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Guardian Childcare & Education Preston

Guardian Childcare & Education Preston

418 Murray Road, Preston, VIC, 3072 view map
Verified
5.0
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Top Rated Centre

(03) 9125 4960

Care Type:

Long Day Care

Hours:

6:30am to 6:30pm

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Address:

418 Murray Road, Preston, VIC, 3072

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About Guardian Childcare & Education Preston

Welcome to Guardian Preston, a spacious and inviting centre for children aged 6 weeks to 6 years old. We're a proud winner of the Family Choice Award 2025, determined by our families rating their experience via Family Satisfaction Survey and independent Google Reviews. We're also proud to be Exceeding in our most recent independent rating and assessment.

Guardian’s exclusive To BE Me program creates a unique learning adventure for every child. It demonstrates clearly how play connects to learning and development, offering families new insights and a lifelong record of these important years. 

We understand how big those first steps into childcare are, and our Baby Ambassador and expert Nursery team is here to make the transition calm and reassuring for both you and your baby. 

By focusing on Nutrition for Life, Guardian gives families peace of mind, knowing their children are developing habits that can set them up for a future of exposure to different foods, good eating patterns and healthy eating. Our qualified cook / chef provides 5 healthy foods every day from our in-house kitchen.  

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 2026.

Families trust us to provide safe childcare with the highest standards of safety and care in our centre. We’re proud of our centre, and we believe this is the best childcare in Preston. 

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About the Curriculum

About the Curriculum

To BE Me is Guardian’s exclusive learning program specifically designed for each age and stage of your child’s early years.

The program includes resources and tools that support learning and make it easy to see your child’s progress along Learning and Development Pathways.

It groups your child’s learning into seven areas to help you see this progress clearly.​ Each of these areas has behaviours or skills that are generally linked to each age and stage.

Children receive their own My Learning and Development Book, which is updated regularly with their progress.

To BE Me is underpinned by Guardian’s world class teaching program that has been developed over many years of research and thousands of hours observing how children develop. 

Programs

Programs

Our Nursery Program is a partnership with your family to ensure every detail of your child’s care supports a healthy, happy baby.

Baby Welcome when you first start. This touches every aspect of their first 12 months in a Centre.

Familiarity with the rhythm of day provides a sense of security and builds self-confidence.

Safe sleep supports physical and cognitive development and emotional wellbeing.

Our Baby Ambassador is your go to person for your baby's first 12 months with us. They will know every detail about your baby.

Specialist Nursery teams are baby specialists and have been trained in Safe Sleep practices for young children.

Nourishing baby menu prepared by our experience Chef / Cook.

Our Nurseries are specially curated environments with age-appropriate resources and a home away from home feel. Dedicated cot areas support sleep time. 

Kindergarten/Preschool Programs

Kindergarten/Preschool Programs

Our bespoke To BE Me program has a two-year Kindergarten/Preschool program that meets the National Quality Standard and the National Quality Framework. It offers the support, structure, and inspiration your child needs to thrive. It is called Flying Start to School.

Our unique program for children aged 3-4 and 4-5 years old ensures they are supported to develop the important emotional, social, and thinking skills they need to make A Flying Start to School.  

Our structured educational program across 7 areas of learning has been carefully designed to meet your child’s individual needs and we use our Development Pathways to ensure it is relevant to your child’s age and stage of development. 

A Flying Start to School is implemented by our University-qualified Early Childhood Teachers in a way that is fun and engaging for your child and includes specific. learning experiences in carefully curated environments that inspire curiosity, collaboration and critical thinking.  

Speak to us about state-based government funding in participating states.  

Health and Nutrition

Health and Nutrition

We believe in nutrition for life, supporting children to develop healthy eating habits from an early age. Qualified Chefs and Cooks in our centres create fresh and nutritious meals each day, using seasonal, high-quality ingredients that align with Australian Dietary Guidelines.

Meals are designed to be delicious, introduce children to diverse flavours, and make eating healthy food a positive experience.

Managing allergies and intolerances is part of how we keep mealtimes safe and enjoyable. Every child’s needs are carefully tracked, meals are supervised by permanent educators, and allergens are strictly controlled.

Beyond providing wholesome food, we use mealtimes as learning opportunities. Children practice independence by serving themselves and engaging in conversations about food, building confidence and understanding of healthy choices.  

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Guardian Childcare & Education Preston Reviews (39)

5.0

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Brenna Ferguson

Nov, 2025

Our family is so happy with Guardian Preston. Our daughter is comfortable and confident at daycare and loves her educators. We always feel like she is being given personalised attention and that her educators know her well. I would recommend Guardian Preston to other families!

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Tara Zito

Aug, 2025

My kids have been coming here since they were 9 months old. The staff are lovely the centre is clean. Everyone is welcoming and the kids love it. Highly recommend.

Response from the owner 10 Aug 2025

Thank you so much for your kind words and recommendation Tara! It's been a joy watching your little ones grow! Our team works hard to create a welcoming, clean, and nurturing environment, so it means a lot to know that both you and your children feel happy and supported here. Thanks again!

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Nancy Saab

Jul, 2025

Thank you Guardian Preston for the amazing work you do in supporting and nurturing our kids! We’ve been to a few daycares over time and your centre has been a true standout with its sense of community, genuine care and clear communication. Our kids have developed meaningful relationships with their friends and your lovely staff and we are so grateful! Thank you Liz, Rita and team!

Response from the owner 31 Jul 2025

Thank you so much for your kind words and ongoing support Nancy! We’re truly grateful to have your family as part of our community. It’s wonderful to hear that you’ve felt a strong sense of care, connection, and communication from our team, that’s exactly what we strive for every day. We’re especially glad your children have built meaningful relationships with both our educators and their peers. Liz, Rita, and the entire team will be so touched by your shout-out, they’re passionate about creating a nurturing and engaging environment for every child. Thank you again for your recommendation. We look forward to continuing this journey with your family!

How Guardian Childcare & Education Preston Compares

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Exceeding

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Educational Program and Practice Exceeding
Children's Health and Safety Meeting
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Staffing Arrangements Exceeding
Relationships with children Exceeding
Collaborative partnerships with families and communities Exceeding
Governance and leadership Exceeding

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