Open 7:30am to 6:30pm
Monday to Friday
Guardian Childcare & Education South Yarra
Juliana S.
06:29 11 Jan 23
My son has attended Guardian South Yarra since he was eight months old and loved it!He smiles since we go through the front door and I can see he feels comfortable and happy with his educators and peers.We've experienced two different classrooms, and both teams were lovely with educators committed to knowing your child and make them have a good time.It's a big centre with a small community spirit.Also, from the management perspective, they are very friendly and always happy to accommodate family's needs when possible.
Sofie D.
00:27 10 Jan 23
Roberta T.
03:55 01 Nov 22
Love the centre, educators, management and team. I have two kids attending full time and they are both super happy to go every day. They do so many things there and learn so much. It is incredible all the work the educators do. Thank you for helping us taking care of our children.5 Stars ♥️
isabelle C.
01:55 26 Jul 22
Anna M.
10:13 23 Jun 22
simon Z.
02:10 07 Jun 22
Jenita S
01:39 16 Nov 21
Shweta D
01:26 11 Nov 21
Napatnan K.
11:07 09 Nov 21
Joanna K.
00:13 01 Apr 21
The staff and management of this day care are fantastic. They respond so well to my children's needs and have supported us as a family for 3 years. The community of educators is fantastic with a special shout out to Aimee, Ollie, Alicia, Sunny, Tina and Valery. These staff members have gone above and beyond to encourage my kids in their areas of interest and help them develop confident personalities. Thanks so much to the whole team- including Shane in the kitchen who is a magician getting these kids to eat veggies!
Lauren S.
11:32 28 Oct 20
We loved being a part of the River Garden family! High quality facilities and educators. Admin staff always went above and beyond also, including being very flexible and accommodating. I could not have felt more comfortable sending my child to River Garden and am thankful for the wonderful time we had as a part of the community.
xiao N.
02:20 29 Jun 20
We have been in river garden for 2years already, it’s the best childcare in Melbourne. Really friendly staff and educators with love in the heart. The educators is stable not as other private cahildcare. Best environment , always have new and up to date toys come. The price is high but it’s worth it. Highly recommended
Samantha D.
12:26 03 Jun 20
Great service from Amy today, she went above and beyond ✨
Sloane
05:17 17 Feb 20
Belated review. We loved Rivergarden! Wonderful caring staff and gorgeous spaces. Shout out to Rabia, such an exceptional educator.
Charlotte C.
05:22 10 Oct 19
My daughter loves going here- she has a great relationship with all of her carers, enjoys the wonderful outings that they have planned and has learnt and developed so much in her time here.What I love the most about the centre is of extra curricular programs they offer as well as the excellent and frequent communication we get from the Management team. We will be staying at the centre long term :)
Kathy R
14:40 01 Oct 19
Great facilities with lovely staff and manager. They do lots of activities to engage children. Makes life a lot easier dropping off my daughter there knowing she's been well taken care of. She loves her educator Divya.
Lynn V
05:59 23 Jul 19
Lovely childcare with great facilities. The rooftop playground is great! My little girl loves Teacher Joana who is very kind and patient to the kids.
Aadi S.
07:59 18 Feb 19
Mirela A.
03:47 01 Apr 16
- Large, vibrant and modern centre with 164 places and extended opening hours.
- Located a short drive from Toorak Primary School.
- Close to South Yarra Train Station and multiple tram stops; convenient parking for pick up and drop off.
- Experienced, diverse team of passionate Educators and degree-qualified Teachers who support children to thrive.
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
Level 1, 670 Chapel Street
South Yarra,
VIC,
3141
Take a Look Around
Welcome to our Centre
Welcome to Guardian Childcare & Education South Yarra, a spacious and light-filled centre. Our childhood education programs are focused on play-based learning, and our spacious day care and child care centre provides a nurturing and stimulating environment for children aged six weeks to six years of age, supporting them to discover the world in a safe and secure way.
- Passionate Educators who focus on relationships with children and families
- Expansive learning spaces with a ‘Wellness Centre’ for daily yoga, and an ‘Invention Centre’ to inspire curiosity, fun, and a sense of belonging
- Engaging outdoor environment with spacious rooftop garden and yard featuring a water pump, a creek bed and natural climbing structures.
Meet our Centre Manager
Annie Mok
“It is an honour to support and advocate for the rights of young children to be safe, to flourish, and have access to exemplary education."
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
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
Breakfast time where families are welcome to stay and enjoy breakfast with the children.
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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. 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 before 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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What we Provide
- Sunscreen, hat and an environmentally friendly bag.
- Five nutritionally balanced meals including: Breakfast, Lunch, Morning and Afternoon tea and a late Snack at the end of the day
- Nappies
- Bibs
- Bedding
- Free drop off and pick up parking zone
What to Bring
- Spare change of clothing
- A family photo
- Formula and bottles
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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 Childcare & Education South Yarra is ideally placed to help families manage their work/life balance with an all-inclusive service, including a high quality, nutritious and varied menu for our children prepared by our in-house chef and served in our mezzanine dining area.
Our team of Bachelor-trained teachers lead our caring, professional and highly-skilled educators in all of our spaces, which are equipped with the highest quality Reggio Emilia-inspired learning resources and programs for all levels of early childhood development in line with the Guardian Curriculum.
In addition to the enriched indoor active play spaces for children, this centre offers your child a unique and welcoming environment with many amazing learning spaces for children. This includes a picturesque roof top garden and an outdoor Invention Centre classroom that will provide children with endless possibilities for creation and design.
With our regular Out-And-About excursions, all children are able to explore areas of our local community such as the Library, the Yarra River, Prahran Market and nearby parks and gardens. Our youngest children are also out and about in our 8-seat pram.
Introducing Guardian’s Summer Rain Program expand_more
From November to January, five Guardian Centres – 101 Collins, Kids Time Mckinnon, Rivergarden, Richmond and St Kilda Road – are running a Summer Rain Program with bespoke experiences for children from 0 to 5 years. Run in and around the art ateliers at each of the five centers, the program is designed by Multidisciplinary Artist, Heidi Weatherald. From visual arts, science and technology to dramatic play and literacy, no two days will look the same.
A taste of the experiences in the program
- Science, sensory, technology and music
- Science and literacy
- Puppetry, engineering sculpture, and song
- Sculpture and Song
- Science, poetry, and music
- Visual arts and storytelling
Are you interested in participating in our Summer Rain Program? Book a tour today.
Juliana S.
06:29 11 Jan 23
My son has attended Guardian South Yarra since he was eight months old and loved it!He smiles since we go through the front door and I can see he feels comfortable and happy with his educators and peers.We've experienced two different classrooms, and both teams were lovely with educators committed to knowing your child and make them have a good time.It's a big centre with a small community spirit.Also, from the management perspective, they are very friendly and always happy to accommodate family's needs when possible.
Sofie D.
00:27 10 Jan 23
Roberta T.
03:55 01 Nov 22
Love the centre, educators, management and team. I have two kids attending full time and they are both super happy to go every day. They do so many things there and learn so much. It is incredible all the work the educators do. Thank you for helping us taking care of our children.5 Stars ♥️
isabelle C.
01:55 26 Jul 22
Anna M.
10:13 23 Jun 22
simon Z.
02:10 07 Jun 22
Jenita S
01:39 16 Nov 21
Shweta D
01:26 11 Nov 21
Napatnan K.
11:07 09 Nov 21
Joanna K.
00:13 01 Apr 21
The staff and management of this day care are fantastic. They respond so well to my children's needs and have supported us as a family for 3 years. The community of educators is fantastic with a special shout out to Aimee, Ollie, Alicia, Sunny, Tina and Valery. These staff members have gone above and beyond to encourage my kids in their areas of interest and help them develop confident personalities. Thanks so much to the whole team- including Shane in the kitchen who is a magician getting these kids to eat veggies!
Lauren S.
11:32 28 Oct 20
We loved being a part of the River Garden family! High quality facilities and educators. Admin staff always went above and beyond also, including being very flexible and accommodating. I could not have felt more comfortable sending my child to River Garden and am thankful for the wonderful time we had as a part of the community.
xiao N.
02:20 29 Jun 20
We have been in river garden for 2years already, it’s the best childcare in Melbourne. Really friendly staff and educators with love in the heart. The educators is stable not as other private cahildcare. Best environment , always have new and up to date toys come. The price is high but it’s worth it. Highly recommended
Samantha D.
12:26 03 Jun 20
Great service from Amy today, she went above and beyond ✨
Sloane
05:17 17 Feb 20
Belated review. We loved Rivergarden! Wonderful caring staff and gorgeous spaces. Shout out to Rabia, such an exceptional educator.
Charlotte C.
05:22 10 Oct 19
My daughter loves going here- she has a great relationship with all of her carers, enjoys the wonderful outings that they have planned and has learnt and developed so much in her time here.What I love the most about the centre is of extra curricular programs they offer as well as the excellent and frequent communication we get from the Management team. We will be staying at the centre long term :)
Kathy R
14:40 01 Oct 19
Great facilities with lovely staff and manager. They do lots of activities to engage children. Makes life a lot easier dropping off my daughter there knowing she's been well taken care of. She loves her educator Divya.
Lynn V
05:59 23 Jul 19
Lovely childcare with great facilities. The rooftop playground is great! My little girl loves Teacher Joana who is very kind and patient to the kids.
Aadi S.
07:59 18 Feb 19
Mirela A.
03:47 01 Apr 16
Begin the Adventure at Guardian
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