Guardian Childcare & Education Mentone East

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4.8
(25)
Prajakta V.
Prajakta V.
03:26 19 Dec 23
Adina T.
Adina T.
01:00 14 Dec 23
Our time at Guardian Mentone East has been a pleasant experience from day dot. From the admin staff to those busy in the kitchen, everyone there is happy, friendly and proactive. We put our little one in just as she was turning 1 and have always been satisfied with the level of communication and care. The educators are kind and patient, always willing to meet our child's needs. After the initial adjustment, our baby absolutely loves going to childcare - and we rest assured that she is getting great enrichment experiences and well balanced food (that she actually eats!). She even naps better there than at home. Would definitely recommend Guardian Mentone East to our friends and family for a well-rounded childcare service.
Danielle R.
Danielle R.
10:59 26 Sep 23
Very friendly team. My daughter is slower at warming up to people and the carers have been patient with her and now she’s loving it.
Kate S.
Kate S.
02:31 30 May 23
We chose Guardian Mentone East after visiting 3 other centres and couldn't be happier, it just felt right as soon as we walked in. Claire, Pawan and Charli are so supportive and caring, I felt completely comfrotable leaving our son in their care and he settled in so quickly. The rooms are great, full of light and loads of things to do, books and plenty of outdoor space to play. Sam and Louise do an amazing job running the centre and know everyone by name. The menu rotates regularly and there are lots of yummy, healthy meals for the kids. Plus we get great updates on how his day was and plenty of photos.
Matthew K.
Matthew K.
00:54 20 May 23
Lucky to have had our daughter at Guardian Mentone East for the last two years and had no hesitation to enrol our son to start in a few months time. Sam and Louise are fantastic at running the centre, and all of the educators we’ve had to date have also been fantastic. Centre itself is a good size, big enough to be able to secure a place, but small enough to still have a community feel.
Pavlina L.
Pavlina L.
23:05 30 Aug 22
Andréia L.
Andréia L.
10:44 14 Jun 22
Samantha H.
Samantha H.
03:44 22 Feb 22
Excellently managed and run centre that my daughter enjoys wholeheartedly. She is so excited at the end of the day to tell me all of the things that se has done. Would highly recommend
Laura W.
Laura W.
04:38 11 Jan 22
I have been fortunate to have had two children spend their formative years at Guardian Mentone East and both kids loved their experience there. The centre is well maintained and brilliantly managed by Sam - the communication has been clear, frequent and I’ve enjoyed seeing pictures & reading about the learning experiences the children have had through StoryPark. The educators are fantastic. They supported my two children to be make friends, learn appropriate play, encouraged them to be curious and creative, but most importantly, fostered the kids to truly be themselves. My two children finished their kindy year very ready and excited for school and both commented on how much they’d enjoyed their time at the centre. Whole heartedly recommend!
Tavis N.
Tavis N.
06:07 25 Feb 21
This year my 3yo son started unassisted swim lessons (without his parent in the pool). He has a new teacher who is growing into her confidence. Throughout his lesson, my son sits still, pays attention and listens to her instructions, even though she can be hard to hear. When she tells him to adjust what he’s doing during his swimming, he listens immediately.It’s clear to see my son's manners are a direct result of his teaching at Guardian Mentone East. His great behaviour is a testament to the skill, perseverance and diligence of all of his educators in the various rooms he’s gone through. I couldn’t be more proud of my son and happy with the results of his time at Guardian ME so far!The staff are always friendly and welcoming but its the results in my son's behaviour that speaks volumes. Often when we're asking for my son to consider his behaviour, we'll ask how his educators have asked him to behave. Their attentive and knowledgable instruction empowers us to guide our son through everything he has to learn. We're sending our second son to the centre as we're confident all the staff at Guardian Mentone East are equipping both our boys with the best start to their education journey.
Susan T.
Susan T.
21:14 22 Oct 20
Our daughter has been attending this centre since she was 15 months old and she ( and we ) absolutely loves it.Sam and Belinda are always more than happy to help out with any questions you may have and all the careers have been amazing.Highly recommend this centre
Simon S.
Simon S.
23:29 17 Sep 20
As first time parents, looking for a childcare center can seem daunting. Guardian Childcare has been so welcoming and have made the whole experience really positive.Every single worker is happy and bubbly. We get daily communication on how our baby is going. He absolutely loves all the staff, they are brilliant.If your looking for a childcare center! Highly recommend this one.
Lauren M.
Lauren M.
00:03 16 Sep 20
My daughter has been attending this centre for a while now and to say I am pleased is an understatement. The building as a whole, is amazing. It's big and bright with seperate rooms for each age group with play spaces and experiences set up accordingly as well as beautiful yards for their outdoor play. The management at this centre is excellent, they are always there to answer any questions I might have and go out of their way to make sure everything runs smoothly for families. The Educators throughout the centre are amazing and friendly, I see a lot of smiling faces daily when we arrive at the centre and they always make my daughter feel welcome. Drop offs are easy as she is familiar with the Equators and will willingly go to them and then off to explore. She absolutely loves attending the centre and that's due to all the staff and their hard work that they put in every single day. Thank you so much for all that you do for my daughter.
Kate P.
Kate P.
22:31 25 Aug 20
The Educators really do care about the children and getting to know families. The quality of care is amazing and my daughter looks forward to coming in and seeing her friends and Educators and what she will be learning.
Melissa H.
Melissa H.
00:25 22 Jul 20
Amazing centre! The staff are all so kind and caring. My son has the most amazing time when he goes.
Mikayla M.
Mikayla M.
20:24 10 Mar 20
Alice S.
Alice S.
18:17 22 Feb 20
My 20month old son has been there since 9-10months old and we absolutely love the place. The staff are very caring and treat the childrens in such a loving way. They really listen to how you do things at home and do their best to provide a similar enviromemt. We are very happy to cuddle and be with out son while he falls asleep and the staff are very happy to do the same. If needed they will lay down with my son and help him fall asleep which is so lovely. While I am at work I have full condience he is well loved and cared for. The management are very quick to reply to emails or phone queries which is so handy. They have lots of casual days avail at times as well as our perm days so its very handy as I am a Nurse. They always do lots of fun actitivities with the children and the food menu is great.We highly recomend the place
Heather M.
Heather M.
23:47 12 Dec 19
Our first child started at the centre 4.5 years ago and we now have our second child attending there too. The staff there are so supportive and are brilliant with the children. Any questions we have always get answered promtly. I definitely feel happy leaving my children in their care.
Carlie T.
Carlie T.
02:42 26 Nov 19
I have had two kids attend this child care of which one is still there. The staff are really friendly and amazing with the kids. I love the fact that I get to see photos every day she attends and frequent feedback about their development. The kids just love being there and interact so well. I would recommend this child care to anyone. The Manager is amazing!!
Revere J.
Revere J.
11:05 14 Nov 19
The Centre has everything that you need with qualified educators and great spaces.
Amanda F.
Amanda F.
08:25 11 May 19
I couldn’t be happier with Creative Beginnings Early Learning Centre. The educators are so attentive, caring and thoughtful. Sam and Belinda are a great leadership team. They answer requests and queries promptly and thoroughly.My daughter adores the women in her room; Mel, Kate and Amanda clearly love their jobs and have helped my daughter adjust and love her time at daycare. She’s learning so much and has come so far since she’s joined Creative Beginnings and I know so much of that is due to the team at Creative Beginnings. Thank you!
Michael M.
Michael M.
09:38 25 Apr 16
Sarah H.
Sarah H.
11:48 02 May 21
Great centre. Professional and allow children is explore and learn
Korryn M.
Korryn M.
05:37 29 Mar 18
We've been at the centre since 2012 and have seen many changes. Many of the educators are beyond fabulous and have always welcomed our girls with big open arms. Sam, the centre manager is the best fit for our centre and is doing a great job. Over the years I've recommended a number of children to the service and will continue to do so.
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  • Our bright and spacious Centre in southeast Melbourne features incredible learning spaces filled with quality educational resources.
  • Outdoor learning space features native trees, herb and vegetable gardens, creek beds, water play areas, and a range of age-specific spaces.
  • High-quality two-year kindergarten program that prepares children for school with the benefits of long daycare. Plus get up to $2,050 for 3 and 4yr olds in fee support on top of the Childcare Subsidy to help with the cost of kindergarten.
  • Multicultural team of passionate educators and degree-qualified Teachers to support each child's growth through our world-class learning programs.

Come and see the Centre for yourself, meet the team and have all your questions answered. Book a tour today.

Hours

Mon to Fri 7:00 to 18:30

Address

37 Blackwood Avenue
Mentone, VIC, 3194


Welcome to our Centre

Welcome to Guardian Childcare & Education Mentone East! Our spacious, bright and modern early learning centre in Mentone East provides a stimulating environment and leading early childhood education programs for children aged six weeks to six years of age to discover the world in a safe and secure way.

At our daycare in Mentone East, our outdoor space features native trees, herb and vegetable gardens, creek beds, water play areas, and a range of age-specific spaces where our learning programs come to life. Children get out and about on regular excursions into the local community, including Mentone Reserve, which the children fondly refer to as the ‘Duck Park’, and is within walking distance from the Centre.

The community-minded team at our Mentone East child care also have a great connection with Mentone Park Primary, who invite the kindergarten children over to use their prep playground. This is a natural extension of the Centre’s two-year funded Kindergarten Program which is led by university-qualified Teachers who are there to support your child through 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. 

Our on-site Chef prepares five fresh, nutritionally balanced meals using seasonal ingredients every day. To further explore food at the Centre our Educators host hands-on cooking classes to help the children extend their knowledge of nutrition and encourage them to try new foods.

At Guardian Mentone East childcare, families can view the day-to-day learnings of their children through our Visible Learning program, an approach that is unique to Guardian. This program enables parents to understand their child’s learnings via the Learning Exchange Display – located near the front of our Centre.

Our approach to early childhood education at Guardian Childcare & Education Mentone East means your family has access to a high-quality education in a safe environment close to home. We’re about building strong relationships with children and families, ensuring we create amazing learning experiences for each child and age group.

We are committed to best practices in our child care Centre, ensuring a safe, secure, and inviting environment for babies, toddlers, and kindergarten-aged children.

Each learning program is designed by experienced Educators to support children in developing social and emotional skills, along with literacy, numeracy and problem-solving ability that prepares them for a life of learning. Our learning programs are aligned with the Early Years Framework, the National Quality Standard, and the Australian School Curriculum.

Our team of passionate early childhood Educators and degree-qualified Teachers deliver an advanced play-based and nature-inspired curriculum, as well as a leading, two-year funded Kindergarten Program to help prepare your child for the exciting transition to school.

Children also have the chance to get out and about on weekly excursions; we have a great connection with the surrounding community. We visit locations such as local cafes, parks and the high street. The children also love visiting our local fruit supplier and picking out produce to use in meals, prepared by our dedicated on-site cook.

Families will also be able to keep up to date with their child’s progress through our family communication app Storypark. This app is a direct way to discover deeper insights into what’s happening day-to-day with their children, as well as any other updates and experiences that happen within the Centre.

Begin the adventure at our Mentone East early learning centre today by booking a tour to explore the Centre.

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Meet our Centre Manager

Guardian Childcare & Education Mentone East Centre Manager Image

Sam Holland

“I believe that every child is unique, and that play is an important foundation for valuable learning to take place.”

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.

Helpful Information

Opening Hours

Open 7:00am to 6:30pm
Monday to Friday

Good to Know - What to Bring

What we Provide

  • Sunscreen
  • Five nutritionally balanced meals including: Breakfast, Lunch, Morning and Afternoon tea and a late Snack at the end of the day
  • Nappies
  • Bibs
  • Bedding

What to Bring

  • Hats
  • Formula and bottles
  • Soft toy or comfort blanket for nap time
  • Spare change of clothing

Our Educators

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.

You and Your Child

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.

Learn More About Our Centre

Rated Exceeding National Quality Standard

Guardian Childcare & Education Mentone East is a beautiful, open-plan Centre located on Blackwood Avenue, opposite Mentone Park Primary School and close to Mentone Reserve.

Our Centre is ideally located for families residing in Mentone East, Cheltenham, Parkdale, Mordialloc, and Beaumaris. We also welcome families from further afield who appreciate the value of quality early learning with Educators who genuinely care about supporting and nurturing children. Our location is particularly convenient for those commuting along the Nepean Highway, ensuring the daily drop-off and pick-up routine is as seamless as possible.

We’re passionate about preparing our children to be the big thinkers of the future, so our values are centred around providing them with positive attitudes towards humanity and democracy. We teach these values to the children through play-based learning, often led by the child. Our Centre is filled with bright, stimulating materials that encourage children to explore and engage their curiosities to discover more about the exciting world around them.

Through our Kindergarten program, we help prepare children for their exciting, but often daunting, transition into primary school. We focus on developing many of the key skills that children use in the first few years of school, supporting them to feeling more ready and confident as they take the big step up.

Guardian Mentone East is open from 7.00 am to 6.30 pm every weekday, so families are provided with plenty of flexibility for the hours they work and the time they choose to drop off and pick up their child. During drop-off or pick-up times, we encourage you to stay for a little while and spend some time exploring the learning environment. Our
Educators and Teachers can provide some understanding of the various play materials and education spaces throughout the Centre to help you discover some ways to continue learning at home.

Our family communication app, Storypark, provides you with photos and updates on your child throughout the day, offering you the opportunity to stay informed about your child’s early learning and development. We also set up different learning outcomes for the children through Storypark, which supports them through achieving developmental milestones and understanding new ideas.

For children aged three and four, we have a kindergarten program led by university-qualified Teachers that can support your child in their preparation for the step up into primary school. Our kindergarten curriculum has the Victorian Government Kinder Tick, which demonstrates our commitment to providing the best possible start to life for your child.

Our program is led by specialist Educational Leaders who guide teaching and learning in a flexible and research-supported way. Through the kindergarten program, children have the opportunity to learn some of the skills that are often only introduced in early primary school. We begin learning and exploring shapes, numbers and letters through fun, play-based activities.

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.

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

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 Mentone East is the perfect learning environment for your child. At Guardian, we believe that together, we can create life-long learners.

We look forward to welcoming you soon!

Reviews from Google

4.8
(25)
Prajakta V.
Prajakta V.
03:26 19 Dec 23
Adina T.
Adina T.
01:00 14 Dec 23
Our time at Guardian Mentone East has been a pleasant experience from day dot. From the admin staff to those busy in the kitchen, everyone there is happy, friendly and proactive. We put our little one in just as she was turning 1 and have always been satisfied with the level of communication and care. The educators are kind and patient, always willing to meet our child's needs. After the initial adjustment, our baby absolutely loves going to childcare - and we rest assured that she is getting great enrichment experiences and well balanced food (that she actually eats!). She even naps better there than at home. Would definitely recommend Guardian Mentone East to our friends and family for a well-rounded childcare service.
Danielle R.
Danielle R.
10:59 26 Sep 23
Very friendly team. My daughter is slower at warming up to people and the carers have been patient with her and now she’s loving it.
Kate S.
Kate S.
02:31 30 May 23
We chose Guardian Mentone East after visiting 3 other centres and couldn't be happier, it just felt right as soon as we walked in. Claire, Pawan and Charli are so supportive and caring, I felt completely comfrotable leaving our son in their care and he settled in so quickly. The rooms are great, full of light and loads of things to do, books and plenty of outdoor space to play. Sam and Louise do an amazing job running the centre and know everyone by name. The menu rotates regularly and there are lots of yummy, healthy meals for the kids. Plus we get great updates on how his day was and plenty of photos.
Matthew K.
Matthew K.
00:54 20 May 23
Lucky to have had our daughter at Guardian Mentone East for the last two years and had no hesitation to enrol our son to start in a few months time. Sam and Louise are fantastic at running the centre, and all of the educators we’ve had to date have also been fantastic. Centre itself is a good size, big enough to be able to secure a place, but small enough to still have a community feel.
Pavlina L.
Pavlina L.
23:05 30 Aug 22
Andréia L.
Andréia L.
10:44 14 Jun 22
Samantha H.
Samantha H.
03:44 22 Feb 22
Excellently managed and run centre that my daughter enjoys wholeheartedly. She is so excited at the end of the day to tell me all of the things that se has done. Would highly recommend
Laura W.
Laura W.
04:38 11 Jan 22
I have been fortunate to have had two children spend their formative years at Guardian Mentone East and both kids loved their experience there. The centre is well maintained and brilliantly managed by Sam - the communication has been clear, frequent and I’ve enjoyed seeing pictures & reading about the learning experiences the children have had through StoryPark. The educators are fantastic. They supported my two children to be make friends, learn appropriate play, encouraged them to be curious and creative, but most importantly, fostered the kids to truly be themselves. My two children finished their kindy year very ready and excited for school and both commented on how much they’d enjoyed their time at the centre. Whole heartedly recommend!
Tavis N.
Tavis N.
06:07 25 Feb 21
This year my 3yo son started unassisted swim lessons (without his parent in the pool). He has a new teacher who is growing into her confidence. Throughout his lesson, my son sits still, pays attention and listens to her instructions, even though she can be hard to hear. When she tells him to adjust what he’s doing during his swimming, he listens immediately.It’s clear to see my son's manners are a direct result of his teaching at Guardian Mentone East. His great behaviour is a testament to the skill, perseverance and diligence of all of his educators in the various rooms he’s gone through. I couldn’t be more proud of my son and happy with the results of his time at Guardian ME so far!The staff are always friendly and welcoming but its the results in my son's behaviour that speaks volumes. Often when we're asking for my son to consider his behaviour, we'll ask how his educators have asked him to behave. Their attentive and knowledgable instruction empowers us to guide our son through everything he has to learn. We're sending our second son to the centre as we're confident all the staff at Guardian Mentone East are equipping both our boys with the best start to their education journey.
Susan T.
Susan T.
21:14 22 Oct 20
Our daughter has been attending this centre since she was 15 months old and she ( and we ) absolutely loves it.Sam and Belinda are always more than happy to help out with any questions you may have and all the careers have been amazing.Highly recommend this centre
Simon S.
Simon S.
23:29 17 Sep 20
As first time parents, looking for a childcare center can seem daunting. Guardian Childcare has been so welcoming and have made the whole experience really positive.Every single worker is happy and bubbly. We get daily communication on how our baby is going. He absolutely loves all the staff, they are brilliant.If your looking for a childcare center! Highly recommend this one.
Lauren M.
Lauren M.
00:03 16 Sep 20
My daughter has been attending this centre for a while now and to say I am pleased is an understatement. The building as a whole, is amazing. It's big and bright with seperate rooms for each age group with play spaces and experiences set up accordingly as well as beautiful yards for their outdoor play. The management at this centre is excellent, they are always there to answer any questions I might have and go out of their way to make sure everything runs smoothly for families. The Educators throughout the centre are amazing and friendly, I see a lot of smiling faces daily when we arrive at the centre and they always make my daughter feel welcome. Drop offs are easy as she is familiar with the Equators and will willingly go to them and then off to explore. She absolutely loves attending the centre and that's due to all the staff and their hard work that they put in every single day. Thank you so much for all that you do for my daughter.
Kate P.
Kate P.
22:31 25 Aug 20
The Educators really do care about the children and getting to know families. The quality of care is amazing and my daughter looks forward to coming in and seeing her friends and Educators and what she will be learning.
Melissa H.
Melissa H.
00:25 22 Jul 20
Amazing centre! The staff are all so kind and caring. My son has the most amazing time when he goes.
Mikayla M.
Mikayla M.
20:24 10 Mar 20
Alice S.
Alice S.
18:17 22 Feb 20
My 20month old son has been there since 9-10months old and we absolutely love the place. The staff are very caring and treat the childrens in such a loving way. They really listen to how you do things at home and do their best to provide a similar enviromemt. We are very happy to cuddle and be with out son while he falls asleep and the staff are very happy to do the same. If needed they will lay down with my son and help him fall asleep which is so lovely. While I am at work I have full condience he is well loved and cared for. The management are very quick to reply to emails or phone queries which is so handy. They have lots of casual days avail at times as well as our perm days so its very handy as I am a Nurse. They always do lots of fun actitivities with the children and the food menu is great.We highly recomend the place
Heather M.
Heather M.
23:47 12 Dec 19
Our first child started at the centre 4.5 years ago and we now have our second child attending there too. The staff there are so supportive and are brilliant with the children. Any questions we have always get answered promtly. I definitely feel happy leaving my children in their care.
Carlie T.
Carlie T.
02:42 26 Nov 19
I have had two kids attend this child care of which one is still there. The staff are really friendly and amazing with the kids. I love the fact that I get to see photos every day she attends and frequent feedback about their development. The kids just love being there and interact so well. I would recommend this child care to anyone. The Manager is amazing!!
Revere J.
Revere J.
11:05 14 Nov 19
The Centre has everything that you need with qualified educators and great spaces.
Amanda F.
Amanda F.
08:25 11 May 19
I couldn’t be happier with Creative Beginnings Early Learning Centre. The educators are so attentive, caring and thoughtful. Sam and Belinda are a great leadership team. They answer requests and queries promptly and thoroughly.My daughter adores the women in her room; Mel, Kate and Amanda clearly love their jobs and have helped my daughter adjust and love her time at daycare. She’s learning so much and has come so far since she’s joined Creative Beginnings and I know so much of that is due to the team at Creative Beginnings. Thank you!
Michael M.
Michael M.
09:38 25 Apr 16
Sarah H.
Sarah H.
11:48 02 May 21
Great centre. Professional and allow children is explore and learn
Korryn M.
Korryn M.
05:37 29 Mar 18
We've been at the centre since 2012 and have seen many changes. Many of the educators are beyond fabulous and have always welcomed our girls with big open arms. Sam, the centre manager is the best fit for our centre and is doing a great job. Over the years I've recommended a number of children to the service and will continue to do so.
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