.
07:49 02 Sep 24
Bridge kids as always been a welcoming and kind place for all the kids!
Yashodara N.
Yashodara N.
05:13 08 Aug 24
Our kids and our family love Bridge Kids! The staff and management are an extension of our family. Thank you for providing care and support to our family :)
Emma K.
Emma K.
04:45 24 Jun 24
Bridge Kids has been a safe haven for our children. The staff are always willing to help wherever they can. They are knowledgeable, accepting, accomodating, positive, proactive and polite. They run a great program, as well as their really engaging and exciting holiday programs. They are great communicators and their facilities are modern and clean. We are very happy there. Thanks to Kathy and the team!
Mandeep K.
Mandeep K.
05:04 21 Jun 24
my daughter comes here twice a week and she is really happy here and enjoys a lot. i have seen a big change in her as in behaviour and learning. really recommend this centre to everyone. meneka and kathy are very very supportive.
Dana
Dana
22:51 04 Jan 24
Such a great centre. The dedicated staff provides a nurturing environment, fostering both educational and social growth for children. The facilities are top-notch, and the communication with parents is excellent. I wholeheartedly recommend Bridge Kids to any parent seeking a caring and enriching childcare/early education option. We’re so glad to have our little one attend Bridge Kids.
Nathan G.
Nathan G.
23:09 13 Dec 23
My son is in the Nursery room, and absolutely loves coming everyday. When we come through the entrance he runs towards his room door hugging the educators when he walks in. Highly recommend.
Melissa G.
Melissa G.
21:50 30 Nov 23
My daughter has been attending the Centre for 10 months in the nursery room and I must say the staff are all so lovely. Massive thank you to the managers who are always so friendly 😊 definitely makes me feel at ease leaving my daughter in such great care.
Susith M.
Susith M.
01:04 24 Nov 23
Bridge Kids, has been a wonderful place for my kids. The caring and dedicated staff create a nurturing environment where children feel safe and happy. I appreciate the regular updates on my children's progress, and the open communication between parents and staff. The team genuinely cares about each child's well-being and growth. Highly recommended!
Daniel B.
Daniel B.
12:29 03 Aug 23
My daughter has been attending Bridge Kids for over a month now, and I’m so pleased we made the change here. The entire team are so supportive, welcoming and communicate exceptionally with us.I’m finding the updates really beneficial from the educators/teachers. I also appreciate the extra things you all do in the centre to make it feel like home.
Vivian T.
Vivian T.
05:55 11 Jul 23
Natasha J.
Natasha J.
21:55 09 May 23
Bridge Kids has come such a long was over the past few months and is only getting better as the days go on. Initially I became an educator here and we’ve all come together and put in a lot of hard work to refresh the centre and the program. Now, my own children attend full time and are thriving. They can’t wait to get up and go to ‘work’ in the mornings and hate it when we have to leave. This centre isn’t just our childcare/work - the team have honestly made it our second home and I am so grateful.
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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

Hat, wetbag and sunscreen

5 meals per day

5 meals per day

All incursions and excursions

All incursions and excursions

Nappies, wipes and formula

Nappies and wipes

Storypark parenting app

Storypark parenting app

Long day care hours year around

Long day care hours year around

Frequently asked questions

Daily Fee 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) $170.47 $73.30 $40.91
Toddler (2–3) $170.47 $73.30 $40.91
Kinder (3–5) $170.47 $73.30 $40.91

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.

What should I bring, and what do you provide?

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

Who are the team that will be looking after my child?

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Kathy and team

Our Centre team, led by our experienced Centre Manager Kathy, prides themselves on creating a great sense of community for all families.

Each role in the Centre is designed to work together to help create a nurturing environment for every child in each of our learning spaces.

In our Nursery Room, the dedicated team has a special role in creating secure attachments, routines, and strong relationships. Unique to Guardian nurseries is our Baby Ambassador, who is your go-to person for you and your baby’s first 12 months with us. They will know every detail about your baby: how breast or bottle milk is managed, how they like to eat, their sleeping routines, the nappies they wear, and more. With babies as young as six weeks in the Centre, it’s the Baby Ambassador’s job to work with families and Educators to help make our Nursery feel just like home.

Our Educators across the age groups work together to create fun, stimulating, and age-appropriate experiences for every child in their care. They are dedicated, experienced professionals who are allocated to a specific room so they can get to know each child individually and support their learning and development.

As part of our 2-year Flying Start to School program, we have degree-qualified Teachers who use the latest teaching practices to help your child build essential practical and social skills, ensuring they’re ready for their next big adventure—school!

Each room has a Lead Educator or Teacher who is responsible for planning and implementing an effective ongoing cycle of planning, documentation, and evaluation of the room’s learning program.

At the core of the Centre is our Cook—make sure you check out their daily menu when you visit. They help make food part of the learning journey and love seeing how children respond to new and exciting flavours.

The team is supported by a strong Leadership Team, including an Assistant Centre Manager and an Educational Leader.

Every role at the Centre is as important as the next.

How will you share updates about my child’s day?

Great communication is vital in our collaborative partnerships with families at the Centre. We have a variety of different ways we communicate with you about your child’s learning and progress:


  1. Storypark app - Stay connected to your child's day with regular updates, including photos and learning insights

  2. Pick-up and drop-off updates – Our Educators will share highlights from their day, including experiences they enjoyed, mealtimes, and naps to support your evening routine.

  3. In-room learning exchange displays make our weekly learning plans easy to see so you know what your child will be learning.

  4. Centre Newsletters – Great for community connection and wider Centre and team updates.

  5. Development documentation and meetings for your individual child’s progress.


But remember our door is always open.

What are the main features of this Centre

  • Stimulating learning environments equipped with natural open-ended materials and resources
  • Large outdoor play spaces featuring natural play structures, and landscaped playgrounds
  • Commercial grade, open plan kitchen for the on-site cook to prepare 5 healthy and nutritious meals daily
  • Engaging indoor learning spaces to inspire wonder, curiosity, and a sense of belonging
  • Incredible programs such as Cooking, Sports & Music, Out & About Community Excursions along with a Italian language program for those in our Kindergarten program!
  • On-site Chef who cooks fresh, nutritious meals daily in our fully equipped kitchen

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
Flying start to school

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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