Open 7:30am to 6:30pm
Monday to Friday
Guardian Childcare & Education Richmond
Stephanie L.
04:24 25 Apr 23
The staff here are amazing!! From the moment we went to the centre to view it, we instantly knew this was the place for us. We always feel like our son is so well looked after. Every morning and afternoon the staff have a smile on their face and are always so welcoming to our family. Would highly recommend it and in actual fact, have recommended it to several people.
Robert L.
03:52 21 Mar 23
Fantastic place for your kids. And great support teachers and staff
Diane J.
01:17 28 Feb 23
The Richmond Guardian centre is located in a fabulous open-plan space. The outside area is very large and allows for lots of great outdoor play. The centre is located on a busy road however there is no road noise inside the centre. I think this centre may be overlooked due to its location however it is on a train line and not far from the city so it should advertise this fact. The past year has been a time of staff stability which is welcomed. We have also had a new manager and I suspect that her management style has significantly contributed to staff retention. The centre is also responsive to feedback and queries. I am also very happy with the kinder program and the activities and experiences offered by the centre such as the exercise class. I am also looking forward to new initiatives such as a language class, cooking, gardening etc.
Michael G.
01:20 12 Dec 22
Outstanding care for long day care. Excellent attention to detail, diversity of learning and activities and good access front and rear. Nothing not to like
Charlotte G.
23:12 03 May 21
The staff at Guardian Richmond are all lovely and I trust they are providing my son with the highest level of care. The facilities are also terrific - large, open spaces with lots of outdoor facilities. My son loves helping with the gardening, playing in the sandpit and with numerous animal and dinosaur toys.
Ali B.
05:11 30 Apr 21
My daughter has been attending Guardian Richmond since she was 11 months. She’s now in 4 year old kinder. Guardian has been a fabulous start for her learning and development. Some teachers have been at the centre for her duration at the Centre. So nice for her to have that constant familiarity. Guardian have been through a couple of management changes and can confidently say that current management is the dream team! The teachers, curriculum, daily meals are all at the highest standard. Will be sad to leave at the end of the year when my daughter starts big girl school in 2022. Little one will miss all her buddies and her teachers a lot !
Andrew B.
22:41 28 Jan 21
Great centre with staff that really go above and beyond.
Bj M.
22:20 28 Jan 21
Finally a childcare centre that is well run!!! The carers are amazing and so knowledgeable... but it really feels like this is a really well organised place. I think that’s the difference. The employees seem so happy to do their job and know what they are doing. I’m so glad I finally found guardian Richmond!!! Thank you for looking after my little ones!!!!
Sprouts Y.
04:16 22 Jun 20
Kathy N.
03:43 10 Dec 19
Thank you to the most amazing, hard working carers for looking after my little ones, they have loved attending this centre for 2 years. Yes, they do come home messy... but that's because they've been doing fun messy activities! Shout out to Ada in the babies room for giving my son unlimited cuddles when he needed them the most.
Jen B.
04:41 25 Sep 19
My son and daughter both have attended Guardian for 4 months and I have nothing but good things to say. The staff there go above and beyond to understand my children’s individual needs. At the end of their days I always get a full and thorough report on what they’ve been up to. Highly recommend.
Rushabh S.
04:38 25 Sep 19
Great experience for our son and everyone at the centre is so helpful and friendly!! Very happy with our choice.
Rach M.
12:55 03 Jul 19
Loved this place!! My son attended this centre for 2 years and also loved the place. The educators were all super friendly, nurturing and approachable and had a genuine love for the kids. Food was also delish and being able to have a coffee and breaky with the kids in the morning was a nice touch, as was the fruit bowl on offer at pickup time. Sadly, we relocated back to Perth and miss this place very much....I have toured 6 centres here and none of them compare. Keep up the good work Guardian :-)
Forest T.
09:03 19 Dec 18
The calibre of educators here is absolutely exceptional, fresh facilities and approach to learning is on par. I feel fortunate to have found this place, my daughter loves it and I wouldn't dream of putting her anywhere else. Am always impressed. One of the nicer touches is you can enjoy breakfast and barista coffee in the dining area in the mornings with your little one, it's a nice way to ease your toddler in to the day and get some extra moments with them.
Susie Q.
05:05 25 Jan 18
My 3 year old started childcare hitting and very unsettled, just a few weeks later he had stopped hitting and is so happy and well mannered now. It's been such a huge relief.
Nancy W.
20:52 19 Dec 17
Will C.
09:27 05 Sep 17
Great childcare centre with amazing staff who genuinely cares for the kids. They have a great facility and such a welcoming community, always looking forward to morning breakfast and even more so at pickup time. Keep up all the good work to the team at Guardian Richmond!
yuchen S.
21:46 16 Aug 17
- 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
Amber Bramdaw
"Children are so very competent, capable, independent and have a strong sense of their own wellbeing. Seeing these moments and being part of a child’s learning journey is an absolute joy".
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.
Stephanie L.
04:24 25 Apr 23
The staff here are amazing!! From the moment we went to the centre to view it, we instantly knew this was the place for us. We always feel like our son is so well looked after. Every morning and afternoon the staff have a smile on their face and are always so welcoming to our family. Would highly recommend it and in actual fact, have recommended it to several people.
Robert L.
03:52 21 Mar 23
Fantastic place for your kids. And great support teachers and staff
Diane J.
01:17 28 Feb 23
The Richmond Guardian centre is located in a fabulous open-plan space. The outside area is very large and allows for lots of great outdoor play. The centre is located on a busy road however there is no road noise inside the centre. I think this centre may be overlooked due to its location however it is on a train line and not far from the city so it should advertise this fact. The past year has been a time of staff stability which is welcomed. We have also had a new manager and I suspect that her management style has significantly contributed to staff retention. The centre is also responsive to feedback and queries. I am also very happy with the kinder program and the activities and experiences offered by the centre such as the exercise class. I am also looking forward to new initiatives such as a language class, cooking, gardening etc.
Michael G.
01:20 12 Dec 22
Outstanding care for long day care. Excellent attention to detail, diversity of learning and activities and good access front and rear. Nothing not to like
Charlotte G.
23:12 03 May 21
The staff at Guardian Richmond are all lovely and I trust they are providing my son with the highest level of care. The facilities are also terrific - large, open spaces with lots of outdoor facilities. My son loves helping with the gardening, playing in the sandpit and with numerous animal and dinosaur toys.
Ali B.
05:11 30 Apr 21
My daughter has been attending Guardian Richmond since she was 11 months. She’s now in 4 year old kinder. Guardian has been a fabulous start for her learning and development. Some teachers have been at the centre for her duration at the Centre. So nice for her to have that constant familiarity. Guardian have been through a couple of management changes and can confidently say that current management is the dream team! The teachers, curriculum, daily meals are all at the highest standard. Will be sad to leave at the end of the year when my daughter starts big girl school in 2022. Little one will miss all her buddies and her teachers a lot !
Andrew B.
22:41 28 Jan 21
Great centre with staff that really go above and beyond.
Bj M.
22:20 28 Jan 21
Finally a childcare centre that is well run!!! The carers are amazing and so knowledgeable... but it really feels like this is a really well organised place. I think that’s the difference. The employees seem so happy to do their job and know what they are doing. I’m so glad I finally found guardian Richmond!!! Thank you for looking after my little ones!!!!
Sprouts Y.
04:16 22 Jun 20
Kathy N.
03:43 10 Dec 19
Thank you to the most amazing, hard working carers for looking after my little ones, they have loved attending this centre for 2 years. Yes, they do come home messy... but that's because they've been doing fun messy activities! Shout out to Ada in the babies room for giving my son unlimited cuddles when he needed them the most.
Jen B.
04:41 25 Sep 19
My son and daughter both have attended Guardian for 4 months and I have nothing but good things to say. The staff there go above and beyond to understand my children’s individual needs. At the end of their days I always get a full and thorough report on what they’ve been up to. Highly recommend.
Rushabh S.
04:38 25 Sep 19
Great experience for our son and everyone at the centre is so helpful and friendly!! Very happy with our choice.
Rach M.
12:55 03 Jul 19
Loved this place!! My son attended this centre for 2 years and also loved the place. The educators were all super friendly, nurturing and approachable and had a genuine love for the kids. Food was also delish and being able to have a coffee and breaky with the kids in the morning was a nice touch, as was the fruit bowl on offer at pickup time. Sadly, we relocated back to Perth and miss this place very much....I have toured 6 centres here and none of them compare. Keep up the good work Guardian :-)
Forest T.
09:03 19 Dec 18
The calibre of educators here is absolutely exceptional, fresh facilities and approach to learning is on par. I feel fortunate to have found this place, my daughter loves it and I wouldn't dream of putting her anywhere else. Am always impressed. One of the nicer touches is you can enjoy breakfast and barista coffee in the dining area in the mornings with your little one, it's a nice way to ease your toddler in to the day and get some extra moments with them.
Susie Q.
05:05 25 Jan 18
My 3 year old started childcare hitting and very unsettled, just a few weeks later he had stopped hitting and is so happy and well mannered now. It's been such a huge relief.
Nancy W.
20:52 19 Dec 17
Will C.
09:27 05 Sep 17
Great childcare centre with amazing staff who genuinely cares for the kids. They have a great facility and such a welcoming community, always looking forward to morning breakfast and even more so at pickup time. Keep up all the good work to the team at Guardian Richmond!
yuchen S.
21:46 16 Aug 17
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