Guardian Childcare & Education Collins Street is conveniently located in the heart of the Melbourne CBD, which means families can access the highest quality education and care in close proximity to work. All with less rushing around and more time with your child! Our Centre welcomes children from 6 weeks to 6 years old.

With a warm, welcoming feel, our Collins St Melbourne CBD child care has range of resource-rich environments, including a family dining area, simulated outdoor spaces, vibrant gardens, a treehouse and multiple water play areas. These impressive environments encourage children to explore and discover. Our included learning programs provide opportunity for children to develop confidence, independence, self-awareness, and self-worth.

Our Collins Street child early learning centre has the added benefit of a leading two-year funded Kindergarten Program led by qualified teachers to help prepare your child for the exciting transition to 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 $2,050 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. 

But the children are not confined to the Centre, with regular excursions out and about into the community. Favourite locations include the National Gallery of Victoria, Flinders Street, Treasury Gardens and Federation Square. On these adventures, the children have the opportunity to explore the exhibits, have a picnic, play some games or visit the animals.

The excursion program has been a part of the curriculum at our day care in Collins Street Melbourne since the Centre first opened, as the team is passionate about the children being involved in the community.

Our on-site cook prepares five nutritionally balanced meals using fresh, seasonal ingredients every day. Children enjoy their meals in the dedicated piazza and participate in regular hands-on cooking classes to further explore their understanding of nutrition.

To stay connected to families, you will have access to our family communication app, StoryPark. Here, we share relevant updates on your child’s day and any other important Centre updates.

We value the role of families as a child’s first teacher. At Guardian Collins St childcare, we are committed to developing trusting relationships by listening and responding to families about all aspects of their child’s learning and development. So, our approach is focused on the latest research into quality care and learning opportunities. and insights into how children learn best and the specific skills they will need to thrive. 

Our unique Visible Learning program allows families to witness their child’s progress first-hand. The Learning Exchange is a display in each learning space showing what your child is doing on any given day. Here, our Teachers and Educators will share with you any significant updates on your child’s development and your child’s education and provide the chance for you to share your own goals and visions – providing direct input into your child’s educational journey! 

We have a dedicated Baby Ambassador in our nursery room to help ensure that your child’s experience with us is a beautiful one that your whole family can enjoy. 

Begin the adventure at our Guardian Collins Street Melbourne CBD daycare today by booking a tour.