Yvonne Hart
Centre Manager
"Being able to work with children and watch them grow is the most amazing thing in the world."
Guardian Childcare & Education Brighton (formerly Fox Kids) is a light-filled and homely Centre with a beautiful oak tree on full display, vegetable gardens, a stream, a mud pit, alfresco dining areas and a range of age-specific studios.
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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 7:00am
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 7:00am
Breakfast time where families are welcome to stay and enjoy breakfast with the children or grab it on the go.
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.
Open 7:00am to 6:30pm
Monday to Friday
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.
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.
You will find Guardian Childcare & Education Brighton a lovely place for your child to spend their early years. Our centre is clean, safe, environmentally friendly and well located for your convenience.
Your child will love their day at Guardian Childcare & Education Brighton with our friendly and passionate team of educators. We have high educator to child ratios allowing educators and families to work together to ensure a happy and productive time whilst children are in our care.
Our educators take the time to provide families with up to date information on their child’s day and development progress. Our educators are selected for their qualifications and expertise in the early childhood field and we pride ourselves on the quality of our care and the warm and secure learning environment we provide.
Your child’s learning and development will benefit greatly from the interaction with educators and other children at the centre. We make sure that our curriculum and school readiness program fits within the Commonwealth Government’s Early Years Learning Framework and National Quality Standards.
Constance Yap
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 Robles
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 ... Read More
Cade Nguyen
Hi Yvonne + Brighton Guardian team I just wanted to say a big thank you and farewell. I truly believe that Guardian Brighton, and your amazing curriculum and culture has been ... Read More
krysta beeck
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 ... Read More
Emily Turner
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 ... Read More
Deirdre Mooney
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 ... Read More
Nikki Bannatyne
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 ... Read More
Estee
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 ... Read More
Candice Hammer
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 ... Read More
Jason Hart
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 ... Read More
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Liz Burke
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 ... Read More
Samantha Knopp
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 ... Read More
Edwina Swierc
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. ... Read More
Celine Vetter
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 ... Read More
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Kirsten Simpson
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 ... Read More
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Chloe Cheslett
I was reluctant moving my little man to a new centre. However as soon as I had a tour at Fox Kids, I knew it was right for our family. ... Read More
Dylan Lehane
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 ... Read More
kathryn1 Mc Grath
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 ... Read More
Jayne Gaunt
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 ... Read More
Robyn Djelassi
My 3 year old son attends Fox Kids and I only wish I had discovered this centre sooner. My number one criteria when selecting a centre is "happy carers ... Read More
Eddy Newman
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 ... Read More
MELINDA RUTLAND
It was a big challenge finding the right childcare for my little Emily. After visiting many centres in Brighton I just felt right at home at Fox Kids. I was ... Read More
Steph David
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 ... Read More
Matt Shekle
Quick to take money but taking weeks to get our rebate back with no response now.
To explore the centre, chat with our team of Educators and learn more about our high-quality curriculum, book a tour now.