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.

  • 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.

  • From 7:00am

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

  • Morning

    An opportunity to play and discover with open-plan play in family groups and multi-age groupings.

  • 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.

  • Morning tea

    An opportunity for children to come together for a healthy snack, often they help prepare their food alongside our carers and cook.

  • Mid-morning

    Individually tailored to your child’s needs and curiosity the planned experiences continue, this includes both indoor and outdoor programs.

  • Lunch

    Another nutritious meal expertly prepared by our cook. Families are invited to join the children for meals and excursions if they wish.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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

Opening Hours

Open 7:00am to 6:00pm
Monday to Friday

Fee Information

Age Group Daily Fee
Under 3 Years $153.00*
Over 3 Years $147.00*

*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 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

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

If you’re looking for child care near Heidelberg then consider taking a tour at Guardian 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 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.

Reviews (2)

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    Samantha Stevens

    - 2 years ago

    Fantastic staff especially the leadership team. Great indoor and outdoor spaces. Very impressive menu!

  • M

    Michaela Brown

    - 3 years ago

    My son is in fantastic hands at this centre. The carers are lovely and attentive; there is a lot of variety in the curriculum and he has learnt so much ... Read More

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