Open 7:00am to 6:30pm
Monday to Friday
Guardian Childcare & Education South Melbourne
Eleonora M.
02:02 21 Mar 23
Excellent centre with genuinely caring director Coco and all educators and staff! We love it:)
Philip L.
00:31 21 Mar 23
Overall, I would highly recommend this daycare center to anyone looking for a safe, nurturing, and engaging environment for their child. What really sets this daycare apart, though, is the sense of community that they foster. The staff are always willing to answer questions and provide updates on my child's progress, and they encourage parents to get involved in the daycare's activities and events. It's clear that they truly care about the well-being of the children in their care, and that makes all the difference.
Monica L.
08:18 25 Feb 23
I recommend The Guardian South Melbourne to every single family! All the educators(Naz, Tara, Stella, Anna and many more), the centre manager Coco, and Mariam, Carissa and the chef Sergio are so professional, super attentive and fantastic in every single aspect of their job.They’re so passionate and they’re like our second family! Always with a smile on their face and always ready to share a moment of our son while at the centre.The guardian is without doubt the best daycare in South Melbourne and surroundings! :)
Julia B.
05:01 11 Jan 23
I cannot recommend Guardian South Melbourne more highly. My son started in July at 2 years old having never gone to a daycare before. The staff are so caring, high energy, trustworthy and lovely. My son settled so fast as every educator really gave him that special attention and extra love. My son always came home happy, well fed, changed, and most of all had had a great time and was safe. Thank you so much Guardian!!!!
Aryna P.
10:37 14 Nov 22
Darina A.
00:28 10 Nov 22
My daughter was one of the first 5 kids joined Guardian South Melbourne back in April 2019. The center managers since then were changing so frequent I sometimes even started forgetting their names. Teacher turnover was very high, the overall vibe of the center was disaggregated, not like a family feeling.However, everything has changed since Coco joined the center. Let me point out the main improvements:- Staff turnover decreased significantly.- Less kids were crying at the drop off- The overall presentation of the Centre has been changed. For every occasion (Halloween, Christmas and etc.) decorations were provided.- Organized excursions, breakfast with families (for example for father's day), photo sessions, trick and treat parties and etc. were taken a place.- Communication between center manager and parents improved significantly via frequent posts on Storypark in regards to updates, fortnightly emails and verbal conversations- The overall center vibe is improved and I can see its reflection in my daughter's behavior. Now, she enjoys going to the center and treats Coco as her best friend.- Overall teacher's mood improved as well, as I can see a board with the awards provided to them encouraging and valuing their work.Thank you for your passionate work Coco!Regards,Darina Assylbek
Meih M.
05:46 08 Nov 22
I would recommend this centre
Berik A.
07:04 02 Nov 22
Our child is the first who joined to Guardian. At the beginning it was good. A couple months later we started seeing some issues: centre managers keep changing, often understaffed and teachers were leaving. However when Coco has joined as the centre manager, we started seeing transformation of child centre. Way less teachers were leaving and our child is happy now to go to child centre 5 days a week. It's also worth to mention that Child centre organised an excursion to South Melbourne market with kids. It was just wow.
Russell H.
04:00 25 Jul 22
We love Guardian South Melbourne. We have been attending for the last 6 months and very impressed with the quality of education and care provided to our child. We are also super impressed with the new Centre Manager Coco, she is very friendly and knowledgeable and always up for a chat. We recommend the centre to everyone!
Jasmine Y.
03:51 18 Jul 22
My nephew wakes up every day excited and looking forward to going to school, great environment and teaching staff
Calvin I.
12:00 13 Jul 22
The centre just got good vibes!!!!!! Educators there are super friendly and knowledgeable!! The kinder program is just fabulous and the integrated kinder (long day care hours) works really well for parents like us (both working full times).I will recommend Guardian to everyone I know!!
Yiqi W.
10:16 13 Jul 22
Great center. Friendly staff.
Natasa M.
13:18 12 Jul 22
- The Educators are super nice, supportive and professional.- The Management Team is super nice, very responsive and supportive.- I like a lot weekly topics that learnings is based on.- Meals are very delicious.- My daughter has learned so much since starting her childcare.- Storypark app is the highlight of the day :)
Claire N.
22:47 22 Dec 21
My daughter LOVES going to guardian every day. She has formed really close bonds with the educators, Naz, Tara, Stella, Jade, Nat, Anna etc... most of whom have been at the centre for the 2+ years she has been there. She talks about them all the time at home! She is constantly learning and developing through the wide variety of activities they participate in, i think their weekly cooking session is her favourite! Our family around the world love the daily storypark updates. Guardian South Melbourne is an amazing centre for our requirements and would recommend to others.
Jonathan O.
11:16 10 Jun 21
We have had a great experience with them so far. The staff who looks after our daughter is extremely professional, helpful and friendly. Management has been great too.
Korina M.
03:58 08 Jun 21
We moved both of our daughters over to Guardian from another center in the area a couple of years ago and couldn't be happier with the decision. The staff are all warm and friendly and quality of care is amazing. I could not recommend highly enough - we love being a Guardian family.
chris S.
05:01 20 Nov 19
Kokilanath T.
11:57 14 Nov 19
Alison S.
06:37 25 Sep 19
The staff are so warm and caring. They are sensitive to not only my son's needs but mine.The facilities are amazing, with loads of natural light and outdoor play space perfect for city apartment kids.
Sumaiya G.
00:06 31 Aug 22
- 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.
Hours
Mon to Fri 7:00 to 18:30
Address
97-101 Tope Street,
South Melbourne,
VIC,
3205
Take a Look Around
Welcome to our Centre
Welcome to Guardian Childcare & Education South Melbourne, a light-filled and recently refurbished centre. Our childhood education programs are focused on play-based learning, where our spacious day care and child care centre provides a nurturing and stimulating environment for children aged six weeks to six years of age, supporting them to discover the world in a safe and secure way.
- Passionate Educators who focus on relationships with children and families
- Cooking and Nutrition Program, as well as a Sustainability Program
- Bright, modern learning spaces designed to inspire curiosity, fun, and a sense of belonging
- Engaging outdoor environment including a rooftop garden, natural climbing structures and a vegetable garden, to help spark learning and exploration.
Meet our Centre Manager
Coco Yuan
"A child is an explorer. Personal experiences and relationships within their environment make up the knowledge that they gather through play and the natural environment".
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 families are welcome to stay and enjoy breakfast with the children.
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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 chef.
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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 chef. Families are invited to join the children for meals and excursions 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. 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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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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Are you looking for the best South Melbourne Child Care options? At the Guardian child care centre in South Melbourne we provide more than just a child care service. We are focused on creating innovative learning environments that help our staff better care for children while focusing on making life easier for our families.
We work closely with our community to ensure that our children’s development is well rounded and they are well prepared for kindergarten.
If you have questions about the child care subsidy and how it works, we’ll be more than happy to help answer all of those questions on the tour.
Before you make the big decision of which child care centre is right for your child, take a tour at Guardian and find out what makes us different.
Eleonora M.
02:02 21 Mar 23
Excellent centre with genuinely caring director Coco and all educators and staff! We love it:)
Philip L.
00:31 21 Mar 23
Overall, I would highly recommend this daycare center to anyone looking for a safe, nurturing, and engaging environment for their child. What really sets this daycare apart, though, is the sense of community that they foster. The staff are always willing to answer questions and provide updates on my child's progress, and they encourage parents to get involved in the daycare's activities and events. It's clear that they truly care about the well-being of the children in their care, and that makes all the difference.
Monica L.
08:18 25 Feb 23
I recommend The Guardian South Melbourne to every single family! All the educators(Naz, Tara, Stella, Anna and many more), the centre manager Coco, and Mariam, Carissa and the chef Sergio are so professional, super attentive and fantastic in every single aspect of their job.They’re so passionate and they’re like our second family! Always with a smile on their face and always ready to share a moment of our son while at the centre.The guardian is without doubt the best daycare in South Melbourne and surroundings! :)
Julia B.
05:01 11 Jan 23
I cannot recommend Guardian South Melbourne more highly. My son started in July at 2 years old having never gone to a daycare before. The staff are so caring, high energy, trustworthy and lovely. My son settled so fast as every educator really gave him that special attention and extra love. My son always came home happy, well fed, changed, and most of all had had a great time and was safe. Thank you so much Guardian!!!!
Aryna P.
10:37 14 Nov 22
Darina A.
00:28 10 Nov 22
My daughter was one of the first 5 kids joined Guardian South Melbourne back in April 2019. The center managers since then were changing so frequent I sometimes even started forgetting their names. Teacher turnover was very high, the overall vibe of the center was disaggregated, not like a family feeling.However, everything has changed since Coco joined the center. Let me point out the main improvements:- Staff turnover decreased significantly.- Less kids were crying at the drop off- The overall presentation of the Centre has been changed. For every occasion (Halloween, Christmas and etc.) decorations were provided.- Organized excursions, breakfast with families (for example for father's day), photo sessions, trick and treat parties and etc. were taken a place.- Communication between center manager and parents improved significantly via frequent posts on Storypark in regards to updates, fortnightly emails and verbal conversations- The overall center vibe is improved and I can see its reflection in my daughter's behavior. Now, she enjoys going to the center and treats Coco as her best friend.- Overall teacher's mood improved as well, as I can see a board with the awards provided to them encouraging and valuing their work.Thank you for your passionate work Coco!Regards,Darina Assylbek
Meih M.
05:46 08 Nov 22
I would recommend this centre
Berik A.
07:04 02 Nov 22
Our child is the first who joined to Guardian. At the beginning it was good. A couple months later we started seeing some issues: centre managers keep changing, often understaffed and teachers were leaving. However when Coco has joined as the centre manager, we started seeing transformation of child centre. Way less teachers were leaving and our child is happy now to go to child centre 5 days a week. It's also worth to mention that Child centre organised an excursion to South Melbourne market with kids. It was just wow.
Russell H.
04:00 25 Jul 22
We love Guardian South Melbourne. We have been attending for the last 6 months and very impressed with the quality of education and care provided to our child. We are also super impressed with the new Centre Manager Coco, she is very friendly and knowledgeable and always up for a chat. We recommend the centre to everyone!
Jasmine Y.
03:51 18 Jul 22
My nephew wakes up every day excited and looking forward to going to school, great environment and teaching staff
Calvin I.
12:00 13 Jul 22
The centre just got good vibes!!!!!! Educators there are super friendly and knowledgeable!! The kinder program is just fabulous and the integrated kinder (long day care hours) works really well for parents like us (both working full times).I will recommend Guardian to everyone I know!!
Yiqi W.
10:16 13 Jul 22
Great center. Friendly staff.
Natasa M.
13:18 12 Jul 22
- The Educators are super nice, supportive and professional.- The Management Team is super nice, very responsive and supportive.- I like a lot weekly topics that learnings is based on.- Meals are very delicious.- My daughter has learned so much since starting her childcare.- Storypark app is the highlight of the day :)
Claire N.
22:47 22 Dec 21
My daughter LOVES going to guardian every day. She has formed really close bonds with the educators, Naz, Tara, Stella, Jade, Nat, Anna etc... most of whom have been at the centre for the 2+ years she has been there. She talks about them all the time at home! She is constantly learning and developing through the wide variety of activities they participate in, i think their weekly cooking session is her favourite! Our family around the world love the daily storypark updates. Guardian South Melbourne is an amazing centre for our requirements and would recommend to others.
Jonathan O.
11:16 10 Jun 21
We have had a great experience with them so far. The staff who looks after our daughter is extremely professional, helpful and friendly. Management has been great too.
Korina M.
03:58 08 Jun 21
We moved both of our daughters over to Guardian from another center in the area a couple of years ago and couldn't be happier with the decision. The staff are all warm and friendly and quality of care is amazing. I could not recommend highly enough - we love being a Guardian family.
chris S.
05:01 20 Nov 19
Kokilanath T.
11:57 14 Nov 19
Alison S.
06:37 25 Sep 19
The staff are so warm and caring. They are sensitive to not only my son's needs but mine.The facilities are amazing, with loads of natural light and outdoor play space perfect for city apartment kids.
Sumaiya G.
00:06 31 Aug 22
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