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Guardian Childcare Mt Eliza

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  • Keeping children safe always comes first. All of our team are committed to uphold the highest standards of child safety. Read more about our approach to child safety.
  • Proud winner of the Family Choice Award 2025. As determined by our existing families rating their experience of our Centre via Family Satisfaction Survey and independent Google Reviews.
  • Newly refurbished centre with stunning indoor and outdoor spaces that feel like a home away from home. Your child won't want to leave!
  • Take a tour and see firsthand how we create an environment where children and families feel at home, and every day is filled with growth, fun, and community.

1305 Nepean Highway Mount Eliza, VIC, 3930

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

Limited Spaces Available

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Premium Mt Eliza Childcare Centre

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Meet our Centre Manager Nicole

"I love everything about my role, getting to know children and their families and being part of their special milestones and celebrations."

Daily Fees

Value for quality care. See our daily fees and your CCS-reduced cost

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Welcome to Guardian Childcare & Education Mt Eliza, a warm and vibrant community where your family is at the heart of all we do. Our childcare centre offers a nurturing environment for children from nursery through to our government-funded Flying Start to School kindergarten program.

What makes our Mt Eliza daycare the ideal choice for your family?

• Our newly refurbished indoor spaces are filled with modern, quality, age-appropriate resources that engage and inspire.
• An expansive outdoor area encourages exploration with large trees, bike track, sandpit, and veggie patches
• Our To BE Me learning programs meet each child where they are, with a dedicated team supporting their individual development.

We provide a premium early learning centre where each child’s safety and wellbeing is our priority. Here, children’s growth is celebrated, building their confidence as they get ready for the big step to school. Be part of our leading community!

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We Care More. The Guardian Difference.

A new era in early learning.

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Premium Learning Spaces

Inspiring environments for curious minds.

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Where care meets peace of mind.

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Building lifelong healthy habits with every bite.

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2 year Preschool / Kinder program for school readiness.

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Partnership with families & community

Stay connected, every step of the way.

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What Learning Looks Like at Different Ages

Babies 0-2
Toddler 2-3
Preschool/Kindergarten 3-5
To Be Me

A new era in early learning. To BE Me is our exclusive learning program designed for each age & stage of a child’s first years, tailored to their age, interests & strengths. Their pathway is personalised, with every milestone captured to makes the link between play & learning clear & memorable.

Babies Toddlers Kindergarten

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Zara R.
Response from the owner:Thank you, Zara, for your 5-star rating! We appreciate your support and look forward to continuing to provide a great experience for your family.
Mary K
We’ve had such a wonderful experience with Guardian Mount Eliza! The Toddler 1 team is incredibly consistent, caring, and attentive, which has made such a difference in our child’s development and sense of security. The educators truly take the time to get to know each child, and it shows in the way they support their individual needs and celebrate their milestones.

We always feel welcomed and well-informed, and it’s clear the centre puts a lot of thought into creating a nurturing and stimulating environment. Our child is thriving, and we couldn’t be happier with the care and support we receive here.

Highly recommend to any parent looking for a centre that genuinely partners with families and puts children first!
Response from the owner:Thank you Mary! We’re so happy to hear that you’ve had such a great experience with us at our centre! The Toddler team will be absolutely chuffed to know their care and dedication are making a real difference for your little one. It means the world to us that you feel welcomed, supported, and part of our community. We love getting to know each child and their family—it’s what makes our days so special! Thanks again for your kind words and for recommending us. We’re so lucky to have you with us and can’t wait to keep watching your child grow and shine!
Kassandra M.
Both my children have been going here for years and we could not be happier.
To see my littlest have the same educators now my eldest had is very special and very rare, and something you find in only amazing daycare centres. it feels like family and I feel very lucky!
Response from the owner:It warms our hearts to know that both your children have been part of our little community over the years. Watching your eldest grow and now seeing your littlest in the same caring hands is incredibly special for us too—it’s families like yours that make what we do so meaningful. The bond we’ve built with your family is something we cherish deeply, and we feel just as lucky to have you with us. Thank you for trusting us and for being such a valued part of our Guardian family.
Mirae O.
We have been at Guardian Mount Eliza for over 3 years now with our 2 kids and have loved our experience there. The staff know our kids so well and genuinely care for them. Highly recommend!
Response from the owner:Thank you for your kind words and continued support over the past three years! It means the world to us that our team has made such a meaningful connection with your children. We genuinely care about every child in our centre, and it's wonderful to know that shines through. Thank you for recommending us — we’re so grateful to have families like yours as part of our community!
Brooke R.
We couldn’t be happier with our experience at Guardian Childcare and Education Mt Eliza.

From the very beginning, communication has been clear, consistent and genuinely thoughtful. Our daughter’s recent transition from the Nursery to the Toddler Room was smooth and supportive, handled with such care by the team making it a positive experience for both her and us.

While there are occasional changes in which educators are in each room, this has been a real strength. Our daughter now feels safe and connected with a variety of skilled, kind, and passionate educators. This has also supported her transition. It’s clear they truly know her as an individual - her interests, quirks, and personality and that gives us so much trust and confidence. Importantly, there’s been no sign of high staff turnover, which speaks volumes about the culture at the centre.

The curriculum is inclusive, engaging and thoughtfully challenges our daughter to grow. The facilities are beautiful and clearly support children’s developmental need - we’ve seen this firsthand in her growing confidence and social skills.

Highly recommend Guardian Mt Eliza to any family looking for a nurturing and high quality early learning environment.
Response from the owner:Thank you for your heartfelt and thoughtful review. We’re absolutely delighted to hear that your experience at our centre has been so positive. It’s wonderful to know that your daughter’s transition to the Toddler Room was smooth and supportive, and that our team’s care and consistency have made a meaningful impact. We’re especially glad to hear that she feels safe and connected with a variety of our educators — fostering those relationships is at the heart of what we do. Your recognition of our curriculum, facilities, and team culture means a great deal to us. We’re committed to creating a nurturing, engaging, and inclusive environment where every child is seen, understood, and encouraged to thrive. Thank you again for your kind words and recommendation. It’s families like yours that make our community so special.
Hayley G.
We have been attending Guardian Mount Eliza for almost 3 years now and our boys love their days spent with their educators and other children. I love that the staff are consistent, friendly and are always providing feedback. We are so happy with the care the boys receive each day they are at Guardian.
Response from the owner:Thank you for your kind words and continued trust over the past three years! We're thrilled to hear that your boys enjoy their time at our centre and that our educators have made a positive impact. Consistency, friendliness, and open communication are values we hold dear, and it's wonderful to know they’re being felt. We’re so happy to be part of your family’s journey and look forward to many more joyful days together!
Emma A.
We love guardian early learning and the beautiful team. I feel calm and great knowing my child is in their care.
Response from the owner:Thank you for your review! We're pleased to hear that you love our centre and our wonderful team. Knowing that you feel calm and reassured with your child in our care truly warms our hearts. Your trust and confidence mean the world to us, and we're committed to providing a nurturing and supportive environment for your child every day
Nicole C.
Great team at Guardian Mount Eliza. We have one child at the centre who loves attending and has established wonderful relationships with the educators and other kids. The management team are so lovely and helpful with any queries raised. The consistency of the same educators being present throughout the year has ensured our child has a team of familiar people who can support their needs. Our experience to date has been positive and we would happily recommend this centre to others.
Response from the owner:Thank you so much for your positive feedback! We are so happy to hear that your child enjoys attending our centre and has built such strong relationships with our educators and other children. Our team strives to create a supportive and consistent environment, and it's great to know that our efforts are making a difference for your family.
Valeria B.
Stacey B.
Love this centre so much! My daughter is flourishing
Response from the owner:Thank you Stacey for your great review for our centre in Mt Eliza. We are so happy to hear that we are meeting your expectations. We will continue to provide the best possible care for our families and children 😊
Linda L.
This Centre is just amazing, I could not recommend highly enough. Both Management and Educators are just outstanding and go far and beyond to make both the parent and child feel at ease.
Response from the owner:Thank you Linda for your great review for our centre in Mt Eliza. We are so happy to hear that we are meeting your expectations. We will continue to provide the best possible care for our families and children 😊
Georgia K.
Great centre. Lovely staff who all care. Both my kids love it.
Jade T.
Both my children (5) & (3) attend this centre. Centre is clean, well maintained and the communication is great. Educators are very interactive with the parents and most importantly passionate and engaging with the children. The educational progress my children have made in the early years of their developmental phase is exceptional. Would highly recommend Guardian Mt Eliza
Response from the owner:Hi Jade, thank you for your wonderful review of our centre in Mt Eliza. We really appreciate the feedback and strive to make learning visible for our families.
Linda B.
An outstanding centre, supportive environment and a great team. Highly recommend Guardian! They have been amazing.
Response from the owner:Thank you for your great review for our centre in Mt Eliza. We are so happy to hear that we are meeting your expectations, Linda. We will continue to provide the best possible care for our families and children 😊 ​
Jessica K.
The team at Guardian Mount Eliza are wonderful. We have 2 children that attend and have done from Nursery through to the other age-group rooms, including kindergarten. Couldn't recommend more highly.
Response from the owner:Thank you for your 5-star rating of our centre in Mt Eliza. We really appreciate your positive review and look forward to creating a great experience at Guardian for many more days to come!
Caitlin O.
We couldn't be happier. From the nursery through to kindergarten, we've enjoyed trusting and supportive relationships with the team and a nurturing, educational and fun environment for our child.
Mark P.
Our son attended here for a little over a year, and we were all so sad when it came time to move on.
The staff there are so passionate, so obviously enjoying their jobs. The kids grow together, eating lots of good food (and the occasional treat), and get to explore ever changing indoor and outdoor areas.
Every student (and their parents) is given a unique experience, and the educators are happy to work with you to make sure everyone's happy.
Still, the place was not perfect. Billing was sometimes a bit muddled, and the carpark occasionally flooded.
Would recommend for anyone who needs long hour daycare, honestly can't praise it highly enough.
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Rhythm of the Day

We know children and families like routine, so you will always receive a warm welcome each morning and an invitation to stay for breakfast. At the end of the day, a smooth transition is assured with your child’s belongings ready for you after a day that fulfils your child's interests and curiosity. In between, the day is filled with new and exciting experiences to engage young minds as part of their early childhood education. Here’s a glimpse of what a day of play-based learning at our childcare centre often looks like.

Morning

Breakfast time provides a great chance for you to share what is important and how your baby’s night at home was.

Mid-Morning

Your baby will enjoy engaging in both our indoor and outdoor nursery environments with planned experiences like songs and story time, followed by morning tea.

Middle of the Day

Your baby’s lunch times will suit their needs, and with our open-door policy, families are welcome to enjoy lunch/bottle time with your baby. When your baby is ready, they are gently settled for sleep and rest.

Mid-Afternoon

Our planned indoor and outdoor nursery experiences continue with the chance for movement, games and more books and songs, with an afternoon snack provided.

End of Day

The Nursery team are eager to share information about your baby’s day and their learning, preparing you and your baby for a smooth transition to your evening.

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Frequently asked questions

What we do to keep children safe

Create Safe Spaces & Practices

  • Nappy change areas are designed to have visibility windows and are set up for maximum supervision
  • Our policies also cater for team members being in sight or sound of another team member at all times.
  • Safety embedded in daily programs – by conducting daily checklists, comprehensive risk assessments, and more
  • personal phones or devices are not allowed in learning spaces.

Safe People Who Follow Safe Policies

  • Working With Children Checks for all team members. Automatic alerts if a WWCC is revoked and team member not eligible for shifts
  • Rigorous reference checks – must provide previous line managers for their past roles
  • Annual compulsory Suitability Declarations to confirm ongoing fitness to work with children
  • Mandatory reporting and speaking up – report concerns immediately and all concerns will be investigated fully
  • Ongoing mandatory training in child safety, including annual refreshers and leadership-specific modules

Controlling Access to our Centres

  • Multiple levels of security in all centres
  • All visitors must sign in and present photo ID before entry
  • All tradespeople must provide a WWCC & complete Guardian-specific induction.

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Daily Fee Information

Daily Rates

Our daily rates are all inclusive and have no additional charges for incursions / excursions or any of our learning programs. The rates shown are an estimate based on using Childcare Subsidy (CCS) subsidised hours. The CCS helps lower your out-of-pocket costs, with subsidy rates dependant on your individual family eligibility levels.

What You Might Pay After CCS
Age of Room Daily Rate 60% Subsidy 80% Subsidy
Nursery (0–2) $188.92 $88.85 $55.49
Toddler (2–3) $188.92 $88.85 $55.49
Kinder (3–5) $186.54 $86.47 $53.11

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 $2,101 a year for children aged three-years-old and above in eligible long day cares in 2025. Ask for more details when you tour the centre.

What do you provide?

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

How will you share updates about my child’s day?

Great communication is vital in our collaborative partnerships with families at the Centre. We have a variety of different ways we communicate with you about your child’s learning and progress:


  1. Storypark app - Stay connected to your child's day with regular updates, including photos and learning insights

  2. Pick-up and drop-off updates – Our Educators will share highlights from their day, including experiences they enjoyed, mealtimes, and naps to support your evening routine.

  3. In-room learning exchange displays make our weekly learning plans easy to see so you know what your child will be learning.

  4. Centre Newsletters – Great for community connection and wider Centre and team updates.

  5. Development documentation and meetings for your individual child’s progress.


But remember our door is always open.

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
Flying start to school

Our Flying Start to School kindergarten program is lead by degree qualified Teachers in a long day care setting. Our specialist two-year program is committed to supporting your child as they prepare for big school. We focus on nurturing their confidence, making friends and social emotional growth while also supporting their abilities in reading, writing, counting, and thinking skills. Whether it’s building with blocks, practicing their first letters, or learning to share with friends, every experience is carefully designed to support your child’s development.

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 $2101 in additional subsidies to reduce your out-of-pocket fees. 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.

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.

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