We build a strong sense of belonging from day one as we get to know you and your unique child – come and be part of our Leopold family!
From the most nurturing nursery room to our leading 2-year Kindergarten Program – we are the leading Centre for the first 5 years of your child’s development in the area
Choosing us will give you the reassurance that your child will be with a leading team who will help them be creative brave and curious in their learning
Book a tour today to see what makes our Centre special & have all your questions answered
Check out our fantastic indoor and outdoor learning spaces your child will enjoy
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Welcome to our Centre
Welcome to Guardian Childcare & Education Leopold, formerly Leopold Early Learning Centre, a community based child care and day care centre located in the eastern suburbs of Geelong. Our child care centre is perfectly situated for families living in or near surrounding suburbs such as Leopold, Moolap, Wallington, Newcomb, Curlewis and St Albans Park.
Our Leopold childcare centre offers:
Quality learning programs such as Joy of Reading, Cooking and Sustainability
Engaging indoor learning spaces full of quality educational resources
Expansive outdoor play spaces with a sandpit, bike track and veggie garden
On-site Chef providing fresh snacks and meals daily
Highly experienced Educators and degree-qualified Teachers
Nappies, SPF 50+ sunscreen and bed linen provided
Extended hours of care each weekday from 6:30am to 6:30pm
Our modern, purpose- built long daycare centre offers a safe and stimulating learning environment for children aged six weeks to six years.
Supported with a team of highly experienced Teachers and Educators, children are taught with a personalised approach to learning – ensuring that each child receives the best possible care tailored to their own needs.
With a range of play spaces that cater to our Nursery, Toddlers, Junior Kinder, Pre Kinder and Kindergarten – each day is sure to inspire a sense of adventure and joy.
Offering longer hours of care from 6:30am to 6:30pm, our centre is perfect for even the busiest families.
Through our program, children are exposed to and explore a range of structured and unstructured learning experiences that focus on social and emotional well-being, reading and writing skills, and the development of communication skills.
Children attending our Centre will also have the chance to see the same familiar faces as they move on up from our nursery room, into our Leopold kindergarten program, designed specifically to help prepare your child to transition from early learning to primary school.
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 us for more information when you visit our Centre.
As part of our unique Visible Learning Program, families have the chance to gain an in-depth understanding of their child’s learning. Easily accessible for families, our Learning Exchange Display provides the opportunity for our Teachers and Educators to share with you any updates on their progress every day. You will also have the chance to share with us your own personal goals and visions for us to implement, having direct input in your child’s educational journey!
Families will also be given access to our family communication app Storypark, where we will share with you any significant updates in your child’s day, as well as any other important updates that happen in the centre – ensuring that you’re always connected, even when you’re not here.
Priding ourselves on our community connection, our team of Educators aim to constantly improve on our relationship with our families, ensuring that we’re always working together in order to provide the best possible care for your child.
If you’re interested in learning more about life at Guardian Childcare & Education Leopold, book a tour today!
"I have a passion in supporting the wellbeing of children, families and educators and being surrounded by smiling faces"
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.
Quality learning programs such as Joy of Reading, Cooking and Sustainability
Engaging indoor learning spaces full of quality educational resources
Expansive outdoor play spaces with a sandpit, bike track and veggie garden
On-site Chef providing fresh snacks and meals daily
Highly experienced Educators and degree-qualified Teachers
Nappies, SPF 50+ sunscreen and bed linen provided
Extended hours of care each weekday from 6:30am to 6:30pm
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.
My child has leant so much and is so well looked after by all the staff, we are warmly greeted morning and get informative reflections every day. Any concerns we have had have been addressed in a timely manner and rectified accordingly. The centre is clean and tidy and the yards are beautiful we couldn’t be happier
Ebony H.
22:44 21 Oct 24
My child absolutely loves attending Guardian Childcare & Education Leopold! His learning has developed so much, and he’s always so happy and well cared for. The educators in the Nursery 2 room are amazing and truly dedicated. Couldn’t be happier!
Rebecca H.
04:20 07 Nov 23
Love Leopold Early Learning!!! Have had such a positive experience and would highly recommend.
stephanie R.
03:39 06 Nov 23
Great 👍
Jane H.
01:43 24 Oct 23
Crystal S.
01:55 11 Oct 23
Love it very helpful
Emma
21:44 09 May 23
My daughter has been attending for now over a year, and from the very beginning she loved it! now as a near 2 year old she is so excited to attend and always speaks of the educators at home!We always feel welcomed and happy to arrive!As most centres it’s been tough the past year with Illness and staff change over but no matter what this centre has always put their families first!We can’t recommend this centre anymore!We even travel 30-40 minutes daily to attend!
B C
02:03 09 May 23
Such a beautiful centre. The team are so welcoming and the centre management are always available and prompt in their response. I would highly recommend this centre !
Crystal S.
07:22 09 Sep 22
Very good and helpful
Allie J.
01:09 15 Jun 22
Our son goes to this childcare three times per week. He has improved a lot, and enjoyed his time there. The educators in nursery one are very kind, patient and caring. I trust them to take good care of our son. I love chatting with the educator to see how things going there.
Tessa R.
03:44 10 Jun 22
My son can be very stressed with change I was so worried about moving him from his other center. Turns out was the best decision I have made for him. His confidance grew, made such great bonds with staff and children and is now 100% ready for school he has learnt so much. I have also made special bonds with educators and other parent's definitely amazing
Darcie H.
23:23 09 Jun 22
We have been at Leopold Early Learning now for 3 years with my son and my daughter for about 8 months. Both of my kids absolutely love coming here. We have a child in nursery and a child in kinder. Each of the rooms have such wonderful, knowledgeable, caring educators and we feel very lucky knowing that each day they come that they are loved and celebrated.
Sarah T.
22:26 09 Jun 22
Leopold Early Learning Centre has given me the opportunity to not only experience the centre as a parent but also as an employee.As a parent I cannot thank the girls (and boy) for welcoming my child in with open arms, supporting us with every routines set at home and encouraging toilet training. There is no job too big for them, they take it in their stride and make you as a parent feel at ease leaving your child in their care.As an employee, I feel incredibly supported by not only my fellow colleagues but management as been a great support with everything and anything that may be going on in life. Everyone is treated equal and always with a professional attitude.An added bonus is a daily report and photos are uploaded for your child, giving an insight into each and every day with great detail.I highly recommend Leopold ELC for each and every family.
Kendall I.
07:11 06 Jun 22
Such an amazing centre!! Would rate them 100/100 if I could! We had our child attending another centre which was so horrible they were left scared. It didn’t take them long at all to settle into Leopold! The staff are so amazing with the kids and make them feel safe and loved! They are really great at communicated with the parents all throughout the day via the app. I don’t stress when I drop my kids off there and they don’t want to leave when it’s pick up time!Check them out!!!
Kristy van der H.
06:30 06 Jun 22
Highly recommend Leopold Early Learning Centre to anyone looking for care. We have had a wonderful experience with our son. The Educators supported my sons developing communication by teaching him sign language. It blew my mind how quickly he learnt to sign and was able to communicate his needs to us. This helped him build friendships, confidence and made drop offs more smooth. The staff pay close attention and support us in making the seem less transition between home and care, allowing us to go to work knowing he is happy and well cared for.
Lauren M.
06:05 06 Jun 22
Thank you Leopold ELC for being such a warm, kind and engaging space for our children to grow. The support of staff in the development of my kids has been amazing.
Raquel L.
05:27 06 Jun 22
I first sent my daughter there last year to do 4 year old Kinder and she absolutely loved it. They offered so many different experiences every week. We then decided to enroll our son and both my children have just thrived and learnt so much. The educators are so friendly, dedicated and welcoming. I couldn't recommend them enough.
Cina T.
03:11 06 Jun 22
We have been attending Leopold since 2019, My son has loved it, has built many positive relationships and loves attending Kinder. My youngest started in 2021 and the girls have gone above and beyond to ensure I feel at ease leaving my baby. He is so excited to come to daycare, and the photos are amazing I get of my boys!
Adriana S.
23:56 06 Apr 22
best center ever, the educators are professional and friendly, keeping you update contantly regarding your child.
Zoe B.
02:15 06 Mar 21
Jodi M.
02:22 04 Mar 21
Myself and children have been made to feel extremely welcome at the center. The staff are super friendly and professional and the kids love it!
Bianca M.
23:04 23 Feb 21
We are very happy with the Leopold Early Learning Centre. All the staff and educators are amazing and always really helpful. Our girls love it there. A beautiful new, clean environment.
Tess F.
22:56 18 Feb 21
Couldn’t possibly be any happier with the daycare. All the girls are amazing here, and make my girl Frankie feel so loved! Makes it so much easier leaving her knowing she’s being cared for by them!
beth S.
23:19 13 Dec 20
Love love love this place! My kids are so happy there
Jessica W.
03:52 10 Nov 20
We LOVE everything about Leopold ELC. Kind, helpful, generous and entirely focused on the welfare of each, unique, individual child and family. Do not even consider going anywhere else. We have been through 3 different centers before moving to Leopold and none of the others are even close. They are absolutely perfect.
Beth D.
00:23 13 Oct 20
The second I entered the centre with my 2 boys I knew it was where I wanted to enrol them.All the kids in the centre were happily playing. On our tour, a little boy started to get sad and within seconds he was being comforted by a staff member. Knowing the kids needs are met so promptly was so reassuring to actually see for myself. We’ve had nothing short of an amazing experience at Leopold Early Learning Centre. The staff in nursery 1 and junior kindy where my boys are have been incredible beyond words. So grateful to have found this centre and know my children are being looked after so beautifully by the caring and loving educators.
Candice B.
05:18 22 Sep 20
When walking into the centre you get a great feeling about it. They have great facilities, welcoming reception area, play areas (indoor & outdoor) and great staff. You could not ask for more caring, fun and kind educators for your children to spend their days with.
Samantha W.
00:16 16 Sep 20
Both of my kids attend here. So happy with the caring nature of all staff and the facilities are fantastic.
Richard J.
12:28 12 Aug 20
Jess and the team @ Leopold Early Learning Centre are simply wonderful - their facility is spotless and modern - their talented Educators are helpful, professional, caring, diligent and contentious - we couldn't be anymore impressed with this amazing place - Our busy family are over the moon and our darling Bubble loves coming to see her friends
Cheryl L.
23:04 08 Jul 20
Claire W.
04:07 25 Jun 20
Leopold ELC is a fantastic centre. The staff are lovely and my daughter loves being there. Couldnt recommend a better day care centre.
Vanessa K.
03:30 24 Jun 20
My daughter attends care at Leopold Early Learning Centre. She started her life in a fabulous family day care home but it came the time to transition her into a busier World. She was ready. We looked and did orientations with a few centers and I knew the minute I walked through the door that this was the place for my little girl. Clean new facility, well presented professional staff, a food pantry for parents in need or who haven't had a chance to go to the shops, a recycling station for arts and crafts, a hand me down clothes swap. I loved everything that they hoped to achieve as a facility and they have ticked so many boxes far beyond my expectations. They have handled the COVID-19 pandemic incredibly. The children's welfare is their first and foremost and they are so generous when it comes to assisting us a family. My daughter didn't want to go anywhere but here!
Thomas F.
09:55 22 Jun 20
Professional, caring and genuine educators that enjoy helping my child develop. My son loves being there, glad we made the choice to go there! Highly recommended
Jasmin W.
05:44 22 Jun 20
I am throughly impressed with the team at Leopold Early Learning Centre. Their committed to ensuring each child flourishes and always allow my daughter opportunities to play and socialise with other children. I am most impressed with their level of communication, each day providing feedback on my daughters day and progress. They have been very accomodating to her food allergies too. I highly recommend them!
Julia M.
22:54 21 Jun 20
Hands down the best child care centre! The staff are extremely caring and knowledgeable in all aspects of childhood education. The director is responsive, helpful accomodating professional and very involved. My children are always happy and learn so much. I’ve had bad experiences with other places and I can not rate leopold enough! I just can’t recommend this centre and the staff enough. Try them for your self you won’t be disappointed.
Karlie T.
21:46 21 Jun 20
It's been an absolute pleasure to send our children to the Leopold Early Learning Centre. The staff and educators are so kind and caring of all families. Our boys love attending care and the many activities they offer. We especially love the daily updates of the children and weekly take home meals they offer. Thoroughly recommend this centre, our experience has been wonderful :-)
Adam & Megan M.
09:47 21 Jun 20
As any new parent would attest, it’s a scary deal leaving your most precious commodity with unfamiliar people in an unfamiliar place. I can’t say how reassured and comfortable the team at Leopold Early Learning have made me and my child feel about the process. My little one is loving her days there with the caring educators. Communication has been fantastic and really keeps us up to date with all the different activities the kids get up to. I can’t recommend the staff and centre highly enough. Thanks for taking such beautiful care of my girl.
Heather D.
08:44 21 Jun 20
Leopold Early Learning Centre has been exceptionally caring and supportive for our two girls. The educators are always welcoming and friendly; they encourage and care for our children and spend time getting to know them. We recommend Leopold Early Learning Centre highly.
Mollie H.
06:50 21 Jun 20
After swapping from another centre we knew that Leopold Early Learning was the place for our daughter. The tour we took with the manager was so informative and the entire centre has great light filled rooms and a fantastic outdoor play area. The educators are fantastic and we receive regular photos and updates of our daughters day! Highly recommend ELC!
Alycia B.
09:14 03 Jun 20
We have our 3 little tots here and we have never been happier. The quality of care that we as families receive from this centre is amazing, we are absolutely thrilled with Leopold elc and their professional and caring staff, so many great incentives and nothing is ever too hard, we receive daily reports on each of our children along with some happy snaps which really eases our minds and puts a huge smile on our faces while we are at work!! We couldn't praise them enough for their hard work! Fantastic centre !
Jess D.
02:10 02 Jun 20
Started my 2 boys at Leopold Early Learning a few months ago and they are thriving there. My youngest has really come out of his shell from being a shy boy who was very clingy to now being excited to go to daycare and wanting to do every day. When I pick them up they are constantly singing songs or speaking with new words they have learnt and are excited to tell me all about their day. The community has been super friendly and supportive from day 1 and I am very happy I am sending my boys to such a loving, caring centre.
Jane S.
00:11 02 Jun 20
The team at Leopold Early Learning are fantastic. The educators ensured my were girls were settled and comfortable when transitioning from Family Day Care into a larger environment. All the educators welcome you with a friendly smile and communicate well. They are accessible and approachable if I have any concerns.I love the daily photos and updates I receive on my girls progress and I know they strive to provide excellent educational activities.The facilities are beautiful and clean.I also have to commend them on the meal services provided, they have been really helpful for busy mums.
joshdubé
09:25 28 May 20
The team at this daycare have been so supportive and accommodating to our sons needs. He started at 12 months old and since settling in is absolutely thriving. I couldn't remommend them more highly. Exceptional communication, beautiful facilities and caring educators.
Alison T.
23:15 27 May 20
Always a friendly smile and team, our daughter settled in very quickly with her pre kindy educators. We are always informed of our child's day with emails, full of content of their day and images.
Nikita H.
05:09 27 May 20
My son started at leopold early learning center a few months ago he absolutely loves it there and has helped him come out of his shell. The educators are fantastic with all the kids and the center is new and very clean they also have a great outdoor play area.I highly recommend this center to other families.
Renee W.
04:18 27 May 20
The Team are fantastic, always so helpful, caring and willing to go the extra mile. The centre is modern, always clean, welcoming and has a "homely" feel about it.My daughter is always so excited to see her friends and educators in Nursery 2. I would highly recommend Leopold Early Learning Centre!
Aimee C.
03:56 27 May 20
The whole team at Leopold Early Learning Centre have been amazing for my two boys. From day one we were confident we had found the perfect fit for our family. Communication has been amazing, with daily updates on our boys, as well as regular e-mails and calls about the centres events and programs.Darcie, the Kindergarten teachers has helped my oldest boys confidence grow, his now making friends, he has a new best friend on a daily basis. His sky nature has been embraced, all his motor skill are improving, and he's attention span has extended as he prepare for 'big' school next year.Steph and Zoe helped us navigate our strong willed second child through the terrible twos. The comfort provided during separation from his older brother was astounding. Now in pre kindy room our youngest boy has embraced his new teachers Miss Cina and Paige.Without question we recommend the centre, our boys are now asking to go to 'school' on the weekends too!
elyse S.
02:28 27 May 20
We started our son here around 8 months old after a really tricky experience elsewhere. He has absolutely thrived and we have gone from a family using daycare out of necessity to a family who loves it and think it’s one of the best things we have ever done for our son.He adores the educators. He’s always learning something new and surprises us with his new words and tricks. They truly care about him as an individual, they notice every little special thing about him. Plus he eats like a king there! It’s so great knowing he’s safe and happy while we are working.
Kellie G.
02:06 27 May 20
Our family love this center the rooms are so big and bright and the staff are amazing my son had a bad experience at another center so I was so worried but Jess and the girls had it feeling like home in no time at all we have been their since it opened and our children are loving every minute of it 😍
Emily F.
00:26 27 May 20
Very happy with how the centre and staff help all the children achieve goals and strive to excel. My son is always happy and comfortable going to daycare and knowing he's off having fun whilst I'm away at work really puts my mind at ease!
Emma G
00:41 12 May 20
As a first time mum returning back to work was daunting but I knew my daughter was in great hands the staff are awesome would highly recommend
Claire Q.
06:36 29 Jan 20
A great centre with caring staff and fun educational activities for the kids. Very well run with excellent communication from the centre. I would recommend to anyone considering sending their children here.
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What our families say about the centre
REBECCA
We have had great experiences overall with the Centrex
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Linda
Because guardian is a great place, the educators are thorough and knowledgeable. Or though 2 or 3 of the educators don't really engage with parents on drop off and always looking very serious with no smiles on their faces.
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JODIE
Darcie and Thea are very well supported in their emotional and cognitive development. They have formed respectful relationships with the educators, making them happy to attend. The educators plan fun, exciting and educational experiences that provide life long learning for both the girls. They have progressed immensely in their development since attending. I always recommend this centre to others and yes people do ask me.
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Tania
Everyone has been fantastic with my son and myself
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LOUISE
Rosie and her team in Nursery 2 are so dedicated to the children's learning and development, and pour so much energy into creating wonderful experiences each day for the children, and making sure that they feel emotionally safe and cared for. AND they communicate well to the parents so we know what is happening which is so comforting.
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