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Guardian Childcare Kilsyth

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  • Keeping children safe always comes first. All of our team are committed to uphold the highest standards of child safety. Read more about our approach to child safety.
  • 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

23 Hawthory Road Kilsyth, VIC, 3137

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

Limited Spaces Available

Premium Kilsyth 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 fees and your CCS-reduced cost

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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.

We Care More. The Guardian Difference.

A new era in early learning.

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Premium Learning Spaces

Inspiring environments for curious minds.

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Where care meets peace of mind.

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Building lifelong healthy habits with every bite.

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2 year Preschool / Kinder program for school readiness.

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Partnership with families & community

Stay connected, every step of the way.

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What Learning Looks Like at Different Ages

To Be Me

A new era in early learning. To BE Me is our exclusive learning program designed for each age & stage of a child’s first years, tailored to their age, interests & strengths. Their pathway is personalised, with every milestone captured to makes the link between play & learning clear & memorable.

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Scott and Abby M.
I recently started my 6-month-old at Guardian Kilsyth and the experience has been nothing but positive. The team has been so nurturing, gentle and genuinely caring from day one. You can really feel how invested they are in building strong and trusting relationships with the children.

The communication has been fantastic, the environment is calm and beautifully set up and my little one settled in far quicker than I expected, a real testament to the educators and the way they support families.

Highly recommend to any family looking for exceptional early learning and care.
Response from the owner:Thank you so much for sharing your experience, Scott and Abby. It is wonderful to hear how positive the start has been for your little one and how warmly the team has supported your family from day one. Your reflections on the calm environment, the thoughtful communication and the genuine relationships being built mean a great deal. It is lovely to know how smoothly your child settled in, which speaks to the dedication and care of the educators. We truly appreciate your recommendation and your trust.
Lisa P.
Great staff and environment! My son has come a long way with his social skills. The team is very supportive. Sue, the centre manager is lovely and very approachable. My son is in kinder 2 and all the carers are fantastic, especially Lauren she’s a gem!💎
Response from the owner:Thank you so much, Lisa, for sharing your lovely feedback. We’re delighted to hear how much progress your son has made with his social skills and that you have felt so supported by the team. Your kind words about Sue’s approachable nature and the wonderful work happening in the kinder room are truly appreciated. Lauren will be especially touched by your acknowledgement of her care. Thank you again, Lisa, for taking the time to share your experience.
Kaiyesha K.
My 4 year old son has been with Guardian Kilsyth since he was 2, and I cannot fault the educator relationships he has built since beginning with them! He has always felt a sense of comfort from his educators and they have always been able to ease his worries at drop off. I now have my 7 month old at the centre and we are experiencing the same love and care for her! Amazing !
Response from the owner:Kaiyesha, thank you so much for your kind words and ongoing trust in us. It’s wonderful to hear about the strong relationships your son has built with our educators and how supported he has felt throughout his time with us. We’re equally thrilled to now be caring for your daughter and to know she’s experiencing the same love and care. Creating a nurturing and comforting environment for every child is at the heart of what we do, and we’re so grateful to be part of your family’s journey.
Joshua & Rebecca B.
Our Daughter has recently been doing transitions in the centre. We are so grateful for the wonderful team that has helped her feel so comfortable and supported. We have also had amazing communication the entire time from the team and the wonderful director Sue we couldn’t be more grateful for their ongoing support.
Response from the owner:We’re so happy to hear that your daughter is feeling comfortable and supported during her transitions at the centre. It means a lot to our team to know that our communication and care have made a positive impact. Sue and the entire team are truly dedicated to creating a nurturing environment, and your appreciation is deeply valued. We’re grateful to be part of your daughter’s journey and look forward to continuing to support her growth and happiness.
Celine B.
Tiffanie M.
Shaylagh T.
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.
Response from the owner:Thank you for your feedback about our centre in Kilsyth! We are happy to hear such good things about you and your little one’s experience with us. At Guardian, we’re all about partnering with our families to deliver the best quality outcomes for our children and really appreciate your review
Elly P.
Couldn’t be happier here :) my daughter and son love going to childcare now :) x
It’s like home away from home x
Ashlee H.
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.
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.
Fantastic educators
Great facilities
Approachable manager
Jaslyn S.
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.
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, so you will always receive a warm welcome each morning and an invitation to stay for breakfast. At the end of the day, a smooth transition is assured with your child’s belongings ready for you after a day that fulfils your child's interests and curiosity. In between, the day is filled with new and exciting experiences to engage young minds as part of their early childhood education. Here’s a glimpse of what a day of play-based learning at our childcare centre often looks like.

Morning

Breakfast time provides a great chance for you to share what is important and how your baby’s night at home was.

Mid-Morning

Your baby will enjoy engaging in both our indoor and outdoor nursery environments with planned experiences like songs and story time, followed by morning tea.

Middle of the Day

Your baby’s lunch times will suit their needs, and with our open-door policy, families are welcome to enjoy lunch/bottle time with your baby. When your baby is ready, they are gently settled for sleep and rest.

Mid-Afternoon

Our planned indoor and outdoor nursery experiences continue with the chance for movement, games and more books and songs, with an afternoon snack provided.

End of Day

The Nursery team are eager to share information about your baby’s day and their learning, preparing you and your baby for a smooth transition to your evening.

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.

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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 do you provide?

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

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.

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
Flying start to school

Our Flying Start to School kindergarten program is lead by degree qualified Teachers in a long day care setting. Our specialist two-year program is committed to supporting your child as they prepare for big school. We focus on nurturing their confidence, making friends and social emotional growth while also supporting their abilities in reading, writing, counting, and thinking skills. Whether it’s building with blocks, practicing their first letters, or learning to share with friends, every experience is carefully designed to support your child’s development.

Our Centre is a recipient of funding as part of the VIC Government’s Free Kinder Program. Eligible children aged three years and above will receive up to $2101 in additional subsidies to reduce your out-of-pocket fees. Ask for more details when you tour the centre.

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.

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.

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