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Guardian Childcare Braybrook

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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.
  • At Braybrook you'll feel confident that your child is thriving; building their confidence in our great learning spaces which include a sandpit, climbing frames and gardens. Your child deserves the best.
  • Take a tour with us, and you’ll see why so many families love us. A sense of belonging to our strong community, quality learning and the best experience each day for your child – we have got it all.

330 Ballarat Road Braybrook, VIC, 3019

Mon to Fri 7am to 6.30pm

Spaces available now across rooms

Premium Braybrook Childcare Centre

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Meet our Centre Manager Natasha and team

"We love nothing more than seeing the faces of children who are proud of their accomplishments and share in this happiness with educators, peers and their families affirming their sense of achievement and belonging".

Daily Fees

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

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Guardian's Flying Start to School program delivers a Government-approved Kindergarten program within long day care hours, providing flexibility, holiday coverage, continuity of Educators and access to the same Government funding available through other providers. Read more >

At Guardian Braybrook, we provide a nurturing environment where your child will feel a true sense of belonging. Our modern daycare offers exceptional care and education, from our nursery rooms through to our government-funded Flying Start to School kindergarten program.

What makes our Braybrook childcare centre the ideal choice for your family?

• Our bright learning spaces and dedicated art areas are filled with quality, age-appropriate resources that engage and inspire.
• Two expansive outdoor areas encourage adventure, with a sandpit, climbing frames and a productive veggie garden.
• An amazing team that gets to know each child’s needs with our personalised To BE Me learning milestones program.

Families quickly discover a welcoming community with a shared commitment to every child’s wellbeing and safety. We’re proud of our early learning centre – your child will never want to leave! Join the leading childcare provider in the area!

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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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.

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Tara K.
2 weeks ago
Amazing place
Response from the owner:Thank you, Tara, for your 5-star review. We're so pleased to hear you've had such a positive experience with us. Your support means a lot to our team, and we appreciate you taking the time to share your feedback.
karthik S.
1 year ago
We are so grateful for the wonderful team at Guardian Childcare & Education Braybrook. Our son absolutely loves going there every day, and as parents, that gives us so much comfort and peace of mind. A special mention to Lee and Saddam they are truly outstanding educators. Their care, patience, and genuine love for the kids really shows in everything they do. Lee is always warm, approachable, and takes the time to engage with each child individually. Saddam has a gentle and kind way of supporting the kids to learn and grow with confidence. We feel so lucky to have them as part of our son's early learning journey. The centre overall is very well-managed, clean, and has a welcoming atmosphere. The educators are professional, caring, and always communicate openly with us. It really feels like a home away from home for our little one. Highly recommend Guardian Braybrook to any family looking for a nurturing and safe environment for their child.
Response from the owner:Thank you so much for your thoughtful review! We are thrilled to hear that your son enjoys his time at our centre. It means the world to us to know that you feel comforted and at peace with our care. We will certainly pass on your kind words to Lee and Saddam. They will be delighted to hear how much their dedication and love for the children are appreciated. Our team strives to create a warm, engaging, and supportive environment for every child, and it’s wonderful to see that reflected in your experience. We are committed to maintaining a clean, well-managed, and welcoming atmosphere, and your feedback reassures us that we are on the right track. Thank you for recommending us to other families. We look forward to continuing to support your son’s early learning journey.
Dean Z.
1 year ago
Great communication, wonderful staff, and a positive learning environment!
Response from the owner:Thank you for your wonderful review! We're delighted to hear that our communication, staff, and learning environment made a positive impact on your experience. Your feedback means a lot to us and inspires our team to keep up the great work!
Jansen I.
2 years ago
Sabina B.
2 years ago
I had a positive experience while on my placement with Guardian Braybrook. I was on Kinder-1 room with my amazing mentor (Lee) who is very kind, caring and professional. I would like to express my heartfelt gratitude especially for my mentor, Lee for her unwavering support and guidance throughout my 25days placement journey.
Response from the owner:Hi Sabina, we're so pleased to hear that your placement at the centre went so well and that you were provided great mentorship with Lee! We wish you all the best with your studies!
Luna L.
2 years ago
I had an amazing placement experience at Guardian Braybrook Kinder 1 Room! The teachers, Lee and Saddam are caring and professional, and the environment is warm and welcoming. The children receive excellent care and education here. I especially want to thank my mentor—Lee was so patient in guiding me and providing invaluable hands-on experience.
Response from the owner:Hi Luna, thank you for the lovely review. It is comforting for parents to hear that their precious little ones are in capable and nurturing hands and we appreciate you sharing your placement experience at our Braybrook centre. We are glad your placement was an invaluable hand-on experience in early learning and will pass on the kind words to the centre manager and educators.
Mai A.
2 years ago
Navneet K.
2 years ago
I had a very great experience with guardian Braybrook. Kinda 1 teacher Lee she is such a sweet, lovely, kind and experienced teacher I have ever meet. She takes care of each of class children like her own child including the students who come for placements as well. Provide proper guidance for their studies. She is such a pure soul. Thanku Lee for supporting children in their learning journey
Response from the owner:Thank you for the kind words, Navneet! We’re so happy your visit at our centre in Braybrook went so well. We are keen to keep providing a great experience for all Guardian families and their little ones 😊
Susan A.
2 years ago
My experience with guardian has been a pleasure .
Simone P.
2 years ago
Hayley F.
2 years ago
Beautiful educators & staff that go above and beyond
Response from the owner:Thank you Hayley for your great review for our centre in Braybrook. 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 😊
aiza lyn M.
2 years ago
Louise B.
2 years ago
The team at Guardian Braybrook are exceptional and highly professional! Our son started his early childhood education at 5 and half months, he is now 14 months old and has loved it! I’ve felt so lucky to be part of the Braybrook centre and have such skilled and caring educators and leaders. My son Harry has built meaningful and loving relationships with his educators and feels loved and supported everyday he attends. The team are caring, thoughtful and committed to providing engaging learning and play environments. I would highly recommend them to anyone thinking of using early childhood education!!
Response from the owner:Thank you for your feedback about our centre in Braybrook! We are happy to hear such good things about you and Harry’s experience with us, and really appreciate your kind review.
nattie N.
2 years ago
Abigail K.
3 years ago
Kokilanath T.
3 years ago
I highly recommend this establishment.
Response from the owner:• Thank you Kokilanath, for your 5-star rating for our centre in Braybrook. We really appreciate your positive review and look forward to creating a great experience at Guardian over many more days to come!
David H.
3 years ago
Had a tour in this center. It looks lovely and the team were friendly.
Lyn S.
3 years ago
My son use to go to this daycare centre and I can highly recommend the amazing educators and also the centre manager Brittanni. These guys was always welcoming and ensured that we felt valued. I find that the educators are very professional and ensured that we are well informed when my son was unwell. I honestly couldn’t fault anything about them. Delivered well above our expectation!
Response from the owner:Thank you Lyn for your 5-star rating for our centre in Braybrook. We really appreciate your positive review and happy we were able to create such a great experience at Guardian for you and your family!
Prerna A.
3 years ago
Brooke S.
3 years ago
Great educators that truly care about my kids and our family. Have built such a great rapport in a short period of time between the educators and my kids and myself.
Hamish B.
3 years ago
Very happy with the staff looking after our baby, they are kind, attentive and very engaging with the children
Response from the owner:Thank you for your feedback about our centre in Hamish! 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.
FantLill L.
4 years ago
My daughter is very happy and loves going to ithis childcare.Educators are fantastic and children focus! Family friendly. Healthy and nutritional meals and good quality snacks. I was helped in this centre with my daughter's eating habits and toilet training. Staff are professional, knowledgeable and friendly. Welcoming, and Braybrook guardian childcare is like a second family to us and our daughter.
Response from the owner:Thank you for your feedback on Braybrook centre , we are happy to hear such great feedback, here at Guardian, we are all about partnering with our families to deliver high- quality outcomes for our children and really appreciate your positive response. Once again thank you for your feedback and look forward to seeing you at the centre!
Amrita G.
4 years ago
Very good childcare centre and their educators and their education programs are very good, they have been helping kids by teaching them skills needed for everyday also prepping them for school. Clean and huge play area. Thank you for great work!!
Response from the owner:Thank you Amrita for your great review for our centre in Braybrook. We are so happy to hear that we are meeting your expectations. We will continue to provide the best possible care for our families and children 😊
Sarah K.
4 years ago
The Braybrook Guardian team are so great with my children and also answer any questions I have promptly. I’m very happy with the care my children receive and love that they are learning as well as playing every time they go to daycare
Sladjana M.
4 years ago
We're very pleased with existing day care of our active toddler @Guardian Braybrook. The Seahorse Team is simply great and we're confident that all children there receive the best care possible while we're at work :-)

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.

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) $164.17 $70.59 $39.40
Toddler (2–3) $164.17 $70.59 $39.40
Kinder (3–5) $164.17 $70.59 $39.40

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. 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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