Meet our Centre Manager
Holly Mildenhall
Each child as an individual brings a unique personality and style of learning to our environment and helps shape our Guardian Point Cook West Community. Our early childhood educators get to see this uniqueness and create learning spaces that reflect each child’s interest to provide them with intentional teaching and learning experiences.
“Together we play a part in helping shape the next generation of global citizens”.
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 for conversation to share what's important for the day/what's happened the night before at home.
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Morning
Breakfast time where families are welcome to stay and enjoy breakfast with the children.
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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.
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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.
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Morning
There's an opportunity for children to come together and enjoy morning tea.
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Mid-morning
Following morning tea, the planned experiences continue. This includes both indoor and outdoor programs.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
Great daycare. Feels like a home away from home. Friendly staff that really care.
Could not ask for anything more from an exceptional staff that genuinely care for the well being of our child. Wouldn't go anywhere else!
Excellent centre. The educators are so wonderful and really care about the children.The management is great too. They are very good with regular updates and communication.
Seethalakshmi S.
02:06 15 Jan 24
Guardian child care point cook west is the best decision we took for our baby. The team is very vibrant and highly supportive and professional. Teachers are the real gems being always considerate and supportive of our baby’s education and wellbeing. Highly recommended.
Great atmosphere for the childcare facility with such a caring staff. Very happy with the development of our youngest one currently attending there and couldn't be happier with the services offered by the centre management. The staff looks after the kids and provides regular updates on their development journey. They particularly helped us during the settling down period and have been very communicative on regular basis and uploads to Story Park. We highly recommend this Childcare facility to families who are looking for one in the market!
The women working in my daughters room are so warm & loving. I feel so comfortable dropping my daughter of knowing she is in such good care.
It has been almost a year that our daughter moved to Guardian Point Cook West from another Guardian centre and I have to admit that this centre exceeded our expectations around quality of education, services and care. The centre management team members are very welcoming, supportive and communicative which brings another layer of support and assurance to parents.
Priyanka P.
08:06 18 Oct 23
belinda C.
00:25 12 Sep 23
The centre is wonderful, very homely feelingThe office are welcoming and professionalThe educators are great with my childrenI have full trust in the director Holly
FantLill L.
01:22 15 May 23
Staff are friendly and kids focused. Very high standards.
sahrish Z.
15:08 20 Apr 23
Tiffany P.
02:13 12 Apr 23
My daughter absolutely loves going to school every day. She loves her teachers and friends and the teachers and staff makes her feel very loved.And inbetween she learns and play. I love dropping her off at school without feeling guilty, knowing that she will have a great day, everyday. That’s really all I want as her mum.
Srivani M.
02:13 08 Nov 22
Love love love this childcare. My bub has been here for 2 months now and she’s loving it. She didn’t really take long to settle and feels the connection with her educators. Every morning before I drop her, she’s super excited to go to the center, waves bye and doesn’t even turn around; she’s only 14 months old. Speaks volumes about how well she is looked after here and how Sare she feels here. Would highly recommend this place! 10 stars if I could.
We enrolled our 2 children with Guardian since January and it sure has been the best choice we’ve made. Our children loves being at care and our Kinder daughter always have something exciting to tell us.The management (Danii, Alicia & Steph) and staff are the best. They always go the extra mile to make sure that we have the best experience and it has been from day 1.We strongly recommend this Childcare care centre to other parents who are looking for the centre that gives their 100% to our children’s learning as well as us parents.You guys are amazing 😍
Suchita A.
11:11 27 Sep 22
Great staff. Ample parking and good quality in-house food.
All staff and educators are very friendly and great with what they do. They also have many fun activities.
You guys are doing amazing and my kids love being there 😊 keep up the good work guys!
My two children have attended this centre for 2 years, and have never had a bad interaction or experience. We were sold on the centre as soon as we entered and saw the genuine happiness of all staff and children.The learning programs the centre runs are based on sustainability and wellbeing, of both staff and the children, and the effectiveness of these are clear from the joy my children express when they come home, and the conversations we have regularly with staff.We get daily written and photo updates of our childrens' learning journeys, and it is clear the staff are committed to their work and to the children.
we love the Centre i have had all 4 of my children at Explorers/ Guardian, the staff are Amazing and would definitely recommend to other friends and family
Guardian has been one of the most organised and professional childcare centres we have ever sent our kids too! Their love and care for our kids has been so rewarding. I can highly recommend this place to anyone thinking about childcare
Thank you ladies for such a great start with my little boy. We absolutely love coming to drop him off in the mornings. Great staff And always welcoming. Thank you Mary and the boobooks team 😊
This is a wonderful facility that I cannot fault. The centre is well managed and the staff take great pride and care in what they do. My daughter loves going to preschool here
Nydruva B.
10:49 07 Jun 22
Great management and educators. Extremely friendly, we receive timely updates about our child’s day and progress. They look after them very well. My daughter looks forward to go there and she’s learnt a lot since she has started. So thank you Point Cook West team.
Samantha P.
10:45 07 Jun 22
We have just joined the Guardian Childcare & Kinder Centre and absolutely so pleased we did as it’s only down the road, from the very beginning of our tour it has given myself as well as my husband reassurance while our Son attends that he is in the best care. Considering this is his first year into any type of care. He absolutely LOVES IT !! The learning behind scenes and being amongst other children as this is a great stepping stone for preparation for school come next year. It’s nice to see that the children are valued, greeted by the kindest staff and educators. They do a FANTASTIC job !!! I highly recommend if you are looking to put your child into care this is the place for them to explore and learn, grow and have a absolute ball with all there new little friends they will make along the way. THANK YOU ! POINT COOK WEST GUARDIAN STAFF
THERE IS NO BETTER CHILDCARE CENTRE!Honestly, having worked in the field, as well as our son being enrolled in two other centers before we relocated to the area, my expectations were extremely high. The staff at Guardian Point Cook West always go above and beyond that even from our very first interaction we were extremely impressed.Their professionalism, timely communication, thoughtfulness, and CARE is unmatched. Our son's development and growth in the last six months after joining the PCW family is extremely evident. Family is the best word to describe the centre as they always make such an effort to not only connect with our son, but us as parents as well. Even during the ever-stressful lockdown times, they took further efforts to keep us all informed.The activities and play areas are always so engaging. The educators send us weekly activity plans so we know what projects they are working on. We get daily photos and updates. The menu always has such a variety and must taste good as our soon often has double serves. All the different pets they have. The list goes on.We are so so grateful to have joined the PCW family and we can never thank them enough for the happy confident little boy they are helping us raise, so hopefully this review can help other families make as great as a decision as we have.
DANIELLE P.
02:57 16 Nov 21
YOUNGGU Y.
11:53 15 Jun 21
The best childcare ever! We have sent our son for more than 1 year! Couldn’t be happier with the centre, especially educators! They are the best at their profession, our family highly respects their work! My wife and I had been to 7+ centres for a tour and decided to send our son to this centre! It was the right/best decision. We really think some educators at this centre are the world’s best (by the way, we have also sent our son to 3 other places like a day care, 3 years kindergarten, another childcare previously). Thank you so much all the staff at Guardian Point Cook West.
My child has been in this center since 11 months old, and had to leave due to family relocation. He loved this center as i can see how happy he was when i picked him up. Educators are caring and reliable. Staffs are responsive and efficient. Meals are great he had at least 2 serves every time.
Love this centre! My daughter started care from10mos and now she’s two and definitely love seeing and being with her educators n gained friendships!We have been pleased with the level of care Guardian Pointcook has provided my daughter. We researched many daycare facilities within the area and selected this because of their high-quality curriculum from Explorers (previous centre) until now.She definitely enjoyed her time there very much and my husband and I have been incredibly impressed with their nurturing caring and professional approach to child care. Thank you so much for all you have done in making my daughter feel comfortable cared for and safe.Best centre with amazing educators! Food they serve to kids are amazing too!Daily updates of activities and center via Storypark app to see the kids daily activities.Centre Manager Danii, Mel and Lisa are very accommodating.Educators like Priti, Yurini,Bhavika, Espie,Sharon, Arlene, Silvana, Prisca,Rodelyn, Laura, Steph, Kavitha! To name a few who are amazing educators:)
My children are well looked after and developing wonderfully thanks to the amazing educators.
Highly recommend. Lovely and caring staff ! New facilities !!!
After visiting over 10 different child care centers in the Point Cook area my partner and I found that Explorers Early Learning had immediately won us over. Explorers is warm, inviting, and has a homely feel. The educators and staff are awesome at what they do and have such nurturing natures which is what we loved most overall. After only a few months of a attending Explorers, my son is thriving! He's become independent, confident, social and loves learning. We highly recommend Explorers Early Learning Point Cook!
Excellent centre. The children are well looked after, supervised and educated. The parents/care givers are kept well informed. The staff and management are trustworthy and approachable, they genuinely help and support the children and parents.
Explorers Point Cook is a fantastic centre. The educators and management are amazing - they are always friendly and helpful. The educators really go above and beyond for the kids to provide fun play spaces and learning activities. My kids and I love Explorers. Highly recommend!
Words are not enough to say how grateful we are to find the perfect centre for our beautiful daughter. She has been in the Point Cook centre for 4 years and she will be graduating at the end of the year. All the educators are highly dedicated, intentional and motivated. They have supported my child in every way and management have been very helpful all this years too. It would be very hard for us leave as miss K starts school next year but we will forever cherish the memories.Would highly recommend Explorers Point Cook.
My younger son is attending EEL PC since July 2019. He loves his room teacher Erin and Sam. Also, he keeps asking us to send him to the Center while we are having holidays. 🤣🤣Thanks for their patience. Now, he is well settled in his room.Well done team.
Jennifer S.
23:41 13 Oct 19
I just moved from Pakenham and was looking at nearly 12 childcares before I got to Explorers. I loved it the mom I enetered it and the staffs are very nice. Getting in was tough but once you’re in, it’s worth the wait. My daughter loves it and they’ve made her transition into this new place easy for her. I’d recommend this place hands down. I’m so impressed with the way they handle kids, the food is amazing and ambience is clean n fun. I’m going to join my second child as well here soon. Thanks for the super job u guys do everyday 😊👍🏼
Words are not enough to say just how happy we are with Explorers. My son started very shy and quiet, and has blossomed into a confident and inquisitive young boy in just 1 year! I love how their programs have so much room for open learning, problem solving and activities to support their strengths.But the best part of it all is how they support children, including my son who has special needs. The care that educators provide are tailored fit to cater each child. The management and the educators always go out of their way to accommodate the children and the families. I'll recommend Explorers again and again.
I would highly recommend this centre to any parent looking for a place for their children to grow, learn and experience forever friends. From the educators to the beautifully designed centre (& the honeypots room my son is part of), we have made lifelong friends. Thank you for making us feel welcome daily.
We've had our daughter here for 2 years and couldn't be happier. Every member of the staff we've encountered is genuinely caring and loves the kids. Our daughter has learnt so much more than we could have taught her from being at this centre. It's further away from our house than other places but we would really struggle to pull our daughter out of such a great environment. Cannot recommend enough.
Samantha K.
03:39 31 Dec 18
Amazing centre, staff are so attentive & thoughtful, I have no worries whatsoever leaving my kids in their care. Top notch facilities and the food menu is phenom! Highly recommend!
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07:43 28 Sep 17
Chrysler M
06:29 16 Mar 17
Jijimol A.
01:15 16 May 23
I love this Centre. A few months ago I enrolled my two kids in this centre and I could already see how much my kids learn from them. All the staff and educators are very friendly and very good at their job. If anyone is looking for child care centre for their beloved kids, I highly recommend this centre. You won’t regrets it.
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