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Guardian Childcare Langwarrin

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  • Safety always comes first at Guardian Childcare. Every member of the team is fully committed to upholding our child safety approach, ensuring a safe environment for all children.
  • Our Langwarrin centre offers expansive outdoor play spaces with a sandpit, bike track and veggie garden for daily exploration.
  • Our centre feels like home, where each day is exciting, from our nursery to our leading 2-year kindergarten program.

1/55 Union Road Langwarrin, VIC, 3910

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

Spaces available now across rooms

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Meet our Centre Manager Kathryn and team

"We provide a safe, nurturing and high quality learning environments where children thrive, educators are empowered and families feel supported."

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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 Langwarrin, your family is at the heart of all we do. Our newly refurbished daycare centre offers a nurturing environment and high-quality education for the communities of Langwarrin, Frankston, Seaford, Carrum Downs, Langwarrin South, and Cranbourne.

From our nursery through to our government-funded Flying Start to School long daycare kindergarten program, we provide a place where your child’s learning and growth are celebrated.

The families of Langwarrin and surrounding suburbs choose our centre because of our inspiring indoor spaces, filled with quality, age-appropriate resources, and our personalised, sector-leading To BE Me learning milestones program.

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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John C.
12 months ago
I am impressed with my son’s educators this year . My son Samuel has repeatedly been coming home saying things that myself and my wife have been wowed by !! Simmi and Katie have been showing him how to hold his pencil and have taught him so many general knowledge things it’s amazing what has soaked in , I believe he is coming along in leaps and bounds !! Lately there has been so much bad press on daycares across the state , I’m glad to report that I don’t see anything bad at guardian Langwarrin !! Again so impressed girls what a great job job both of you do kind regards John cobain !!
Response from the owner:Thank you so much for your kind words and for taking the time to share your experience John! We’re absolutely thrilled to hear how much Samuel is enjoying his time with us and how much he’s learning and growing. Simmi and Katie are truly passionate educators, and it means the world to them, and to all of us, to know their efforts are making such a positive impact. We’re especially grateful for your trust and support, particularly in light of the broader concerns in the sector. At Guardian, we’re committed to creating a safe, nurturing, and inspiring environment for every child, and feedback like yours reminds us why we do what we do. Thanks again, John. We’re so proud to be part of Samuel’s learning journey!
Carla D.
1 year ago
This centre is an extended family away from the home and our kids love it!! We have had both our kids at Guardian (previously known as Platypus Junction) for the past few years, and at the beginning of this year (2025) we got a big shock to the system when we put our kids into another centre closer to what would be their primary school only to realise that the grass is not always greener on the other side. We scrambled to get the kids back into this centre and the entire team could not have been more welcoming and we couldn’t appreciate them more.
Response from the owner:Thank you so much for your review! We're pleased to hear that our centre has become like a second family for you and your children. It's heartwarming to know that your kids enjoy their time here. We understand how challenging transitions can be, and we're glad we could make your return as welcoming and smooth as possible. Your continued trust and support mean the world to us.
Ebony T.
1 year ago
Guardian has been great since the day we started. All the educators are lovely and they take great care of my child
Response from the owner:Thank you so much for your kind words Ebony! We're delighted to hear that you've had a great experience with us from the very beginning. Our educators are truly dedicated to providing the best care and support for each child, and it's wonderful to know that this has made a positive impact on your family. Thanks again!
Ellesha M.
2 years ago
Carla D.
2 years ago
We’ve had the pleasure of sending both our children here. They love it, us parents love it. The staff are amazing, very attentive and engaging.
Response from the owner:Thank you Carla for your great review for our centre in Langwarrin. We are so happy to hear that you enjoyed your time with us and we are meeting your expectations. We will continue to provide the best possible care for our families and children 😊
Trista J.
2 years ago
Staff are amazing and the Centre is full of colour and clean.
Response from the owner:Thanks for the awesome review, Trista! We work hard to meet expectations like yours, and always strive to find ways to improve our centres. Glad to you hear you have had such a great experience!
Jessica D.
3 years ago
Great Center. Good communication. The educators are very kind and professional. My daughter always has a smile on her face at both drop off and pick up.
Response from the owner:Thank you Jessica for your great review for our centre in Langwarrin. 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 😊
Llama D.
3 years ago
We have been at the Langwarrin Centre since it first opened and have had both our sons attend, and I can honestly say that everyone at the centre feels like family to us. I don’t know how we would be surviving parenthood if it wasn’t for all the beautiful educators and staff at the Langwarrin Centre. Everyone who works, there is passionate, willing to learn, supportive, understanding, and genuinely the best group of people that my partner, my children and I have ever come across.
Response from the owner:Thank you Liza for your great review for our centre in Langwarrin. 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 😊
Melanie H.
3 years ago
I am very happy with Platypus for my children. The educators and admin team are friendly, cheerful, happy to help and work hard to provide a wonderful and nurturing space for the children. The food provided to the children is nutritious and my kids love it. Highly recommend this centre
Response from the owner:Thank you Melanie for your great review for our centre in Langwarrin. 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 😊 ​
Al P.
3 years ago
It feels like family at Platypus Junction, the educators go above and beyond for my boys. Everyone is always happy and the boys love going there and seeing everyone
Response from the owner:Thank you for your feedback about our centre in Langwarrin! 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.
Jessica S.
4 years ago
Mariam G.
5 years ago
Trish M.
5 years ago
This centre provides the family feeling environment that have a genuine care for your children. I am so pleased we went with this centre over others as it has incredible indoor and outdoor facilities.
tegan E.
6 years ago
So pleased with all the educators at platypus. They rocked my son to sleep as a one year old and we're always willing and eager to help him in any of his difficulties with drop off and always called if things didn't seem right with him. I always feel like even when I'm not there I still know exactly what has happened with my son and I appreciate that honesty!
Rachel C.
6 years ago
Cassi J.
6 years ago
Amazing with the kids. Great environment! Love this childcare!
Kayla B.
6 years ago
Beautiful centre, amazing staff
Melody S.
6 years ago
Platypus junction langwarrin is the absolute best, my children have been attending for 2 years now and over that time the staff and management team have been so helpful and supporting of all out needs. My kids alsomhabe food allergies and have always been catered for 100%, I can not recommended these guys highly enough.. if your looking for a local, supportive, amazingly friend childcare centre give these guys a go. You will not be disappointed...
Ashleigh M.
6 years ago
The platypus junction team are amazing. We feel so comfortable that our children are in great hands. They are very attentive and caring with my boys. They have catered to all their needs and help us through stressful times. I highly recommend platypus junction child care.
Bonnie D.
7 years ago
A truly wonderful childcare centre. My daughter was originally at Platypus Junction Mulgrave and when we made the move to Langwarrin, it was a no brainer to transition her across to the Langwarrin Centre. The educators in Toddler 3 are exceptional. They are calm, inclusive, nurturing, patient and genuinely committed to the early education of our littlest people. Our daughter is known for being shy, and sometimes feels a little overwhelmed in a group of louder kids, but the educators have always made a conscious effort to nurture and support her through those times, and help her to learn about her emotions. Highly recommend!
Denise O.
7 years ago
We waited eagerly for Platypus to open and were really impressed by what they offered. The facilities and attention to learning are amazing. I like that in addition to their learning program and set goals they also follow the children’s interest for learning throughout the day. My child loves attending Platypus and we are really happy with the care and education they provide. We also love seeing the daily photos and learning stories via the app.
Siobhan M.
7 years ago
My two daughters have been enrolled at Platypus Junction since it opened and they love being there. The educators are amazing and go above and beyond each day to ensure that the children gain the most from their learning and experiences. The staff in the office are extremely kind and helpful. Very happy with this childcare centre/kindergarten and highly recommend.
Tayla M.
7 years ago
We have been attending Platypus Junction Langwarrin since it opened, it is our first childcare experience and we are LOVING IT!! My son always has fun, great picture updates throughout the day and the biggest smile on his face on pick up. The management team and educators are absolutely wonderful !! Very welcoming, kind and caring towards all the children. Thank you PJ for looking after our son so well 😍
Carly H.
7 years ago
Our 2 girls attend Playtpus Junction and all the staff have made it so easy and welcoming for them when they both started. Also the communication for the staff members to myself and my husband with everything that the girls get up to has been great. My only issue is getting the girls to leave at the end of the day!! 😁
Shanelle D.
7 years ago
A friend suggested Platypus Junction to me as I had my daughter at another childcare centre where she was not doing well and didn’t want to go to childcare, I saw changes in her and was worried about her wellbeing. I decided to check out Platypus Junction and I was blown away by the place! It is awesome, the staff are incredible and work with parents to achieve goals for their children and are so involved. The facilities are top notch aswell. Just love it.

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) $165.54 $71.18 $39.73
Toddler (2–3) $165.54 $71.18 $39.73
Kinder (3–5) $165.54 $71.18 $39.73

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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