Guardian Childcare & Education Caulfield

  • Keeping children safe always comes first. All of our team are committed to uphold the highest standards of child safety. Read our approach here
  • You need to come and see why local families just like yours say our amazing centre feels like a home away from home for their children who have fun every single day. Be a part of it.
  • From the most nurturing nursery room to our leading 2-year Kindergarten Program – we are the leading centre for the first 5 years of your child’s development in the area.
  • Choosing us will give you the reassurance that your child will be with a leading team who will help them be creative, brave and curious in their learning

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HOURS

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

ADDRESS

249 Glen Eira Rd Caulfield North, VIC, 3161

SPACES AVAILABLE NOW ACROSS ROOMS

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Check out our fantastic indoor and outdoor learning spaces your child will enjoy

Welcome to our Centre

At Guardian Caulfield, your family is at the heart of all we do.

Our daycare offers a nurturing environment with quality educational programs, from our Nursery through to our government-funded Flying Start to School kindergarten program.

What do families love most about our childcare centre?

• Our modern indoor learning spaces, including a special incursion room for yoga, arts, and wellness.
• Outdoors, children can explore our native trees, vegetable garden, and sandpit .
• Our personalised To BE Me learning program celebrates every milestone of your child’s development

Our experienced team have children’s wellbeing and safety at their core, and partner closely with families from the very first day. At our early learning centre, each child’s growth and development is celebrated at every step.

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Daily Fees

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

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Our Flying Start to School program provides a specialised 2-year curriculum for children aged 3 to 5. Our unique program has two stages - Becoming Me for 3 year olds and Being Me for 4 year olds. Using developmental milestones and continuous monitoring of your child's progress, this program is designed to make sure your child gets a flying start to school. Read more HERE

Flying start to school

Where children are supported to be brave, curious, and bold in their learning, for the best possible start to life.

Reviews from Google

4.6
(39)
Omer G.
Omer G.
02:18 19 Jan 25
Haylea L.
Haylea L.
01:09 10 Oct 24
Thank you to Chelcee and the team for making me feel so welcome and heard during my visit. Coming from an early childhood education management background I can confidently say I would recommend this service to anyone looking for a service with the best interest of the families and children at heart.It is a hard process as a first time parent to make a decision about the care you wish to place your child in and although I'm not quite ready to enrol yet, the decision for future has been made extremely easy for me as I navigate my way through this life change. I would 100% recommend Guardian Caufield to any new parents as they manage to put you right at ease.Centre Manager Chelcee is a blessing and very approachable and understanding of all situations.Thank you to the Guardian Caufield team for making this process a little easier to navigate.
Snap Fitness A.
Snap Fitness A.
02:13 28 May 24
The staff and facilities are great, my children love coming here :-)
Polly S
Polly S
03:01 29 Oct 23
A fantastic learning environment. The staff are kind, friendly and welcoming. The facilities and activities are great.
Natalia B.
Natalia B.
10:32 17 Aug 23
it's an amazing facility with qualified and very friendly staff members.We feel special and welcomed by every educator when we enter the kindergarten. Every day my daughter gets new experiences whether it improving her learning or social skills .Its the place where kids are cared and loved.Tash - the manager of this kindergarten is doing a great job :organising excursions ,inviting interesting guests ,guarding kids every day!special thanks to every staff member!
Leila M.
Leila M.
06:16 14 Aug 23
My daughter loves it here. The educators are great and the centre manager is very helpful.
Skye W
Skye W
01:58 04 Oct 22
Emilia has made some wonderful strides since going to the centre. She's a lot more social with adults as well as children. She is also much more adventurous and explores her space at home a lot more. She is also much more interactive with her toys and has even started eating with a spoon to feed herself. We have been very impressed with her growth and development.
Zoe T.
Zoe T.
02:51 13 Sep 22
My son loves it here. The facilities are great and teachers always smiling and friendly. Management has always been incredibly compensating and helpful!
Sarah H
Sarah H
23:26 30 Aug 22
XTNA K.
XTNA K.
05:41 26 Aug 22
Our child is really happy here, it's well organised and communication between the management and us has been clear and helpful. Highly recommended!
Emma J.
Emma J.
11:52 03 Jul 22
Both my children loved their time at Coco's Guardian ELC. The education, love, care, inclusiveness, global minded teachings and support from the management staff, the teaching and support teaching staff and kitchen was incredible. I thoroughly recommend them to all families. Emma
Sarah H
Sarah H
04:10 31 May 22
Guardian Caulfield is an AMAZING centre. The nursery staff are wonderful and our daughter is so happy and bubbly. Our sons also adore their educators and are very settled. Communication is excellent and educators are an extension of the family. Highly recommended!
Elayne B.
Elayne B.
04:26 06 Apr 22
Such a great centre :) The manager Julia and all the carers are brilliant with the kids and so professional.
Alex S.
Alex S.
04:12 22 Mar 22
The Guardian Caulfield Childcare centre is great! Both of my children had attended the place. Julia, the manager, went above and beyond to respond to us and answer any questions we had. The team is great as well! Overall, we are very pleased with the centre! Will definitely recommend!
julia K.
julia K.
09:59 01 Mar 22
Both my kids have gone to guardian and have loved it. They have learnt so much and are always so happy when I pick them up. We are always greeted with a friendly smile and chat. I always feel up to date with everything going on in the centre.
Nisha P.
Nisha P.
07:13 02 Mar 21
My daughter is been 1year in Caufield North Guardian child care. She likes all staff members.Everyday she asked me Mumm a I want to go child care. Management very well.
Soph H
Soph H
05:29 13 Jan 21
My daughter was going to Guardian North Caulfield for the last 2 years and sadly we recently moved her childcare closer to our home. I highly recommend Guardian North Caulfield, the premises is lovely and clean and the staff are fantastic, from the educators to the ladies at the desk running the place.. My daughter was in great hands especially when she was in baby room being looked after by Yu and to then being looked after by ladies in toddler3 especially Cara who cared for her development.. Communication was fantastic and my husband and I felt so comfortable leaving her there every day.We miss the team !
Andrew F.
Andrew F.
01:42 04 Jan 21
Such a positive and welcoming place! My son has been at the centre since he was in the nursery room and he is now going to the prekinder room. He loves his educators and enjoys going to daycare everyday!The team is friendly, caring and go above and beyond for the children. I would highly recommend Guardian caulfield.
GEORGE F
GEORGE F
12:17 09 Sep 20
My son has been attending this centre for over 12 months now and we absolutely love it here. The staff and management team are incredible and there is such a kind, supportive culture amongst the team. The care and learning provided is next to none. You truly are made to feel like family. Highly recommend this place.
Alline L
Alline L
00:43 24 Aug 20
My 1 year old absolutely loves all the staff and the care and attention that she receives at Coco's. The centre's program has helped her to develop her linguistic, social and creative skills and we are delighted to see her progress. Couldn't recommend any higher.
Lucy C.
Lucy C.
09:47 17 Feb 20
Amazing staff & the facilities are gorgeous we have our 2 year old there and we are very happy with their exceptional management of all of our concerns & our child's daily care giving
Huma
Huma
11:45 12 Jul 19
Cocos Caulfield North is ONE OF THE BEST childcare centres I have come across. I had visited several centres and even had my daughter enrolled in one that was closer to home. The moment I stepped into Cocos, I knew immediately that this was the place for my daughter. And I am very picky when it comes to thing like this.Here I met lovely Beatrice that manages the place. She was so helpful and so insightful and made me feel so comfortable!Trina who is the senior manager was amazing. She took the time to really go over every detail about the centre.The centre itself is immaculate, spotless, bright, just beautiful!!What got me the most excited was after my meeting with all the educators and carers. In particular Soula, this woman is just incredible. The love, passion, patience and care that she has for the children is second to non! She is incredible!!All the educators in my daughter's room are so amazing!! Gabby, Cassie, Tamir, and Francesco have all been incredible.Everytime I drop my daughter off she has a big smile on her face and says bye to me. This never used to happen at the other Centre. And this is just after 2 weeks of being at Cocos.If you are looking for a place for your little one, this is one of the best places. You will feel comfortable and happy as I am.Thank you to everyone at Cocos and Guardian.
Henry B.
Henry B.
03:56 19 Apr 19
Grandson is overwhelmed with the attention and surroundings and activities
Monique W.
Monique W.
02:20 14 Jan 19
MLAP G.
MLAP G.
20:21 28 May 17
At Cocos, Michelle and the team have a genuine love of children and the centre really feels more like a family atmosphere!We have felt very safe having our son looked after lovingly and educated there for the last 18 months.Thank you Cocos!
Amanda P.
Amanda P.
21:02 25 May 17
Coco's is a wonderful centre. The staff create a safe, nurturing and fun environment for the children and make them feel very comfortable. My son loves going every morning, in fact he often doesn't want to be picked up later in the evening. He comes home with beautiful artwork that he has made during the day and singing new songs he has learned. My husband and I are truely happy with Coco's and couldn't recommend them enough.
Abi L.
Abi L.
11:50 25 May 17
My first experience at Coco's Caulfield was with one of the carers sensing my hesitance in leaving, she proceeded to sweep my daughter up in her arms and show her around the room with sounds and song, I was like, WOW, this place and the carers here are AMAZING! My daughter is so happy and ecstatic to go to "coco-oooo's" everyday it is as easy as walking in and dropping off. We love it here. The carers are all so wonderful and caring, the menu is always better than what we manage at home and the centre manager Michelle is forever greeting us with a smile, happy to have a chat & helpful, she knows every kid there by name which is incredible. My daughter has fallen in LOVE with so many of the carers over the past year she often asks for them to come home and "stay at my house OK? Yes you are coming OK? Let's go!" She has multiple friends and activities daily like yoga, sports, gardening, painting, climbing, book time and dancing she is never left with nothing to do. I would like to thank the Kinder 1 room and team leader Emily. THANK YOU!!! To anyone out there asking, I would highly recommend Coco's Caulfield!
Kim P.
Kim P.
05:06 25 May 17
I have a two year old and a three year old, BOTH at COCO's Caulfield from about 6 months old , and BOTH ABSOLUTELY LOVE IT!!They're both thriving! The team have all helped nurture and facilitate the development of happy, confident and social little children. As a parent, THIS IS ALL I ASK FOR! They come home happy, content and full of chatter about their day with their friends.The centres schedule allows them to use their imagination and creativity during the learning process, I'm constantly delighted and surprised by their ability to express and verbalise their emotions.As a working parent, I'm MORE than happy and confident that my children are satisfied, happy and having a wonderful experience EVERYDAY at Coco's Caulfield... and the facility is STUNNING...!! COULD NOT ASK FOR MORE!
Bianca S.
Bianca S.
04:23 25 May 17
Our son has attended Cocos for the past 2 years and we have been extremely happy with the care provided. The centre is always very clean and all of the staff are very friendly and caring. They provide services above and beyond standard childcare centres including yoga, sport classes and French. The children are kept engaged and they are constantly learning new things. My son loves his days here and I would recommend the centre to anyone.
Paula B.
Paula B.
03:08 25 May 17
This centre is owned by a beautiful dynamic couple and their management team is top-notch.My children are in a caring, beautifully created environment where they are developing and enjoying themselves while learning. By observation the staff love working at Cocos and they adore my children. The centre, run by Michelle provide all the material required to keep the space stimulating and they help to bring what you do at home into the centre like diets, the way you handle your child if hurt etc. I was the first person to enrol in this centre and both my boys have been there for a few years. I am very happy with the results. Michelle is available if needed through the week, she is also involved with my kids daily, which I find valuable. My boys are happy and so am I.
Kirsty P.
Kirsty P.
00:04 25 May 17
Our daughter attends Coco's Early Learning Centre in Caulfield. From the moment we enrolled her, we have been made to feel like family! To Michelle at the front desk and all the staff within the centre, our daughter is loved and well looked after. A special thank you to the Nursery and Toddler 2 staff who have been the main influence on our daughter. She is so happy and we have you to thank for that.
Melinda C.
Melinda C.
11:31 24 May 17
My daughter has been attending Coco's childcare for 2 years now and loves it! Warm friendly environment, structured learning and play, well kept and exciting play equipment, and seemingly good healthy food that my child can't get enough of! She has learnt and developed so much at Coco's, thank you!
Rawin T.
Rawin T.
04:27 10 Apr 16
Couldn't have asked for more .. My twins girls love absolutely adore each day they spend there. Me n my wife we are so happy to see growth of our kids in terms of learning new skills, language and so much more. Plenty of activities related to physical growth of kids. Thank you Coco's. Unlike business houses, the environment is warm and welcoming, Coco and Anna (owners) personally engage with parents. One of the best decision we made as parents.
David F.
David F.
03:46 18 Nov 15
The staff here are so caring for the kids. You know it is good when your child prefers the staff over you.
Vadim G.
Vadim G.
05:09 16 Nov 15
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Rhythm of the Day

We know children (and families) like routine. Whilst no two days of learning are ever the same - here's what a day at Guardian might look like.

Morning

Our friendly Nursery team of familiar educators will be there to greet you and support your baby to settle in for the day.  Breakfast time is available & families are welcome to stay and enjoy with the children. This is also a great chance for conversation to share what is important and how your baby’s night at home was.

Mid-Morning

Our nursery learning environments are set up indoors and outdoors for your baby to engage with a variety of planned experiences while they interact with our team such as exploring picture books, singing songs together. We also offer morning tea.

Middle of the Day

Dependent on the needs of every baby, we time lunch to suit the children. Team members will support your child to eat and/or have a bottle, and when they are ready, are gently settled for sleep or rest. With an open-door policy, families can enjoy lunch/bottle time with your baby if you wish.

Mid-Afternoon

Our nursery planned experiences (both indoor and outdoor) continue and there are opportunities for movement, playing games, more books and songs, or sensory exploration. Afternoon snack is provided.

End of Day

We’ll have your baby’s belongings ready for you at pick up time. The Nursery team will share information about your baby’s day and their learning, preparing you and your child for a smooth transition to your evening. Please grab a piece of fruit or snack on the way out!

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

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

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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) $190.74 $94.84 $62.87
Toddler (2–3) $190.74 $94.84 $62.87
Kinder (3–5) $187.10 $91.20 $59.23

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 should I bring, and what do you provide?

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

Who are the team that will be looking after my child?

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Chelcee

Our Centre team, led by our experienced Centre Manager Chelcee, prides themselves on creating a great sense of community for all families.

Each role in the Centre is designed to work together to help create a nurturing environment for every child in each of our learning spaces.

In our Nursery Room, the dedicated team has a special role in creating secure attachments, routines, and strong relationships. Unique to Guardian nurseries is our Baby Ambassador, who is your go-to person for you and your baby’s first 12 months with us. They will know every detail about your baby: how breast or bottle milk is managed, how they like to eat, their sleeping routines, the nappies they wear, and more. With babies as young as six weeks in the Centre, it’s the Baby Ambassador’s job to work with families and Educators to help make our Nursery feel just like home.

Our Educators across the age groups work together to create fun, stimulating, and age-appropriate experiences for every child in their care. They are dedicated, experienced professionals who are allocated to a specific room so they can get to know each child individually and support their learning and development.

As part of our 2-year Flying Start to School program, we have degree-qualified Teachers who use the latest teaching practices to help your child build essential practical and social skills, ensuring they’re ready for their next big adventure—school!

Each room has a Lead Educator or Teacher who is responsible for planning and implementing an effective ongoing cycle of planning, documentation, and evaluation of the room’s learning program.

At the core of the Centre is our Cook—make sure you check out their daily menu when you visit. They help make food part of the learning journey and love seeing how children respond to new and exciting flavours.

The team is supported by a strong Leadership Team, including an Assistant Centre Manager and an Educational Leader.

Every role at the Centre is as important as the next.

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.

What are the main features of this Centre

  • Guardian Childcare & Education Caulfield is a light-filled and spacious Centre with an exciting indoor/outdoor program. Our daycare centre features a spacious outdoor area with native trees, vegetable garden, sandpit and natural play structures.
  • We provide daily learning experiences designed to support your child’s development. Our ‘Incursion’ room hosts wellness, yoga, literacy and arts & craft programs.
  • Beautifully designed modern indoor learning spaces to inspire wonder and curiosity in every child
  • Programs such as Joy of Reading, Cooking, Outdoor Learning, Sustainability projects and Out & About Community Excursions.
  • Extensive outdoor space for children to explore with age-appropriate equipment
  • Our on-site chef, prepares five nutritionally balanced meals using seasonal ingredients every day. To further explore food at the Centre, our Chef hosts regular hands-on cooking experiences for the children to extend their knowledge of nutrition and to encourage them to try new foods.
  • 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 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.

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.

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