Children love our regular trips to go swimming, visit the library and explore the community. Our large outdoor spaces with vegetable gardens are perfect for children to explore and play.
Limited places available on select days. Contact us today, and we'll do our best to secure a place for your child.
Give your child a head start with our kindergarten program run by university-qualified teachers. Enjoy the extended hours of long day care. Plus, get up to $2,050 for 3 and 4-year-olds in fee support on top of the Childcare Subsidy to help with the cost of kindergarten.
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Welcome to our Centre
Guardian Childcare & Education Laurimar is big on space, with a large outdoor yard that includes a sprinkler, a wooden fort, purpose-built hills and tunnels, a worm farm, native plants, and a range of age-specific play areas.
The team of professionally-certified early childhood Educators and Teachers deliver an advanced play-based and nature-inspired curriculum, as well as a leading Kindergarten Program to help prepare your child for the exciting transition to school.
The Victorian Government offers funding to provide families upto 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 $2,050 a year for children aged three years old and above in eligible long day cares in 2024. Ask us for more information when you visit our Centre.
The Guardian Laurimar team are always coming up with wonderful and creative ways to teach the children about the world around them, and recently contributed to our online Learning Exchange piece looking at activities to keep children entertained at home.
Our on-site cook prepares nutritionally balanced and delicious meals for the children, using seasonal ingredients, every day. With an open kitchen and dining piazza, meals are always social and provide the opportunity to explore nutrition and general conversations about food with the children. We also host hands-on cooking classes for the children.
We invite you to begin your adventure at Guardian Laurimar today by booking a tour to explore the Centre, or speak with our team of Educators to learn more about our approach to high-quality care and education.
Our Centre Managers are the heart of our Centres. Leading our Teachers and Educators to deliver the highest quality care and education to all children.
Where children are supported to be brave,
curious, and bold in their learning,
for the best possible start to life.
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.
With endless possibilities, there’s never a dull moment and no two days are the same.
Handover time with children, families and our friendly Educators. There's a chance for conversation to share what's important for the day/what's happened the night before at home.
Breakfast time where families are welcome to stay and enjoy breakfast with the children.
As children are arriving and families are coming and going, there's an opportunity for play as well as family grouping, open-plan play and multi-age grouping.
There's an opportunity for children to come together and enjoy morning tea.
Following morning tea, the planned experiences continue. This includes both indoor and outdoor programs.
There's an opportunity for children to come together for lunch. With an open-door policy, families are able to join the centre for meals and excursion if they wish.
For children who want to, or need to, there's an opportunity to sleep, rest or relax. For children who don't need to rest, there are planned experiences, which are more likely to be outdoors.
Children come together for afternoon tea in small groups or with siblings (they can also rest and play together, too). This time also presents an opportunity to reflect on the day.
As families arrive to pick up children, there's an opportunity to speak to Educators and share information about the day.
Some centres offer early tea or light snack at the end of the day, which they can grab as they leave the centre. We’re mindful of how routines vary at home, so if throughout the day, we notice children look tired, food will be provided.
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.
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.
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
Our specialist two-year kindergarten/preschool program is led by degree qualified Teachers in a long day
care setting. Children explore and understand their world in an environment of safety and
security. It’s where they develop the foundational literacy and numeracy skills to thrive.
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.
The educators at Guardian Laurimar are amazing! They take the time to understand our kids needs and how they best learn and thrive in different environments. We love that Guardian offers opportunities for the kids to participate in excursions and have weekly sport sessions onsite! We receive daily updates on what our kids are doing along with photos and we are welcomed every day with smiling faces! We highly recommend Guardian Laurimar!
Sankeerth R.
01:36 28 May 24
We highly recommend Guardian Laurimar to any parents looking for childcare, we have had great and positive experience here. Its very clean, has friendly staff, my son loves to come here. He absolutely loves playing in the beautiful outdoor and indoor play spaces, the healthy lunches and snacks provided,The care and attention from the educators is really great, they have provided so much to assist with our son's growth and development in a time where he needs it the most.
Maria R.
02:01 21 May 24
Tiarne F.
05:51 14 May 24
Benlamma E.
02:42 14 May 24
Rachel C.
08:31 15 Mar 24
Guardian laurimar has been brilliant from the moment we started. The staff are so warm, welcoming and very accommodating. I have no worries about my child being in their care and knowing she's safe and happy. They call us anytime they have a concern and keep us informed. Very happy we managed to get in here.
Sam D.
00:37 09 Mar 24
My daughter has been attending the centre for almost a year and I am in love with the quality of care from the educators and all the staff I interact with. Everyone will say hello and greet us as they see you and it feel like home away from home. Can not fault the office team at all, always there to help when needed.
Gabby H.
12:02 08 Mar 24
I’ve been really happy sending my children to Guardians Laurimar over the last 4 years.All the teachers are always friendly and communicates how my children have been each day. Thankyou to the management team who have always been professional and accomodating to our family.My children are happy when they come home and tell me about the activities they have done that day.My oldest particularly enjoys 4 year old kinder this year and visiting the kinder library to borrow books to take home.
Jessica C.
09:16 08 Mar 24
Highly recommend Guardian Laurimar! My kids love attending the centre and they have a great relationship with their educators. My eldest attends pre kinder 3 days a week and asks to go everyday. The staff and management are very welcoming and make us feel welcome. I love looking at the daily learning and individual learning stories on storypark, knowing what my children have enjoyed doing and learnt throughout the day and over the weeks is great as we get to talk about this as a family in the evening/weekends and show other family members. My children also love Musical minds incursion, they both love music and dancing.
Christophero S.
07:05 23 Feb 24
Cassidy C.
10:18 21 Feb 24
Love this day care as we consider them all family :) highly recommend
Caitlin S.
22:10 01 Jan 24
I absolutely love this child care centre! The staff are all so lovely and so helpful and really care for the children and the families. They are always doing lots of exciting and fun learning activities. The facilities are always clean and bright displaying lots of the children's work.My son loves it and as a family we couldn't be happier.
May B.
08:03 25 Oct 23
Michelle L.
01:19 19 Sep 23
Amazing educators
Laura F.
03:45 18 Apr 23
Carla B.
01:33 03 Jan 23
Tamara Krstic C.
05:03 02 Dec 22
Such a beautiful place to sign up your child/children at Childcare Centre. The team who’s managing the centre is very professional and the teachers are very kind and friendly. Children have good experience in learning and having fun. Highly recommended 🌸🌸
Georgina E.
05:26 22 Nov 22
Ashlee S.
05:14 01 Nov 22
Staff and management are amazing and my daughter absolutely loves attending the service.
shelley B.
03:41 22 Oct 22
My granddaughter has attended guardian Doreen for 3 years now and watching her grow up and enjoy her learning experience at guardian has been such a joy. The staff are fantastic and nothing is to much trouble if you require and assistance. Highly recommend guardian child care.also you get daily updates as to the activities for the day which I look forward each day 😊
Hailey K.
23:26 19 Oct 22
Entering Guardian Childcare & Education Laurimar feels like coming home. The team are a pleasure to deal with and the children love being there. It's comforting to know our children are in good hands and are happy at the centre. We enjoy receiving daily updates through Storypark and being involved in our childs early learning journey.
Hayley N.
11:42 19 Oct 22
Highly recommend Guardian Laurimar!!My daughters have been attending the centre for 2 years now and from day one I have felt so comfortable with the team and environment. Everyone is so lovely, warm and kind and my children love it! The rooms are so inviting for the children, huge fantastic yard and great facilities.I love that they use many recycled products for art and craft and have great programs each week for the children with lots of sensory activities.Guardian Laurimar also offer extra curriculum activities like sport and Happy Feet dance class and my daughter absolutely love both.The team are super supportive, really care for each child’s needs and will go above and beyond to make the environment a very happy, safe place :)Thank you to all the guardian Laurimar team for everything you do ♥️
Alexandria E.
08:35 19 Oct 22
My son has been at the centre since he was around 8 months old and I’m so glad I made the decision to send him here. He absolutely loves his educators and friends. I can always count on the educators to provide him top quality care with such skill and passion for their job. The atmosphere, culture, vibe, food are all amazing. Management are top quality too an always very helpful and welcoming which is a bonus!
May C.
08:15 19 Oct 22
Such an incredible centre! My 3 kids absolutely adore the educators and enjoy going each day. They settle in so well, basically running through the doors at drop off. My kids being Aboriginal, the centre incorporates their culture in so well and so beautifully and respectfully as well as other cultures. The food on the menu looks delicious and healthy exposing my kids to food they wouldn’t normally try at home, my fussy eater now likes to eat different kinds of food. So many great things about this centre, no cons at all. The space is super clean and feels very comforting and safe.
Alex G.
23:34 06 Sep 22
CourtneyAmber
02:49 19 Jul 22
Cannot recommend this child care centre enough. The team have endless fun and educational activities for the children and my boy has absolutely blossomed since being here. He was born a week before Melbournes first lockdown and I was worried about his lack of social interaction. The skills and characteristics he is developing is a credit to your centre. Thank you for everything you do for our kids and treating them like family 💜
Kathryn F.
04:53 15 Jun 22
Nothing but wonderful things to say about the team at Guardian Laurimar. Such a warm and welcoming environment created by educators and management as well as beautiful resources for the children. My daughter loves it here and feels safe and supported by her educators. 10/10!
Carla “Carla” H.
04:05 15 Jun 22
Beautifully kept centre, really kind staff and nice fresh food availability for the children. I highly recommend this childcare centre because the staff are very accommodating to the children's needs with daily updates
rachel P.
02:12 07 Jun 22
Blake S.
07:17 03 Jun 22
My 2 kids go to the Centre and I can’t fault Guardian. All the teachers and office staff have been amazing, my kids are so happy at the Centre. The room teachers are always so kind and loving with the kids and the kinder room has a fantastic educational program that has seen my 4 year old build so much confidence and intelligence in preparation for school next year. The management team are always supportive and accommodating, we’ve loved being part of the community at laurimar guardian
Chloe C.
10:06 26 May 21
Educators have been so supportive and understanding when helping our COVID baby transition into the new environment. The management team have been incredible! I’ve never been so happy at a child care centre. The educators care so much about their roles in each child’s life. It means so much as a mother to be a part of the Guardian community!
Adriana M.
10:09 28 Apr 21
My son had the best experience being looked after by the team at Guardian. The centre is always immaculately clean, with amazing set ups, activities and incursions for the kids. The staff always go above and beyond to make him feel secure and happy and looked after, I always have total trust leaving him with them. Couldn’t be happier with our time there :)
Tiffany T.
12:30 25 Apr 21
Since starting at the start of the year our son had absolutely loved going to daycare. He enjoys seeing the educators and the bond he has with each one is so special. Looking forward to more learning here!
Hema M.
05:32 23 Apr 21
My son started at Guardian when he was just 5 months old and he really likes coming here every morning. The staff and educators are so caring, loving and fantastic. They take care of kids like their own. Chef is wonderful and cooks delicious meals. I highly recommend this center. :)
Emma
01:20 17 Apr 21
We love guardian! Our daughter started at guardian childcare a few months ago and the team there has made it a wonderful transition for our daughter and family. The staff are exceptional, wonderful people. They take excellent care of our daughter and you can tell they genuinely care about her- she always has a huge smile on her face when greeting her educators in the honeysuckle room. Management is excellent to deal with and the communication has been exceptional. Thank you Laurimar Guardian childcare and the beautiful team in the Honeysuckle room.
Michelle W.
01:13 16 Dec 20
My daughter started at Guardian Laurimar shortly after its opening in early 2018, and the Centre has gone from strength to strength since that time. My son has since joined the Centre, and it's been wonderful to see both of my children grow and develop under the guidance of Lucy and her brilliant team of educators. The facilities are excellent, and the children are provided with nutritious meals cooked on site by Trish and Alice. It's also lovely to follow my children's daily learning experiences on the Storypark app. I highly recommend Guardian Laurimar to families looking to enrol their child in an inclusive and supportive early learning centre.
Madison Y.
08:19 15 Dec 20
Guardian has been an amazing childcare! All of the staff are fantastic and professional, the meals are made on site and the cook is the best. It has a big family feeling and the kids love going there. I would recommend this centre to anyone.Thank you Guardian
Kylie L.
21:50 24 Nov 20
My daughter has been attending the Centre basically since they opened. The staff are always so welcoming and supportive. We are also just about to complete the kinder program and they have been fantastic in preparing my daughter for school next year.Great daily communication about what the children did during the day
Jacinta W.
03:07 19 Nov 20
Fantastic childcare centre!All the staff are incredibly friendly and welcoming. All concerns i have brought up with them have been resolved immediately and respectfully. My son has developed in leaps and bounds since attending (about 6months). The food is delicious, the centre is squeaky clean!Honestly cannot recommend the place enough!
Rajashree I.
22:29 17 Nov 20
My son has been attending Guardian Laurimar for the past 2 year and we absolutely love it. The educators and staff are fantastic. My son is so happy to go everyday which assures us that he is well looked after, loved and cared for and we couldn't ask for more. All and any queries are answered quickly and diligently.
Lee C.
15:31 08 Nov 20
Andy M
04:09 15 Oct 20
Fantastic!Professional management and educational staff, top notch communication, creative learning spaces.Our kids love it.Recommend highly!
J C
03:04 15 Oct 20
We have been part of the Guardian family for almost 2.5 years.Management and Educators are fantastic, always very helpful and friendly.Educators welcome changes and will always think outside the box to provide appropriate support to children.Last but not least, the children always enjoyed fresh, healthy and delicious meal each day.
Rachelle B.
00:41 09 Oct 20
We could not be happier with Laurimar Guardian. They are truly amazing. From the general manager, Lucy and her speedy response rate (nothing is ever a problem for Lucy). To the friendly reception staff and educators. It's so comforting when you walk in and they all say hello to your child by name. You can tell the educators genuinely care for the children and provide them with so many fun activities to learn and grow.The menu is great - very healthy & lots of variety.You also receive daily updates and photos which gives you the greatest peace of mind seeing them so happy.Deciding where to send your children for care is a big decision and I couldn't recommend this centre more highly.
Ali H.
04:13 06 Oct 20
Amazing centre - always clean, professional ran, helpful and caring staff. My son has been going for two years and loves it!
bao H.
01:27 03 Oct 20
Guardian Laurimar is the best child care center I have seen. I have two boys and they have attended two child care before. I am so lucky to be referred to this beautiful center and my boys love the center and teachers so much. They are more confident and happier every morning when they on the way to the child care. We live in Bundoora which is far away from this center, but we still choice the Guardian Laurimar.Lucy and the educators are very kind and professional. They have a lot of passion on every children and families. They have an amazing team which is the best I know. Every question from the family is easy to be resolved. The educator not only provide the good and professional care to the children, they also focus on the education program to everyone.If you choice the child care center for your child, Go to visit the Guardian Laurimar, you will know how amazing they are.
Shelby M.
06:55 02 Oct 20
We absolutely love Guardian, we have been there pretty much from the start. The staff are incredible with my two children, they treat them as one of their own. All the staff are so friendly and welcoming. We love everything about it, they are so proactive with queries you have. Highly recommend the centre :)
Caitlin M.
23:31 01 Oct 20
Our children have been attending Guardian Laurimar since it opened and we couldn’t be happier with the Centre. The staff are wonderful and helpful and communicative, the meals are healthy and delicious and most importantly, the kids love it!
Amit G.
12:47 01 Oct 20
Picking a place to take care of your children is not an easy task! We have been so very fortunate to have Guardian Laurimar taking care of our boy. The staff is like a second family to our son.Highly recommend and wishing them to grow more and more..all the best
Nicole D.
11:17 01 Oct 20
My son has progressed so well and gained so much confidence. The staff are all amazing and treat my child like he is family.. Hudson loves creche!
Rachel O.
08:35 01 Oct 20
Exceptional in every way. Our daughter has attended Guardian Laurimar for almost 18 months (from 12mths). Every aspect of the centre is of the highest quality: from their policies and procedures, to management (who always have time to answer our questions), to their learning programs for the kids, their awesome chefs in the kitchen who ensure our girl is being fed the best nutrition, to their dedicated and passionate educators in the rooms. She always has a fantastic time and comes home happy and excited about her experiences, and, more importantly, has a real connection with her educators. We wouldn't contemplate sending her anywhere else.
Meg S.
08:27 01 Oct 20
Lucy and her team are brilliant. The care they show towards the children is exceptional. Asking a question is never too much trouble, the team always quick to assist.The educators in the room take the time to get to know individual children really well, and you can see the genuine care they have for them.My son has been at the centre since it’s opening day, he graduates of to school at the end of this year.Thank you for care you have shown towards him and our family during our time at Guardian.
Dee G.
12:25 28 Aug 20
Sarah K.
23:30 17 May 20
Charlotte K.
22:46 17 May 20
My daughters both go to Guardian Laurimar, and our experience has been the best we could possibly ask for. Between the great facilities, the nutritious meals provided and the amazing staff who treat the children like their own, we could not recommend the place more!
Rebecca L.
22:40 17 May 20
The staff are great with the children, meals are cooked fresh and healthy. My children love going to this centre to see their friends and workers everyday. Highly recommend Guardian Laurimar.
Nadia S
09:05 17 May 20
This is the best centre in our area ❤️ the staff are so caring and do such an amazing job. My son has attended since he was 7 months old and has loved it. It makes it much easier leaving him there knowing he is getting the best care. Thank you all so much xx
Matthew M.
06:09 17 May 20
Brooke G.
06:09 17 May 20
Amazing teachers, great resources, happy children.
Skye
09:41 16 May 20
They have helped us with our child's growth so much. We are so glad we choose here for our child's kinder years and wish we came earlier. It has been the best move for us.
Alicia O.
09:08 16 May 20
Guardian Laurimar is an amazing day care centre, our daughter has been there since she was 9 months old. The centre is always clean and well maintained but it’s the educators and the team that make this centre 5 star! Even as babies the room have educational activities, fantastic play opportunities and a variety of healthy food. They made me feel comfortable from day 1 (when I was very nervous) and have adapted to any of our requests and supported us all the way! Thank you for all you do in caring for our daughter!
mrsaimzee
07:06 16 May 20
This is an amazing place for your kids. Both my kiddies were very nervous when starting and the staff made them so welcome. My kids ask to go to daycare on the weekends. It’s like a big family all meals are fresh and the kids love eating them. The staff are so kind and welcoming. Lucy the manager is personable and even when we see her down the street she has a smile on her face and always says hello.
Rachel A.
06:56 16 May 20
Gaurdians is a beautiful child care facility, they have a wonderful chef who prepares delicious and healthy meals and the teachers are so loving and caring. My son absolutely loves going there.
Shona W.
10:36 18 Jul 18
Excellent child care facility. The staff are very friendly and welcoming and my son always has a great time here. He has made significant improvements in his learning from his time here.
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What our families say about the centre
Samantha
Team is very welcoming and lovely
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Jessie
All the girls are lovely and my child has the best time!
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Jo
The staff are amazing, great feedback on the day my son has had (so much more than my son's other mainstream kinder!). My son is cared for and his needs are well met. Have recommended guardian to other parents.
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Anita
Its a good centre and i am happy with my child attending the centre. Everyone has room for improvement.
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Sheena
on-going communication, caring educators and engaging tasks
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Carla
Very friendly staff, very nice rooms, ample space for children inside and outside, healthy food for the children.
Great communication about what the children have done for the day. Highly recommended.
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Tamara
Because of many reasons but mostly because our daughter is happy and she loves her guardian days. The teachers are very kind and caring. Once the day is finished they are uploading photos and information about your child and their peers. So you know what was a program for that day and what was your child learning about. Program is very entertaining and children look always busy and active. Food also looks very yummy, thumbs up for vegetarian and healthy meals. Stuff is great, dealing professional about all admin work and issues. Organising all events are fun, no matter if is regarding collecting donations or related to some celebrations. They are very helpful if you make a mistake, they always try to you feel happy and satisfied as a parent . If there is a virus or a bug in a centre they are open book about it. You definitely know what is happening if your child is feeling unwell.
We are very happy that Guardian Laurimar is close by and that they are providing high quality care for our child. Thank you guardian for looking after us and our daughter Anastasia!
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