Our experience with Ethan’s childcare has been exceptional. Truly a 10/10. The entire team is warm, patient, and genuinely caring. Every educator shows real dedication to the children’s safety, wellbeing, and development. My boy always feels happy, supported, and understood, which gives us so much peace of mind as parents. We deeply appreciate the communication, the professionalism, and the love they bring to the centre every day. Thank you for creating such a safe and nurturing space for our little one.

Great space for children to learn and play; indoor and outdoor. Appreciate the dedications and care by the educators at the centre.

As a profession, I do weekly school and childcare visits throughout Melbourne, so I am able to compare and contrast quite easily. Knowing what I know, I can confidently say that my kids are attending one one of the best childcare and education center for several reasons which are important to me: 1) Everyone in the center cares about the wellbeing of the children. This includes the educators, the administration, the management, the chef and everyone else involved in that center. They all know each of my child's temperament, personality, likes/dislikes and are genuinely interested in them and care about them. This speaks volumes to how they all work as a team for the best interest of the child. 2) The educators -- where will we be without them! They go above and beyond for each and every one of children. This center has some of the most loving, talented and smart educators I have seen in any childcare. To them, this is not just a job, you can truly see and experience this when you see them with your kids. Kesia, Gabi, Marianne & Cici, you are our family's guardian angels. The best educators of all time. 3) Feedback - the center are there to listen and care for any concerns you may have. Last year, as a first time mother, my anxiety was as its peak, however, the whole team there were all there to listen, acknowledge, understand and help. 4) They celebrate cultural diversity which is very important to my family. The accept, respect and celebrate! 5) The childcare put a lot of effort into engaging the children in extra-curricular activities which include a soccer coach, music and dance with Happy Feet. They have also put effort into ensuring parents know other parents in their child's class. 6) The facility is top notch amazing. It is clean, the toys all have their pieces (you would be surprised this is not a guarantee in some facilities), very organized, spacious and open. There are a hundred of positive things I can say about the Guardian South Yarra but the most important are the people who work there. I thank you so much.

As a Wayapa Wuurrk Earth Connection Practitioner I have been booked by the South Yarra Guardian Childcare & Education Centre to conduct Incursions to teach the children about Earth Connection and caring for the Earth. I have found the staff to be professional and very supportive and the children engaging and happy to learn about caring for the Earth. The Centre has many resources for Earth Care and Indigenous learning spaces and have collaborated with me to provide the most engaging and fun activities to care for the Earth and learn about Indigenous wisdoms. It is always a delight for me to visit the South Yarra Centre. It provides varied opportunities and space for the children to interact and learn with Earth based teachings. #wayapawuurrk

Absolutely lovely centre, my daughter has been attending since she's 7 months old and now one year has past - kids grow so fast. staff have been really supportive and communicative.

We’ve had a wonderful experience at south Yarra Guardian daycare centre! All staffs are caring especially Ruth, ceeda, Maria. the environment is safe and nurturing, and my daughter absolutely loves going every day. A special thank you to Bex and her team, who are always so helpful, approachable, and goes above and beyond to support the children and parents. Highly recommended!

I can't say enough good things about Guardian South Yarra. From the moment we enrolled my eldest son (can’t believe it’s been over 2 years now!), it's been such a positive experience. The staff goes above and beyond to accommodate his individual needs, which has made such a difference in his development and comfort. I also love how they embrace cultural diversity and inclusion, making sure every child feels valued and celebrated. The customer service is outstanding — they’re always friendly, responsive, and genuinely care about the well-being of the children. I’ve enjoyed it so much that now my 10-month-old has also joined, and I couldn’t be happier with the attention and care they’ve given him. I appreciate the welcoming, nurturing environment they’ve created, and I feel confident knowing both of my children are in such good hands. Highly recommend this daycare to any parent looking for a safe, caring, and inclusive environment for their child!

We couldn’t be happier with Guardian! They are not only friendly, flexible, and professional but also truly nurturing and passionate about what they do. One of the standout aspects of this childcare is its commitment to inclusion, multiculturalism, and diversity. The environment is welcoming to all families and backgrounds, and it’s wonderful to see children learning about different cultures, traditions, and perspectives in such a natural and engaging way. They celebrate diversity and make every child feel valued and included. The range of activities offered is fantastic, there’s always something exciting happening! From creative arts and music to outdoor play and educational experiences, our child is constantly engaged, learning, and having fun. The facilities are modern, clean, and designed with the children’s needs in mind, making drop-offs and pick-ups incredibly convenient. Most importantly, we have complete peace of mind knowing our child is in a safe, loving, and supportive environment every day. We highly recommend Guardian to any parent looking for a place where their little one will thrive!

We’ve been here for more than a year and I cannot thank this team enough for their committed educators! The centre is always filled with interesting activities for the kids too.

Parents of children with special needs be warned. After a Guardian my daughter was attending shut down, I quickly scrambled to find an alternative & was relieved when the South Yarra branch accepted her enrolment, going so far as taking a bond. When South Yarra realised she had special needs (autism) they instantly revoked the offer, even though she had been attending Guardian for years, including the South Yarra branch when she was a baby, without any incident. When we asked why she was being discriminated against because of her disability, we were told they simply did not have the space, despite having just accepted my bond payment, on their prompt. This caused undue hurt & distress. We didn’t appreciate the gaslighting. It didn’t help that it took over a month & several requests on my part to recover the bond fee.