Open 6:30am to 6:30pm
Monday to Friday
Bridge Kids Early Learning by Guardian
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.
Proudly owned by Guardian
- Warm and vibrant Centre with 92 places and extended opening hours.
- Located a short drive from Montmorency and Montmorency South Primary Schools.
- Easy access to multiple bus stops and Eltham Train Station; convenient parking for pick up and drop off.
- Experienced team of passionate Educators and degree-qualified Teachers from diverse backgrounds who support children’s growth and development.
Come and see the Centre for yourself, meet the team and have all your questions answered. Book a tour today.
Hours
Mon to Fri 6:30 to 18:30
Address
12 Bridge Street
Eltham,
VIC,
3095
Take a Look Around
Welcome to our Centre
Welcome to Bridge Kids Early Education Centre, currently managed by Guardian, our childcare and early learning centre is perfectly situated for families living in surrounding suburbs such as Montmorency, Yallambie, Eltham North, Lower Plenty, Research.
- Cooking Programs
- Sports & Music Program
- Community Outings
- Language learning Program (Kindergarten) – French
Meet our Centre Manager
Kathy Kliakos
"I 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".
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.
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Morning
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.
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Morning
Breakfast time where families are welcome to stay and enjoy breakfast with the children.
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Morning
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.
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Morning
As the children come together, planned experiences begin. This is where the Guardian programs and practices come to life. Examples of learning include numeracy, literacy, language, critical thinking, problem solving, leadership, social skills, technology, science, creative arts, curiosity and more.
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Morning
There's an opportunity for children to come together and enjoy morning tea.
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Mid-morning
Following morning tea, the planned experiences continue. This includes both indoor and outdoor programs.
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Afternoon
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.
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Afternoon
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.
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Afternoon
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.
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End of the day
As families arrive to pick up children, there's an opportunity to speak to Educators and share information about the day.
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End of 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.
Helpful Information
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What we Provide
- Five nutritionally balanced meals including: Breakfast, Lunch, Morning and Afternoon tea and a late Snack at the end of the day
- Nappies
- Bedding
- Hats
- Water bottle
- Sunscreen
- Bibs
- Birthday t-shirts
What to Bring
- Spare change of clothing
- Soft toy or comfort blanket for nap time
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- 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
- Children socialise over meals shared in the Piazza
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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.
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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.
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.
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.
