Guardian Childcare & Education St Kilda North

Guardian Childcare & Education St Kilda North is located just 6km south-east of the Melbourne CBD. Close to the suburbs of Prahran, Middle Park, Windsor, Balaclava and Elwood, Guardian St Kilda North is a convenient choice for families who work in the city and want high-quality early education and care.

The light-filled, modern yet homely Centre boasts a rooftop playground with incredible scenic views. It also has multi-age play spaces, a wooden tram car (in true Melbourne style), herb and vegetable gardens, a water pump, a bike path, and natural climbing structures for children to explore.

The Teachers and Educators at Guardian St Kilda North provide wonderful learning programs for the children, including a leading Kindergarten Program for those preparing for the transition to primary school.

We are proud to have a culturally diverse team that celebrate a variety of cultures and holidays throughout the year. The community-minded team organise a range of family events, including our annual Gran Prix party in the rooftop garden.

The Guardian St Kilda North community spirit was alive and on show recently when the children decided to create a beautiful rainbow banner to display in their window for the locals to enjoy. They then donated this to the local police station to “share the love”.

Read more on our blog about the Guardian St Kilda North approach to community.

Our on-site chef, Lydia, prepares five nutritionally balanced meals using seasonal ingredients every day. To further explore food at the Centre, our Educators host hands-on cooking classes for the children to enhance their understanding of good nutrition and to encourage their curiosity about new foods.

Begin the adventure at Guardian St Kilda North today by booking a tour or speaking to our friendly team.

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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 7:00am

    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.

  • From 7:00am

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

  • Morning

    An opportunity to play and discover with open-plan play in family groups and multi-age groupings.

  • 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.

  • Morning tea

    An opportunity for children to come together for a healthy snack, often they help prepare their food alongside our carers and chef.

  • Mid-morning

    Individually tailored to your child’s needs and curiosity the planned experiences continue, this includes both indoor and outdoor programs.

  • Lunch

    Another nutritious meal expertly prepared by our chef. Families are invited to join the children for meals and excursions if they wish.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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

Opening Hours

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

Fee Information

Age Group Daily Fee
Less Than 3 Years $158.00*
Over 3 Years $154.00*

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

Good to Know - What to Bring

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

What to Bring

  • Formula
  • Soft toy or comfort blanket for nap time
  • Hats
  • Spare change of clothing
  • Water bottle

Our Educators

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.

You and Your Child

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.

Learn More About Our Centre

There is so much to see, touch, learn and explore at Guardian Childcare & Education St Kilda North!

Our high-quality early childhood centre is conveniently located in the lovely area of Melbourne on St Kilda Road near Albert Park Lake and Fawkner Park.

The centre boasts of remarkable views, overlooking Port Phillip Bay, Albert Park and wonderful views of the city which spark the most incredible conversations with children about our world!

Our modern and light filled centre is equipped with Reggio-Emilia inspired learning materials across seven classrooms, shared active spaces, a shared dining hall, and an open aired rooftop garden. The recently renovated rooftop includes veggie gardens, a water play area, sand and gravel pits and expansive views over the bay and city.

Our babies room features an indoor sandpit along with a variety of open-ended experiences where inquisitive minds can touch, play and learn.

Natural resources, loose parts and recycled materials are used throughout the learning environments to foster creativity, excitement and wonder as the children explore and discover.

Our team of passionate Educators and leaders are committed to creating a welcoming and inclusive environment for all children and families. The educational experiences offered within the rooms reflect the needs, developmental levels and interests of each child and is created in accordance with the Early Years Learning Framework and our own Guardian Curriculum.

Our integrated kindergarten program, run by a Bachelor Qualified Early Childhood Teacher, is dedicated to offering educational, fun and developmentally appropriate classes where each child can learn through play and exploration. The program incorporates incursions, group focused projects and other kinder specific experiences focused on educating children to prepare for their transition to school and life outside of an early childhood 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.

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