Guardian Childcare & Education Elsternwick

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4.7
(18)
Sophie G.
Sophie G.
02:13 05 Mar 24
The centre is always clean and tidy. The people who work here are genuinely invested in the families that attend and creating a community of care. The carers who looked after our son were incredibly kind and understood his needs. We are only leaving because we are moving and are sad to do so.This centre is first class.
Belinda H.
Belinda H.
11:44 05 Sep 23
Hands down the best childcare centre around. My daughter loves it there and learns so many new skills! We always feel welcome by the amazing staff.
Lisa I.
Lisa I.
01:40 16 Aug 23
Lovely place
Z S.
Z S.
23:01 18 Apr 23
Deb M.
Deb M.
04:10 11 Apr 23
Christie B.
Christie B.
00:19 28 Jan 23
My daughter started here at 6 months old. We have been incredibly happy with all of the staff and the rooms/building/outdoor areas are lovely! I feel very safe and comfortable leaving my now 16 month old here, and she loves it. Communication has been a strong point from all staff, from admin to room leaders and even the occasional casual staff member. They have done so well creating a warm and friendly environment.
Rhi S
Rhi S
03:58 04 Oct 22
My son has been going to this centre for 7 months. In this time the educators have become like a second family. They are so caring and friendly. Their communication is fantastic from the leadership of the centre manager to the educators. I am always comfortable knowing my son is in a safe and caring environment where he can excel.
Theekshna De S.
Theekshna De S.
11:19 03 Aug 22
Excellent childcare centre with wonderful staff. We moved our toddler out to another centre which was closer to home and ended up moving him back to Guardian Elsternwick despite the distance, as it is so well managed, with regular known staff who really care about the kids.Our toddler loves his time at daycare and is happy to be back!
AnaQuesadaEle S.
AnaQuesadaEle S.
02:08 26 Apr 22
Our child is very happy, he is learning a lot and building his confidence in a new language with new friends and educators, so we are very proud of him but also very happy with the choice of the centre and everything they are doing to push him through this new experience.
Zena I.
Zena I.
02:18 01 Feb 22
Generosity W.
Generosity W.
11:09 31 Aug 20
Such caring staff! they know every child individually and the centre is clean, well organised and extremely welcoming. I feel 100% safe leaving my child with them in every way because I know they will be both protected and cared for.
Felicity G.
Felicity G.
00:38 31 Aug 20
Moved my baby here after a disappointing experience at another childcare. Could not be happier with the level of care my daughter now has. Great staff and lovely environment.
Lucas M.
Lucas M.
09:30 30 Aug 20
Both our kids attend Guardian Elsternwick, we adore the friendly and personable staff. They have always been accommodating, open and warm, very attentive to our kids needs and flexible. Highly recommend them!
Ellen L.
Ellen L.
04:16 28 Aug 20
This is the place to send your kids! Our son has been attending since he was about 11 months old and we have had such positive experiences. All the educators and staff are amazing, showing genuine care and interest in seeing the little people grow and develop. My son is now in his final year there and he just loves it. There is a wonderful culture throughout the whole centre and the children learn so much about being a part of a community. Couldn’t be happier that this is where our son has spent his earliest years.
Amy P
Amy P
11:03 18 Aug 20
Friendly staff and lovely educators , a great child care centre in the community.
Ben R.
Ben R.
08:35 06 May 17
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  • Leading programs where children aged six-weeks to six years learn and discover through play.
  • Highly experienced Educators and degree-qualified Teachers support children to grow and thrive.
  • Safe, secure environments that support children’s social and emotional development.
  • High-quality two-year kindergarten program that prepares children for school with the benefits of long daycare. Plus get up to $2,050 for 3 and 4yr olds in fee support on top of the Childcare Subsidy to help with the cost of kindergarten.

Come and see the Centre for yourself, meet the team and have all your questions answered. Book a tour today.

Guardian Childcare & Education Elsternwick NQS Rated Exceeding by ACECQA

Our centre has been recognised as ‘Exceeding’ the National Quality Standard. This is the highest rating you can receive from a regulatory authority assessment and we are proud to deliver an exceptional service to the children and families who attend our centre.

Hours

Mon to Fri 7:30 to 18:30

Address

241 Kooyong Road
Elsternwick, VIC, 3185


Welcome to our Centre

Guardian Childcare & Education Elsternwick is one of more than 40 high-quality Guardian Childcare Centres across Victoria. We are located on Kooyong Road, with easy access for families in Elsternwick or the neighbouring suburbs of St Kilda East, Balaclava, Caulfield North and Elwood.

At Guardian Elsternwick, we partner with families to ensure every child gets the best possible start in life. We understand that children learn through play, so our programs are designed to foster their curiosity and build a strong foundation for learning.

The Centre boasts a range of exciting, indoor and outdoor learning environments, including a treehouse, water pumps, a creek bed, natural play structures and a range of age-specific spaces and play areas.

From emotional and social development to school readiness, Guardian Elsternwick provides a high-quality early learning experience to empower each child to develop their skills and learn at their own pace in a safe and nurturing environment. We want children to grow and thrive and to support families with the best early childhood education.

Our exciting, resource-rich environments include:

  • Passionate Educators who focus on building strong relationships with children and families
  • Bright, vibrant learning spaces full of resources designed to inspire curiosity, fun, and a sense of belonging
  • Engaging outdoor areas including play structures 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.

Children at Guardian Elsternwick also go out and about on regular excursions, so we have a great connection with the local community. We visit locations such as the local florist, post office, zoo, our local aged care facility and the nearby café for babyccinos.

We are proud to have a culturally diverse team at our early learning Centre and we celebrate a variety of cultures and holidays throughout the year. The community-minded team also organise a range of fundraising events for the children to be involved in, which helps extend their knowledge of the world around them and supports them to belong to the local community.

Our on-site Chef prepares nutritionally balanced meals using seasonal ingredients every day, and our Educators host regular hands-on cooking classes to extend the children’s understanding of good nutrition.

Children are supported through those important early years to explore and develop their social and emotional skills through their early learning journey by a dedicated team of university-qualified Teachers and Educators. They create learning experiences in a nurturing environment that fosters creativity and imagination in a safe environment for young age groups.

Our Educators understand the importance of building strong relationships with families to provide a secure learning environment for all children across each age group. They support and encourage children to learn problem-solving and develop self-confidence and social skills based on genuine care and high-quality learning environments.

Children attending our day care Centre in Elsternwick will also have the chance to see the same familiar faces as they move on up from our nursery room, into our two-year funded Kindergarten program, designed specifically to help prepare your child to transition from early learning to primary school. The specialist program offers an early learning curriculum in line with the Early Years Learning Framework, and National Quality Standards, and with the additional benefits of long day care.

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 $2,050 a year for children aged three years old and above in eligible long day cares in 2024. Ask us for more information when you visit our Centre. 

Supported by a dedicated team of university-qualified Teachers and Educators, our Elsternwick early learning Centre provides an inclusive learning environment where children are supported to be bold, creative, and curious in their learning journey.

As part of our unique Visible Learning program, our Learning Exchange display provides opportunities to share your child’s progress. You are encouraged to share your own personal goals for us to implement, meaning that you have direct input in your child’s educational journey!

You are also given access to our family communication app Storypark, where we will share any significant updates in your child’s day, as well as any other important Centre updates, ensuring that you’re always connected, even when you’re not here.

Begin your early learning experience at Guardian Elsternwick today by booking a tour to explore the Centre or speaking to one of our team.

We’re Exceeding! What does that mean? Every six months, our Centres are assessed by ACECQA, the national body with the responsibility for monitoring the quality of all registered child care centres in Australia. A rating of Exceeding National Quality Standard means that you can be assured that this Centre is providing an exceptional level of care and attention for your child.

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Meet our Centre Manager

Guardian Childcare & Education Elsternwick Centre Manager Image

Kate Sampson

"My goal is to ensure all children are respected for who they are and what magical knowledge they bring to the centre."

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. Please note, this will vary depending on centre opening hours.

Helpful Information

Opening Hours

Open 7:30am to 6:30pm
Monday to Friday

Good to Know - What to Bring

What we Provide

  • Sunscreen
  • Five nutritionally balanced meals including: Breakfast, Lunch, Morning and Afternoon tea and a late Snack at the end of the day
  • Nappies
  • Bibs
  • Bedding

What to Bring

  • Hats
  • Formula and bottles
  • Soft toy or comfort blanket for nap time
  • Spare change of clothing
  • Water bottle

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 Elsternwick is nestled in leafy suburbia, in a purpose-built early learning facility that is designed to feel like home. The centre is filled with natural sunlight, creating a fresh and inviting environment.

Guardian Childcare & Education Elsternwick is conveniently located in the heart of Elsternwick, a vibrant and family-friendly suburb. The Centre is easily accessible to families living in the surrounding suburbs of Caulfield, Ripponlea, Brighton, and St Kilda. Nestled amidst parks and residential homes, our Centre provides a home-like, nurturing, and safe environment for children. Its strategic location also facilitates regular excursions to local places of interest, strengthening the connection between the children and their community.

We offer numerous outdoor environments that are developmentally appropriate where the children can explore and interact at their own pace, and create their own spaces. The downstairs yard is littered with trees that offer ample shade, and a lovely expansive deck joins all rooms.

Opposite we have an open spacious yard that offers endless exploration in the form of sandpits, an outdoor kitchen, a river bed and our tree house. Above on the first floor, two natural yards offer endless fun in the form of sandpits, decking, a construction patch for digging and an outdoor kitchen. The children especially love tending to the vegetable patches they created and having the fruits of their labour included in their daily meals.

We strive to provide our children with a variety of new and engaging experiences, so we have a broad range of programs that children can participate in at our Centre. These programs provide children with the opportunity to develop new skills, practice challenging themselves, and learn to engage their critical thinking and imagination. Some of the programs we run regularly with the children are:

Joy of Reading – We provide children with the opportunity to develop a genuine passion for reading at an early age. Through teaching about different kinds of books and words, and fostering a literary understanding, children can develop the healthy habit of reading, providing various developmental benefits.

Cooking – We’re all about healthy nutrition, and our on-site chef prepares meals daily for the children to enjoy. We encourage children to engage in the food preparation process and develop confidence in playing an active role in their nutrition. Children regularly help select ingredients, prepare food, ask questions and learn about the various food groups and nutrients.

Sustainability – Providing our children with an understanding of sustainability and a passion for the environment is important for us, so we engage in various activities and learning experiences that teach children about recycling and looking after the planet.

We create balanced and nutritious meals inspired by cultures from around the world, with plenty of variety to encourage children to try new foods with their peers. Our menu is signed off by a dietician, and families are encouraged to submit their own ideas on what could be included.

Our connections with the world around us help to enhance the children’s experience. Each year we connect with the local community through fundraising activities that support key charities. We also make the transition to school that much easier through our strong connections with local schools, which support our children to participate in fun excursions and joint projects.

Our passionate and dedicated Educators keep families well informed on their child’s development and encourage participation in our programs and feedback on how we can do things better.

To speak with one of our educators and find out more about how we operate, please contact us.

Reviews from Google

4.7
(18)
Sophie G.
Sophie G.
02:13 05 Mar 24
The centre is always clean and tidy. The people who work here are genuinely invested in the families that attend and creating a community of care. The carers who looked after our son were incredibly kind and understood his needs. We are only leaving because we are moving and are sad to do so.This centre is first class.
Belinda H.
Belinda H.
11:44 05 Sep 23
Hands down the best childcare centre around. My daughter loves it there and learns so many new skills! We always feel welcome by the amazing staff.
Lisa I.
Lisa I.
01:40 16 Aug 23
Lovely place
Z S.
Z S.
23:01 18 Apr 23
Deb M.
Deb M.
04:10 11 Apr 23
Christie B.
Christie B.
00:19 28 Jan 23
My daughter started here at 6 months old. We have been incredibly happy with all of the staff and the rooms/building/outdoor areas are lovely! I feel very safe and comfortable leaving my now 16 month old here, and she loves it. Communication has been a strong point from all staff, from admin to room leaders and even the occasional casual staff member. They have done so well creating a warm and friendly environment.
Rhi S
Rhi S
03:58 04 Oct 22
My son has been going to this centre for 7 months. In this time the educators have become like a second family. They are so caring and friendly. Their communication is fantastic from the leadership of the centre manager to the educators. I am always comfortable knowing my son is in a safe and caring environment where he can excel.
Theekshna De S.
Theekshna De S.
11:19 03 Aug 22
Excellent childcare centre with wonderful staff. We moved our toddler out to another centre which was closer to home and ended up moving him back to Guardian Elsternwick despite the distance, as it is so well managed, with regular known staff who really care about the kids.Our toddler loves his time at daycare and is happy to be back!
AnaQuesadaEle S.
AnaQuesadaEle S.
02:08 26 Apr 22
Our child is very happy, he is learning a lot and building his confidence in a new language with new friends and educators, so we are very proud of him but also very happy with the choice of the centre and everything they are doing to push him through this new experience.
Zena I.
Zena I.
02:18 01 Feb 22
Generosity W.
Generosity W.
11:09 31 Aug 20
Such caring staff! they know every child individually and the centre is clean, well organised and extremely welcoming. I feel 100% safe leaving my child with them in every way because I know they will be both protected and cared for.
Felicity G.
Felicity G.
00:38 31 Aug 20
Moved my baby here after a disappointing experience at another childcare. Could not be happier with the level of care my daughter now has. Great staff and lovely environment.
Lucas M.
Lucas M.
09:30 30 Aug 20
Both our kids attend Guardian Elsternwick, we adore the friendly and personable staff. They have always been accommodating, open and warm, very attentive to our kids needs and flexible. Highly recommend them!
Ellen L.
Ellen L.
04:16 28 Aug 20
This is the place to send your kids! Our son has been attending since he was about 11 months old and we have had such positive experiences. All the educators and staff are amazing, showing genuine care and interest in seeing the little people grow and develop. My son is now in his final year there and he just loves it. There is a wonderful culture throughout the whole centre and the children learn so much about being a part of a community. Couldn’t be happier that this is where our son has spent his earliest years.
Amy P
Amy P
11:03 18 Aug 20
Friendly staff and lovely educators , a great child care centre in the community.
Ben R.
Ben R.
08:35 06 May 17
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