Westgarth

Welcome to Guardian Childcare & Education Westgarth, formerly TimeOut Educare Westgarth.  Our purpose-built Guardian Westgarth long day care centre within the inner-city Melbourne suburb of Northcote features seven beautifully designed learning spaces, two infant sleep rooms, six art rooms, a dining hall, a visual learning room and three libraries!

Our long day care centre in Westgarth is ideally located for families in surrounding suburbs near Clifton Hills, Thornbury, Fitzroy North, Alphington and Brunswick East.

Our play-based learning programs are designed around stages of children’s development to enable age-appropriate learning and growth. We offer amazing programs including Cooking, Nutrition, Languages, Sustainability, Fitness & Yoga, Art, Music.

Children attending our Westgarth child care centre will have access to engaging, resource-rich environments, with:

• Highly experienced Educators and degree-qualified Teachers
• Quality learning programs such as Joy of Reading, Cooking and Sustainability
• Bright, vibrant learning spaces full of resources designed to inspire
• Extensive outdoor space for children to explore
• On-site Chef providing fresh snacks and meals daily
• Nappies, SPF 50+ sunscreen, high-quality formula and bed linen provided
• Extended hours of care each weekday from 7.30am to 6.00pm

Children have the opportunity to see the same familiar faces as they move on up from our nursery room into our dedicated, funded Kindergarten program, designed specifically to help prepare your child to transition from early learning to primary school.

Supported through a passionate and dedicated team of University-qualified Teachers and Educators, our childcare centre in the Westgarth neighbourhood provides a safe, secure environment for children. Our personalised approach ensures each child is supported to be bold, creative, and curious in their learning journey.

Conveniently located next to Westgarth Railway Station, a bus stop and the tram stop on High Street, there’s also plenty of safe off-street parking in our basement carpark to make drop off and pick up easy for families.

The Victorian Government offers funding to provide families up to 15 hours of Free Kindergarten a week, in addition to the Childcare Subsidy. The funding offsets the fees for three and four-year-old children that are part of the Centre’s long day care Kindergarten program. Families will save up to $2,050 a year for children aged three years old and above in eligible long day cares in 2024. Ask us for more information when you visit our Centre.

As part of our unique Visible Learning Program, families have the chance to gain an in-depth understanding of their child’s learning. Easily accessible for families, our Learning Exchange Display provides the opportunity for our Teachers and Educators to share with you any updates on their progress every day. You will also have the chance to share with us your own personal goals and visions for us to implement, having direct input in your child’s educational journey!

Families will also be given access to our family communication app Storypark, where we will share with you any significant updates in your child’s day, as well as any other important updates that happen in the centre – ensuring that you’re always connected, even when you’re not here.

Looking to begin your childcare journey? Don’t miss your chance to explore our Centre – book a tour today and meet our amazing team at Guardian Childcare & Education Westgarth!