Open 6:30am to 6:30pm
Monday to Friday
Child Care Subsidy at Guardian Childcare & Education St Ives
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.
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Information about Guardian Childcare & Education St Ives
- A homely, warm, resource-rich childcare centre, featuring many beautiful, light-filled learning spaces for children 6 weeks to 6 years.
- Beautifully designed outdoor space with a cubby house, water pump, sand pit areas, worm farms, vegetable and herb gardens.
- Highly experienced multi-cultural team.
- Joy of Reading, Cooking, Outdoor and Sustainability learning programs and Out & About Community Excursions
Hours
Mon to Fri 6:30am to 6:30pm
Address
327 Huntingdale Road,
Chadstone,
VIC,
3148
Helpful Information
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Sebastien G.
10:42 09 May 23
Great
Thanuja R.
19:55 06 Apr 23
Allison C
11:49 05 Apr 23
So glad to have found Guardian Chadstone and forever grateful to the staff and teachers here who truly care for the children's learning, development and well being. What a great space too! We have settled in with ease, thanks to the warm, friendly and welcoming staff here since day 1. My daughter still enjoys seeing her teachers, friends and learning at Guardian Chadstone after all these years. Keep up the great work! 🙂
Y S
10:47 05 Apr 23
My kids received very good education and care on a daily basis, lovely management with Kayla and Hannah, and Chef Wenney is superb. Personally I had to mention my twins birthdays did not fall on their childcare days, but their educator Alhan took the initiative along with Chef Wenney and the team to still celebrate their bdays. It’s the people that makes the place wonderful.
Alex L.
09:33 05 Apr 23
Fantastic group of legends at this centre, my daughter always looks forward to seeing the team here at Guardian. They have helped her grow and develop into the wonderful little human she is today. The changes that have been made in the last 6 months have really elevated this centre.Well done team!
tara-lee C.
06:21 04 Apr 23
Massive thanks to all the workers here, they are amazing! Always a warm welcome when coming in. Both my kids have been here from the age of 6 months and oldest is now 6! The centre is amazing and has became even better with Hannah and Kayla in charge. Thank you!
sonali S.
07:45 03 Apr 23
I highly recommend GC & E Chadstone! The staff is caring and attentive to my daughter's needs, and they provide a safe and nurturing environment for her to learn and play with other children her age. They focus on individualized learning and work with each child to identify their strengths and areas for growth. Thank you to the staff for all that you do!Special shout out to Thanuja, Dulanga, Farzana, Hannah and Kayla for taking care of my baby girl so well ❤️ and Wenny for yummy food 🤤I feel at peace knowing u guys are looking after her. Be it her fuzzy eating or need to be always on lap, You look after her so well.. Appreciate your efforts 🙌
nahla M.
00:35 24 Mar 23
Joel F
08:50 19 Dec 22
My daughter always enjoys her time spent here. The educators and management are always friendly and professional.
Lauren R.
01:23 09 Aug 22
All staff and carers have been so lovely and helpful. My three children have been enjoying themselves and I love the regular updates on their days in care.
Tony L.
02:14 07 Jun 22
The care from the teachers and the staff for the children are great. Really recommend the Childcare to other parents.
Ivory Ann S.
08:43 19 Oct 21
Kara N.
08:47 18 Sep 20
We have nothing but good experiences with Guardian Chadstone since my son started there in June. It is so comforting to know he is so well looked after when my husband and I are working. He is always happy and super excited to go to daycare in the mornings. The centre keeps us up to date with regular photos and liaises with us regularly about his development and progress. I am also very impressed with the facilities available to the children, as well as the nutritious menu provided by the lovely chef Courtney (who posts photos of the food the children enjoy daily, so my mind is at ease that he is eating well). Mara, Nithya and Kanika have always been very receptive with any concerns I have had, and are easy to contact and quick to reply. I would highly recommend this childcare to anyone in the area and for children of any age.
Dilini S.
01:44 11 Sep 20
Very Friendly and Supportive team.
Catherine B.
00:46 09 Sep 20
My two children have been at LoveKids for a total of about 10 years. I love coming to the centre everyday and seeing everyone happy. My daughter is almost at the end of her kindy year and when this is over i will miss everyone so much. you have all become like family. If you are thinking about sending your children to Love Kids then you have picked the best one in Victoria.
Kate
02:00 25 Aug 20
My son has been attending Guardian Chadstone for about 3 years. He has grown so much confidence and always enjoys going to centre. He's built positive and good relationships with his educators and friends. Good learning curriculum, safe and supportive environment. Lovely and responsive educators and management team. Such an amazing centre!
Lynn Y.
08:04 31 Jul 20
Mara S.
12:40 14 Mar 20
Great Centre, the educators are just lovely, helpful and very caring. Children and families love being part of “Guardian Chadstone Family.” Always fun times to be had there and celebrations to acknowledge. Excellent community and family involvement. The children’s dinner service is a great incentive for families. The atmosphere is terrific with wonderful outdoor learning spaces to explore. Families satisfaction and communication with families is the heart of this centre success!
Sandro P.
01:46 31 Jan 20
Jess
09:27 13 Oct 19
The love and care from all the educators into taking care of every children is just amazing. You would be so comfortable with others taking care of your child.Children walk into this day care being so comfortable and feeling secure as they run towards their dedicated educators/teachers and you can tell that they truly love being there. I just love this place! Very warm and welcoming ELC!
Nithya S.
11:33 10 Oct 19
An amazing centre. Dedicated educators and staff. Very caring and nurturing environment for children. Children are being engaged with hands on experiences and exploring the real world. The curriculum embraces play-based learning to spark children’s curiosity and build their confidence.
Raman M.
11:28 10 Oct 19
Love Kids is a gorgeous centre that provides the children with quality care. I love the caring educators and how they have played a great role in shaping children’s futures. Their approach to families is welcoming, and keeps the child at the heart of the service. Thank you so much Love Kids and team.
Sujatha J.
01:35 01 Feb 19
Love kids is a safe and amicable environment for the children to nurture. My daughter has been going since she was 14 months and the best part is she loves going to love kids everyday. The educators are very kind and friendly with the kids. Everyday the kids learn new thing and individual attention is given to the kids. The story park is a wonderful feature which is being updated every single day.The parents at work feels so good to see the pics of the children with happy faces in the story park app.The transition from one room to another is made with ease and children's happily move to the next rooms. They get familiarised with the new educators before they start in the new room.Daljeet and her team is awesome. I am thankful to all the educators in the centre.
Balasubramaniam K
13:31 31 Jan 19
My child has been going to LoveKids Chadstone for more than a year now and I would like to thank all the staff & educators for their excellent care to kids and friendly behavior to parents. The environment is really great for the kids and they get to learn a lot every day. Would definitely recommend to others.
Nafisa C.
10:51 27 Jan 19
It is a great place for children to build relationships with peers and educators in a resourceful learning environment. Children are becoming more sustainable in everyday practice to save the nature around them.Highly recommended for the parents who want a safe, happy and meaningful learning place for their children.
Julian J.
04:03 24 Jan 19
Beautiful centre with caring Educators. I would definitely recommend!
Little Green B.
20:46 20 Jan 19
What an absolutely fantastic childcare facility. Love Kids is exceptionally well run; with a warm and welcoming atmosphere, staff who are friendly, dedicated, and hardworking, and with high standards throughout.While my daughter was there, I felt happy and confident that she was being cared for, and that her needs were being met. Each time I was at the centre, the children were engaged and happy, and staff always giving high levels of attention to the children and their needs. Nithya and her team are amazing. The daily program and activities are beautifully planned and thought out too: thanks so much for all your hard work!To Mara and all the staff at Love Kids, you’ve been truly amazing... thank you.
Kris H.
11:00 02 Jun 18
Gabrielle B
02:09 08 Mar 19
Kat L.
05:09 02 Oct 17
