Open 6:30am to 6:30pm
Monday to Friday
Guardian Childcare & Education Preston West
Annette M.
01:59 14 Nov 23
Could not speak more highly. The staff are truelly incredible and wonderful people. They are kind, caring and so supportive. My girls have been so happy and are confident thanks to the team at Guardian. The educators and all the staff are truelly amazing and my girls have blossomed thanks to all the care, attention, fun and support they have received.
Kate J.
02:29 03 May 23
As a new Parent placing my Child into care was hard and I looked at around 15 childcare centres in and around my area. I found Guardian Preston West the best, I felt that the atmosphere of the centre was warm with Educators and children happy and enthusiastic. I found the management staff very easy to get along with and happy to take the time with each interaction they had from families to staff. I find the communication from center Management comprehensive and very easy to access. I love having daily updates of what my little has been up to each day along with a lesson plan, sleep times, bottle/food times and special moments via video and photos.We have been able to work with our educators on a particular sleep schedule along with reusable nappies our family uses.After a few months at Guardian Preston West my Child has settled into their Community and I can see his understanding of his surroundings growing with the genital encouragement of the educators. My Childs favourite activity is the 1980's projector they use as shadow play, thing like this sets Preston West apart.I trust my educators, as they are an extension of our family and who my Child counts as there safe guardians while Mum and Dad are away.
Shinelle Y.
08:41 16 Mar 23
rosemary M.
00:57 21 Dec 22
Emma C.
02:28 22 Nov 22
The Staff and Educators have been amazing over the last 4 years.
Vesna V.
09:36 12 Nov 22
Very friendly and supportive staff, highly recommend.
Luke Pacconi Nathalie A.
01:46 01 Nov 22
Couldn’t recommend highly enough!! Amazing and kind educators and great staff that are always going above and beyond to make our children feel safe and secure in their environment. They communicate really well the daily experiences of the child, and often go above and beyond showing cognitive advancements and interests with specific videos and reflections on them which make us feel so happy and included to see!! They have worked so well with our eldest in helping him become more confident and social with others and with his overall sense of belonging. We really love Guardian and all it’s done for helping in the development of our little people and how much joy it’s brought to them in sending them there. Thank you!!
Caroline Amy J.
02:08 19 Oct 22
Best daycare ever!! I’ve had one child there for three years and second baby for 6 months. Centre management is absolutely fantastic. The place is run so smoothly and efficiently. And the educators are wonderful. They truly care for your children, and also teach them so well! It’s not easy dropping your babies in care but this centre makes it easy.
tess M.
03:41 20 Sep 22
Allegra R.
06:49 02 Sep 22
Best experience I could’ve asked for. the staff are caring, enthusiastic, kind and always go above and beyond to cater for the children’s needs.
Lulu W.
10:43 20 Jun 22
Chloe D.
01:11 14 Jun 22
Wonderful staff, caring centre.
Martin C.
05:49 23 Mar 21
A caring and nurturing environment designed to embrace and encourage your children. Wonderful educators and duty of care. We have seen our little man grow in leaps and bounds!
Dotahn C.
05:26 22 Mar 21
My daughter loves her childcare! Attentive staff, great facilities and a caring environment have helped her grow, learn and form strong bonds with her peers. A great centre.
Seamus O.
03:56 22 Mar 21
I can't speak highly enough of Guardian Preston West. A dedicated team of caring staff who facilitate a structured learning program for the children. The facility and resources are maintained like brand new. A responsive and understanding team of administrative team. Excellent access and procedures to ensure the safety of the children. I couldn't want better care for our child.
stefanie C.
02:45 22 Mar 21
Andrew W.
02:04 22 Mar 21
When your 2.5 year old comes home from childcare every day with a big smile and raves about his carers and friends you know youve found a good match. Since minute one I’ve been so impressed with guardian Preston west. It is a very professionally run centre delivering high quality care, always with a big smile. My son is always excited to go and we as parents receive such detailed wrap ups of each day, you really feel like you’re along for the ride. Can’t speak more highly of it.
- 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.
- High-quality two-year kindergarten program that prepares children for school with the benefits of long daycare. Plus get up to $2,050 for 3 and 4yr olds in fee support on top of the Childcare Subsidy to help with the cost of kindergarten.
Come and see the Centre for yourself, meet the team and have all your questions answered. Book a tour today.
Hours
Mon to Fri 6:30 to 18:30
Address
391 Murray Road
Preston,
VIC,
3072
Welcome to our Centre
Guardian Childcare & Education Preston West is a light-filled Centre bursting with incredible resources and indoor and outdoor environments for children to explore and learn. The Centre includes an art piazza, an outdoor dining space, community gardens, a messy play area, cubby houses, climbing equipment, sensory gardens, tepees and much more.
Read MoreMeet our Centre Manager
Jacqueline Gerali
Our Centre Managers are the heart of our Centres. Leading our Teachers and Educators to deliver the highest quality care and education to all children.
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.
Helpful Information
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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.
Annette M.
01:59 14 Nov 23
Could not speak more highly. The staff are truelly incredible and wonderful people. They are kind, caring and so supportive. My girls have been so happy and are confident thanks to the team at Guardian. The educators and all the staff are truelly amazing and my girls have blossomed thanks to all the care, attention, fun and support they have received.
Kate J.
02:29 03 May 23
As a new Parent placing my Child into care was hard and I looked at around 15 childcare centres in and around my area. I found Guardian Preston West the best, I felt that the atmosphere of the centre was warm with Educators and children happy and enthusiastic. I found the management staff very easy to get along with and happy to take the time with each interaction they had from families to staff. I find the communication from center Management comprehensive and very easy to access. I love having daily updates of what my little has been up to each day along with a lesson plan, sleep times, bottle/food times and special moments via video and photos.We have been able to work with our educators on a particular sleep schedule along with reusable nappies our family uses.After a few months at Guardian Preston West my Child has settled into their Community and I can see his understanding of his surroundings growing with the genital encouragement of the educators. My Childs favourite activity is the 1980's projector they use as shadow play, thing like this sets Preston West apart.I trust my educators, as they are an extension of our family and who my Child counts as there safe guardians while Mum and Dad are away.
Shinelle Y.
08:41 16 Mar 23
rosemary M.
00:57 21 Dec 22
Emma C.
02:28 22 Nov 22
The Staff and Educators have been amazing over the last 4 years.
Vesna V.
09:36 12 Nov 22
Very friendly and supportive staff, highly recommend.
Luke Pacconi Nathalie A.
01:46 01 Nov 22
Couldn’t recommend highly enough!! Amazing and kind educators and great staff that are always going above and beyond to make our children feel safe and secure in their environment. They communicate really well the daily experiences of the child, and often go above and beyond showing cognitive advancements and interests with specific videos and reflections on them which make us feel so happy and included to see!! They have worked so well with our eldest in helping him become more confident and social with others and with his overall sense of belonging. We really love Guardian and all it’s done for helping in the development of our little people and how much joy it’s brought to them in sending them there. Thank you!!
Caroline Amy J.
02:08 19 Oct 22
Best daycare ever!! I’ve had one child there for three years and second baby for 6 months. Centre management is absolutely fantastic. The place is run so smoothly and efficiently. And the educators are wonderful. They truly care for your children, and also teach them so well! It’s not easy dropping your babies in care but this centre makes it easy.
tess M.
03:41 20 Sep 22
Allegra R.
06:49 02 Sep 22
Best experience I could’ve asked for. the staff are caring, enthusiastic, kind and always go above and beyond to cater for the children’s needs.
Lulu W.
10:43 20 Jun 22
Chloe D.
01:11 14 Jun 22
Wonderful staff, caring centre.
Martin C.
05:49 23 Mar 21
A caring and nurturing environment designed to embrace and encourage your children. Wonderful educators and duty of care. We have seen our little man grow in leaps and bounds!
Dotahn C.
05:26 22 Mar 21
My daughter loves her childcare! Attentive staff, great facilities and a caring environment have helped her grow, learn and form strong bonds with her peers. A great centre.
Seamus O.
03:56 22 Mar 21
I can't speak highly enough of Guardian Preston West. A dedicated team of caring staff who facilitate a structured learning program for the children. The facility and resources are maintained like brand new. A responsive and understanding team of administrative team. Excellent access and procedures to ensure the safety of the children. I couldn't want better care for our child.
stefanie C.
02:45 22 Mar 21
Andrew W.
02:04 22 Mar 21
When your 2.5 year old comes home from childcare every day with a big smile and raves about his carers and friends you know youve found a good match. Since minute one I’ve been so impressed with guardian Preston west. It is a very professionally run centre delivering high quality care, always with a big smile. My son is always excited to go and we as parents receive such detailed wrap ups of each day, you really feel like you’re along for the ride. Can’t speak more highly of it.
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.
