Open 7:00am to 6:00pm
Monday to Friday
HOURS
Mon to Fri 7:00am to 6:00pm
ADDRESS
32 Origin Drive Tarneit, VIC, 3029
SPACES AVAILABLE NOW ACROSS ROOMS
Check out our fantastic indoor and outdoor learning spaces your child will enjoy
Welcome to our Centre
We can’t wait to welcome your family to our brand new, purpose-built childcare centre in Tarneit; where your child will be supported to be creative, bold, and imaginative in their learning.
- Fresh, modern indoor learning spaces to inspire wonder, curiosity, and a sense of belonging.
- Incredible programs such as Joy of Reading, Cooking & Nutrition, Out & About Community Excursions and Sustainability, with daily learning experiences designed to support your child’s development and growth
- Large outdoor spaces bursting with resources to spark discovery and imagination.
- On-site Chef who cooks fresh, healthy meals daily in our fully equipped kitchen
Meet our Centre Manager Rebecca
"I’m passionate about making sure each child feels included, supported and our delivery of education meets a holistic approach for each child".
Where children are supported to be brave, curious, and bold in their learning, for the best possible start to life.
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.
With endless possibilities, there’s never a dull moment and no two days are the same.
Handover time with children, families and our friendly Educators. There's a chance for conversation to share what's important for the day/what's happened the night before at home.
Breakfast time where families are welcome to stay and enjoy breakfast with the children.
As children are arriving and families are coming and going, there's an opportunity for play as well as family grouping, open-plan play and multi-age grouping.
There's an opportunity for children to come together and enjoy morning tea.
Following morning tea, the planned experiences continue. This includes both indoor and outdoor programs.
There's an opportunity for children to come together for lunch. With an open-door policy, families are able to join the centre for meals and excursion if they wish.
For children who want to, or need to, there's an opportunity to sleep, rest or relax. For children who don't need to rest, there are planned experiences, which are more likely to be outdoors.
Children come together for afternoon tea in small groups or with siblings (they can also rest and play together, too). This time also presents an opportunity to reflect on the day.
As families arrive to pick up children, there's an opportunity to speak to Educators and share information about the day.
Some centres offer early tea or light snack at the end of the day, which they can grab as they leave the centre. We’re mindful of how routines vary at home, so if throughout the day, we notice children look tired, food will be provided.
What's included in the Guardian Experience
From nutritious meals and engaging learning programs —it’s all covered in your daily rate. No hidden extras, just peace of mind for you and a great day for your child.
Hat, wetbag and sunscreen
5 meals per day
All incursions and excursions
Nappies and wipes
Storypark parenting app
Long day care hours year around
Helpful Information
Opening Hours
What to Bring
What we Provide
- Nappies and wipes
- Bed linen
- Guardian hat
- SPF 50+ sunscreen
- All nutritious meals and snacks
What to Bring
- Water bottle
- Spare change of clothing, labelled
- Soft toy or comfort blanket for nap time
- Baby's bottles for formula or breastmilk
Centre Highlights
- Stimulating learning environments equipped with natural open-ended materials and resources
- Large outdoor play spaces featuring natural play structures, sandpits and water play
- Commercial grade, open plan kitchen for the on-site cook to prepare 5 healthy and nutritious meals daily
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 Tarneit is a beautiful new, purpose-built Centre where children can experience a safe and secure environment where they feel empowered to grow and develop at their own pace. Our experienced Educators are warm and welcoming and develop genuine relationships with each child to understand their unique interests, skills and talents.
Guardian Childcare & Education Tarneit provides high-quality education and day care for families in Tarneit and the surrounding suburbs of Werribee. We have a nurturing and stimulating environment that truly caters to each child’s individual needs. Our qualified Educators and Teachers are passionate about providing an engaging program for children of all ages, including babies, toddlers and preschoolers.
We’re open from 7.00 am to 6.00 pm from Monday to Friday, so families have the opportunity to experience a little bit of added flexibility in the hours they choose for their child to be at our Centre. During drop-off and pick-up times, we encourage you to spend some time inside the Centre, talking to our Educators and exploring their learning environment for yourself. This can help families stay more connected to their child’s learning and provides an opportunity for our Educators to discover ways to enhance your child’s growth and development at childcare.
Our indoor learning area is filled with fun and engaging learning materials for the children to explore and engage with using their imaginations and creativity. Through play-based learning, children have the opportunity to develop their understanding of the world around them and practice engaging their critical thinking, creativity and imagination.
Children are also encouraged to spend some of their time in our outdoor play space, where they can experience a variety of resources and natural elements that spark their curiosity and engage their senses. Children can examine and explore the properties of water through our fun water feature area, or they may like to replicate some structures they have seen in the real world with our large sandpit.
Three and four-year-old children have the opportunity to take part in our kindergarten program alongside our long day care. Our kindergarten curriculum provides children with some of the skills and confidence they’ll need as they make the exciting step up into primary school.
Some of the benefits of our kindergarten program are:
- We provide a safe and secure learning environment where children feel trusted and supported to be themselves. We foster the emotional and social development that children need to begin developing a sense of identity, and connection with their world, and to advocate for their wellbeing.
- We foster creativity in the lead-up to transitioning into primary school, through play-based learning that encourages an understanding of basic shapes, numbers and phonics.
- We develop children’s self-respect and confidence, empowering them to make decisions for themselves and to take responsibility for their learning. Through the increased independence that comes with this, children feel more comfortable being separated from families and can feel more empowered to try new things as they begin primary school.
Our family communication app, Storypark, provides you with access to photos, videos and updates on your child’s progress at our Centre. We create learning outcomes for each child to help both our Educators and families track their child’s development, growth and learning in those first few years of life.
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!
Why not come and meet the team and have a look around our Centre today? We’d love to show you why Guardian Tarneit is the perfect learning environment for your child. At Guardian, we believe that together, we can create life-long learners.
We look forward to welcoming you soon!
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
Our specialist two-year kindergarten/preschool program is led by degree qualified Teachers in a long day care setting. Children explore and understand their world in an environment of safety and security. It’s where they develop the foundational literacy and numeracy skills to thrive.
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.
STEM
Children discover the wonders of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics through age-appropriate activities that are designed to foster curiosity and develop foundational skills like problem-solving and creativity.
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.
Ayendri K.
23:12 11 Dec 24
My little one started in the nursery a few weeks ago and the centre made sure everything went smoothly. The communication throughout the day has been outstanding. As first time parents it’s always daunting to leave your baby with someone else, however we have had no issues with the transition and our daughter seems to be having a great time! The nursery is clean , sleeping space is calm and the room is well equipped. Huge thank you to all the carers and staff for your support!
Peter B.
01:59 26 Nov 24
Very welcoming and kind staff members
Annalisa Z.
23:30 13 Nov 24
Bridge kids has been an amazing centre that is always attentive to the childcare. All staff and management are very welcoming, emphasising that home away from home feel. Both my children love coming in smiling as we walk through the door. The experiences they create are not only engaging but purposeful and the growth I have seen is second to none.
Yukari Blanco - I.
11:16 10 Nov 24
My daughter has been attending Bridge Kids for 10 months, and I have seen her vocabulary and behavior grow by leaps and bounds since she started. She really enjoys participating in the activities they set up, and it’s wonderful to see her so engaged! I love that they upload many photos daily, it’s such a joy to see what she’s been up to. They also have occasional family events which I really enjoy participating in. All the staff members are very kind and friendly, creating such a welcoming environment. I highly recommend Bridge Kids to any parent looking for a childcare centre around this area.
D B.
22:19 17 Oct 24
Kathy was very helpful highly recommend.
Dina M.
02:25 13 Sep 24
I trust Bridge Kids with my son's education and care whole heartedly. The daily updates we get along with milestones reached always brings a smile to my face. Hands on learning, arts and crafts and excellent playground facilities.
Charlotte R.
08:53 12 Sep 24
Our son loves going to Bridge Kids Eltham. Every educator has been so great with our little guy and we are so happy to have found a place that he loves going to. Highly recommend.
Steph C.
08:36 12 Sep 24
We've been attending Bridge Kids since January and instantly became part of their family. All the staff go above and beyond for your children. Though their supportive environment our very late talker is now a thriving chatterbox. Kathy and her team are an amazing addition to your village.
Kylie B.
00:46 05 Sep 24
My son has been attending Bridge Kids since Feb 2024 and right from the start, the entire team have been beyond incredible. The management team are always helpful and welcoming in the mornings and afternoons and respond to emails and queries professionally and in a timely manner. The nursery room staff helped us settle so quickly and are always providing beautiful photos and updates via their online platform and always engaging and interacting so wonderfully with all of the children and families. The room environment is always clean and inviting and they really care about the children and their wellbeing and it shows in the way my son is so excited to see them when we come into the room and goes happily into their arms. Other team members also make the effort to get to know all of the children and will often greet my son by name as they pass us by. The food is wholesome and varied, my son always eats well and the chef is so friendly and warm. I cannot highly recommend this centre to parents enough!
Jakob P.
07:49 02 Sep 24
Bridge kids as always been a welcoming and kind place for all the kids!
Yashodara N.
05:13 08 Aug 24
Our kids and our family love Bridge Kids! The staff and management are an extension of our family. Thank you for providing care and support to our family :)
Emma K.
04:45 24 Jun 24
Bridge Kids has been a safe haven for our children. The staff are always willing to help wherever they can. They are knowledgeable, accepting, accomodating, positive, proactive and polite. They run a great program, as well as their really engaging and exciting holiday programs. They are great communicators and their facilities are modern and clean. We are very happy there. Thanks to Kathy and the team!
Mandeep K.
05:04 21 Jun 24
my daughter comes here twice a week and she is really happy here and enjoys a lot. i have seen a big change in her as in behaviour and learning. really recommend this centre to everyone. meneka and kathy are very very supportive.
Dana
22:51 04 Jan 24
Such a great centre. The dedicated staff provides a nurturing environment, fostering both educational and social growth for children. The facilities are top-notch, and the communication with parents is excellent. I wholeheartedly recommend Bridge Kids to any parent seeking a caring and enriching childcare/early education option. We’re so glad to have our little one attend Bridge Kids.
Nathan G.
23:09 13 Dec 23
My son is in the Nursery room, and absolutely loves coming everyday. When we come through the entrance he runs towards his room door hugging the educators when he walks in. Highly recommend.
Melissa G.
21:50 30 Nov 23
My daughter has been attending the Centre for 10 months in the nursery room and I must say the staff are all so lovely. Massive thank you to the managers who are always so friendly 😊 definitely makes me feel at ease leaving my daughter in such great care.
Susith M.
01:04 24 Nov 23
Bridge Kids, has been a wonderful place for my kids. The caring and dedicated staff create a nurturing environment where children feel safe and happy. I appreciate the regular updates on my children's progress, and the open communication between parents and staff. The team genuinely cares about each child's well-being and growth. Highly recommended!
Daniel B.
12:29 03 Aug 23
My daughter has been attending Bridge Kids for over a month now, and I’m so pleased we made the change here. The entire team are so supportive, welcoming and communicate exceptionally with us.I’m finding the updates really beneficial from the educators/teachers. I also appreciate the extra things you all do in the centre to make it feel like home.
Vivian T.
05:55 11 Jul 23
Natasha J.
21:55 09 May 23
Bridge Kids has come such a long was over the past few months and is only getting better as the days go on. Initially I became an educator here and we’ve all come together and put in a lot of hard work to refresh the centre and the program. Now, my own children attend full time and are thriving. They can’t wait to get up and go to ‘work’ in the mornings and hate it when we have to leave. This centre isn’t just our childcare/work - the team have honestly made it our second home and I am so grateful.