Open 7:00am to 6:00pm
Monday to Friday
Guardian Childcare & Education East Ivanhoe
- Leading programs where children aged six-weeks to six years learn and discover through play.
- Highly experienced Educators and degree-qualified Teachers support children to grow and thrive.
- Safe, secure environments that support children’s social and emotional development.
- A specialist two-year kindergarten program that prepares children for school, with the benefits of long day care.
Come and see the Centre for yourself, meet the team and have all your questions answered. Book a tour today.

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.
Hours
Mon to Fri 7:00 to 18:00
Address
71 Lower Heidelberg Road
Ivanhoe,
VIC,
3079
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Welcome to our Centre
Guardian Childcare & Education East Ivanhoe is located 10km north-east of the Melbourne CBD, making it a convenient choice for families living in bordering suburbs, including Heidelberg, Eaglemont, Alphington and Kew.
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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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Morning
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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Morning
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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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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If you’re looking for childcare near Heidelberg, then consider taking a tour at Guardian East Ivanhoe and find out how we do childcare differently and why those extra few minutes in the car are worthwhile.
We focus on creating an innovative learning environment through focusing on relationships with children and working closely with parents to ensure each child is getting the focused attention he or she needs.
Guardian East Ivanhoe is rated as exceeding the National Quality Standard (NQS) for Childcare. An Exceeding rating means the service is performing above and beyond the requirements of the NQS. The three Exceeding NQS themes are used to determine if approved education and care services exceed each of the fifteen NQS quality standards – the three Themes include ‘Embedded in service operations’, ‘Informed by critical reflection’ and ‘Shaped by meaningful engagement with families and/or the community.,
Services must demonstrate these themes in practice for a standard to be rated as Exceeding NQS. In addition, there are seven Quality Areas. To be rated Exceeding NQS overall, all Quality Areas must be at least Meeting NQS, and four or more Quality Areas must be Exceeding NQS, with at least two of these being Quality Areas 1, 5, 6 or 7. The Quality Areas are:
- Educational program and practice
- Children’s health and safety
- Physical environment
- Staffing arrangements
- Relationships with children
- Collaborative partnerships with families and communities
- Governance and leadership
Read more about the National Quality Standard for Childcare.
Our close partnership with families allows us to offer a range of additional benefits to the learning and childcare experience for the children at Guardian East Ivanhoe. We pride ourselves on the support we offer families and want to help make it a little easier to balance all those daily commitments, through initiatives such as:
- Designated drop off and pick up zones to assist with those busy mornings and afternoons.
- Casual care days where possible to help you manage the unpredictable nature of work life and home life.
- Assisting you with government subsidies and entitlements to help you make the most of the financial support which may be available.
- Our family communication app StoryPark to keep you informed throughout the day with photos, videos and updates about your child
- We hold parent and educator sessions to keep you informed of your child’s individual progress.
- Providing your child with unexpected benefits such as exposure to a range of cultures and languages via our diverse and multi-cultural educator mix.
Each Guardian childcare and early learning Centre is as unique as the children within it. However, creating community connections is something we’re incredibly passionate about at Guardian East Ivanhoe.
Guardian East Ivanhoe has vacancies at the moment so if you are looking for the best way to prepare your child for one of the excellent schools in the area, take a tour with us today and find out why we are usually booked out a year in advance.
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Guardian Childcare East Ivanhoe services a number of local areas, including: Darebin, Heidelberg, Kew North, Eaglemont, Ivanhoe East and Bellfield.
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.