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Guardian Childcare & Education South Yarra

Guardian Childcare & Education South Yarra

Level 1, 670 Chapel Street, South Yarra, VIC, 3141 view map
Verified
4.6
(02) 7240 3639

Care Type:

Long Day Care

Hours:

7:00am to 6:30pm

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Level 1, 670 Chapel Street, South Yarra, VIC, 3141

4.6

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About Guardian Childcare & Education South Yarra

Guardian South Yarra is a welcoming, light filled centre just four kilometres from Melbourne’s CBD. We’re proud of our centre, and we believe this is the best childcare in South Yarra. 

Proud winner of the Family Choice Award 2026. As determined by our existing families rating their experience of our Centre via Family Satisfaction Survey and independent Google Reviews.

Our To BE Me learning program helps you see your child’s learning adventure in a whole new light. Their pathway is personalised, with every milestone captured in a way that makes the link between play and learning clear and memorable. 

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.

Our nurturing Nursery spaces are designed to help babies settle quickly, giving families comfort and confidence. Our Baby Ambassador will get to know your child’s personality, preferences and routines. 

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.  

Safety and wellbeing are our highest priority, giving families peace of mind in the safe childcare we provide.

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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 South Yarra Reviews (50)

4.6 /5

Based on 50 Reviews

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Emma Hagdorn

5.0 5 days ago

This is a wonderful childcare centre! My daughter has been attending since she was 9 months old. She is now almost 2 and every daycare day is so exciting for her! She loves her educators, they clearly care for her emotional wellbeing and development. I know I am leaving her is safe and nurturing hands, which makes the time away from her easier.

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SKD

5.0 6 days ago

Gabi and Kezia are great! They are such warm and kind educators. Their happy, positive demeanour makes my daughter feel at ease. It’s nice knowing she’s in such wonderful hands. Thanks team :)

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Lucie Williams

5.0 1 week ago

Kezia, Gabby, and the nursery team have become a part of our family. Our daughter is SO excited each day to get into see them and it’s clear they take incredible care of her and she has fun with them and her peers.<br><br>There is great daily communication, support, and has eased her transition and we know she’s safe and loving each day.

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Lucie Mulet

5.0 2 weeks ago

My partner and I are happy with the Guardian South Yarra. From the 1st day, our baby daughter has been welcomed with such kindness, professionalism, and genuine care by Gabi and Kezia in the nursery (and the other great employees!).<br>As a parent, I was very anxious about leaving her for the first time, but the team made the transition so much easier. Their warmth, patience, and dedication reassured me that she was in the very best hands.<br>A year later, she is still very closed to Gabi and Kezia even if she’s not in the same room anymore.<br><br>Thank you for taking a wonderful care of our little girl!

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Samantha Ludwig

5.0 1 month ago

We couldn’t be more grateful for the incredible care Gaby and Kezia have given our daughter in Surrey Rd. They are warm, kind, patient and genuinely invested in the wellbeing and development of every child in their care.<br><br>From day one, they’ve created such a safe and nurturing environment where our daughter has absolutely thrived. It’s so comforting to know she is not only well cared for, but truly loved and encouraged to learn, explore and grow every day.<br><br>Their communication is always thoughtful, and it’s clear how much they genuinely care about each child’s individual personality and needs. We feel incredibly lucky to have had Gaby and Kezia as part of our family’s early learning journey.<br><br>Thank you both for everything you do. You make such a positive difference, and we couldn’t recommend you more highly.

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