Guardian Childcare & Education Wollert

Brand New Centre – Now Open!

  • Keeping children safe always comes first. All of our team are committed to uphold the highest standards of child safety. Read our approach here
  • Brand new childcare centre in Wollert, Melbourne, offering world-class facilities for children aged six weeks to six years, with experienced, passionate team who will ensure your child receives the highest quality education and care.
  • Leading learning programs within safe, secure environments to support each child’s social and emotional development.
  • Dedicated two-year kindergarten program that prepares children for school with the benefits of long daycare. Get up to $2,050 for 3 and 4 year olds in fee support on top of the Childcare Subsidy to help with the cost of kindergarten.

Book a tour today to see what makes our Centre special & have all your questions answered

HOURS

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

ADDRESS

94A Saltlake Boulevard Wollert , VIC, 3750

SPACES AVAILABLE NOW ACROSS ROOMS

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

Welcome to our Centre

Looking for a modern childcare centre where your child’s wellbeing and safety comes first? Welcome to Guardian Wollert, where children thrive in brand-new, welcoming learning spaces.

Our early learning centre offers children:

•Outdoor adventures with sandpits, bike track and climbing equipment
•Warm rooms with age-appropriate resources supporting our To BE Me program that tailor learning to your child’s individual development
•A caring, stable team, including nursery specialists, with extensive early childhood experience
•Leading government-subsidised 2-year Flying Start to School kindergarten program

From day one, your family is at the centre of everything we do. We’re proud to bring the latest and leading daycare to the Wollert community.

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Meet our Centre Manager Sadaf and team

"We believe in providing a safe, nurturing space where children can explore, solve problems, and gain lifelong skills through creative and enjoyable experiences. Through collaboration with families and the community, our aim is to establish a profound love for learning while ensuring that every child feels unique, valued, and supported."

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.

Reviews from Google

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Sahar
One of best centres so far, I had first child go to other centres and Guardian take good care of the children. Educators are wonderful and my son never leaves the child care hungry. Highly recommend
Response from the owner:Thank you so much for your kind words and recommendation Sahar! We’re thrilled to hear that you’ve had such a positive experience with us. It means a lot to know that our educators are making a difference and that your son feels well cared for and never leaves hungry - that will make our chef very happy to hear! We’re proud to provide a nurturing and supportive environment for all our children, and feedback like yours truly inspires us. Thanks again for sharing your experience, we’re so glad to be part of your family’s journey!
Alina G.
We absolutely love GC&E Wollert! The staff are so friendly, caring, and always approachable. Our daughter really enjoys her time at the centre and has made some lovely friendships and relationship with her teacher. We always feel confident that she’s in a safe, nurturing environment where she’s learning and having fun. Highly recommend this centre!
Response from the owner:Thank you so much for your kind words and recommendation Alina! We’re so happy to hear that your daughter enjoys her time with us and has built such meaningful relationships with her educators and friends. It’s wonderful to know that you feel confident in the safe and nurturing environment we provide, and that our preschool program is helping prepare her for the next stage in her learning journey. We truly appreciate your support and look forward to continuing to create a fun, caring, and enriching experience for your family!
Maddy J.
Moving my daughter to Gaurdian when they first opened was the best thing I did! She is so happy there. All the staff and educators are so lovely and welcoming. The childcare is always so clean and very organised. Could not recommend more!
Response from the owner:Maddy, we really appreciate your kind words! It's great to hear how happy your daughter is at our centre. Creating a welcoming and well-organised environment is so important to us, and it's wonderful to know it's making a difference. We truly appreciate your recommendation and love having your family as part of our community!
Lambrini
Guardian is nothing short of amazing! We have been taking out little one there since they opened a couple of months back and they have been great. My daughter loves going and actually gets excited when we drop her off! All of the ladies are phenomenal and all are experienced. State of the art building with brand new resources and toys for the kiddies. Every day is different so the kids never get bored. The ladies They take the time to get to know each child and what they like, dislikes, routines etc; You won’t regret doing a tour!
Response from the owner:Wow — thank you for your lovely review! We're absolutely over the moon to hear how much your daughter enjoys coming to Guardian. Seeing little ones excited to arrive each day is exactly why we do what we do! Our team is so passionate about creating a fun, safe, and engaging space where every child feels right at home, and it’s wonderful to hear that it’s shining through. We love getting to know each child and tailoring their experience to what makes them happiest — so thank you for noticing! We’re so grateful to have your family with us and can’t wait to share many more special moments with your little one.
sandhya S.
I am so pleased with the care and support my child receives at Guardian Childcare Wollert. From day one, the team has gone above and beyond to create a safe, nurturing, and stimulating environment. The educators are warm, attentive, and genuinely care about the wellbeing and development of each child.
Communication with parents is excellent. I receive regular updates, photos, and feedback that help me stay connected to my child's day. Thank you, Guardian Childcare, for providing such high-quality care and for creating a second home for my daughter.
Response from the owner:Thank you so much Sandhya, for your kind words and for sharing your experience about our centre. We’re thrilled to hear that your daughter feels at home with us and that you’ve felt supported and connected from day one. Your feedback about our communication and the care our educators provide truly means the world to us and it’s incredibly rewarding to know that the teams passion in creating a safe, nurturing, and enriching environment where every child can thrive shines through in your experience. We’re so grateful to be part of your daughter’s early learning journey, thank you again!
reetika V.
As a parent that has a background in the Early childhood I was very cautious and aware when it came to choosing the right center for my daughter and I am so happy that i have chosen Guardian Wollert ! I couldn't have asked for more caring, warm and welcoming management, educators and service in general.I absolutely love this child care centre! The staff are all so lovely and so helpful and really care for the children and the families. They are always doing lots of exciting and fun learning activities. The facilities are always clean and bright displaying lots of the children's work.
My daughter loves it I highly recommend Guardian Wollert 👍
Response from the owner:Thank you so much for your kind and detailed feedback Reetika! It means a great deal to us, especially coming from someone with a background in early childhood education as well! We’re thrilled to hear that we have met your expectations and that your daughter is thriving in our care. Our team is passionate about creating a welcoming, engaging, and nurturing environment for every child and family. Your recognition of our educators, management, and the learning experiences we provide truly affirms the heart we put into everything we do. We’re so grateful to be part of your daughter’s early learning journey and appreciate your recommendation!
Shelley-anne W.
This centre has been amazing for my journey as a mum and for my Daughter she settled in so quickly after having some doubts as she was at another centre she didn't settle at all as soon has she started with Guardian Wollert she made instent connection with the educators in her room and settled withing a couple of weeks and made me feel instant relief, the staff have so much knowledge and experience and it's shows I will also bring my son next year for kinder I can't recommend the centre enough I feel safe and comfortable leaving me daughter in this beautiful environment. If you're thinking of bring your babies I highly recommend the centre with beautiful learning spaces and care facilities.
Response from the owner:Wow—thank you so much for your beautiful words Shelley-Anne! We’re so happy to hear that your daughter settled in so quickly and that you both felt at ease from the start. It’s always our goal to create a warm, welcoming space where children feel safe, supported, and excited to learn—so hearing this truly means a lot to us. Our educators will be thrilled to know they made such a positive impact. We can’t wait to welcome your son next year for kinder—it’s such a joy to be part of your family’s journey! Thanks again for your kind recommendation and for being such a valued part of our Guardian community
Elodie K.
My daughter had a great first day there, the staff is very professional, friendly and supportive.
We had lots of play dates before the opening, I loved the concept and I think it was a great way to slowly introduce her to her new day care and the lovely staff.
I’m grateful and feel comfortable leaving her during the day. Thank you !
Response from the owner:Thank you so much for your wonderful review! We're thrilled to hear that your daughter had a great first day and that you found our staff professional, friendly, and supportive. It's fantastic to know that the play dates before the opening helped ease her transition. Your comfort and trust mean the world to us. We look forward to many more happy days together!
Ayesha A
Thoughtful, dedicated and passionate people working together doing their best to create a warm, nurturing and supportive environment!
Response from the owner:Thank you so much for your kind words! We're thrilled to hear that you appreciate the dedication and passion of our team. Creating a warm, nurturing, and supportive environment is our top priority, and it's incredibly rewarding to know that our efforts are making a positive impact. We look forward to continuing to provide the best experience possible!
Ersila D.
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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

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.

Read more here

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) $165.00 $70.95 $39.60
Toddler (2–3) $165.00 $70.95 $39.60
Kinder (3–5) $160.00 $68.80 $38.40

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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Sadaf and team

Our Centre team, led by our experienced Centre Manager Sadaf, 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

At our Wollert childcare centre, you’ll find world-class facilities including:  

  • Seven state of the art learning spaces, across two floors, full of high-quality educational resources to promote curiosity and wonder.  
  • Expansive outdoor spaces on both levels, filled with play and climbing equipment to spark curiosity and imagination.  
  • Quality learning programs such as Joy of Reading, Cooking, Out & About Community Excursions, Sustainability and more.  
  • On-site Chef providing fresh meals daily, full of the best seasonal ingredients.  
  • Our Centre will provide nappies, SPF 50+ sunscreen, all nutritious meals and snacks, 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.