Guardian Childcare & Education

South Yarra

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4.4
(28)
Shannon D.
Shannon D.
00:05 16 Apr 24
A wonderful centre with attentive and caring staff.My child is well looked after and thrives in her learning and development under their guidance
Keshia A.
Keshia A.
02:09 21 Feb 24
A wonderful childcare centre with excellent facilities, staff and other families. My child had such a wonderful experience attending Guardian South Yarra and I highly recommend it to other parents - your children will thrive and be well looked after by amazing carers.
Louise S.
Louise S.
21:36 16 Oct 23
We love it here. My daughter has been going here for 2 years and has so much wonderful things to say about her day. She loves all the teachers there too Kelly, Wendy, Loretta, Bhuwana, Madhurhi, just to name a few. She is always excited to go and she learns so much, they also helped with toilet training her which was fantastic. I can’t wait for my son to start there next year.
Elle Y.
Elle Y.
05:43 14 Sep 23
Holly K.
Holly K.
05:20 18 Apr 23
Juliana S.
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.
Sofie D.
00:27 10 Jan 23
Roberta T.
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.
isabelle C.
01:55 26 Jul 22
Anna M.
Anna M.
10:13 23 Jun 22
simon Z.
simon Z.
02:10 07 Jun 22
Jenita S
Jenita S
01:39 16 Nov 21
Shweta D
Shweta D
01:26 11 Nov 21
Napatnan K.
Napatnan K.
11:07 09 Nov 21
Joanna K.
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.
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.
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.
Samantha D.
12:26 03 Jun 20
Great service from Amy today, she went above and beyond ✨
Sloane
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.
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
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
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.
Aadi S.
07:59 18 Feb 19
Mirela A.
Mirela A.
03:47 01 Apr 16
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  • Exciting outdoor environment with spacious rooftop garden and yard featuring a water pump, a creek bed and natural climbing structures.
  • Places available across all ages on specific days. Reach out to see how we can fit into your family's routine.
  • 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 what makes our Centre special & have all your questions answered

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HOURS

Mon to Fri 7:30am to 6:30pm

ADDRESS

Level 1, 670 Chapel Street South Yarra, VIC, 3141

SPACES AVAILABLE NOW ACROSS ROOMS

Check out our fantastic indoor and outdoor learning spaces your child will enjoy

Welcome to our Centre

Welcome to Guardian Childcare & Education South Yarra. Our 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.

Our South Yarra child care centre is just four kilometres from Melbourne CBD, and is conveniently situated for families living or working in the surrounding suburbs Prahran, Prahran East, Cremorne, Richmond and Toorak.

Our South Yarra childcare centre offers:

  • 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
  • Leading learning programs such as Joy of Reading, Cooking, Out & About Community Excursions, Sustainability and more
  • On-site Chef providing fresh meals and snacks daily, full of the best seasonal ingredients
  • Baby nappies, SPF 50+ sunscreen, all nutritious meals and snacks, high-quality formula and bed linen
  • Extended hours of care each weekday from 7:30am to 6:30pm

Supported through a caring, dedicated team of University-qualified Teachers and Educators, our South Yarra day care and child care centre is an inclusive early childhood education environment for children where each child’s early learning journey is about being supported to be bold, creative, and curious in their learning journey.

We celebrate our culturally diverse team at our South Yarra long day care centre with a variety of events throughout the year, extending the children’s knowledge about the community around them.

The early learning educational program is based on learning experiences that cater to children’s interests. Regular excursions allow children to get out and about in the community, visiting local attractions such as Rockley Gardens, Como Park, Prahran Markets, Chapel Street and the public library.

Children attending our South Yarra early learning centre will also have the chance to see the same familiar faces as they move on up from our nursery room, into our South Yarra Kindergarten program, a two-year funded Kindergarten program designed specifically to help prepare your child to transition from the kindergarten room to primary school.

As part of our unique Visible Learning Program, families will also have the chance to gain an understanding of their child’s learning. Easily accessible for families, our Learning Exchange Display provides the opportunity for our Teachers and Educators to share with you any updates on their progress every day. You will also have the chance to share with us your own personal goals and visions for us to implement, having direct input in your child’s educational journey!

Families will also be given access to our family communication app Storypark, where we will share with you any significant updates in your child’s day, as well as any other important updates that happen in our centre – ensuring that you’re always connected, even when you’re not here.

The Victorian Government offers funding to provide families with 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 care in 2024. Ask us for more information when you visit our Centre.

If you’re looking to begin the adventure and want to explore, book a tour and meet our team at Guardian Childcare & Education South Yarra today!

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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

Hat, wetbag and sunscreen

5 meals per day

5 meals per day

All incursions and excursions

All incursions and excursions

Nappies, wipes and formula

Nappies and wipes

Storypark parenting app

Storypark parenting app

Long day care hours year around

Long day care hours year around

Helpful Information

Opening Hours

Open 7:30am to 6:30pm
Monday to Friday

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

Learn More About Our Centre

Guardian Childcare & Education South Yarra is a new and purpose-built Centre in east Melbourne, where children aged six weeks to six years can come for a safe and secure environment to freely grow and develop. We’re open from 7.30 am to 6.30 pm on weekdays, so families have plenty of flexibility around drop-off and pick-up times.

Guardian South Yarra is perfect for families living in or near the South Yarra area, including the surrounding suburbs of Prahran, Toorak, Cremorne and Richmond. Our childcare centre is conveniently located close to South Yarra train station and multiple tram stops, making it easy for families to commute to work each day.

We have qualified Teachers and Educators who are passionate about creating experiences for children that promote learning and development through play, offering activities such as music and movement, arts and craft, literacy and numeracy, problem-solving games, balanced nutrition (prepared fresh on-site) and much more.

Our highly qualified Educators are all passionate, and we have university-qualified Early Childhood Teachers providing care and education to the children as well. Our Teachers and Educators work to understand each child’s unique characteristics, own interests and talents to make learning a more fun and engaging experience.

We have a spacious outdoor area filled with stimulating natural materials for children to explore their world and develop an understanding of nature. They may choose to spend some time creating amazing shapes and structures in our shaded sandpit area, or running around on our spacious grass space.

Communication and transparency are important to us, and our family communication app, Storypark, provides us with the opportunity to freely share photos, videos and updates with families on their child’s development, growth and learning. Through informing families on their child’s progress, families can be empowered to continue the learning at home and further discuss any new ideas or concepts that the child explored that day.

Guardian South Yarra fosters strong community connections, supporting children through their development of communication and social skills. We regularly go out on fun and engaging excursions in our local area. Children have the chance to run around and engage in some physical activity in an outdoor environment while interacting with the public when we head to a local park or football oval.

Our kindergarten program is another way we begin to prepare our children for the exciting, but often daunting, transition into primary school. Three and four-year-olds have the opportunity to learn some of the basic skills they’ll be exposed to in their first year of primary school, such as shapes, colours, numbers and phonics. Through introducing these in preschool, children can feel more prepared and confident as they begin the transition.

Our kindergarten program also aims to develop children’s social and emotional skills, by providing a safe and secure learning environment, they have the space to take risks and challenge themselves, helping build self-confidence and develop independence. The leading curriculum supports discovery and gives children the best start to life, as well as being aligned with the National Quality Standard and the Early Years Learning Framework.

We make early learning fun through engaging play-based learning, helping instil positive attitudes towards learning that develop the children into naturally curious, lifelong learners. South Yarra preschool and kindergarten also come with the benefit of long day care, making it ideal for busy families.

We develop each child’s literacy and numeracy skills to help them feel confident and prepared during the challenging leap into primary school. Our high-quality program supports the needs and routines of each of our families, and we ensure each child’s cultural and family background is supported and encouraged.

We’re committed to children’s nutrition, and our on-site cook prepares each meal fresh and packed with all the nutrients that children need at their age. We encourage children to engage in food preparation and to ask questions about where their food comes from, why it’s good for them, and how they can eat it. We also encourage exploration of the cultural heritage behind different foods, helping promote diversity and inclusion from an early age.

As part of our unique Visible Learning Program, families will be able to gain an understanding of their child’s education. Our Learning Exchange Display will provide the opportunity for our Teachers and Educators to share updates on your child’s progress. It will also be a chance for you to have direct input into your child’s learning!

Why not come and meet the team and have a look around our Centre today? We’d love to show you why Guardian Childcare & Education South Yarra is the perfect learning environment for your child. At Guardian, we believe that together, we can give young children the best start to life.

We look forward to welcoming you soon!

Centre Highlights

Our South Yarra childcare centre offers:

  • 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
  • Leading learning programs such as Joy of Reading, Cooking, Out & About Community Excursions, Sustainability and more
  • On-site Chef providing fresh meals and snacks daily, full of the best seasonal ingredients
  • Baby nappies, SPF 50+ sunscreen, all nutritious meals and snacks, high-quality formula and bed linen
  • 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 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.

Our Centre is a recipient of funding as part of the VIC Government’s Free Kinder Program. Eligible children aged three years and above will receive up to $2,050 in additional subsidies. Ask for more details when you tour the centre.

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.

Reviews from Google

4.4
(28)
Shannon D.
Shannon D.
00:05 16 Apr 24
A wonderful centre with attentive and caring staff.My child is well looked after and thrives in her learning and development under their guidance
Keshia A.
Keshia A.
02:09 21 Feb 24
A wonderful childcare centre with excellent facilities, staff and other families. My child had such a wonderful experience attending Guardian South Yarra and I highly recommend it to other parents - your children will thrive and be well looked after by amazing carers.
Louise S.
Louise S.
21:36 16 Oct 23
We love it here. My daughter has been going here for 2 years and has so much wonderful things to say about her day. She loves all the teachers there too Kelly, Wendy, Loretta, Bhuwana, Madhurhi, just to name a few. She is always excited to go and she learns so much, they also helped with toilet training her which was fantastic. I can’t wait for my son to start there next year.
Elle Y.
Elle Y.
05:43 14 Sep 23
Holly K.
Holly K.
05:20 18 Apr 23
Juliana S.
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.
Sofie D.
00:27 10 Jan 23
Roberta T.
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.
isabelle C.
01:55 26 Jul 22
Anna M.
Anna M.
10:13 23 Jun 22
simon Z.
simon Z.
02:10 07 Jun 22
Jenita S
Jenita S
01:39 16 Nov 21
Shweta D
Shweta D
01:26 11 Nov 21
Napatnan K.
Napatnan K.
11:07 09 Nov 21
Joanna K.
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.
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.
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.
Samantha D.
12:26 03 Jun 20
Great service from Amy today, she went above and beyond ✨
Sloane
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.
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
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
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.
Aadi S.
07:59 18 Feb 19
Mirela A.
Mirela A.
03:47 01 Apr 16
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