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Guardian Childcare Brunswick

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  • Safety always comes first at Guardian Childcare. Every member of the team is fully committed to upholding our child safety approach, ensuring a safe environment for all children.
  • Our inviting Brunswick Centre offers bight, vibrant learning spaces with a dedicated creative area for arts and science to engage and inspire.
  • Children love our recently renovated outdoor areas, featuring a mud pit, bike track, and gardens for exploration.
  • Our centre feels like home, where each day is exciting, from our nursery to our leading 2-year kindergarten program.

62 Blyth Street Brunswick, VIC, 3056

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

Limited Spaces Available

Premium Brunswick Childcare Centre

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Meet our Centre Manager Renee and Team

"Children learn and grow so fast that there is always something new to share or experience. I love that I can be apart of that".

Daily Fees

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

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At Guardian Brunswick, your family is at the heart of all we do. Our daycare centre offers a nurturing environment and high-quality education for the communities of Brunswick, East Brunswick, Coburg, Thornbury, Preston, Northcote, Moreland, Coonoans Hill, Moonee Ponds, Essendon and Carlton North.

From our nursery through to our government-funded Flying Start to School long daycare kindergarten program, we provide a place where your child’s learning and growth are celebrated.

The families of Brunswick and surrounding suburbs choose our centre because of our inspiring indoor spaces, filled with quality, age-appropriate resources, and our personalised, sector-leading To BE Me learning milestones program.

We provide a premium daycare where your child’s safety and wellbeing is our priority.

We Care More. The Guardian Difference.

A new era in early learning.

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Premium Learning Spaces

Inspiring environments for curious minds.

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Where care meets peace of mind.

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Building lifelong healthy habits with every bite.

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2 year Preschool / Kinder program for school readiness.

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Partnership with families & community

Stay connected, every step of the way.

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What Learning Looks Like at Different Ages

To Be Me

A new era in early learning. To BE Me is our exclusive learning program designed for each age & stage of a child’s first years, tailored to their age, interests & strengths. Their pathway is personalised, with every milestone captured to makes the link between play & learning clear & memorable.

Google Reviews

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Tristan N.
Loving the fresh energy and improvements—our child is happier than ever!
Response from the owner:Thank you so much for your great feedback! We're delighted to hear that the improvements have brought fresh energy and happiness to your child. Your support and encouragement inspire us to continue enhancing our services
xu M.
Amazing staff who truly care!
My child loves coming here every day.
Response from the owner:Thank you for your kind words! We're thrilled to hear that your child enjoys coming here every day. Our staff is dedicated to creating a positive and nurturing environment, and it's wonderful to know that their efforts are appreciated. We look forward to continuing to support your child's growth and happiness!
Edmond L.
We’ve noticed such great improvements since the new team took over. Thank you for your dedication!
Response from the owner:Thank you so much for your kind words! We're thrilled to hear that you've noticed improvements since the new team took over. Your feedback means a lot to us and motivates us to keep striving for excellence!
Freddie D.
Our child has learned so much, and we love the caring atmosphere
Response from the owner:Thank you so much for your kind words! We're thrilled to hear that your child has learned so much and that you love the caring atmosphere we've worked hard to create. It's feedback like yours that motivates us to continue providing the best possible experience for all our students. We look forward to seeing your child continue to grow and thrive with us!
Jeremy Z.
The educators at Guardian Brunswick are warm, caring, and truly dedicated to the children's growth and well-being. The learning environment is engaging, and the children have flourished in their care. Highly recommend to any parents looking for a nurturing and supportive childcare centre!
Response from the owner:Thank you so much Jeremy for your wonderful review! We're delighted to hear that you find the dedicated educators at our centre warm, caring, and committed to the children's growth and well-being. It's fantastic to know that the engaging learning environment has helped the little one's flourish. Your high recommendation means a lot to us. Thank you again for your kind words!
Natalie K.
I have always found the educators welcoming and friendly, my daughter loved attending every day. The chef cooked amazing meals that even I wanted to eat!! Management always took the time to assist me with any query I had. Highly recommend.
Response from the owner:Thank you Natalie for the glowing review. We are overjoyed that our educators have met and exceeded your expectations. We take pride in our centres which are committed to providing the best care, from nurturing educators to delicious meals! At Guardian, we have a strong focus on family and make time to answer questions and work alongside you in your little one's development.
Kate G.
My child loves coming here. She loves her educators and everyone is so warm and welcoming, staff are professional and keep me well informed of my child's day.
Response from the owner:Thank you Kate for your great review for our centre in Brunswick. We are so happy to hear that we are meeting your expectations. We will continue to provide the best possible care for out families and children 😊
Iliana Medina G.
Penelope B.
I was so anxious about starting childcare with my bub, but the team here have made the process such an easy and positive experience. The carers here really make all the difference!

Millie and Tristan, his main carers, are absolutely wonderful. They are so genuinely passionate about what they do and it shows with every interaction. All of the carers are warm and friendly, but these two are real stand outs! It doesn't matter how busy things get, they will always have big smiles on their faces and positive things to say. I feel like they really care about my boy and about giving him the best experience possible. I could not speak more highly of these two amazing people!

Communication is excellent. I always feel like I know what happens during the day, and am kept up to date with any changes. I also feel that I can pass on any specific instructions to the carers and they will make sure that it happens.

Each week there is a different educational focus. I appreciate that there's thought that goes into the toys and activities.

The whole centre is always clean and well kept. My boy really enjoys the food, too. He will try food here that he would never eat at home!

I'm so glad we choose this centre for our boy's childcare. Best decision we made!
Response from the owner:Thanks for the awesome review, Penelope ! We work hard to meet expectations like yours, and always strive to find ways to improve our centres. Glad to you hear you have had such a great experience!
Kimberley B.
Such a wonderful centre! All of the staff are so lovely and the variety of activities available for the children is great, highly recommend.
Yong ying W.
The best childcare ever! All of the educators here always go above and beyond teaching and guiding my child. Beautiful learning environmental and passionate teachers. My 3 years old would come home and talk about everything he learnt and all the fun he had. Highly recommended
Anish A.
Tarah M
Blyth Street ELC is fantastic!!! Our son has been in the nursery and we couldn't have been happier with the level of care and communication. Simone, the director, is wonderful and takes time to talk through the processes and gets to know the families. All the educators, particularly in the nursery, are just divine and seeing them interact with the kids made us feel so comforted at leaving our little one in their care. They also foster a great sense of community within the centre. Super sad to have now left the area but would recommend Blyth Street ELC to anyone looking for a great centre!
Bridie S.
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Rhythm of the Day

We know children and families like routine, so you will always receive a warm welcome each morning and an invitation to stay for breakfast. At the end of the day, a smooth transition is assured with your child’s belongings ready for you after a day that fulfils your child's interests and curiosity. In between, the day is filled with new and exciting experiences to engage young minds as part of their early childhood education. Here’s a glimpse of what a day of play-based learning at our childcare centre often looks like.

Morning

Breakfast time provides a great chance for you to share what is important and how your baby’s night at home was.

Mid-Morning

Your baby will enjoy engaging in both our indoor and outdoor nursery environments with planned experiences like songs and story time, followed by morning tea.

Middle of the Day

Your baby’s lunch times will suit their needs, and with our open-door policy, families are welcome to enjoy lunch/bottle time with your baby. When your baby is ready, they are gently settled for sleep and rest.

Mid-Afternoon

Our planned indoor and outdoor nursery experiences continue with the chance for movement, games and more books and songs, with an afternoon snack provided.

End of Day

The Nursery team are eager to share information about your baby’s day and their learning, preparing you and your baby for a smooth transition to your evening.

Frequently asked questions

What we do to keep children safe

Create Safe Spaces & Practices

  • Nappy change areas are designed to have visibility windows and are set up for maximum supervision
  • Our policies also cater for team members being in sight or sound of another team member at all times.
  • Safety embedded in daily programs – by conducting daily checklists, comprehensive risk assessments, and more
  • personal phones or devices are not allowed in learning spaces.

Safe People Who Follow Safe Policies

  • Working With Children Checks for all team members. Automatic alerts if a WWCC is revoked and team member not eligible for shifts
  • Rigorous reference checks – must provide previous line managers for their past roles
  • Annual compulsory Suitability Declarations to confirm ongoing fitness to work with children
  • Mandatory reporting and speaking up – report concerns immediately and all concerns will be investigated fully
  • Ongoing mandatory training in child safety, including annual refreshers and leadership-specific modules

Controlling Access to our Centres

  • Multiple levels of security in all centres
  • All visitors must sign in and present photo ID before entry
  • All tradespeople must provide a WWCC & complete Guardian-specific induction.

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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) $175.60 $75.53 $42.17
Toddler (2–3) $175.60 $75.53 $42.17
Kinder (3–5) $175.60 $75.53 $42.17

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 do you provide?

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

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.

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.

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.

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