Open 7:30am to 6:30pm
Monday to Friday
Guardian Childcare & Education
Manifold Heights
- Exciting outdoor spaces for children to explore including a sandpit, water pump play and a large garden!
- We have availability across all ages on certain days. Let's work together to find the best schedule for your family.
- Nurture your child's social, emotional, literacy and numeracy skills with our comprehensive kindergarten program. 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.
Book a tour today to see the Centre for yourself & have all your questions answered.
HOURS
Mon to Fri 7:30am to 6:30pm
ADDRESS
25-31 Bostock Avenue Manifold Heights, VIC, 3218
Entrance via Narmbool Street car park
SPACES AVAILABLE NOW ACROSS ROOMS
Welcome to our Centre
Guardian Childcare & Education Manifold Heights perfectly situated for families living in surrounding suburbs near Manifold Heights, Herne Hill, Newtown, Highton, Geelong West, and Hamlyn Heights.
- Highly experienced Educators and degree-qualified Teachers
- Bright, vibrant learning spaces full of resources designed to inspire
- Extensive outdoor space for children to explore including a sandpit, water pump play and a large garden
- On-site Chef providing fresh snacks and meals daily
- Nappies, SPF 50+ sunscreen, high-quality formula and bed linen provided
- Extended hours of care each weekday from 7.30am to 6.30pm
- Teach the basic numeracy and literacy skills needed for academic success and;
- Have clear learning outcomes that deliver on the Early Years Learning Framework and the National Quality Standard for Early Childhood.
Meet our Centre Manager
Ashley
"Children are the heart of our community, and I am passionate about creating a space where they feel safe, inspired, and encouraged to explore their potential."
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.
Hat, wetbag and sunscreen
5 meals per day
All incursions and excursions
Nappies and wipes
Storypark parenting app
Long day care hours year around
Helpful Information
Opening Hours
What to Bring
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
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.
Centre Highlights
- Five beautiful, light-filled learning spaces, designed to offer a warm and stimulating learning environment for children aged six weeks to six years.
- Highly experienced Educators and degree-qualified Teachers
- Bright, vibrant learning spaces full of resources designed to inspire
- Extensive outdoor space for children to explore including a sandpit, water pump play and a large garden
- On-site Chef providing fresh snacks and meals daily
- Nappies, SPF 50+ sunscreen, high-quality formula and bed linen provided
- Extended hours of care each weekday from 7.30am 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/Preschool 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.
Dhvani S.
12:57 30 Nov 23
This childcare is such a beautiful place to work at. There’s just love and care all around ❤️ I’m so happy that I can be a part of this wonderful community.
brayden W.
07:54 28 Nov 23
My daughter has attended Guardian Manifold Heights full-time for over three months now, and I’ve been more that satisfied with the care being provided. The educator, Tiff provides daily updates via the StoryPark app with heaps of photos and meaningful observations on how my child is spending her days.Thanks team!
Tayla W.
07:44 28 Nov 23
Such a great centre! The director is welcoming and very knowledgeable and commited to creating wonderful service for children. The children seemed very settled and educators engaged well.
Ryan O.
07:15 27 Nov 23
My child has been attending Guardian Manifold heights since opening. He loves his educators and really enjoys the activities set out. We were previously at another centre before moving to this centre and couldn’t be happier, he no longer cry’s at drop off and there are wonderful changes being made since the new manager Ash came on board.We love that the centre celebarates special days and involves families in providing feedback to make improvements at the centre.
Zoe C.
10:58 09 Nov 23
As an educator I have loved my experience here at Manifold Heights. The team are wonderful and always ready to take on new ideas and opportunities. The families are beautiful to be surrounded by and the children light up the yard with their giggles and happiness.
Shenae S.
09:31 09 Nov 23
This centre is absolutely beautiful and I have had the best experience there. The educators, teachers and staff are all so lovely and professional
ash L.
09:21 09 Nov 23
Beautiful Centre, with dedicated and caring Educators and Teachers
stephanie R.
03:22 06 Nov 23
Great 👍
Hannah H.
04:45 28 Feb 23
Kinder room is amazing!Good communication compared to other centres.
