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.

Our engaging, resource-rich early childhood education environments include:

• 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
• On-site Chef who cooks fresh, nutritious meals daily in our fully equipped kitchen
• Nappies, SPF 50+ sunscreen, high-quality formula and bed linen

We are proud to have a culturally diverse team of Educators and Teachers who celebrate a variety of cultures and holidays throughout the year. As part of our community focus, we run an excursion program to locations such as the local park and library.

Our on-site cook, Leshy, prepares five nutritionally balanced meals using seasonal ingredients every day. To further explore food at the Centre, Leshy hosts regular hands-on cooking experiences for the children to extend their knowledge of nutrition and to encourage them to try new foods.

Our approach to early childhood education at Guardian Childcare & Education Caulfield means your family has access to a high-quality education close to home. We’re about building strong relationships with children and families, ensuring we create amazing learning experiences for each child and age group.

We are committed to best practices in our child care Centre, ensuring a safe, secure, and inviting environment for babies, toddlers, and kindergarten-aged children.

Each learning program is designed by experienced Educators to support children in developing social and emotional skills, along with literacy, numeracy and problem-solving ability that prepares them for a life of learning. Our learning programs are aligned with the Early Years Framework, the National Quality Standard, and the Australian School Curriculum.

As they progress, children will also have the chance to see the same familiar faces as they move on up from our nursery room, into our dedicated two-year Kindergarten program, designed specifically to help prepare each child for a smooth transition from early learning to primary school.

As part of our unique Visible Learning Program, families are able to gain an understanding of their child’s education. Our Learning Exchange Display provides the opportunity for our university-qualified Teachers and experienced Educators to share updates on your child’s progress. It is also a chance for you to have direct input and be involved in your child’s learning! Visible Learning is unique to Guardian early learning centres.

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. 

Families have access to our communication app Storypark, allowing us to share important Centre updates, as well as exciting activities or milestones–ensuring that you remain connected, day-to-day. If you’re looking to start the journey with a high-quality, nurturing and welcoming childcare Centre in Caulfield, book a tour now!