Open 7:00am to 6:00pm
Monday to Friday
Guardian Childcare & Education
Moorabbin
- You need to come and see why local families just like yours say our amazing centre feels like a home away from home for their children who have fun every single day. Be a part of it.
- Our team of skilled Educators creates a nurturing space where children can flourish and feel supported every day.
- We know you want the best for your child. At Guardian Moorabbin we are proud of our quality learning, incredible resources, and the care and attention we provide each child. You have to come and see us.
Book a tour today to see what makes our Centre special & have all your questions answered
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HOURS
Mon to Fri 7:00am to 6:00pm
ADDRESS
Behind Holmesglen Private Hospital, 488 South Road Moorabbin, VIC, 3189
SPACES AVAILABLE NOW ACROSS ROOMS
Check out our fantastic indoor and outdoor learning spaces your child will enjoy
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Welcome to our Centre
Welcome to Guardian Childcare and Education Moorabbin, a warm and vibrant early learning centre in south-east Melbourne. Our early childhood education programs are focused on play-based learning, and our team of highly qualified Teachers and Educators provide a stimulating environment for children aged six weeks to six years of age to discover the world in a safe and secure way.
- Quality learning programs such as Joy of Reading, Cooking and Sustainability
- Engaging indoor learning spaces full of quality educational resources
- Expansive outdoor play spaces with a sandpit, bike track and veggie garden
- On-site Chef providing fresh snacks and meals daily
- Nappies, SPF 50+ sunscreen and bed linen provided
- Extended hours of care each weekday from 7.00am to 6.00pm
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.
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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
5 meals per day
All incursions and excursions
Nappies and wipes
Storypark parenting app
Long day care hours year around
Helpful Information
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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
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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 and Education Moorabbin provides the warmth and comfort of a family home in the suburb of south-east Melbourne. Our purpose-built outdoor space, accessible from every classroom, offers ample room for children to run, ride, and explore. Search for top centres that prioritise quality service and a nurturing environment!
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. The centre is filled with bright, stimulating materials that encourage children to explore and engage their curiosity to discover more about the exciting world around them.
Children are supported through those important early years to explore and develop their social and emotional skills through their early learning journey by a dedicated team of university-qualified Teachers and Educators. They create learning experiences in a nurturing environment that fosters creativity and imagination in a safe environment for young age groups.
Guardian Childcare Moorabbin is open from 7.00am to 6.00pm every weekday, so each family 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 show you the various play materials and education spaces throughout the Centre to help you discover our approach to learning as well as support you continue the learning with activities at home. We encourage involving the whole family in their child’s care and education to ensure they are happy as they learn and grow.
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 in achieving developmental milestones and understanding new ideas.
For children aged three and four, our best kindergarten program, led by university-qualified teachers, supports your child’s transition to primary school. Our curriculum is grounded in leading child development research, reflecting our commitment to quality early learning and providing the best start to life through exceptional childcare services.
Our early childhood education program features specialist Educational Leaders who guide teaching and learning in a flexible, research-supported manner. The leading curriculum encourages discovery and aligns with the National Quality Standard, ensuring a high ranking in daycare services.
Through our high-quality kindergarten program, children develop essential skills often introduced only in early primary school. We engage them in learning shapes, numbers, and letters through fun, play-based activities, making us an excellent choice for long day care and eligible for child care subsidy programs.
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 health and 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 meet the team and explore our Centre today? We’d love to show you why Guardian Childcare and Education Moorabbin is the ideal learning environment for your child. Whether you’re looking for childcare in Moorabbin, Cheltenham, Hampton, or Hampton East daycare, we believe that together, we can give young children the best start to life.
Enrolling your child at Guardian Childcare and Education Moorabbin is a straightforward process. To find all the necessary details about enrolment, including eligibility for the child care subsidy, our friendly enrolment team is ready to assist you every step of the way. We understand that selecting the right child care centre is an important decision, so we are committed to providing you with all the information you need to make a confident choice. Our team can help you understand the benefits of the Child Care Subsidy and how it can support your family’s needs, ensuring that high-quality early education is accessible and affordable for everyone.
We look forward to welcoming you soon!
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- Our amazing childcare Centre in Moorabbin has an impressive range of resource-rich environments, including a water pump, natural climbing structures, a bush kinder area, and a range of age-specific areas for children to explore and learn about the world around them through play-based experiences.
- At our Moorabbin early learning centre, children and families have the added benefit of a two year funded Kindergarten Program led by degree-qualified Teachers who are there to help prepare your child for the exciting transition to school.
- Children also get out and about on weekly excursions, so we have a great connection with the surrounding community. We visit locations such as local cafes, the local reserve, and the hospital and TAFE next door.
- We have a dedicated on-site Chef who prepares fresh, nutritious meals and snacks, using seasonal ingredients, every day. In addition, our educators host hands-on cooking experiences for the children to extend their knowledge of nutrition and to encourage them to try new foods.
- Our Moorabbin child care centre is located in the building as Holmesglen Private Hospital. When making your way to the Centre, the first thing you see is the Hospital – continue driving past until you reach the end of the road where you will see a white picket fence where our beautiful Centre is tucked away!
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.
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.
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.
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 experiences teach numeracy by counting ingredients, and weighing and measuring quantities and volume, while managing these tasks supports independence and confidence.
Learning languages through Early Learning Languages Australia (ELLA) supports brain development and social skills and creates opportunities to celebrate cultural diversity.
Reading aloud to children each day inspires imagination and supports thinking. Books with rhythm, rhyme and word patterns make stories more playful and memorable.
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.