Guardian Childcare & Education Oakleigh East

(Formerly Coco's)

Every day is an opportunity for discovery and growth at Guardian Childcare & Education Oakleigh East (formerly Coco’s). With a range of exciting, resource-rich environments – including four outdoor spaces – children are encouraged to explore and learn.

The light-filled and homely centre also has a wooden cubby house, herb and vegetable gardens, fruit trees, pet bunnies, weekly Mandarin lessons, yoga classes, and a range of age-specific ateliers.

Children get out and about on weekly excursions, so we have a great connection with the surrounding community. We visit various locations in the area, including the nursing home, park, and local primary school.

With a community-minded team of Educators who have been with the centre for a long time, we are proud to have a diverse team of Educators and celebrate a variety of cultures and holidays throughout the year.

Our on-site chef prepares five nutritionally balanced meals using seasonal ingredients every day. To further explore food at the centre, our chef and Educators host cooking classes for the children to get involved in to enhance their understanding of good nutrition.

Begin the adventure at Guardian today by booking a tour to explore the centre, chat with our team of Educators and learn more about our high-quality curriculum.

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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.

  • From 6:30am

    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.

  • From 7:00am

    Breakfast time where families are welcome to stay and enjoy breakfast with the children.

  • Morning

    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.

  • Morning

    As the children come together, planned experiences begin. This is where the Guardian programs and practices come to life. Examples of learning include numeracy, literacy, language, critical thinking, problem solving, leadership, social skills, technology, science, creative arts, curiosity and more.

  • Morning

    There's an opportunity for children to come together and enjoy morning tea.

  • Mid-morning

    Following morning tea, the planned experiences continue. This includes both indoor and outdoor programs.

  • Afternoon

    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.

  • Afternoon

    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.

  • Afternoon

    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.

  • End of the day

    As families arrive to pick up children, there's an opportunity to speak to Educators and share information about the day.

  • End of 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.

Helpful Information

Opening Hours

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

Fee Information

Age Group Daily Fee
Under 3 Years $135.00*
Over 3 Years $135.00*

*Price before the government rebate. To calculate what Child Care Subsidy you might get back, click here.

Learn More About Our Centre

Our Oakleigh East centre provides a warm and welcoming environment that enhances early learning for children through meaningful play-based learning experiences. Our centre boasts:

  • Friendly educators with low staff turnover
  • Music and movement programs
  • Yoga
  • Multicultural programs and events
  • Cooking classes
  • Herb and vegetable garden

We foster children’s learning through a rich array of experiences that caters to each child’s unique interests.

We invite you to book a tour to meet our friendly staff and to see the centre for yourself!

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.

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