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Guardian Childcare & Education East Ivanhoe

Guardian Childcare & Education East Ivanhoe

71 Lower Heidelberg Road, East Ivanhoe, VIC, 3079 view map
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4.0
(03) 9122 8768

Care Type:

Long Day Care

Hours:

6:30am to 6:30pm

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Address:

71 Lower Heidelberg Road, East Ivanhoe, VIC, 3079

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About Guardian Childcare & Education East Ivanhoe

Welcome to Guardian Childcare & Education East Ivanhoe! Our bright, vibrant long day care centre offers high quality education and care for children aged 6 weeks – 6 years. We’re proud to offer what families call the best childcare in Ivanhoe!

Our long day care centre is rated ‘Exceeding’ in the National Quality Standards, and we are proud of our world-class learning programs and safe, secure environments.

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

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.

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. 

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.

Why not book a tour of this centre today?

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Services Provided by Guardian Childcare & Education East Ivanhoe

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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.
At Guardian, our exclusive To BE Me learning program supports your child through the important early years and helps you hold onto the memories in a lasting and meaningful way.

To BE Me sets the standard for early learning with a distinctive, contemporary approach tailored to your child’s age, interests and strengths. It sets easy to follow Learning and Development Pathways and encompasses our educational programs, room set-ups, daily rhythms and the way we interact with your child and guide their play.

Our team works with your family to support your child to feel happy, safe, excited and engaged, while they form meaningful friendships and secure relationships with others. Your child’s personal To BE Me My Learning and Development Book travels with them through every age and stage – reflecting the person they are becoming.

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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Fees & Vacancies

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$198.66 /day

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$198.66 /day

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$190.74 /day

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Guardian Childcare & Education East Ivanhoe Reviews (34)

4.0

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Rain Francis

Nov, 2025

Caring team members, lots of fun activities, centre feels safe and clean, nutritious food provided, communication is easy. We are very happy.

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Ghizlane Chebri

Nov, 2025

Ivanhoe East Early Education is extremely well managed. The educators and staff are friendly, organised and attentive. The centre is clean, structured and creates a very comfortable environment for families. A truly reliable and professional place. Thanks Michelle ☺️

Response from the owner 13 Nov 2025

Thank you, Ghizlane, for your lovely feedback. We’re so pleased to hear you value the friendly, organised, and attentive team, as well as the clean and structured environment. Your recognition of the centre’s professionalism and the comfort it provides to families means so much. Thank you for your trust and kind words!

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Mel Ben

Sep, 2025

Such a terrific center with wonderful educators. A special mention to the incomparable Michelle, everyday you see the love and effort she pours into her center. Thank you for being supportive and wonderful from the moment we walked through the doors at Ivanhoe East Michelle, you are a true gem.

How Guardian Childcare & Education East Ivanhoe Compares

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Price

Above average

Guardian Childcare & Education East Ivanhoe

$195

Suburb Average

$170

NQS

The National Quality Standard is an industry benchmark defined by the government.

Guardian Childcare & Education East Ivanhoe

Exceeding

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NQS Rating Breakdown

Overall

Exceeding

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

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