Guardian Childcare & Education Kilsyth

  • Keeping children safe always comes first. All of our team are committed to uphold the highest standards of child safety. Read our approach here
  • We know you want the best for your child. At Guardian Kilsyth we are proud of our quality learning, incredible resources, and the care and attention we provide each child. You have to come and see us.
  • Safe, secure environments that support each child's social and emotional development.
  • Together, let’s give your child the best start to life here at Guardian Kilsyth

Book a tour today to see what makes our Centre special & have all your questions answered

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HOURS

Mon to Fri 6:30am to 6:30pm

ADDRESS

23 Hawthory Road Kilsyth, VIC, 3137

SPACES AVAILABLE NOW ACROSS ROOMS

Check out our fantastic indoor and outdoor learning spaces your child will enjoy

Welcome to our Centre

Welcome to Guardian Childcare & Education Kilsyth, formerly Kilsyth Early Learning Centre. Our early learning centre provides a nurturing ‘home away from home’ where children feel a true sense of belonging from their very first day.

The experienced team at our daycare focuses on building strong relationships, placing your family at the heart of all we do.

With us, your child is encouraged to explore through:

• An engaging outdoor space with a teepee, sandpit, and impressive fort.
• Engaging programs that include music classes, yoga, and mindfulness practices.
• Our personalised To BE Me learning program which celebrates every milestone your child reaches.

We’re very proud of our government-funded Flying Start to School kindergarten program, building confidence in children as they get ready for the big step to school.

The safety and wellbeing of every child will always be our highest priority. We look forward to welcoming your family to our childcare centre.

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Meet our Centre Manager Sue and team

"Early Childhood Education is a very important time in life. It is a time when children learn an enormous amount about themselves and the everyday world" - D.Elkind

Daily Fees

Value for quality care. See our daily fee and your CCS-reduced cost

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Our Flying Start to School program provides a specialised 2-year curriculum for children aged 3 to 5. Our unique program has two stages - Becoming Me for 3 year olds and Being Me for 4 year olds. Using developmental milestones and continuous monitoring of your child's progress, this program is designed to make sure your child gets a flying start to school. Read more HERE

Flying start to school

Where children are supported to be brave, curious, and bold in their learning, for the best possible start to life.

Reviews from Google

4.4
(13)
Celine B.
Celine B.
00:22 11 Jul 25
Lisa P.
Lisa P.
10:11 19 Apr 25
Great staff and environment!
Tiffanie M.
Tiffanie M.
09:57 04 Apr 25
Shaylagh T.
Shaylagh T.
00:54 29 Oct 24
I couldn’t be happier with a daycare for my son.The staff here go above and beyond to make each child feel happy, comfortable and interested in what they’re learning/playing with. I would specifically like to thank Courtney, Kai and Sue for making my family feel so welcome at this centre.Such a loving environment and I feel so happy this was the centre we chose for our sweet Archie.
Kate S.
Kate S.
10:26 08 Aug 23
We couldn’t speak highly enough of the wonderful educators in the nursery, as well as all of centre staff. Their communication, care and attention to detail is nothing short of phenomenal. We are so reassured knowing our little treasure is in the best of hands.
Elly P.
Elly P.
23:27 29 May 23
Couldn’t be happier here :) my daughter and son love going to childcare now :) xIt’s like home away from home x
Ashlee H.
Ashlee H.
22:55 01 Apr 23
Happy 1st Birthday Kilsyth Early Learning! We've been with the centre since day one and could not recommend Nat and her amazing team of educators highly enough. Holly has been a shining star and we feel so lucky to be part of this centre. Its always clean, tidy and calm, the food options are great, and the communication from staff is excellent. So grateful for the amazing care our daughter receives at Kilsyth Early Learning.
Savannah G.
Savannah G.
12:28 30 Mar 23
This centre is honestly the best there is! We followed some of the girls here from a previous horrible centre and we could not be happier at Kilsyth Early Learning. Nat and all of the girls are amazing. You can feel the warm, welcoming and fun energy as soon as you walk in the door. My kids love coming here every day. Highly recommend sending your kids here.
Kara H.
Kara H.
09:37 07 Jun 22
Fantastic educatorsGreat facilitiesApproachable manager
Jaslyn S.
Jaslyn S.
12:40 03 May 22
We recently started here in the nursery room and my daughter absolutely loves it. The centre is new and the facilities are fantastic. All the educators we have met so far have been lovely. Communication has been great with daily updates and photos. Very happy we made the decision to change centres to here.
Yin S.
Yin S.
05:57 12 Apr 22
Center only recently opened in 2022. My son is in the pre-kinder class and is thriving here! The educators and staff are really enthusiastic and dedicated. All of the structures, toys, security and facilities are top notch. Food is prepared fresh by a dedicated chef. Really couldn't ask for more.There really aren't many choices around Montrose and Nido around the corner has a 2 year+ waiting list.
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Rhythm of the Day

We know children (and families) like routine. Whilst no two days of learning are ever the same - here's what a day at Guardian might look like.

Morning

Our friendly Nursery team of familiar educators will be there to greet you and support your baby to settle in for the day.  Breakfast time is available & families are welcome to stay and enjoy with the children. This is also a great chance for conversation to share what is important and how your baby’s night at home was.

Mid-Morning

Our nursery learning environments are set up indoors and outdoors for your baby to engage with a variety of planned experiences while they interact with our team such as exploring picture books, singing songs together. We also offer morning tea.

Middle of the Day

Dependent on the needs of every baby, we time lunch to suit the children. Team members will support your child to eat and/or have a bottle, and when they are ready, are gently settled for sleep or rest. With an open-door policy, families can enjoy lunch/bottle time with your baby if you wish.

Mid-Afternoon

Our nursery planned experiences (both indoor and outdoor) continue and there are opportunities for movement, playing games, more books and songs, or sensory exploration. Afternoon snack is provided.

End of Day

We’ll have your baby’s belongings ready for you at pick up time. The Nursery team will share information about your baby’s day and their learning, preparing you and your child for a smooth transition to your evening. Please grab a piece of fruit or snack on the way out!

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

Hat, wetbag and sunscreen

5 meals per day

5 meals per day

All incursions and excursions

All incursions and excursions

Nappies, wipes and formula

Nappies and wipes

Storypark parenting app

Storypark parenting app

Long day care hours year around

Long day care hours year around

Frequently asked questions

What we do to keep children safe

Create Safe Spaces & Practices

  • Nappy change areas are designed to have visibility windows and are set up for maximum supervision
  • Our policies also cater for team members being in sight or sound of another team member at all times.
  • Safety embedded in daily programs – by conducting daily checklists, comprehensive risk assessments, and more
  • personal phones or devices are not allowed in learning spaces.

Safe People Who Follow Safe Policies

  • Working With Children Checks for all team members. Automatic alerts if a WWCC is revoked and team member not eligible for shifts
  • Rigorous reference checks – must provide previous line managers for their past roles
  • Annual compulsory Suitability Declarations to confirm ongoing fitness to work with children
  • Mandatory reporting and speaking up – report concerns immediately and all concerns will be investigated fully
  • Ongoing mandatory training in child safety, including annual refreshers and leadership-specific modules

Controlling Access to our Centres

  • Multiple levels of security in all centres
  • All visitors must sign in and present photo ID before entry
  • All tradespeople must provide a WWCC & complete Guardian-specific induction.

Read more here

Daily Fee Information

Daily Rates

Our daily rates are all inclusive and have no additional charges for incursions / excursions or any of our learning programs. The rates shown are an estimate based on using Childcare Subsidy (CCS) subsidised hours. The CCS helps lower your out-of-pocket costs, with subsidy rates dependant on your individual family eligibility levels.

What You Might Pay After CCS
Age of Room Daily Rate 60% Subsidy 80% Subsidy
Nursery (0–2) $167.48 $72.02 $40.20
Toddler (2–3) $167.48 $72.02 $40.20
Kinder (3–5) $167.48 $72.02 $40.20

The Victorian Government offers funding to provide families up to 15 hours of Free Kindergarten a week, in addition to the Childcare Subsidy. The funding offsets the fees for three and four-year-old children that are part of the centre’s long day care Kindergarten program. Families will save up to $2,101 a year for children aged three-years-old and above in eligible long day cares in 2025. Ask for more details when you tour the centre.

What should I bring, and what do you provide?

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

Who are the team that will be looking after my child?

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Sue and team

Our Centre team, led by our experienced Centre Manager Sue, prides themselves on creating a great sense of community for all families.

Each role in the Centre is designed to work together to help create a nurturing environment for every child in each of our learning spaces.

In our Nursery Room, the dedicated team has a special role in creating secure attachments, routines, and strong relationships. Unique to Guardian nurseries is our Baby Ambassador, who is your go-to person for you and your baby’s first 12 months with us. They will know every detail about your baby: how breast or bottle milk is managed, how they like to eat, their sleeping routines, the nappies they wear, and more. With babies as young as six weeks in the Centre, it’s the Baby Ambassador’s job to work with families and Educators to help make our Nursery feel just like home.

Our Educators across the age groups work together to create fun, stimulating, and age-appropriate experiences for every child in their care. They are dedicated, experienced professionals who are allocated to a specific room so they can get to know each child individually and support their learning and development.

As part of our 2-year Flying Start to School program, we have degree-qualified Teachers who use the latest teaching practices to help your child build essential practical and social skills, ensuring they’re ready for their next big adventure—school!

Each room has a Lead Educator or Teacher who is responsible for planning and implementing an effective ongoing cycle of planning, documentation, and evaluation of the room’s learning program.

At the core of the Centre is our Cook—make sure you check out their daily menu when you visit. They help make food part of the learning journey and love seeing how children respond to new and exciting flavours.

The team is supported by a strong Leadership Team, including an Assistant Centre Manager and an Educational Leader.

Every role at the Centre is as important as the next.

How will you share updates about my child’s day?

Great communication is vital in our collaborative partnerships with families at the Centre. We have a variety of different ways we communicate with you about your child’s learning and progress:


  1. Storypark app - Stay connected to your child's day with regular updates, including photos and learning insights

  2. Pick-up and drop-off updates – Our Educators will share highlights from their day, including experiences they enjoyed, mealtimes, and naps to support your evening routine.

  3. In-room learning exchange displays make our weekly learning plans easy to see so you know what your child will be learning.

  4. Centre Newsletters – Great for community connection and wider Centre and team updates.

  5. Development documentation and meetings for your individual child’s progress.


But remember our door is always open.

What are the main features of this Centre

  • The indoor spaces at our Centre balance calming, natural resources with pops of gentle colours. The children have access to a wide range of quality resources that align with their interests and developmental needs. They can read books, play with toys or create their own imaginative play adventures.
  • The inspiring natural outdoor space is ideal for discovery and play. We believe in encouraging a connection to nature from a young age. From the teepee to the sandpit, bikes, stepping stones and impressive fort, the children develop their physical and gross motor skills while they play outdoors. Large windows connect the indoor and outdoor spaces to offer flexibility in our program.
  • Unique outdoor play spaces ready for hours of exploration
  • Incredible learning programs to support children’s curiosity and creativity
  • Nutritious and tasty meals and snacks, all prepared fresh on-site daily

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

No state fee relief information available.

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.

What our families say about the centre

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