Guardian Childcare & Education Tullamarine

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  • Keeping children safe always comes first. All of our team are committed to uphold the highest standards of child safety. Read our approach here
  • Newly renovated centre with stunning indoor and outdoor spaces that feel like a home away from home. Your child won’t want to leave!
  • Meet our dedicated team and discover how we lead the way in your child’s development, where keeping you connected with regular communication about their progress as a top priority.
  • You’ll feel a sense of belonging the moment you step into our Tullamarine centre, where children and families thrive in a connected, welcoming community.

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HOURS

Mon to Fri 6:30am to 6:30pm

ADDRESS

124-128 Mickleham Road Tullamarine, VIC, 3043

SPACES AVAILABLE NOW ACROSS ROOMS

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Check out our fantastic indoor and outdoor learning spaces your child will enjoy

Welcome to our Centre

Welcome to Guardian Tullamarine, a newly renovated early learning centre that feels like a home away from home.

What makes our Tullamarine daycare special?

• Indoor rooms and studios filled with the latest age-appropriate resources
• Three spacious outdoor areas, featuring a wooden fort, climbing structures and vegetable gardens.
• Our unique To BE Me learning programs meet each child where they are, supporting their individual development.

Our caring team provides quality care and educational programs, from our Nursery room through to our government-funded Flying Start to School kindergarten program.

Your child’s safety and wellbeing is always our top priority. We look forward to welcoming you into our childcare community.

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Meet our Centre Manager Jess

"We provide children with a secure, safe environment in order for them to feel a sense of belonging to be confident learners."

Daily Fees

Value for quality care. See our daily fees and your CCS-reduced cost

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To Be Me

To BE Me is our exclusive learning program designed for each age and stage of a child’s first years. To BE Me sets the standard for early learning with a contemporary approach tailored to your child’s age, interests and strengths. It sets easy to follow Development Pathways and encompasses our educational programs, room set-ups, daily rhythms and the way we support your child. Read more here!

Our Flying Start to School program provides a specialised 2-year curriculum for children aged 3 to 5. Our unique program has two stages - Becoming Me for 3 year olds and Being Me for 4 year olds. Using developmental milestones and continuous monitoring of your child's progress, this program is designed to make sure your child gets a flying start to school. Read more HERE

Flying start to school

Where children are supported to be brave, curious, and bold in their learning, for the best possible start to life.

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beck A.
My children have been coming here for years and everything from the management, the educators, the quality of the food from the chef, and the learning and development of each child suited for their very different personalities is impeccable. The staff go above and beyond for my kids, treating them with such care and love. Adding an extra day or changing their core days is never too much hassle at this centre and they do their best to accomodate for my changing schedule. Cannot recommend the centre and the educators enough.
Response from the owner:Thank you so much for your amazing review! We're so happy to hear that your children have had such a positive experience with us over the years. Our team is dedicated to providing the best care and education tailored to each child's unique personality, and it's lovely to know that our efforts are appreciated. We strive to create a nurturing and flexible environment, and it's great to hear that our staff's commitment to accommodating your schedule has made a difference. Your kind words about our management, educators, and chef mean a lot to us. Thank you for recommending our centre and educators. We look forward to continuing to support your children's growth and development!
Amber B.
From my personal experience, I can't recommend Guardian Tullamrine enough! I deeply regret not sending my eldest daughter here sooner. From the moment you walk in, whether it’s morning or afternoon, you’re greeted immediately. Jess and Laurel always make time for everyone, and to me, that speaks volumes! Both of my daughters are welcomed with open arms every morning, even my eldest, who’s in primary school, receives such a warm greeting. The educators in my younger daughter’s room consistently provide updates and are wonderful with my 2-and-a-half-year-old, making daycare a smooth and enjoyable experience. A special shout-out to Hanan, who my daughter absolutely adores! I also want to mention Lara and Manjula from last year—they were incredible as well! Even Chef Rod interacts with my daughters every day, which just shows how involved the entire team is. The entire centre is fantastic, and the staff are so friendly, which has not been my experience with previous daycare centers. If you live in the area, honestly, you’d be crazy to send your children anywhere else!
Response from the owner:Thank you for your heartfelt review! We're thrilled to hear about your positive experience at our centre. It's wonderful to know that Jess, Laurel, Hanan, Lara, Manjula, and Chef Rod have made such a significant impact on your daughters' experience. Our team strives to create a welcoming and nurturing environment for all children, and your feedback truly validates our efforts. We're delighted that your daughters feel welcomed and cared for every day, and we appreciate your kind words about our educators and staff. Your recommendation means the world to us, and we're grateful for your trust and support.
Duncan A.
My son was here for a year and a half. Unfortunately we had to move due to moving houses.
Honestly i couldn’t have asked for a better day care. The educators are attentive, kind and very well trained. Special shout out to Lara, Manjula & Laurel. Leo absolutely loved you guys and is going to miss you deeply!

Laurel would even let my son run behind the counter for a hug when we would leave. It was their thing and really created a bond which was beautiful.

Thank you to all the staff who dealt with Leo. You all are amazing.

Duncan
Response from the owner:Thank you so much for sharing such a thoughtful message, Duncan. We're so happy that Leo had such a wonderful experience with us, and it’s heartwarming to know that educators like Lara, Manjula, and Laurel made such a positive impact. The bond they formed with Leo is truly special, and we’re grateful we could be a part of his early years. It’s always tough to say goodbye, but we’ll cherish the memories and wish Leo all the best in his new adventures. Thank you for trusting us with his care and being part of our community!
Ayat A.
I'm very happy in this childcare, all the staff members are amazing, kind and careful :)
Response from the owner:Thank you Ayat for your great review for our centre in Tullamarine. We are so happy to hear that we are meeting your expectations. We will continue to provide the best possible care for our families and children 😊
Estella C.
Pooja A.
Highly recommended
Response from the owner:Thank you Pooja for your 5-star rating for our centre in Tullamarine. We really appreciate your positive review and look forward to creating a great experience at Guardian over many more days to come!
Mahmudul H.
Great Childcare Center... Its our 2nd child going to this childcare. Love the environment and kids love to go there.
Response from the owner:Thank you Mahmudul for your great review for our centre in Tullamarine. We are so happy to hear that we are meeting your expectations. We will continue to provide the best possible care for out families and children 😊
Tim L.
We love our experience at Guardian Tullamarine, our child is so happy there and learning so much!
Response from the owner:Thank you for your feedback about our centre in Tullamarine! We are happy to hear such good things about you and your little one’s experience with us. At Guardian, we’re all about partnering with our families to deliver the best quality outcomes for our children and really appreciate your review.
Amanda R.
Couldn’t recommend more. My daughter loves all the teachers here and learning in the wonderful space they have created. As a parent I feel heard and supported
Response from the owner:Thank you for your feedback about out center in Tullamarine! We are so happy to hear such good things about you and your little one’s experience with us. At Guardian, we’re all about partnering with our families to deliver the best quality outcome for our children and really appreciate your review.
Samia F.
Staff are amazing and supportive!!
Kels O
My little guy loves it here in the nursery, he adores his educators
Response from the owner:Thanks for the awesome review, Kels ! We work hard to meet expectations like yours, and always strive to find ways to improve our centres. Glad to you hear you have had such a great experience!
Quzaz J.
Ishara D.
The best child care service ever. I just love how friendly and professional the staff is. My son loves his educators and I am always at ease that he’s in good hands. Couldn’t be happier with the services they provide. The centre manager is such a nice and professional lady, always there to support with any queries I have. The best place my child could spend his day and learn. Thank you very much for the amazing service and keep up the good work!
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Sarah B.
Jemma S.
Highly recommend guardian Tullamarine. The whole team are truely amazing.
Sarah T.
Highly recommend Guardian Tullamarine, my two children have been attending since they were babies . My oldest is now 6 and still talks about the amazing educators and his wonderful memories he had made at the centre . My youngest is 3 and absolutely loves it at the centre. The Tullamarine team are always so welcoming and friendly.
Stacey V.
Highly recommend Mickleham road early learning. The ladies here are amazing. 5 stars isnt enough to show my appreciation. The educators are fantastic. I couldnt pick a better bunch of women to care for, teach and help my little one grow. The centre is so warm and inviting and I always know my daughter is getting a nutritious lunch.
This is by no means a paid or fake review, just a helicopter mum who loves the staff that care for my child.
Lily J.
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Rhythm of the Day

We know children (and families) like routine. Whilst no two days of learning are ever the same - here's what a day at Guardian might look like.

Morning

Our friendly Nursery team of familiar educators will be there to greet you and support your baby to settle in for the day.  Breakfast time is available & families are welcome to stay and enjoy with the children. This is also a great chance for conversation to share what is important and how your baby’s night at home was.

Mid-Morning

Our nursery learning environments are set up indoors and outdoors for your baby to engage with a variety of planned experiences while they interact with our team such as exploring picture books, singing songs together. We also offer morning tea.

Middle of the Day

Dependent on the needs of every baby, we time lunch to suit the children. Team members will support your child to eat and/or have a bottle, and when they are ready, are gently settled for sleep or rest. With an open-door policy, families can enjoy lunch/bottle time with your baby if you wish.

Mid-Afternoon

Our nursery planned experiences (both indoor and outdoor) continue and there are opportunities for movement, playing games, more books and songs, or sensory exploration. Afternoon snack is provided.

End of Day

We’ll have your baby’s belongings ready for you at pick up time. The Nursery team will share information about your baby’s day and their learning, preparing you and your child for a smooth transition to your evening. Please grab a piece of fruit or snack on the way out!

What's included in the Guardian Experience

From nutritious meals and engaging learning programs —it’s all covered in your daily rate. No hidden extras, just peace of mind for you and a great day for your child.

Hat, wetbag and sunscreen

Hat, wetbag and sunscreen

5 meals per day

5 meals per day

All incursions and excursions

All incursions and excursions

Nappies, wipes and formula

Nappies and wipes

Storypark parenting app

Storypark parenting app

Long day care hours year around

Long day care hours year around

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Frequently asked questions

What we do to keep children safe

Create Safe Spaces & Practices

  • Nappy change areas are designed to have visibility windows and are set up for maximum supervision
  • Our policies also cater for team members being in sight or sound of another team member at all times.
  • Safety embedded in daily programs – by conducting daily checklists, comprehensive risk assessments, and more
  • personal phones or devices are not allowed in learning spaces.

Safe People Who Follow Safe Policies

  • Working With Children Checks for all team members. Automatic alerts if a WWCC is revoked and team member not eligible for shifts
  • Rigorous reference checks – must provide previous line managers for their past roles
  • Annual compulsory Suitability Declarations to confirm ongoing fitness to work with children
  • Mandatory reporting and speaking up – report concerns immediately and all concerns will be investigated fully
  • Ongoing mandatory training in child safety, including annual refreshers and leadership-specific modules

Controlling Access to our Centres

  • Multiple levels of security in all centres
  • All visitors must sign in and present photo ID before entry
  • All tradespeople must provide a WWCC & complete Guardian-specific induction.

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Daily Fee Information

Daily Rates

Our daily rates are all inclusive and have no additional charges for incursions / excursions or any of our learning programs. The rates shown are an estimate based on using Childcare Subsidy (CCS) subsidised hours. The CCS helps lower your out-of-pocket costs, with subsidy rates dependant on your individual family eligibility levels.

What You Might Pay After CCS
Age of Room Daily Rate 60% Subsidy 80% Subsidy
Nursery (0–2) $160.41 $68.98 $38.50
Toddler (2–3) $160.41 $68.98 $38.50
Kinder (3–5) $157.84 $67.87 $37.88

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 $2,101 a year for children aged three-years-old and above in eligible long day cares in 2025. Ask for more details when you tour the centre.

What should I bring, and what do you provide?

What we Provide

  • Nappies and wipes
  • Bed linen
  • Guardian hat
  • SPF 50+ sunscreen
  • All nutritious meals and snacks

What to Bring

  • Water bottle
  • Spare change of clothing, labelled
  • Soft toy or comfort blanket for nap time
  • Baby's bottles for formula or breastmilk

Who are the team that will be looking after my child?

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Jess

Our Centre team, led by our experienced Centre Manager Jess, prides themselves on creating a great sense of community for all families.

Each role in the Centre is designed to work together to help create a nurturing environment for every child in each of our learning spaces.

In our Nursery Room, the dedicated team has a special role in creating secure attachments, routines, and strong relationships. Unique to Guardian nurseries is our Baby Ambassador, who is your go-to person for you and your baby’s first 12 months with us. They will know every detail about your baby: how breast or bottle milk is managed, how they like to eat, their sleeping routines, the nappies they wear, and more. With babies as young as six weeks in the Centre, it’s the Baby Ambassador’s job to work with families and Educators to help make our Nursery feel just like home.

Our Educators across the age groups work together to create fun, stimulating, and age-appropriate experiences for every child in their care. They are dedicated, experienced professionals who are allocated to a specific room so they can get to know each child individually and support their learning and development.

As part of our 2-year Flying Start to School program, we have degree-qualified Teachers who use the latest teaching practices to help your child build essential practical and social skills, ensuring they’re ready for their next big adventure—school!

Each room has a Lead Educator or Teacher who is responsible for planning and implementing an effective ongoing cycle of planning, documentation, and evaluation of the room’s learning program.

At the core of the Centre is our Cook—make sure you check out their daily menu when you visit. They help make food part of the learning journey and love seeing how children respond to new and exciting flavours.

The team is supported by a strong Leadership Team, including an Assistant Centre Manager and an Educational Leader.

Every role at the Centre is as important as the next.

How will you share updates about my child’s day?

Great communication is vital in our collaborative partnerships with families at the Centre. We have a variety of different ways we communicate with you about your child’s learning and progress:


  1. Storypark app - Stay connected to your child's day with regular updates, including photos and learning insights

  2. Pick-up and drop-off updates – Our Educators will share highlights from their day, including experiences they enjoyed, mealtimes, and naps to support your evening routine.

  3. In-room learning exchange displays make our weekly learning plans easy to see so you know what your child will be learning.

  4. Centre Newsletters – Great for community connection and wider Centre and team updates.

  5. Development documentation and meetings for your individual child’s progress.


But remember our door is always open.

What are the main features of this Centre

Our amazing day care and early learning centre include:

  • Passionate Educators who focus on building strong relationships with children and families
  • Bright, vibrant learning spaces full of resources designed to inspire curiosity, fun, and a sense of belonging
  • Shaded outdoor areas, a wooden fort, areas for water play and natural gardens; creating an exciting and stimulating environment for children to discover their world in a safe and secure way.
  • Included programs such as Joy of Reading, Cooking, Outdoor Learning, Out & About Community Excursions, and Sustainability, with daily learning experiences designed to support your child’s development and growth
  • For babies, the Centre provides nappies, SPF 50+ sunscreen, high-quality formula and bed linen.

Our Learning Programs

Learning should be fun! Learning through play encourages children to explore and understand their world at their own pace. It helps build their knowledge, develop confidence, and embrace curiosity.

Learning should be fun! Learning through play allows children to build their knowledge, develop confidence, and embrace curiosity.

Kindergarten Program
Flying start to school

Our Flying Start to School kindergarten program is lead by degree qualified Teachers in a long day care setting. Our specialist two-year program is committed to supporting your child as they prepare for big school. We focus on nurturing their confidence, making friends and social emotional growth while also supporting their abilities in reading, writing, counting, and thinking skills. Whether it’s building with blocks, practicing their first letters, or learning to share with friends, every experience is carefully designed to support your child’s development.

Our Centre is a recipient of funding as part of the VIC Government’s Free Kinder Program. Eligible children aged three years and above will receive up to $2101 in additional subsidies to reduce your out-of-pocket fees. Ask for more details when you tour the centre.

Out and about

Through excursions, children are supported to expand their world, to get to know their community, and have a sense of belonging. Their learning thrives when they feel safe, welcome, and that they belong.

STEM

Children discover the wonders of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics through age-appropriate activities that are designed to foster curiosity and develop foundational skills like problem-solving and creativity.

Cooking

Cooking experiences teach numeracy by counting ingredients, and weighing and measuring quantities and volume, while managing these tasks supports independence and confidence.

Ella Language

Learning languages through Early Learning Languages Australia (ELLA) supports brain development and social skills and creates opportunities to celebrate cultural diversity.

Joy of Reading

Reading aloud to children each day inspires imagination and supports thinking. Books with rhythm, rhyme and word patterns make stories more playful and memorable.

Sustainability

From growing veggies and foraging in the garden for that day’s meal ingredients to learning about recycling, children learn about being part of a community, connecting to their environment and understanding their impact on the world.

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