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Guardian Childcare and Education Leopold

Guardian Childcare and Education Leopold

688 Bellarine Highway, Leopold, VIC, 3224 view map
Verified
4.8
(02) 7240 3639

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Long Day Care

Hours:

6.30am to 6.30pm

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Address:

688 Bellarine Highway, Leopold, VIC, 3224

4.8

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About Guardian Childcare and Education Leopold

Welcome to Guardian Childcare & Education Leopold, 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.

Our centre is a place where children thrive – and families say it’s the best childcare in Leopold.

If you're interested in learning more about life at Guardian Childcare & Education Leopold, 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 and Education Leopold Reviews (58)

4.8 /5

Based on 58 Reviews

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Kesten Walton

5.0 1 month ago

Leopold Guardian has become so much more than a childcare centre to our family, it truly feels like part of our village, and that is because of the incredible people who work there.<br><br>Ady consistently goes above and beyond. She is always organised, communicates exceptionally well, and somehow always has exactly the information I need before I even ask. As a mum herself, she understands how important trust and reassurance are. Every time I leave my daughter, I walk away feeling completely at peace, knowing she is in such caring hands.<br><br>The way the children absolutely adore Sarah tells you everything you need to know about her. As soon as my daughter sees her, her face lights up. Sarah has the warmest, most nurturing presence and makes every child feel safe, loved, and valued. She is thoughtful, organised, and always goes the extra mile with the little things that make such a big difference. Those extra touches are what make Leopold Guardian such a special place.<br><br>Then there is Rosie - the sunshine of Leopold Guardian. She is the heart of the centre and the person who holds everything together. In the five years I have known her, I have never seen her without a smile or a positive attitude. Nothing is ever too hard, and she brings warmth, kindness, and genuine care to everyone she meets. Her positivity is infectious, and she makes families feel like they truly belong.<br><br>I also want to recognise the entire nursery team. Every single educator goes above and beyond, and their passion for what they do shines through every day. Walking through the doors each morning is such a beautiful experience because they are genuinely excited to see both my daughter and me. They greet us with huge smiles, enthusiasm, and kindness, making us feel welcomed from the moment we arrive. Seeing how excited they are to spend the day with my daughter gives me so much confidence that she is loved, valued, and truly cared for. As a parent, there is no greater feeling than leaving your child somewhere they are so happy to be.<br><br>Together, these incredible women and the entire Leopold Guardian team have created an environment where children thrive and families feel genuinely supported. They have become such an important part of our village, and I feel incredibly grateful that my family has them. The love, dedication, professionalism, and genuine care they show every single day are what make Leopold Guardian such an exceptional place. We are so lucky to be part of this wonderful community.

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Chloe Lynch

5.0 2 months ago

We first sent our little boy here just over a year ago now nothing but positive experiences, we have had a smooth transition. From making friends to, playing , growth and development, building his confidence to go off to play with his now best friends. We are truly grateful they have made us feel apart of the community helping transition into a new area nothing but amazing support we can’t wait to send our next little one Thanks so much guardian Leopold! One happy amazing confidence little boy we get to watch grow into a young boy

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Emily Shaw

5.0 7 months ago

Amazing staff and beyond amazing communication between staff, children and parents! Highly recommend

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Kain Patten

5.0 10 months ago

Guardian Leopold is an incredible inclusive center where all educators and management go above and beyond to help the children thrive and learn. My 4-year-old son who has been diagnosed with level 3 (non-verbal) autism has learned so much from the amazing educators and loves coming to daycare each day. We really appreciate the kindness and understanding from Belinda and the team. Definitely the best center in Leopold, if not Geelong!

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Katelyn Hovancek

1.0 10 months ago

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