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Guardian Childcare & Education Essendon

Guardian Childcare & Education Essendon

138 Hoffmans Road, Essendon, VIC, 3040 view map
Verified
4.0
(03) 9126 0418

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Long Day Care

Hours:

6.30am to 6.30pm

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138 Hoffmans Road, Essendon, VIC, 3040

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We’ve had a wonderful experience with Guardian. The team is caring, supportive, and consistent. Jessica has always been our favourite, patient, caring, and loved by all the kids. Kym is a fantastic kinder teacher, Wendy’s cooking makes the little ones so happy, and the whole team has been amazing. Josie is a kind and helpful centre manager. The whole team works hard and truly cares for the kids. Highly recommended!

- Faryal Khan

About Guardian Childcare & Education Essendon

Welcome to newly refurbished Guardian Childcare & Education Essendon. Our childcare centre is designed for children from six weeks to six years, with a strong focus on safety and wellbeing, we’re proud to be a trusted choice for safe childcare.

  • 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.

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

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Services Provided by Guardian Childcare & Education Essendon

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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.

Parent communication and involvement

Parent communication and involvement

We believe open, consistent communication with families is essential to every child’s learning and wellbeing. Our team builds strong, lasting partnerships with each family at the centre.

Personalised ‘My Learning and Development’ books track each child’s milestones and observed behaviours, with opportunities for families to share at-home observations.

Our online Storypark platform shares snapshots of learning and progress when you’re not at the centre.

Learning Exchange Displays in each room show weekly plans, experiences, and focus areas.

At year’s end or school transition, we provide a personalised summary of your child’s learning and development.

Together, we celebrate achievements, support growth, and keep you connected to your child’s learning journey. 

Meet the team

Meet the team

Our passionate, experienced educators are dedicated to supporting every child’s wellbeing and development.

With a focus on personalised care and learning, our teams create warm, inspiring environments where children feel safe and confident to explore.

Our expert educators have access to regular workshops, mentoring, and ongoing training to enhance their skills and stay up to date with the latest early learning practices.

Families can trust that every team member at Guardian is committed to nurturing their child and giving them the best start to life. 

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Guardian Childcare & Education Essendon Reviews (39)

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Faryal Khan

Nov, 2025

We’ve had a wonderful experience with Guardian. The team is caring, supportive, and consistent. Jessica has always been our favourite, patient, caring, and loved by all the kids. Kym is a fantastic kinder teacher, Wendy’s cooking makes the little ones so happy, and the whole team has been amazing. Josie is a kind and helpful centre manager. The whole team works hard and truly cares for the kids. Highly recommended!

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Aswin Shrestha

Nov, 2025

Nothing but positive to say. This was our child's first childcare experience, while she took a while to get used to it, the support from the educators was outstanding. She's grown more confident, independent and looks forward to going to the care. We could tell she truly enjoyed her days as she'd come home and pretend to eat, play and even nap just like she did at the centre. If we weren't moving away, we would've continued without a doubt. Choosing Guardian was one of the best parenting decisions we made. Heartfelt thanks to Josie, Nui, Faye and the entire time for their care and warmth. Highly recommended for anyone looking for a supportive environment, especially if it's your child's first time in care.

Response from the owner 13 Nov 2025

Thank you, Aswin, for sharing such a heartfelt review. We’re so pleased to hear that your daughter’s very first childcare experience was such a positive one. Starting care can be a big adjustment, and it’s wonderful to know the educators’ support helped her settle in and grow more confident and independent. Your description of how she enjoyed her days so much that she recreated them at home—pretending to eat, play, and nap—truly speaks to the comfort and joy she felt in the environment. We’re grateful for your kind words about Josie, Nui, Faye, and the entire team. Their warmth and dedication are at the heart of what we do, and we’ll be sure to share your appreciation with them. While we’re sad to see you go, we’re thrilled that choosing us was one of the best parenting decisions you’ve made. Thank you for your strong recommendation and for trusting us with your daughter’s care, we wish your family all the best in this next chapter.

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Rachel Calleja

Nov, 2025

My sons, Jaxon and Orlando, have been attending Guardian Childcare in Essendon — Jaxon for 2.5 years and Orlando for 1 year. From the moment we arrive each day, we’re always greeted with such warmth and excitement. The boys absolutely love going in and are always so happy to see their educators and friends. Over time, they’ve built strong and meaningful connections with their educators.. each one caring, patient, and genuinely invested in their growth and happiness. There’s one educator in particular who has made an incredible impact on both of them — Thomas. Thomas has gone above and beyond to support our boys individually. He always takes the time to share updates, insights, and important information about their progress, things that every parent values and appreciates. Jaxon has always felt especially comfortable with Thomas, particularly during drop-offs when settling in can be a little challenging. Thomas always has a calm and reassuring way of helping Jaxon feel at ease and confident in his environment. He has become not only a trusted educator but also a true friend and role model to the boys. It’s safe to say he’s their favourite! We’re so grateful for the nurturing, positive, and joyful environment the entire team provides. It gives us great peace of mind knowing our boys are surrounded by people who truly care about them every single day.

Response from the owner 13 Nov 2025

Thank you, Rachel, for sharing such a heartfelt and detailed review. We’re delighted to hear how much Jaxon and Orlando love coming to the centre and that they’re greeted with warmth and excitement every day, that’s exactly the environment we strive to create. It’s wonderful hearing they’ve built strong, meaningful connections with their educators and that each one has shown such care, patience, and genuine investment in their growth and happiness. Your recognition of Thomas is truly appreciated. We’ll make sure he knows how much his efforts mean to your family. His calm and reassuring approach during drop-offs, especially for Jaxon, reflects the dedication we aim for in supporting every child’s individual needs. Knowing that he takes the time to share updates and insights about your boys’ progress, and that he’s become a trusted role model and friend, speaks volumes about his commitment. We’re so proud to have educators like Thomas on our team. Thank you for highlighting the nurturing, positive, and joyful environment the entire team provides. It gives us great joy to know you feel peace of mind and trust in the care your boys receive every day. Your feedback means the world to us, and we’re grateful to have your family as part of our community!

How Guardian Childcare & Education Essendon Compares

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