Guardian Childcare & Education Mulgrave East

Every day is an opportunity for discovery and growth at Guardian Childcare & Education Mulgrave East. With a range of exciting, resource-rich environments including herb and vegetable gardens, a treehouse, a creek bed, water play, and natural play structures, children are encouraged to explore and learn.

The light-filled and open-plan centre embraces a multi-age learning approach that the children and parents enjoy. At the heart of our centre is a piazza where parents and children gather for family breakfast each morning.

We are proud to have such a culturally diverse team of Educators and celebrate a variety of cultures and holidays in our centre throughout the year. As part of our community focus, we’re planning to launch our excursion program later in 2019, to locations such as local cafes, parks, and visiting the families who work in our complex.

Our on-site cook prepares five nutritionally balanced meals using seasonal ingredients every day. To further explore food at the centre, our cook hosts cooking classes for the children, and encourages them to assist in making meals. Children enjoy meals in the piazza whilst socialising.

Begin the adventure at Guardian today by booking a tour to explore the centre, chat with our team of Educators and learn more about our high-quality curriculum.

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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. Please note, this will vary depending on centre opening hours.

  • From 6:30am

    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.

  • From 7:00am

    Breakfast time where families are welcome to stay and enjoy breakfast with the children.

  • Morning

    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.

  • Morning

    As the children come together, planned experiences begin. This is where the Guardian programs and practices come to life. Examples of learning include numeracy, literacy, language, critical thinking, problem solving, leadership, social skills, technology, science, creative arts, curiosity and more.

  • Morning

    There's an opportunity for children to come together and enjoy morning tea.

  • Mid-morning

    Following morning tea, the planned experiences continue. This includes both indoor and outdoor programs.

  • Afternoon

    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.

  • Afternoon

    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.

  • Afternoon

    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.

  • End of the day

    As families arrive to pick up children, there's an opportunity to speak to Educators and share information about the day.

  • End of 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.

Helpful Information

Opening Hours

Open 6:30am to 6:30pm
Monday to Friday

Fee Information

Age Group Daily Fee
Less Than 3 Years $130.00*
Over 3 Years $128.00*

*Price before the government rebate. To calculate what Child Care Subsidy you might get back, click here.

Good to Know - What to Bring

What we Provide

  • Sunscreen
  • Five nutritionally balanced meals, cooked on site, including: Breakfast, Lunch, Morning and Afternoon Tea and a late Snack at the end of the day
  • Bibs
  • Nappies
  • Bedding
  • Water Bottles

What to Bring

  • Soft toy or comfort blanket for nap time
  • Formula
  • Hats
  • Spare change of clothing

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

About Guardian Childcare & Education Mulgrave East:

Children of all ages will find enjoyment in discovering the light-filled indoor and outdoor learning spaces which will feature:

  • A huge outdoor play area featuring natural gardens, climbing structures, natural play equipment, sand-pits and water play
  • Reggio Emilia inspired floor plan including atelier, art studio, piazza and stage
  • Parent rooms
  • Drop off & pick on ground car parking spots are allocated directly adjacent to the entry
  • Commercial grade, open plan kitchen with onsite cook, providing nutritionally balanced meals catering for all children’s dietary needs

It is within these learning environments that our team of dedicated and passionate educators implement the Guardian curriculum – a Reggio Emilia inspired play-based, child-led early learning philosophy which encompasses literacy, numeracy, science, art, music, and language, underpinned by a focus on social and emotional development.

We look forward to welcoming you to the Guardian community at Mulgrave. To stay updated on the open date and tour times, please make an enquiry or call 13 82 30.

Begin the Adventure at Guardian

To explore the centre, chat with our team of Educators and learn more about our high-quality curriculum, book a tour now.

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