Open 7:00am to 6:30pm
Monday to Friday
HOURS
Mon to Fri 7:00am to 6:30pm
ADDRESS
78-80 Centre Road Brighton East, VIC, 3187
SPACES AVAILABLE NOW ACROSS ROOMS
Welcome to our Centre
Welcome to Guardian Childcare & Education Brighton, a vibrant, spacious Centre, with childhood education programs focused on play-based learning. Our Brighton child care 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
- Beautifully designed modern learning spaces
- Exciting outdoor environment
- On-site Chef providing fresh snacks and meals daily
- We provide baby nappies, SPF 50+ sunscreen, high-quality formula, and bed linen
- Extended hours of care each weekday from 7am to 6.30pm
Meet our Centre Manager
Yvonne
"Being able to work with children and watch them grow is the most amazing thing in the world."
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 & Education Brighton is a spacious childcare centre in Melbourne offering high-quality early learning programs for children from six weeks to six years of age. Our Centre in Brighton creates a warm and friendly environment for children that enhances early learning, supporting them to reach key milestones.
Our Centre is:
- Purpose-built early learning Centre with a focus on creating a nurturing environment for children
- Engaging outdoor play spaces and outdoor programs perfect for exploration and discovery
- Bright, resource-filled interiors to challenge and inspire
- Nutritious meals created by our on-site cook
- Exciting educational programs from yoga to cooking classes.
At Guardian Childcare & Education Brighton, we know that children learn through exploration and stimulating experiences. Our play-based programs for children are designed to foster each child’s learning and development in a fun and positive way.
At Guardian Brighton, we strive to give your child the best start in life by providing a safe and supportive environment, high-quality education programs and passionate educators. We’re committed to creating an atmosphere filled with joy, trust and friendship that will help your child thrive.
We’ve gone above and beyond to make sure our Centre is both safe and secure for children, with qualified Educators and Teachers creating learning experiences use play-based learning and align with the National Quality Framework.
In addition to high-quality care and early childhood education, at Guardian Brighton, we also provide:
- Kindergarten Program: We help prepare your child for Primary School with our leading curriculum delivered by Teachers with specialist early childhood university degrees. The Guardian ‘Moving on Up to School’ Kindergarten Program is our contemporary approach that gives your child the full benefits of a structured daily learning program while you are supported with the longer care hours we provide. That means your child gets the best start to their schooling, while you’re able to better juggle the day-to-day thanks to longer care hours than those provided by community-based programs.
- 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. Educating children about the importance of healthy eating and wellbeing is an important part of early childhood development. As in the home, our kitchens are often the heart of our Centres – acting as a meeting place for children, families and Educators. Where adults role-model a healthy love of food and shared mealtimes. Nutritionally balanced, seasonal meals and snacks prepared by a dedicated on-site chef, as well as regular cooking classes for the children.
- Real-world inspired environments. Our Centres inspire curiosity, foster creativity and support discovery with a variety of sensory-rich and sustainable spaces designed for early learning that encourage your child to think, question and do amazing things.
- Designated drop-off and pick-up zones to assist with those busy mornings and afternoons.
- Casual care days where possible to help you manage the unpredictable nature of work life and home life.
- Assisting you with government subsidies and entitlements to help you make the most of the financial support that may be available.
- Our family communication app StoryPark keeps you informed throughout the day with photos, videos and updates about your child
- We hold family information sessions to keep you informed of your child’s individual progress.
Guardian Childcare & Education Brighton proudly serves numerous suburbs in the surrounding Melbourne region. We cater to families from Brighton itself and extend our services to nearby areas such as Elwood, Hampton, Bentleigh, and Balaclava. Our Centre’s convenient location in Brighton East makes it accessible to diverse communities across Melbourne, emphasising our commitment to providing exceptional early childhood education to as many children as possible.
The Centre team is a vital part of the local community, providing a hub for families throughout the learning journey. Our Experienced Educators and university-qualified Teachers will support children from the ages of six weeks to six years to develop their interests as they grow and learn, considering their individual needs and preferences.
If you’re looking for childcare in Brighton, we’d encourage you to book a tour today. We’d love to have you as part of the Centre family.
Centre Highlights
Our engaging, resource-rich early childhood education environments include:
- Passionate and experienced Educators and university-qualified Teachers who focus on relationships with children and families
- Beautifully designed learning spaces to inspire curiosity, fun, and a sense of belonging
- Exciting outdoor environment with a beautiful oak tree on display, an alfresco dining area, vegetable gardens, a stream, and a mud pit to spark exploration and discovery
- Nutritious meals and snacks are prepared fresh, on-site by our amazing Cooks and Chefs
- We provide baby nappies, SPF 50+ sunscreen, high-quality formula, and bed linen
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/Preschool Program
Our specialist two-year kindergarten/preschool program is led by degree qualified Teachers in a long day care setting. Children explore and understand their world in an environment of safety and security. It’s where they develop the foundational literacy and numeracy skills to thrive.
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.
Jessy M.
00:38 12 Sep 24
I cannot recommend Guardian Brighton strongly enough! My daughter was in nursery 2 and loved her educators like her family, and she absolutely flourished while attending this childcare.She was enrolled for 6 months, and participated in an amazing variety of arts and crafts and STEM activities, as well as doing weekly sports and music incursions.We have recently moved away and I am devastated - finding an equivalent childcare centre has turned out to be impossible.
Sofie-Claire Di D.
10:48 23 Apr 24
Melissa M.
01:37 13 Feb 24
My daughter started off at Guardian St Kilda West and is now at the Brighton centre. Both centres have been incredible, from the food, to the learning activities to all the educators. My daughter walks in happy and leaves happy. I love the daily updates and seeing all the fun things they get up to each day. I feel very comfortable and happy knowing my daughter is in safe hands and she certainly feels the love from all the educators, including the center management
Dirk G.
01:30 22 Jan 24
Very good centre with great centre management, a caring team of educators and great facilities
Rachel D.
05:46 13 Jan 24
An incredibly welcoming and attentive centre with great educators and centre manager.Cannot speak highly enough about this day care!! Our daughter loves coming here
Nicole T.
02:34 08 Jan 24
Jade M.
10:30 12 Dec 23
The care is exceptional. The centre is very well managed by Yvonne and Emily. My husband and I are so grateful for the wonderful care and attention for our daughter.
Sally W.
09:00 15 Nov 23
We have seen the warmest and the most loving educators at Guardian Brighton. Even with the youngest group, the educators provide all sensory learning, on top of caring for them. Definitely recommend this centre to other parents!
Chantelle R.
02:41 03 Oct 23
Beautiful school with genuine carers
Holly O.
01:47 12 Sep 23
The educators are lovely. We have been to quite a few daycares now due to moving towns, but Guardian Brighton have been so welcoming and lovely (the two Guardians we've attended are our favourites). Our 2 yr old son settled in from his first day there with no tears at all. He loves going there, and we always go to work without a thought. It's like a second home for him and all the staff know us by name. I love the smaller size and family feel with everyone greeting him by name in the morning and making a fuss!Thank you for providing such a beautiful space for our son and us!
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01:57 23 Jun 23
I would like to express my heartfelt gratitude to the entire team at Guardian Childcare & Education Brighton, especially Yvonne and Emily, for the exceptional assistance and support they provided during my placement. Their dedication and expertise have truly made a positive impact on my learning experience.Yvonne, your gentle approach and infinite patience with the children have been nothing short of inspiring. I am grateful for the care and guidance you have shown me. Under your leadership, I have learned invaluable skills in building strong connections with children, listening to their needs, and responding to their questions in a warm and nurturing manner. Your teachings will undoubtedly shape my future career in education.Emily, your warm smile and remarkable organizational skills have left a lasting impression on me. During group time activities, you effortlessly create a positive and engaging atmosphere that makes the children feel involved and joyful. I have observed and learned from you how to guide children in participating in group activities, stimulating their curiosity, and fostering their creativity. Your abilities and enthusiasm are truly inspiring, and they have instilled in me the confidence to become an outstanding educator.I would also like to extend my gratitude to every member of the team at Guardian Childcare & Education Brighton. Each one of you has contributed to my growth during my internship, providing valuable experiences and advice. Whether it was communicating with parents, managing the classroom, planning teaching activities, or handling daily tasks, your expertise and teamwork have greatly benefited me.Overall, my experience at Guardian Childcare & Education Brighton has been nothing short of exceptional. The dedication, passion, and expertise of Yvonne, Emily, and the entire team have created a nurturing and inspiring environment for both the children and interns like myself. I wholeheartedly recommend this kindergarten to anyone seeking high-quality childcare and education. Thank you once again for an unforgettable experience.
Gidi S.
00:30 05 May 23
Fantastic centre, lovely educators! We run the sport and music program and always love coming into the centre. We are always met with smiles and friendly faces! Definitely a centre we love to work with and will continue to work with!T&G :)
Rachel J.
05:00 02 May 23
I fully recommend this centre. My little one just loves it and gives me a wave goodbye everyday without tears. The staff are always lovely and get to know all the children individually. It feels warm and inviting.
sharon H.
00:20 01 May 23
We could not be happier with Guardian at Brighton. From the room staff to the centre managers, communication, curriculum, meals - all a 10/10 from our perspective. Our daughter is so happy when we drop her off and when we pick her up, she has made great bonds with the staff and other children. Communication has always been outstanding and you can just tell that everyone really cares about the role they play at the centre.
nadia b
03:50 28 Apr 23
We have been @ Guardian for several years. The staff are gorgeous and the centre is run beautifully. I recommend Guardian Brighton to every parent. It is a warm, loving and caring environment.
yarden N.
01:36 02 Aug 22
Thank you Yvonne, Em, Angela and the team for welcoming us every morning with a warm cuddle and a big smile. The care and love of this Wonderful professionals was above and beyond. They truly see your child and make sure to meet his needs.I recommend Guardian Brighton to every parent. It is a warm second home to go to
Jason H.
07:14 09 Apr 22
I cannot rate Yvonne, Krysta and their team at Guardian Brighton highly enough.The girls are extremely caring and Welcoming to both children and parents. They always find that special something to connect with our daughter when I drop her off in the morning making her feel very unique. The team are nurturing and genuinely care about our daughters development and education. It is clear that the staff love their jobs and the children in their care. The menu is varied and allows our daughter to try things she would never eat at home. Our daughter is excited to attend each day and talks about Hansi, Dong and Amy her "teachers" with great affection
Constance Y.
00:16 23 Mar 22
I love Guardian Brighton and the team who cares for my kids like their own. Yvonne and the team are like family to us. We are so grateful
Daniela R.
08:32 28 Feb 22
I had the pleasure of having my little one at Guardian Brighton after our local childcare closed unexpectedly. Yvonne and her team made sure to make him feel welcome right away and he was happy and well settled within days. The lovely staff always made sure to keep us up to date on our little one and were always super accommodating. We had to move him out due to changes to our living situation but had it been possible we would have stayed there until our son was prep-school age. Big shout out to Dong who was a clear favourite for our little one.
Cade N.
02:42 01 Nov 21
Hi Yvonne + Brighton Guardian teamI just wanted to say a big thank you and farewell. I truly believe that Guardian Brighton, and your amazing curriculum and culture has been pivotal into shaping Finneas into the fine young boy he is.I remember him coming home from Brighton one day, Finn was barely able to speak yet, and out of nowhere he just suddenly counted to ten. Me and my wife just stared at each other and said , "Oh my god, how and where did he learn to count so soon".He now loves and treats younger kids/babies with the greatest kindness, he is fun sociable and enthusiastic, he loves learning, and most importantly he is caring and compassionate to others, which is the most important human trait of all.We will never forget how you helped raise our son while we were both working full time. Words cannot express how grateful we are for your passion for childhood education.Again, thank you. 😭
krysta B.
11:46 19 Sep 21
I have one child (soon to be two) that attend guardian brighton and I am also part of the wonderful team. With no family in Victoria the beautiful team have become an extension of my family and have been my "village" while raising my babies. Yvonne the centre manger leads the team and the centre with extensive knowledge in the early childhood industry but also with the life experience of being a mum herself. Care, compassion and being the voice for these little people is a big part of why I choose to work in and have my children attend this centre. I wouldn't want to work or have my babies attend anywhere else.Pic; Lianne the kinder teacher holding my baby while I drop off the big kid to the kinder room..
Emily T.
20:12 26 Aug 21
I have worked at Guardian Brighton since January 2021 as a casual member of staff twice a week, and I absolutely love the centre.I am a qualified teacher with 8 years experience, and have worked in many different childhood settings.May I first commend the Guardian team for the professionalism and support they have provided both families, and staff during these difficult times.It has been a tough and stressful time for everyone, however, the staff are always friendly and professional and ultimately have everyone's safety and wellbeing as the main priority. Temperature checks are required to be taken at the door when parents enter, and the rooms are regularly deep cleaned and sanitised daily.Parents and families are updated weekly, via our Newsletter for upcoming events within the centre. StoryPark is also used daily to inform parents and staff with any key messages and updates, as well as providing parents with photos and detailed descriptions of the days activities.From our most recent national parent survery, Guardian Brighton was rated 5th across the whole country. From the national educator survey, Guardian Brighton was rated first nationwide.The love and care that is provided for all children in the centre is evident in how happy the children are here.I cannot recommend the centre, the management and staff highly enough.
Deirdre M.
11:00 26 Aug 21
The staff at Guardian Childcare & Education Brighton are truely an outstanding and dedicated team of educators.I can’t recommend this centre highly enough.Our immediate family live overseas so it was very important to us to find a daycare that felt like home for our son. I can safely say the educators at Guardian have become an extension of our family in the last year. They always respond to any extra requests or needs that we have, particularly in regards to our son’s food allergies. Our son genuinely loves attending daycare at this centre. He feels supported and cared for, which makes it so much easier for both of us when I leave for work after drop off.
Nikki B.
08:26 16 Nov 20
I can't speak highly enough of the team here. They show nothing but warmth and care to my two boys and all the kids here. My eldest struggles with goodbyes and they have helped all of us through the transition and he is now very confident and happy with his goodbyes. From the food to the stories to the outdoor play, Guardian Brighton is great.
Am Yisrael C.
04:09 15 Sep 20
The staff at Guardian Childcare & Education Brighton are absolutely amazing. Our daughters love attending the center as they feel safe, supported and loved. We couldn't have asked for a better setting for our children to be in. The educators and staff have become part of our family too. I have no worries leaving my little one in the nursery as I know and trust she is getting the care and love from everyone there as if she were being looked after by a family member.
Candice H.
10:26 13 Aug 20
Yvonne, Krysta and the team have been nothing but amazing to our family. Our 3 children jump out of our arms and run to the educators, waving us goodbye in the morning. They are so support, friendly and genuinely care about all the children at the centre. We couldn't recommend them highly enough :)
Chris
10:01 22 Jun 20
Liz B.
09:07 11 Jun 20
We have had such a great experience sending our two kids to Guardian for the past few years. Our son is thriving in the Kinder program with Yayoi this year and has come so far socially and developmentally since starting at the Centre in 2018. Our little Koala has also settled in since starting in January under the care and support of Kris who has been fantastic. Thanks to Yvonne and the team for the regular communication about the day to day happenings and providing a nurturing environment for our little ones :)
Samantha K.
22:52 08 Jun 20
As a first time mum, it was always going to be slightly daunting when my son started day care. Yvonne and her team have done a fantastic job of making the transition as seamless as possible. The centre feels really warm and welcoming and you can tell that the educators really care about the individual needs of the children. Kris in particular has done an amazing job of ensuring my son feels comfortable and happy. They provide me with regular updates and I love seeing the daily photos of what he has been doing. We are really happy with our decision and can’t recommend them enough.
Edwina S.
02:44 19 May 20
We've been attending Guardian Brighton for 4 years and we just love it here. The staff are all wonderful And there is such a kind, supportive culture amongst the team. I feel 100% happy and confident about the educators and the centre. So happy with Yayoi and the 4yo kinder program as well. Keep up the great work!
Celine V.
09:40 18 May 20
Kris is the best nursery ambassador she really helped my little girl (and I) to settle in at Fox Kids Brighton. Kris, Yvonne, Leeann, Krista, the chef , etc : everyone has been responsive and really CARED about us. I have been recommended this centre by a friend of mine and I am really happy about that. It is located close to my place, so that is a plus . I feel confident my baby girl is there and she learns so much. Thank you.
Kirsten S.
00:22 24 Oct 19
We absolutely love Fox Kids. Yvonne and her team of educators do a fantastic job. It is clear our son loves attending because as soon as we drop him off he's comfortable, happy and too busy to even notice that we are leaving.The centre is always clean and they plan lots of great educational, physical and social activities for the kids. It's clear that my son is learning new things each week and they give me really good feedback on how he's going along the way.And the food is seriously amazing. Lots of fruit, veggies and really tasty wholesome curries, stir fries, soups and pasta dishes. They have such a great in-house chef who makes everything from scratch. My son is quite picky with food so I though he wouldn't be great at eating at childcare. But he eats everything that's served up...every day!I can't recommend Fox Kids enough. It's such a big thing having other people look after the most precious person in your life. But I completely trust that he's safe and cared for by the Fox Kids team.
Dylan L.
06:54 18 Jan 18
My school photography business Move Pictures was booked to do the annual photography for Fox Kids Brighton in 2017. The centre is excellent, one of the best I have ever worked with. From management through to the educators, they are professional, friendly, courteous and helpful. It made an enormously positive impact on how photo week went.
kathryn1 Mc G.
02:26 31 Oct 17
We enrolled our son at Fox Kids when he was 7 months old. and now 6 months on, I cannot recommend this Centre enough to other parents. The highly experienced staff put our mind at ease from Day 1, and made us feel so welcome. Our son loves going in each day and we look forward to chatting to the staff about his development updates and what exciting activities the kids have done that day. Yvonne and her staff take pride in doing their jobs and I recommend parents to pop by for a tour of the Centre and meet the friendly staff.
Jane G.
07:30 21 Apr 16
Fox Kids Early Learning Centre is, hands down, the most superior childcare centre and kindergarten in the area. Lucy and her friendly team of educators are passionate about what they do.
Eddy N.
03:35 20 Apr 16
Absolutely love fox kids daycare and the staff its extreamly welcoming and organised, and my daughter is so excited to go each week. Thanks especially to Lucy and Bec who do such a great job.
Steph D.
00:31 06 Sep 16
We have been Fox parents for four years now. It is not until recently that I would have recommended Fox to other parents. Lucy Holmes, Bec and the team have transformed Fox Kids into a warm, nurturing learning environment for our girls. This change in management one year ago has ridded Fox of any negativities of the past. If you're considering Fox or unsure, call Lucy, take a tour and you'll see it for what it has become. Well done Lucy and team.