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Child Care Subsidy at Guardian Childcare & Education South Yarra
The Childcare Subsidy (CCS) is financial assistance to help with the cost of child care. Knowing how much CCS you are entitled to is important, because it helps you understand how much care you can access and what your out-of-pocket expenses will be.
We are here to help. We believe in forming strong, trusted relationships with families. Supporting you to get the most of out your CCS is just one of the ways we make it easier for families to choose the right partner for the care and education of your child.
Use our CCS calculator below to see your estimated entitlement.
Calculate how much you'll pay
Information about Guardian Childcare & Education South Yarra
- Expansive learning spaces with a 'Wellness centre' for daily yoga, and an 'invention centre' to inspire curiosity, fun, and a sense of belonging.
- Engaging outdoor environment with spacious rooftop garden and yard featuring a water pump, a creek bed and natural climbing structures to inspire curiosity and discovery.
- Highly experienced Educators and degree-qualified Teachers support children to grow and thrive.
- Specialist two-year kindergarten and preschool program that prepares children for school, with the benefits of long day care.
- Joy of Reading, Cooking, Outdoor and Sustainability learning programs and Out & About Community Excursions.
Hours
Mon to Fri 7:30 to 18:30
Address
Level 1 670 Chapel Street,
South Yarra,
NSW,
3141
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Guardian Childcare & Education South Yarra is ideally placed to help families manage their work/life balance with an all-inclusive service, including a high quality, nutritious and varied menu for our children prepared by our in-house chef and served in our mezzanine dining area.
Our team of Bachelor-trained teachers lead our caring, professional and highly-skilled educators in all of our spaces, which are equipped with the highest quality Reggio Emilia-inspired learning resources and programs for all levels of early childhood development in line with the Guardian Curriculum.
In addition to the enriched indoor active play spaces for children, this centre offers your child a unique and welcoming environment with many amazing learning spaces for children. This includes a picturesque roof top garden and an outdoor Invention Centre classroom that will provide children with endless possibilities for creation and design.
With our regular Out-And-About excursions, all children are able to explore areas of our local community such as the Library, the Yarra River, Prahran Market and nearby parks and gardens. Our youngest children are also out and about in our 8-seat pram.
Begin the Adventure at Guardian
Holly K.
05:20 18 Apr 23
Juliana S.
06:29 11 Jan 23
My son has attended Guardian South Yarra since he was eight months old and loved it!He smiles since we go through the front door and I can see he feels comfortable and happy with his educators and peers.We've experienced two different classrooms, and both teams were lovely with educators committed to knowing your child and make them have a good time.It's a big centre with a small community spirit.Also, from the management perspective, they are very friendly and always happy to accommodate family's needs when possible.
Sofie D.
00:27 10 Jan 23
Roberta T.
03:55 01 Nov 22
Love the centre, educators, management and team. I have two kids attending full time and they are both super happy to go every day. They do so many things there and learn so much. It is incredible all the work the educators do. Thank you for helping us taking care of our children.5 Stars ♥️
isabelle C.
01:55 26 Jul 22
Anna M.
10:13 23 Jun 22
simon Z.
02:10 07 Jun 22
Jenita S
01:39 16 Nov 21
Shweta D
01:26 11 Nov 21
Napatnan K.
11:07 09 Nov 21
Joanna K.
00:13 01 Apr 21
The staff and management of this day care are fantastic. They respond so well to my children's needs and have supported us as a family for 3 years. The community of educators is fantastic with a special shout out to Aimee, Ollie, Alicia, Sunny, Tina and Valery. These staff members have gone above and beyond to encourage my kids in their areas of interest and help them develop confident personalities. Thanks so much to the whole team- including Shane in the kitchen who is a magician getting these kids to eat veggies!
Lauren S.
11:32 28 Oct 20
We loved being a part of the River Garden family! High quality facilities and educators. Admin staff always went above and beyond also, including being very flexible and accommodating. I could not have felt more comfortable sending my child to River Garden and am thankful for the wonderful time we had as a part of the community.
xiao N.
02:20 29 Jun 20
We have been in river garden for 2years already, it’s the best childcare in Melbourne. Really friendly staff and educators with love in the heart. The educators is stable not as other private cahildcare. Best environment , always have new and up to date toys come. The price is high but it’s worth it. Highly recommended
Samantha D.
12:26 03 Jun 20
Great service from Amy today, she went above and beyond ✨
Sloane
05:17 17 Feb 20
Belated review. We loved Rivergarden! Wonderful caring staff and gorgeous spaces. Shout out to Rabia, such an exceptional educator.
Charlotte C.
05:22 10 Oct 19
My daughter loves going here- she has a great relationship with all of her carers, enjoys the wonderful outings that they have planned and has learnt and developed so much in her time here.What I love the most about the centre is of extra curricular programs they offer as well as the excellent and frequent communication we get from the Management team. We will be staying at the centre long term :)
Kathy R
14:40 01 Oct 19
Great facilities with lovely staff and manager. They do lots of activities to engage children. Makes life a lot easier dropping off my daughter there knowing she's been well taken care of. She loves her educator Divya.
Lynn V
05:59 23 Jul 19
Lovely childcare with great facilities. The rooftop playground is great! My little girl loves Teacher Joana who is very kind and patient to the kids.
Aadi S.
07:59 18 Feb 19
Mirela A.
03:47 01 Apr 16
