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Guardian Childcare Camberwell

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  • Keeping children safe always comes first. All of our team are committed to uphold the highest standards of child safety. Read more about our approach to child safety.
  • With new lower fees & enhanced CCS benefits it's the perfect time to join our welcoming centre community.
  • Recently renovated centre with stunning indoor and outdoor spaces that feel like a home away from home. Your child won't want to leave!
  • Our team of skilled Educators creates a nurturing space where children can flourish and feel supported every day.

895 Toorak Road Camberwell, VIC, 3124

Mon to Fri 7:00am to 6:30pm

Limited Spaces Available

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Meet our Centre Manager Ha and the team

"We believe children have the right to learn, grow and develop into confident, kind, resourceful and responsible citizens of the world."

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

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Step into Guardian Camberwell, our unique childcare centre set within two recently renovated 1930s houses. From our nursery through to our government-funded Flying Start to School kindergarten program, children’s growth and learning is celebrated at every step.

At our early learning centre, your child will enjoy:

• Stunning indoor spaces with quality, age-appropriate resources that engage and inspire learning.
• An expansive outdoor area that invites adventure with a bike track, tunnels, a sandpit and a veggie garden.
• Our unique To BE Me program, with a dedicated team planning personalised learning to meet each child’s needs

We provide a premium daycare where each child’s safety and wellbeing is our priority. At our centre, your family is at the heart of all we do. We look forward to welcoming you to our community.

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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

Babies 0-2
Toddler 2-3
Preschool/Kindergarten 3-5
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.

Babies Toddlers Kindergarten

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Fran
Couldn’t be happier with the care and dedication from all staff. Our little man has been attending for nearly two years and he absolutely loves it. (Attends 3 days a week).

He visits the Age care weekly, and in the last 4 months has been on excursions to Kew Traffic School, NGV and The Melbourne museum. The creativity and innovation of daily tasks is outstanding and we’re lucky to have him enjoy such varied tasks. His engagement, focus and confidence continues to grow.

The management are flexible, caring and always supportive wherever possible.

Highly recommend.
Response from the owner:Thank you, Fran, for sharing such a thoughtful review. It’s wonderful to hear how much your little one enjoys his time with us and how supported he has felt over nearly two years. We love hearing about the connections he’s built through visits to aged care and the excitement of exploring places like Kew Traffic School, the NGV, and the Melbourne Museum. Those experiences are such a valuable part of children’s learning and confidence building. We’re so pleased that you’ve seen his engagement, focus, and confidence continue to grow, and that the creativity of the daily experiences has stood out. Your kind words about the care and support from the team and leadership mean a great deal. Thank you for your recommendation and for being part of our community.
O G
We are so happy we found the team at Guardian Camberwell for our precious boy. The team are so kind and thoughtful with childrens' individual needs, likes and dislikes. They communicate exceptionally well with parents and with each other.

They plan wonderful activities full of fun and education, and really seem to give love to the children. Highly recommend!
Response from the owner:Thank you so much for your kind words and recommendation! We’re absolutely thrilled to hear that you’ve had such a positive experience with our team. Supporting each child’s unique needs and creating a nurturing, fun, and educational environment is at the heart of everything we do. Your feedback means the world to us, and we’re so grateful to be part of your son's journey!
V N.
What a joy it was to have my daughter at Guardian Camberwell from 2022 to 2024! Before this, she’d been at another center with the same company since she was just 6 months old, where we’d formed such warm bonds with the educators and always felt like family. So, when it was time to switch centers, we were a bit nervous—but wow, did the team at Guardian Camberwell make that transition a breeze!

The staff welcomed us with open hearts and smiles, instantly making my daughter feel right at home. Their genuine love and care for her warmed our hearts every single day. A special shout out to the manager, whose leadership truly shone through—we could see the positive changes they implemented, continuously improving the center’s service throughout our time there. And the facility? What a delightful upgrade! The outdoor area was massive and full of fun, and my daughter couldn’t get enough of it. Plus, the onsite chef whipped up delicious, nutritious meals from morning to pickup—talk about a treat!

They are continually offering more for the kids with incursions and excursions, amazing food, and regular events that kept my daughter’s days full of adventure and learning. The educators were always ready for a chat whenever I had questions or just needed a little reassurance. Even now, as my daughter has moved on to school, she lights up talking about her favorite educators and all the fun she had. Guardian Camberwell was an absolute gem of a place, and we’ll cherish those memories forever!
Response from the owner:Thank you so much for your heartfelt review V! We’re truly honoured to have been part of your daughter’s early learning journey from 2022 to 2024. It’s wonderful to hear that the transition to our centre was smooth and that our team made you feel so welcomed and supported. We’re especially proud of the care, dedication, and leadership shown by our educators and centre manager, and it’s lovely to know those efforts made a lasting impact. We’re thrilled your daughter enjoyed the outdoor spaces, nutritious meals from our onsite chef, and all the exciting incursions, excursions, and events. Creating a nurturing and adventurous environment where children thrive is what we strive for every day. Hearing that she still talks fondly about her time here truly warms our hearts. Thank you again for your kind words and for entrusting us with such a special part of your daughter’s life. We’ll always cherish the memories too!
J R
We have been at this centre since 2020 with my daughter who is now in school, and my son now attends the toddler classroom. The current manager Ha is absolutely fantastic and you can tell she is committed and passionate about building an excellent team and centre. They are continually offering more for the kids with incursions and excursions, amazing food, and regular events. Most importantly I know they genuinely know my son and care for him, and are very open and communicative with updates and any queries I have.
Response from the owner:Thank you J R. It’s been such a joy to be part of your family’s journey since 2020—from your daughter’s early days with us to now having your son in our toddler room. We’re so lucky to have Ha leading our team—she really does pour her heart into making the centre the best it can be, and it’s wonderful to hear that it shows. We love creating fun and enriching experiences for the kids, and it means a lot to know you’ve noticed all the little extras like the incursions, excursions, and yummy meals! Most of all, thank you for trusting us with your little ones. Knowing that you feel your son is truly known, cared for, and supported is exactly what we strive for every day. We’re always here for you!
Fiona N.
Great centre, my daughter is very happy and thriving here
Response from the owner:Hi Fiona, Thank you for your appreciation! We are pleased that your little one is enjoying her time at the Camberwell Centre and we are thrilled to be a part of her learning experiences! 😊
Martina D.
I can't recommend this place enough. Our daughter has been thriving here since the day she started when she was 9 months old. The loving care from the educators and manager is outstanding, you can tell they love what they do and put their hearts into their work. It is evident that our daughter feels safe and confident and is being well supported in her progress and growth. The center has a massive beautiful natural outdoor area and well equipped and clean indoor areas. Thank you, we appreciate everything you do!
Response from the owner:Thank you Martina for your 5-star rating for our centre in Camberwell. We really appreciate your positive review and look forward to creating a great experience at Guardian over many more days to come!
Hayley T.
We have had our two kids through Guardian Camberwell (previously Tiggers) since our first was a baby in 2018. As with most childcare centres, we have seen ups and downs throughout the years, but there’s definitely been a big change for the better in more recent times. The centre is bright, clean and well equipped with fun and educational toys, there is a huge outdoor area that all the kids love, an on-site chef preparing a variety of tasty and nutritious food, plenty of fun incursions and excursions as well as special family events through the year, engaged & friendly educators who make a real effort to get to know the all the children and their families, and an amazing centre manager & support team (Communication is excellent!) Would definitely recommend Guardian Camberwell, it’s been a great centre for our family.
Response from the owner:Thank you Hayley, for your feedback about out center in Camberwell! We are so happy to hear such good things about you and your little one’s experience with us. At Guardian, we’re all about partnering with our families to deliver the best quality outcome for our children and really appreciate your review.
Danielle W.
Highly recommend Guardian Camberwell. Professional, caring and nurturing staff. A lovely community, led by wonderful management. Kids have opportunities to engage in a variety of learning experiences including incursions and excursions. We are very happy here.
Response from the owner:Thank you Danielle for your great review for our centre in Camberwell. 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 😊
Olivia G.
Guardian Camberwell has an amazing team of educators and great facilities for the kids - great outdoor play area, incursion and excursion programs, kinder program etc! Could not recommend this daycare enough :)
Response from the owner:Thanks for the awesome review, Olivia! 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!
Zoe L.
We have been so incredibly happy with our daughters time here, she has been so happy & really thrived at Guardian Camberwell.

The center provides such a positive & nurturing environment, and we have been really impressed with the activities, excursions & food and particularly happy with the full time access to outdoor play.

We can't even single out a particular teacher that has impressed as every single teacher over the 2 years of her enrollment has been just as outstanding, nurturing and caring and seemed genuinely invested in her happiness.

So thank you so much for taking such great care of our daughter!
Response from the owner:Thank you Zoe for your great review for our centre in Camberwell. 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 😊
Luciana C.
Love the team and how loving they are with their care. The unit is also really nice with a beautiful backyard.
Response from the owner:Thank you Luciana for your great review for our centre in Camberwell. 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 😊
JessInWonderland Z.
David A.
Fantastic daycare centre with excellent facilities and staff.
Georgia
Simone F.
Beautiful people working there, low staff turnover and they genuinely love and care for my child. Highly recommend!
Response from the owner:Thank you for your feedback about our centre in Camberwell! We are happy to hear such good things about you and your little one’s experience with us. At Guardian, we’re all about partnering with our families to deliver the best quality outcomes for our children and really appreciate your review.
Anthony W.
Steph and the tram are amazing and they have support our son journey since 8 months old. He is maturing into a well rounded toddler and is learning so much in life skills as well as education requirements. He loves the Japanese lessons especially in light of the Tokyo Olympics .
Response from the owner:Thank you Anthony for your great feedback on our Camberwell centre! It is so great to hear such a great feedback and we'd love to continue providing great experience for you and your son. Look forward to seeing you and your son back at the centre.
mehmet G.
Me and my wife have been sending our child here for a year. The staff are always professional and friendly. The manager Steph is always happy and makes you feel at ease knowing your child is safe and being looked after in a friendly warm environment... the out door area is amazing in itself i couldn’t image sending my child anywhere else
Aga W.
As a first time parent finding a good childcare was really important to us. After a lot of searching we decided on Camberwell Guardian.
As soon as we walked in for our tour we had a great vibe and feel of the place. Everything was clean, calm and organized, with educators playing with the babies on the floor, reading books, playing with toys. My husband and I knew straight away that this was the place for us, we spent the walk home hoping that we could get in because places are limited. Thankfully, we were able to get our son in on our preferred days and didn’t have to split him between 2 childcares.
The educators in the rooms are so kind and caring and always greet us with a smile and a hello in the morning. As both my husband and I are working fulltime, we are often one of the last parents to do pick up and the educators always have the time to debrief about the day have a chat, tell me what my son was up to that day and how he is progressing and who his friends are. Our son really does have a great bond with them, and his little face just lights up when he sees them.
Being born in Covid times he didn’t have much of a chance to engage with others, so he did take a couple of weeks to adjust to his new daycare routine, the educators took the time to gain his trust and work with him. Our son wouldn’t eat a lot at daycare at the begin due to the stress of the new environment but the educators will always offer him his favourite things even if not on the menu for that day so he would have something. He is now eating everything at daycare and having second helpings!
We look forward everyday to the Storypark updates and as soon as the notification pops up on our phones we drop everything to have a look at what our son has been up to. We love looking at the photos of him playing with the other babies and educators and can see that he is having a great day.
Communication from Steph the Centre Manager is amazing. She knows every parent and child’s name and will always greet us in the morning. She is quick to respond and gives thorough updates, in fact I just wait for the email from Steph to find out what the latest Covid restrictions are instead of trying to figure out the everchanging restrictions. There have been a few occasions when I have had to put Dean in an additional day and Steph has been so accommodating.
We really love everything about Guardian Camberwell and I tell everyone how much our son loves it and I honestly recommend it
Response from the owner:Hi Aga thank you for taking time out to leave this review of our Camberwell centre, we so happy to hear that your experience with Camberwell centre is such a positive one. We work hard to meet expectations like yours, and we’re happy to hear that we are meeting your expectations. We strive to find ways to improve our centres as we play a vital role in lives of our families and children. Once again thank you and we look forward to seeing you back at the centre.
Lishy H.
Paul R.
Such a wonderful place to drop my children off in the morning. Always feels like I’m leaving them with people that care. The rooms are spacious and inviting and the kids have different activities each day. Highly recommend.
Stephanie Y.
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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.

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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) $199.00 $103.10 $71.13
Toddler (2–3) $199.00 $103.10 $71.13
Kinder (3–5) $199.00 $103.10 $71.13

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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