Open 7:00am to 6:00pm
Monday to Friday
Guardian Childcare & Education East Ivanhoe
Guardian Childcare & Education East Ivanhoe is rated as exceeding in the National Quality Standard. Located 10km north-east of the Melbourne CBD, Guardian East Ivanhoe is also a convenient choice for families living in bordering suburbs, including Heidelberg, Eaglemont, Alphington and Kew.
The Centre boasts a range of resource-rich environments including a spacious outdoor area, a covered deck, natural play structures and a range of age-specific play areas. As part of the Guardian East Ivanhoe sustainability program, the Centre also has vegetable gardens, a worm farm and an active recycling program with the Richmond Exchange.
The team of professionally-certified early childhood Educators and Teachers at Guardian East Ivanhoe deliver a play-based and nature-inspired curriculum, as well as a leading Kindergarten Program to help prepare your child for the exciting transition to school.
We are proud to have such a culturally diverse team, and celebrate a variety of cultural events and holidays throughout the year. As part of our strong community focus, the Kindergarten children also participate in a bush kinder program every Friday.
At Guardian East Ivanhoe we have a dedicated on-site chef who prepares five nutritious and delicious meals and snacks every day. The children also have the opportunity to participate in hands-on cooking experiences to enhance their understanding of good nutrition and encourage them to try new foods and flavours.
Book a tour of Guardian East Ivanhoe today, or speak to one of our friendly team.
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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.
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From 7:00am
Handover time with children, families and our friendly Educators. There’s a chance to share what’s important for the day and any news from home.
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From 7:00am
Breakfast time where families are welcome to stay and enjoy breakfast with the children.
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Morning
An opportunity to play and discover with open-plan play in family groups and multi-age groupings.
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Morning
Planned experiences. This is where the Guardian difference comes to life. Alongside our Educators your child’s exploration leads to learnings in numeracy, literacy, language, critical thinking, problem solving, leadership, social skills, technology, creative arts and much more.
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Morning tea
An opportunity for children to come together for a healthy snack, often they help prepare their food alongside our carers and cook.
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Mid-morning
Individually tailored to your child’s needs and curiosity the planned experiences continue, this includes both indoor and outdoor programs.
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Lunch
Another nutritious meal expertly prepared by our cook. Families are invited to join the children for meals and excursions if they wish.
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Afternoon
If your child wants to, or needs to sleep, it’s time to rest and recharge. For children who don’t need to rest the planned experiences continue, in most cases outdoors.
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Afternoon tea
Another chance for the children to come together and re-fuel in small groups or with siblings. There is also an opportunity to rest or play together and reflect on the day.
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Pick-up
As you arrive to pick up your child, there’s a chance to speak with our Educators and share news about the day. Our Storypark App also allows you to stay in touch 24/7 wherever you are.
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End of day
Your child is encouraged to grab a light snack before they leave the centre. We’re mindful of how routines vary, throughout the day if we notice your child looking tired food will be provided.
Helpful Information
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| Age Group | Daily Fee |
|---|---|
| Under 3 Years | $146.00* |
| Over 3 Years | $140.00* |
*Price before the government rebate. To calculate what Child Care Subsidy you might get back, click here.
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What we Provide
- Sunscreen
- Five nutritionally balanced meals including: Breakfast, Lunch, Morning and Afternoon tea and a late Snack at the end of the day
- Nappies
- Bibs
- Bedding
What to Bring
- Hats
- Formula and bottles
- Soft toy or comfort blanket for nap time
- Spare change of clothing
- Water bottle
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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.
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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.
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Your child will love their day at Guardian Childcare & Education East Ivanhoe with our friendly and passionate team of Educators. We have high Educator to child ratios, allowing Educators and families to work together to ensure a happy and productive time whilst children are in our care.
Conveniently located on Heidelberg Road, East Ivanhoe our modern, fully air-conditioned centre provides children with a fun and secure learning space that also considers their health and nutritional needs.
Our Educators take the time to provide families with up-to-date information on their child´s day and development progress. We pride ourselves on the quality of our care and the warm and secure learning environment that we provide.
Your child’s learning and development will benefit greatly from the interaction with educators and other children at the centre. We make sure that our curriculum and school readiness program fits within the Commonwealth Government’s Early Years Learning Framework and National Quality Standards.
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.
Our centre has been recognised as ‘Exceeding’ the National Quality Standard. This is the highest rating you can receive from a regulatory authority assessment and we are proud to deliver an exceptional service to the children and families who attend our centre.
Guardian Childcare & Education East Ivanhoe
71 Lower Heidelberg Road
Ivanhoe, VIC, 3079
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