Open 7:00am to 6:00pm
Monday to Friday
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
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
Meet our Centre Manager Belinda
"It takes a village to raise a child and I’m so glad you’re apart of my village."
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
5 meals per day
All incursions and excursions
Nappies and wipes
Storypark parenting app
Long day care hours year around
Helpful Information
Opening Hours
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
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
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!
Centre Highlights
- 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.
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.
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.
Michelle M
03:53 22 Oct 24
I love the team at Moorabbin. They have been a brilliant first intro for us into childcare. Always friendly and welcoming us, and always so involved with my child. It makes me happy and reassured knowing that he is being cared for by such lovely humans.
Megan H.
03:20 28 May 24
Ira R.
02:41 07 May 24
The best childcare in the area! I'm so happy with what my daughter has achieved in this centre. She surprises me everyday with what she learns. All the educators are caring and very attentive...everyone is family! It's a great atmosphere for developing your child's social and skills. And parking is so easy!!!
Monica N.
01:50 13 Feb 24
Catherine J
09:52 01 Jan 24
For my family it's all the 1%-ers - the comments on pick up from her educators that show they really know my daughter, the change of clothes before pick up so she comes home comfortable and fresh and beyond that ALL staff truly know our family (by name, incl. grandparents!) and routine. They are very organised and centre management are all fantastic to deal with.I also like that updates throughout the day are just enough to feel connected/reassured & other communication is simple and in her note book - it means the educators are focussed on her and not focused on admin/constantly updating an app.
Morwenna C.
10:02 25 Oct 23
Troy L.
12:46 01 Mar 23
Lucinda V.
10:57 10 Oct 22
A loving, nurturing environment that has a strong focus on development. All educators are lovely, knowledgeable, and well organised. Overall they provide an excellent, inclusive services.
Grant Y.
23:04 25 Apr 22
Our son has been attending toddler 1 for around a year, and he loves it! They do so many activities, and lots of outdoor time. A big thank you to Nasrin and the team for doing such a great job every day, its much appreciated!
Meghna S.
12:20 04 Apr 22
Guardian Moorabbin is an excellent childcare our son gets looked after really well by carers as he loves to get ready and go to child care every morning. All the carers and Center manager are so friendly and very easy to approach and communicate. We get all the details of daily routines and activities kids are doing via the childcare app including photos and videos keep up the good work Guardian Moorabin.
Sonal S.
04:43 01 Apr 22
The educators at guardian Moorabin our excellent . Our son ( 2.2 yr old ) has received great care, educators have helped him settle so well in a matter of short period of time .The independent play activities , excursions ,celebration of festivals , dance and music class are well organised and our great experiences for little ones.Also the huge backyard for riding bikes and sand play is huge plus .and over all ...everybody at centre is very polite and helpful to have conversation be it anytime . Really appreciate it 😊😊
Anastacia M.
04:46 15 Mar 22
Ben H.
02:32 05 Oct 21
The care and attention my girls get at Guardian Moorabbin is amazing. I never worry about them throughout the day as I know they are in good hands. My eldest daughter speaks about her teachers like they are family and tells them how much she loves them! 100% would recommend to other families anxious about starting daycare
Angela J.
07:19 10 Sep 21
My daughter has been at Guardian Moorabbin since April 2020. She started during the first covid lockdown and despite the daycare process and experience being quite different during this time - she was still really warmly welcomed and well oriented, and we had no issues with her integrating and thriving in the new environment. I can't speak highly enough of the educators at the centre. They are all incredibly warm, caring, attentive and FUN! They always have a smile on their face, they know all the kids by name (even those not in their room), and greet every kid with a bug hug/smile to make them feel special every day. The kids also have fantastic, diverse learning and play experiences - and are exposed to many different cultural traditions and ideas. We have enrolled our second child to start at the centre in the nursery later this year and are confident he will have the same great experience as his big sister.
Krystal M.
11:43 30 Aug 21
My son has been attending Guardian Moorabbin for almost 1 year. It was very important to us with Covid restrictions to have a place where he can learn, grow and adapt social skills needed into adulthood. We are very happy with the knowledge and skill set the educators provide to help set him up for life. They not only are very invested in his development but also flexible to the parents needs. Thank you team for all that you do and we know we made the right choice in his education and Childcare.
David G.
23:51 17 Aug 21
The team at Guardian Moorabbin have been fantastic. Our son has been going there for the last 10 months from nursery to toddler 1 and has really thrived there. He gets lots of attention from everyone, he loves it and is excited to go. They have a good program in place that helps him grow and reach his milestones.Drop off and pick up is easy as the team are very helpful. The admin staff are very responsive and knowledgeable. They have a low turnover of staff.I can't recommend them enough.Thanks everyone, keep up the good work.
Hala O.
05:14 17 Aug 21
My daughter loves the team there. It's like dropping her off at an aunties house.
Julian T.
23:54 16 Aug 21
The educators in Toddler 2, Ange, Aurélie and Eunmi are tireless and dedicated educators who have provided outstanding care to our child. They are dedicated and balance education and development with fun and entertainment.
Pamela H.
00:04 16 Aug 21
I love this centre, we have been attending the centre since 2015 and have only good things to say. From nursery through to the kinder room , the staff have been so caring and act like a second family to the kids. There has been a very low turn over of staff over the years which is always a good sign. We are currently in the toddler 2 room and kinder room. The kids do something new each day and learn so much. The centre has a secure online communication platform, our family overseas can login and see what the kids have been up to each day. Cannot recommend Guardian Moorabbin highly enough.
K
02:56 15 Aug 21
Absolutely beautiful! Our youngest daughter (2.5) attends here 3 days a week in Toddler 2. All of the staff are like family especially to our little one. Every night when our little girl goes to bed she says goodnight to all the kids by name and all the educators. She tells us all the time that she LOVES the educators (by name) and when we leave she insists on blowing them kisses goodbye. We feel so safe sending her and reassured with the care she receives. And if that didn't put our mind at ease the 30-60 photos we receive at the end of the day on Story Park along with a well written outline of the learning objectives really make us feel as if we were with her all day. Guardian Moorabbin was the best decision we've ever made for her education and wellbeing.
Stewart T.
03:48 13 Aug 21
We have sent all 3 kids to this centre and are very happy with the teachers and carers. Our youngest is in toddler one room were she is looked after by Nasrin and her team whom are all very caring and professional. The majority of the room leaders have been with Gaurdian Moorabbin for many years and really create a lovely bond with all the families.
kai T.
05:55 12 Aug 21
The toddler 1 room staff are amazing, kids love them. Very happy with the service.
Lauren K.
22:02 11 Aug 21
My son has been going to Guardian Moorabbin now for 3 years. The best decision I made to move him here. The staff are absolutely amazing. The care they have for the children is brilliant. My son walks in with a smile every day. He has learnt so much from the great educators teaching him. The new centre manager Pryia is absolutely brilliant. Has brought such positivity to the staff, families and especially the children. The offer me such support through all the tough times and especially through Covid & Lockdowns, the centre remains to keep all the children safe and happy. I highly recommend this centre.
Hiba A.
03:23 18 May 21
Where should I start from? they provides an exceptional customer service, quality time for bubs, great food and very professional attitude. Yes it may look not new center but for sure this place is trustworthy to have our kids there with piece of mind that they will be safe, in a good hand and surely having fun. Thank you so much for taking care of our little one :)
Amir S.
11:35 02 Apr 21
I sincerely appreciate all the staff in this center. They all provide excellent service and work very hard. My second son is so happy to be there and every morning eager to go and play with his friends. My first son also was in this center for 2 years and was very happy(he is in primary school now)Thanks so much to everyone in Guardian Moorabbin
Petra K.
01:12 23 Mar 21
I changed to this centre over a year ago. Best decision ever! Right from the beginning I felt confident that my daughter was going to get the care and education she needed because Karl (manager) asked what I was looking for from a childcare centre. I wanted my daughter to be 'school' ready so Karl placed her into the Kinder room to make sure that my needs were met. Karl and the team at Guardian make sure that not only do they look after your child but they also look after 'their families'.
susie S.
00:03 16 Mar 21
Being a first time mother I had so much anxiety sending our son to daycare. My husband and I visited 8 different centres but none of them “felt right” - until we found Guardian Moorabbin. Whilst the facilities are lovely (clean, inviting rooms and a vibrant, huge outdoor area) it’s the staff who make this centre so special. You can feel and see the genuine care and love they have for the children, and I drop off my son in the morning knowing that he will be happy and cared for. I have met and spoken with many of the other parents at this daycare and they all have expressed the same sentiment, so I’m confident that this opinion is shared throughout the centre’s community. Another huge bonus for me is that it is tucked away behind Holmesglen TAFE, completely away from the main road and public walkways, which adds to it feeling very safe and secure (also being right near the Holmesglen hospital gives me more peace of mind in case of emergency). Love this place.
Susie B.
22:12 15 Mar 21
We could not be happier with the care, love, encouragement and support our child and our family has been provided at Guardian Moorabbin. Our daughter has flourished in their care and constantly talks about her educators, her friends and the many daily activities provided at the center. The staff have been professional at all times. They are highly responsive and proactively work with us while respecting our parenting style and our particular child's routine and needs. We love Guardian Moorabbin and the extended family they have created for us.
Natalie J.
22:40 14 Mar 21
My children are both incredibly happy here. My kinder daughter asks me every day if she's going to care that day, she learns so much! The things she comes home explaining to me has me flawed.The educators are wonderful, always professional and always go above and beyond for my children.Never felt a centre that feels like home to us. I feel like I've found my extended village.Highly reccomend
Girish M.
09:23 04 Sep 20
Very polite staff. Well trained personnel.From grandparents of Saanvi.
Suzanne C.
23:11 24 Feb 20
Cannot recommend highly enough - the staff are amazing and are all long standing so have seen my kids from the baby room right through until kinder. It very much feels like a shared journey. The team are responsive to the needs of my family and we are very grateful for the quality care they provide. Words are not enough to describe the experience - it is the felt experience of people who know your kids and care about them and their development that makes this small and lovely centre stand out from the rest.
Erin W.
00:46 06 Feb 20
Cannot recommend enough. We visited and toured many centres around the Moorabbin/Highett area when looking to put our little one in Nursery and this centre was the hands down winner. We immediately felt comfortable, supported and not judged. The staff are very approachable and warm.The anxiety of leaving our baby for the first time greatly reduced knowing she was in great hands.3.5 years later and we now have 2 kids at the centre who are thriving. The educators are absolutely incredible, the girls tell me the food is amazing, they learn so much and have a great time playing. There isn't a day where they don't enthusiastically tell us all about the amazing day they have had.Could not be happier with our decision.
Deb S.
10:23 05 Feb 20
My eldest daughter has been going to Guardian Moorabbin for 2 and a half years now and we love it. She looks forward to going every day. All the educators have been amazing- nurturing, supportive and foster all types of learning. I trust them implicitly with the care of my child. My second daughter will be going mid year and I dont feel anxious at all. I highly recommend this child care centre.
Carly T.
07:23 04 Feb 20
Highly recommended!! Our family have been using Guardian Moorabbin over the last 4 years for our 2 kids, from nursery through to kinder and we cant praise them enough. The moment we visited on open day, it had a sense of 'family' and we loved that it was an intimate centre compared to others. Our kids have developed so much over the time and are given opportunities to learn through play, imagination, practice whilst still having structure. So many of the educators hold a special place in our hearts, they genuinely care and make our kids feel like rock stars every time walk in!
sofia P.
21:17 09 May 17
Dominic C.
03:01 12 Aug 16
Very very inviting environment (except for the mess that Holmesglen is causing right now, although temporary but not the centre's fault).Good healthy food for all the kids with a great chef. Gentle & loving educators who never fail to say 'Good Morning' to each individual when we enter the pre-kinder room. My son loves to go there and always has stories to say about the daily activities conducted. Surely recommended and you will never regret! :)
Anna-Maria A.
08:37 12 May 16
My mind is at ease when i am at work - Happy, friendly, loving, nurturing and committed staff all round. Clean environment, nourishing food, brilliant carers/educators.... i have only good things to say.
Ramana Y.
03:56 21 Apr 16
finding best child care is most daunting task but living in Moorabbin close to guardian made my life easy. the most caring staff which makes my child loves to go to child care and never complains on anything. they always provide nutritious food and is always looking to provide new learning activities for the children. I highly recommend Guardian Moorabbin to anyone looking for a loving care for their little one/s.
Leigha
02:29 21 Apr 16
I would not trust anyone else with the care of my child. I had a lot of difficulty with other services before I used Guardian but their understanding of my anxiety and the care they give my child, has more than confirmed that I made the right decision. I recommend them highly to anyone needing quality care. The activities they do, inside and outside, and the amount my child has learnt under their care is exceptional. I wont be going anywhere else.