Open 7:30am to 6:30pm
Monday to Friday
Guardian Childcare & Education Richmond
- A warm, inviting Centre offering incredible learning programs and extended opening hours to support families
- Dedicated two-year funded kindergarten program that prepares children for school, with the benefits of long day care
- Secure, safe indoor and outdoor learning spaces filled with state-of-the-art educational resources
- Passionate, diverse team of educators and degree-qualified Teachers support each child's growth and wellbeing
Come and see the Centre for yourself, meet the team and have all your questions answered. Book a tour today.
Hours
Mon to Fri 7:30 to 18:30
Address
67-81 Hoddle Street
Richmond,
VIC,
3121
Entry access via Hoddle Street & Regent Street
Take a Look Around
Welcome to our Centre
Welcome to Guardian Childcare & Education Richmond! Our spacious, bright and welcoming early learning centre in Richmond provides leading learning programs in a nurturing environment for children aged six weeks to six years.
- Passionate Educators and Teachers who focus on building strong relationships with children and families
- Modern, light-filled learning spaces including an art studio, a STEM atelier, and alfresco dining, designed to inspire curiosity, fun, and a sense of belonging
- Engaging outdoor play areas with sand pits, community gardens and play structures, sparking imagination and exploration
Meet our Centre Manager
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. Please note, this will vary depending on centre opening hours.
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Morning
Breakfast time where families are welcome to stay and enjoy breakfast or a coffee with the children in their room.
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Morning
Handover time with children, families and our friendly Educators. There’s a chance to share what’s important for the day and any news from home.
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Morning
An opportunity to play and discover with open-plan play in family groups and multi-age groupings.
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Morning
Planned experiences. This is where the Guardian difference comes to life. Alongside our Educators your child’s exploration leads to learnings in numeracy, literacy, language, critical thinking, problem solving, leadership, social skills, technology, creative arts and much more.
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Morning tea
An opportunity for children to come together for a healthy snack, often they help prepare their food alongside our carers and chef.
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Mid-morning
Individually tailored to your child’s needs and curiosity the planned experiences continue, this includes both indoor and outdoor programs.
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Lunch
Another nutritious meal expertly prepared by our chef. Families are invited to join the children for meals and excursions if they wish.
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Afternoon
If your child wants to, or needs to sleep, it’s time to rest and recharge. For children who don’t need to rest the planned experiences continue, in most cases outdoors.
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Afternoon tea
Another chance for the children to come together and re-fuel in small groups or with siblings. There is also an opportunity to rest or play together and reflect on the day.
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Pick-up
As you arrive to pick up your child, there’s a chance to speak with our Educators and share news about the day. Our Storypark App also allows you to stay in touch 24/7 wherever you are.
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End of day
Your child is encouraged to grab a light snack as they leave the centre. We’re mindful of how routines vary, throughout the day if we notice your child looking tired food will be provided.
Helpful Information
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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.
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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.
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Guardian Richmond can be accessed by both Hoddle Street via the main road entry, and Regent Street through our community garden from the Centre’s back entrance. Each entrance has parking options to ensure safe drop-off and pick-ups.
Custom designed to enhance learning, the architecturally designed space references the history of the area and the building’s former service as an Australia Post distribution centre.
Begin the Adventure at Guardian
To explore the centre, chat with our team of Educators and learn more about our high-quality curriculum, book a tour now.