Open 6:30am to 6:30pm
Monday to Friday
Guardian Childcare & Education Mulgrave South
Vanisha P.
11:13 20 Dec 22
Eunice A.
02:38 06 Dec 22
Great place to start the kids in early learning! Lots of care and thought goes to teaching the kids and ensuring they are developing well! Highly recommend this childcare.
Arpita M.
09:09 22 Mar 22
Absolutely loved how much support Chen and Dani have been to my son, they made him feel welcomed and have always tried to listen to my concerns and help me address them. I would also like to thanks Placida for her ongoing support and always understanding me as a parent and guiding us. After worst two last experiences I am really glad that this one has turned out to be the best.
S Y
03:15 02 Nov 21
Erandhi C.
01:58 26 Oct 21
attentive care takers and my daughter loves them.
Shane B.
06:27 22 Apr 21
Mel, Caitlin and the Wanda Street Guardian Team have been completely transformative for our child, in the best possible way. He started at Guardian after previously being enrolled at a different centre that we feel never truly made him feel welcome. We made the change to Love Kids/Guardian and from before Day One (thanks to some orientation hours) Mel and Caitlin had made him feel welcome and part of the 4yo Kinder room. He has absolutely blossomed since then. He doesn't complain or cry about drop-off like he did at the old centre. Instead he comes home excited about stories from his day or activities planned for the week, he's making friends and developing socially. His vocabulary and intellectual curiosity are rapidly growing. Friends and family are commenting about how different he seems this year, how much more confident he is and he has calmed down so much. He's a completely different child and we are delighted with his development. Placida the Manager, as well as all the fantastic teams in each room, the entire centre has helped to make my son feel much more comfortable and safe and cared-for, and we cannot thank them enough.If you are unsure about your child's current centre, and are worried about the transition to a new centre being too disruptive, well I can assure you that I've been in that exact situation and had the exact same concerns... but the Guardian team have addressed every concern, made our child feel cared-for and part of the community, and been fantastic communicators with our family every step of the way. I highly recommend this centre.
mele M.
11:58 02 Sep 20
I always wanted to write a review of this centre long time back. I started my career in here and they have such a good of bunch of Educators in this centre. This place has helped me and make my career grow in this industry.
calmchaos75
08:28 19 Mar 20
Our experience with Lovekids(Guardian), Mulgrave, started 14 yrs ago with our first son, last year our youngest "graduated" from them. From day one our kids felt at home with the staff. We feel like they become part of the family. I am sad that we had to leave them.
Lauren
03:18 12 Dec 19
We are so happy at Love Kids! My son absolutely loves it there and the educators are so kind and caring. I feel so comfortable dropping him off each day knowing that he will be safe and well cared for.
Prabha M.
04:15 08 Apr 19
Sheree L.
10:40 13 Oct 17
Lovely centre.
Danyal S.
01:05 26 Feb 15
Great centre. Great people. Great environment.
- Leading programs where children aged six-weeks to six years learn and discover through play.
- Highly experienced Educators and degree-qualified Teachers support children to grow and thrive.
- Safe, secure environments that support children’s social and emotional development.
- A specialist two-year kindergarten program that prepares children for school, with the benefits of long day care.
Come and see the Centre for yourself, meet the team and have all your questions answered. Book a tour today.
Our centre has been recognised as ‘Exceeding’ the National Quality Standard. This is the highest rating you can receive from a regulatory authority assessment and we are proud to deliver an exceptional service to the children and families who attend our centre.
Hours
Mon to Fri 6:30 to 18:30
Address
52 Wanda Street
Mulgrave, VIC, 3170
Take a Look Around
Welcome to our Centre
Guardian Childcare & Education Mulgrave South is a convenient childcare choice for families living in and around Windsor, Bligh Park, McGraths Hill and Oakville.
Read MoreMeet our Centre Manager
Placida
"I began working at Love Kids in 2004 - it has become my second home and the Educators have become my family."
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.
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Morning
Handover time with children, families and our friendly Educators. There’s a chance to share what’s important for the day and any news from home.
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Morning
Breakfast time where children can have a nourishing meal before starting their day.
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Morning
An opportunity to play and discover with open-plan play in family groups and multi-age groupings.
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Morning
Planned experiences. This is where the Guardian difference comes to life. Alongside our Educators your child’s exploration leads to learnings in numeracy, literacy, language, critical thinking, problem solving, leadership, social skills, technology, creative arts and much more.
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Morning tea
An opportunity for children to come together for a healthy snack, often they help prepare their food alongside our carers and cook.
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Mid-morning
Individually tailored to your child’s needs and curiosity the planned experiences continue, this includes both indoor and outdoor programs.
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Lunch
Another nutritious meal expertly prepared by our cook. Families are invited to join the children for meals and incursions if they wish.
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Afternoon
If your child wants to, or needs to sleep, it’s time to rest and recharge. For children who don’t need to rest the planned experiences continue, in most cases outdoors.
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Afternoon tea
Another chance for the children to come together and re-fuel in small groups or with siblings. There is also an opportunity to rest or play together and reflect on the day.
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Pick-up
As you arrive to pick up your child, there’s a chance to speak with our Educators and share news about the day. Our Storypark App also allows you to stay in touch 24/7 wherever you are.
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End of day
Your child is encouraged to grab a light snack as they leave the centre. We’re mindful of how routines vary, throughout the day if we notice your child looking tired food will be provided.
Helpful Information
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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
- Water bottle
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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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At Guardian Childcare & Education Mulgrave South we believe in providing an environment that is secure, caring and nurturing. We provide and educationally based program to ensure each room provides meaningful, developmentally appropriate play based experiences for the children. We provide opportunities for the children to explore literacy, numeracy, music and movement, science and nature, maths, and the arts to help them understand their world, and explore their environment.
Throughout the day children will be exposed to small group, whole group and individual learning experiences that have been developed from the needs, strengths and interests of each child. Children will have opportunities for solo play as well as forming relationships within small and large groups.
Your child will love their day at Guardian Childcare & Education Mulgrave South with our friendly and passionate team of educators. We have high educator to child ratios allowing educators and families to work together to ensure a happy and productive time whilst children are in our care.
Our educators take the time to provide families with up to date information on their child´s day and development progress. Our educators are selected for their qualifications and expertise in the early childhood field and we pride ourselves on the quality of our care and the warm and secure learning environment we provide.
Your child’s learning and development will benefit greatly from the interaction with educators and other children at the centre. We make sure that our curriculum and school readiness program fits within the Commonwealth Government’s Early Years Learning Framework and National Quality Standards.
Vanisha P.
11:13 20 Dec 22
Eunice A.
02:38 06 Dec 22
Great place to start the kids in early learning! Lots of care and thought goes to teaching the kids and ensuring they are developing well! Highly recommend this childcare.
Arpita M.
09:09 22 Mar 22
Absolutely loved how much support Chen and Dani have been to my son, they made him feel welcomed and have always tried to listen to my concerns and help me address them. I would also like to thanks Placida for her ongoing support and always understanding me as a parent and guiding us. After worst two last experiences I am really glad that this one has turned out to be the best.
S Y
03:15 02 Nov 21
Erandhi C.
01:58 26 Oct 21
attentive care takers and my daughter loves them.
Shane B.
06:27 22 Apr 21
Mel, Caitlin and the Wanda Street Guardian Team have been completely transformative for our child, in the best possible way. He started at Guardian after previously being enrolled at a different centre that we feel never truly made him feel welcome. We made the change to Love Kids/Guardian and from before Day One (thanks to some orientation hours) Mel and Caitlin had made him feel welcome and part of the 4yo Kinder room. He has absolutely blossomed since then. He doesn't complain or cry about drop-off like he did at the old centre. Instead he comes home excited about stories from his day or activities planned for the week, he's making friends and developing socially. His vocabulary and intellectual curiosity are rapidly growing. Friends and family are commenting about how different he seems this year, how much more confident he is and he has calmed down so much. He's a completely different child and we are delighted with his development. Placida the Manager, as well as all the fantastic teams in each room, the entire centre has helped to make my son feel much more comfortable and safe and cared-for, and we cannot thank them enough.If you are unsure about your child's current centre, and are worried about the transition to a new centre being too disruptive, well I can assure you that I've been in that exact situation and had the exact same concerns... but the Guardian team have addressed every concern, made our child feel cared-for and part of the community, and been fantastic communicators with our family every step of the way. I highly recommend this centre.
mele M.
11:58 02 Sep 20
I always wanted to write a review of this centre long time back. I started my career in here and they have such a good of bunch of Educators in this centre. This place has helped me and make my career grow in this industry.
calmchaos75
08:28 19 Mar 20
Our experience with Lovekids(Guardian), Mulgrave, started 14 yrs ago with our first son, last year our youngest "graduated" from them. From day one our kids felt at home with the staff. We feel like they become part of the family. I am sad that we had to leave them.
Lauren
03:18 12 Dec 19
We are so happy at Love Kids! My son absolutely loves it there and the educators are so kind and caring. I feel so comfortable dropping him off each day knowing that he will be safe and well cared for.
Prabha M.
04:15 08 Apr 19
Sheree L.
10:40 13 Oct 17
Lovely centre.
Danyal S.
01:05 26 Feb 15
Great centre. Great people. Great environment.
Begin the Adventure at Guardian
To explore the centre, chat with our team of Educators and learn more about our high-quality curriculum, book a tour now.
