Caulfield

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.

Guardian Childcare and Education Caulfield offers the warmth and comfort of a family home. It’s conveniently located for families in surrounding suburbs like St Kilda, St Kilda East, Caulfield North, Elsternwick and Ripponlea making it the perfect choice for working families. 

Our Glen Eira Road early childhood education centre is filled with bright, stimulating materials that encourage children to explore and engage their curiosity to discover more about the exciting world around them. Our learning programs and care services support health and wellbeing, physical growth and to develop social skills needed for life.  

Our purpose-built outdoor space is accessible from every classroom and has plenty of room in which to run, ride and explore. Our spacious day care and child care centre provides a nurturing and stimulating environment for children aged six weeks to six years of age, supporting them to discover the world in a safe and secure way.  

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.      

Guardian Caulfield is open from 7.00am to 6.30pm every weekday, so each family are provided with plenty of flexibility for the hours they work and the time they choose to drop off and pick up their child. During drop-off or pick-up times, we encourage you to stay for a little while and spend some time exploring the learning environment.  

Our Educators and Bachelor-qualified Teachers can show you the various play materials and education spaces throughout the Glen Eira childcare centre to help you discover our approach to learning as well as support you continue the learning with activities at home. We encourage involving the whole family in their child’s care and education to ensure they are happy as they learn and grow.  

Our family communication app, Storypark, provides you with photos and updates on your child throughout the day, offering you the opportunity to stay informed about your child’s early learning and development. We also set up different learning outcomes on Storypark, which supports them in achieving developmental milestones and understanding new ideas.  

For children aged three and four, our child care centre has a kindergarten program led by university-qualified Teachers that can support your child in their preparation for the step up into primary school. Our kindergarten curriculum is based on leading early childhood education and development research and demonstrates our commitment to providing the best possible start to life for your child through quality child care services.  

Our early childhood education program and kindergarten are led by specialist Educational Leaders who guide teaching and learning in a flexible and research-supported way. The leading curriculum supports discovery and gives children the best start to life, as well as being aligned with the National Quality Standard.  

Through our high-quality kindergarten programs, children have the opportunity to learn some of the skills that are often only introduced in early primary school. We begin learning and exploring shapes, numbers and letters through fun, play-based activities.  

We develop each child’s literacy and numeracy skills to help them feel confident and prepared during the challenging leap into primary school. Our high-quality program supports the needs and routines of each of our families, and we ensure each child’s cultural and family background is supported and encouraged.     

We’re committed to meeting the nutrition and dietary requirements growing bodies need, and our on-site cook prepares each meal fresh and packed with nutrients. We encourage children to engage in food preparation and to ask questions about where their food comes from, why it’s good for them, and how they can eat it. We also encourage exploration of the cultural heritage behind different foods, helping promote diversity and inclusion from an early age.   

As part of our unique Visible Learning Program, families will be able to gain an understanding of their child’s education. Our Learning Exchange Display will provide the opportunity for our Teachers and Educators to share updates on your child’s progress. It will also be a chance for you to have direct input into your child’s learning!      

At all Guardian Childcare and Education early learning centres, we recognise the importance of providing exceptional early childhood education learning experiences not only in Caulfield but also for families seeking quality childcare in nearby areas like Elwood, St Kilda, and Ormond. Our daycare centre boasts a nurturing environment, making it a preferred choice for families in St Kilda looking for a day care that prioritises both education and care.  

For those in Ormond, our kindergarten program is specifically designed to prepare children for future schooling while fostering their curiosity and creativity. Our early learning centre team is dedicated to ensuring that all children, whether they attend our childcare in Elwood or our daycare in St Kilda, receive the highest standard of care and learning that sets them up for success. 

Do you have questions about how to access or if you’re eligible for the Child Care Subsidy or need further information about kindergarten services? We can help you navigate the Child Care Subsidy application process and offer support to make childcare more affordable for your family. Our friendly team is always available to answer any questions you may have and provide guidance on how our centre can meet your child’s specific needs.  

Why not come and meet the team and have a look around our Centre today? We’d love to show you why Guardian Childcare and Education Caulfield is the perfect learning environment for your child. At Guardian, we believe that together, we can give young children the best start to life.   

We look forward to welcoming you soon!  

• 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