(03) 9124 9991
(03) 9124 9991Address:
20/22 Croydon Road, Croydon, VIC, 3136
Care Type:
Long Day Care
Hours:
6.30am to 6.30pm
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Your enquiry will be sent directly to the Guardian Childcare & Education Croydon.
Address:
20/22 Croydon Road, Croydon, VIC, 3136
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Welcome to Guardian Childcare & Education Croydon! Our newly refurbished centre includes the historic Croydon church hall, bringing a unique charm to our thoughtfully designed learning spaces for babies through kindergarten. Conveniently located directly across from Croydon Primary School, our centre also offers easy access to Croydon Train Station and Maroondah Highway. We’re proud of our centre, and we believe this is the best childcare in Croydon.
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 2025.
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.
With a strong focus on safety and wellbeing, we’re proud to be a trusted choice for safe childcare.
Book a tour today!
Welcome to Guardian Childcare & Education Croydon! Our newly refurbished centre includes the historic Croydon church hall, bringing a unique charm to our thoughtfully designed learning spaces for babies through kindergarten. Conveniently located directly across from Croydon Primary School, our centre also offers easy access to Croydon Train Station and Maroondah Highway. We’re proud of our centre, and we believe this is the best childcare in Croydon.
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 2025.
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.
With a strong focus on safety and wellbeing, we’re proud to be a trusted choice for safe childcare.
Book a tour today!
State Government Approved Programs
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.
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.
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.
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.
Want to see the centre first hand? Book a tour with Guardian Childcare & Education Croydon below.
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Your enquiry will be sent directly to the Guardian Childcare & Education Croydon.
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Olivia Williams
We recently moved our children here from another Guardian centre and are so happy with the centre. The educators are amazing and the managers of the centre are great too. It feels like family here already, love it! 5 stars for us
Dave Sprinkhaan
We've had such a wonderful experience at Guardian Croydon! The educators are warm, attentive, and genuinely care about our children.
We’re delighted to hear that you’ve had such a positive experience at our centre Dave! Our educators are passionate about creating a caring and supportive environment for every child, and it means a lot to know their efforts have made a difference for your family. If there’s ever anything more we can do to support you, please let us know. We’re grateful to have you as part of our community!
J C
I feel incredibly lucky to have such beautiful educators caring for my 18 month old. We’ve been at the centre for years and have seen the work and changes that make it what it is today - my little one adores the educators, the chef makes amazing food, they have a great educational program and take feedback on board. Highly recommend.
Thank you J C for your kind words and continued support! We're grateful to have your family as part of our community. It means the world to us that you've noticed the care, dedication, and growth within our centre over the years. Our educators are passionate about creating a nurturing and engaging environment, and it's wonderful to hear that your little one adores them! We’ll be sure to pass your compliments on to our chef and team. Thank you again for your recommendation — it’s families like yours that make our work so rewarding.
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