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Guardian Childcare & Education Blackburn South

Guardian Childcare & Education Blackburn South

50-52 Blackburn Road, Blackburn, VIC, 3130 view map
Verified
4.9
(02) 7240 3639

Care Type:

Long Day Care

Hours:

6:30am to 6:30pm

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Address:

50-52 Blackburn Road, Blackburn, VIC, 3130

4.9

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About Guardian Childcare & Education Blackburn South

Welcome to Guardian Childcare & Education Blackburn South, recently refurbished modern, purpose-built centre. 

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.

Proud to be awarded 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.

Nursery Rooms are our specialty. Our experienced Baby Ambassador and Nursery team take the time to really know your baby’s routines and personality, supporting them to feel safe and settled. Our Nursery rooms are calm, nurturing spaces that feel like a home away from home.

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.

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

We’re proud to offer what families call the best childcare in Blackburn South!

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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 Blackburn South Reviews (79)

4.9 /5

Based on 79 Reviews

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Sophie Dolse

5.0 1 week ago

My three children all attend Guardian Blackburn South, and I genuinely cannot say a single bad word about our experience.<br><br>The staff are truly exceptional and have become an extension of our village. They feel like family, and that means so much to us. Sal’s management is warm, welcoming and genuinely caring. She takes the time to build meaningful relationships with families, which is so important to us.<br><br>My children absolutely adore their teachers — from Gaz, Abigail, Chantelle and Carmen, to so many other wonderful educators who have made such a difference to our children.<br><br>Tina’s food is another highlight. The meals are beautiful, nutritious and provide the kids with such a wonderful variety of healthy foods. It’s clear how much care goes into everything they do.<br><br>One of the things I value most is the consistency of the staff. Across the four years we have been at Guardian, we have had such a familiar and dedicated team, which has created a real sense of trust, stability and community for our family.<br><br>I genuinely get sad thinking about the day our children will eventually move on. Guardian Blackburn South has been such a special part of our family’s lives, and I feel incredibly grateful for the people who care for and nurture our children every day.<br><br>I truly cannot speak highly enough of Guardian Blackburn South and would recommend them to any family without hesitation. ❤️

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Aikebaier Adila

5.0 1 month ago

We have had such a wonderful experience at this centre, and we would especially like to say a huge thank you to Sal, the centre manager. Sal is truly an amazing manager — she is warm, caring, approachable and genuinely cares about every child and every family. She always takes the time to listen, help and make sure the children are happy, safe and well cared for. We really appreciate how welcoming and supportive she has always been.<br><br>My eldest daughter has already graduated from the centre, but she still talks about her educators and misses them so much. ❤️ The beautiful relationships the educators built with the children have left such a lasting impression on her.<br><br>The educators are caring, professional and always make an effort to understand and support each child. The centre has such a warm and welcoming atmosphere, and we have always felt that our children are in safe and loving hands.<br><br>A special thank you to Sal for creating such a wonderful environment and for leading such a caring team. We are so grateful for everything you have done for our family and for all the beautiful memories you have given our children.<br><br>We couldn’t recommend this centre and the wonderful team enough! ❤️

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Benn Phua

5.0 2 months ago

My wife and I couldn't be happier with our experience at Guardian Childcare. From the moment our daughter started, the team has made us feel welcomed, supported, and confident that she is in good hands.<br><br>A special thank you to Sal, Andy, Noila, and Mag for the genuine care, patience, and dedication they show every day. They have taken the time to get to know our daughter, supported her routine, and created a warm, nurturing environment where she feels safe, happy, and excited to learn.<br><br>We also want to express how much we appreciate the team's empathy and understanding towards us as parents. They've always taken the time to listen, support us through transitions, and work with us as partners in our daughter's care. Their kindness, compassion, and willingness to accommodate our concerns have made a world of difference and have given us complete peace of mind.<br><br>We highly recommend Guardian Childcare to any family looking for a caring, professional, and supportive childcare centre. Thank you to the entire team for everything you do.

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Jenny Gao

5.0 3 months ago

I went to three kindergartens, and Guardian Childcare & Education Blackburn South was by far the best. It not only has excellent facilities, but also caring educators and well-designed programs for different age groups. If you are considering childcare or kindergarten, Guardian Blackburn South is definitely a great choice.

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5.0 4 months ago

Just wanted to say a huge thank you to the wonderful team at Guardian Childcare—especially Sal, Ada, Carmen, Abigayle, Andy, Noila, and Mag. Our two kids have just started, and we’ve been so grateful for how caring and patient everyone has been in helping them settle in. There are other lovely staff members we haven’t named too (so sorry if we missed you!), but please know we appreciate you all. Great program, service, environment, and food. Thank you for making this such a positive start for our family!

How Guardian Childcare & Education Blackburn South Compares

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Exceeding

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

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