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Guardian Childcare & Education Sydenham

Guardian Childcare & Education Sydenham

354 Sydenham Road, Sydenham, VIC, 3037 view map
Verified
5.0
(03) 9126 0335

Care Type:

Long Day Care, Vacation Care

Hours:

6.30am to 6.30pm

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Address:

354 Sydenham Road, Sydenham, VIC, 3037

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About Guardian Childcare & Education Sydenham

Our recently refurbished Guardian Childcare and Education Sydenham provides an incredible learning environment and leading curriculum that promotes holistic development for children across all areas, through our focus on intentional and spontaneous learning. Families trust us to provide safe childcare with the highest standards of safety and care in our centre. 

To BE Me is Guardian’s exclusive learning program – a game changer that marks a new era in early learning. It reimagines early education, giving families clear insights into how play connects to learning and development.

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.

Proud winner of the Family Choice Award 2025. As determined by our existing families rating their experience of our Centre via Family Satisfaction Survey and independent Google Reviews.

We’re proud to offer what families call the best childcare in Sydenham. Book a tour today! 

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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 Sydenham Reviews (86)

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Kristina Scantlebury

Nov, 2025

I absolutely love that this facility has pretty much all the same staff and centre manager from 12 years ago from my nieces attending and now my own 2 boys. The staff are dedicated and caring to all the children. Freshly cooked meals on site, multiple areas of play and learning experiences. Thank you for being a wonderful support for my boys.

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Shafi Hassan

Nov, 2025

Our daughter loves going to her kinder and she returns happy every time big thank you to whole team especially Amanda,Neha and Natalie

Response from the owner 13 Nov 2025

Thank you, Shafi, for your lovely feedback. We’re so pleased to hear your daughter loves attending and comes home happy every time. Your recognition of the whole team, especially Amanda, Neha, and Natalie, means so much, we’ll be sure to share your kind words with them. Thank you for your support!

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Jacinta P

Jul, 2025

I cannot speak more highly of Guardian Sydenham. We travel 25 minutes each way to attend this centre, and honestly, we wouldn’t go anywhere else. They’ve set the standard for what great care looks like. I was really anxious when my son first started in the nursery room, but the educators made me feel at ease straight away. They’ve always treated him with so much care and kindness that it feels like he is being cared for by loved ones. Over the last year and a half, every educator he’s had has been nothing short of amazing, from his regular educators to those filling in during breaks, who have gotten to know him so well. They all know him by first name and are always greeting him when crossing paths in the hallways. I would especially like to recognise educator, Tina, who has been especially incredible. Her genuine empathy, patience and commitment to her role has been unmatched. She truly goes above and beyond, not only for my son, but for all the children. All of my sons past and current educators have been nothing short of amazing, and we feel so incredibly lucky to have them in our lives. Centre management, Carey and Bianca, have also been fantastic. They’ve always been approachable and quick to respond to any questions or small issues, which gives us real peace of mind. Overall, a truly amazing centre! Can’t recommend it enough!

Response from the owner 21 Jul 2025

It means so much to us that you choose to travel 25 minutes each way just to be part of our centre—that kind of commitment speaks volumes, and we’re honoured to be your chosen place of care. Knowing that we’ve set the standard for what great care looks like for your family is the highest compliment we could receive. We understand how emotional and nerve-wracking it can be to leave your little one in someone else’s care, especially in those early nursery days. We’re so glad our educators were able to ease your anxiety and make you feel supported from the very beginning. Your son is such a joy to care for, and it’s been wonderful watching him grow and thrive over the past year and a half. A special shout-out to Tina—your words about her empathy, patience, and dedication are spot on. She truly embodies the spirit of Guardian Sydenham, and we’ll make sure she sees your kind recognition. And of course, Carey and Bianca will be so touched to hear how their approachability and responsiveness have given you peace of mind. We feel incredibly lucky to have families like yours in our community. Thank you again for your trust, your kind words, and for being such an important part of our centre. We look forward to continuing this journey with you and your son.

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