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Guardian Childcare & Education Richmond

Guardian Childcare & Education Richmond

67-81 Hoddle Street, Richmond, VIC, 3121 view map
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5.0
(03) 9122 8784

Care Type:

Long Day Care

Hours:

6:30am to 6.30pm

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67-81 Hoddle Street, Richmond, VIC, 3121

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About Guardian Childcare & Education Richmond

Welcome to Guardian Childcare & Education Richmond! Our spacious, bright and welcoming early learning centre in Richmond provides leading learning programs in a nurturing environment for children aged six weeks to six years.

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. 

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.

With a strong focus on safety and wellbeing, we’re proud to be a trusted choice for safe childcare. Our centre is a place where children thrive – and families say it’s the best childcare in Richmond.

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Services Provided by Guardian Childcare & Education Richmond

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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 Richmond Reviews (39)

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Adrian Leong

Oct, 2025

Guardian Richmond is more than just a childcare centre—it's a nurturing, vibrant community where children thrive and families feel truly supported. From the moment you walk through the doors at 67-81 Hoddle Street, you're greeted with warmth, professionalism, and a genuine passion for early childhood education. The management team deserves special recognition for cultivating such a positive and enriching environment. Their leadership ensures that every day is filled with learning, laughter, care and especially compassion. The centre is beautifully renovated, with modern resources and nature-based play areas that spark curiosity and creativity in every child. A heartfelt thank you to the incredible educators who make Guardian Richmond shine—especially Chloe, Miro, Khan, and Farah. Chloe brings a calm, nurturing presence that helps children feel safe and confident. Miro and Khan’s energy and enthusiasm are infectious, inspiring little minds to explore and grow. Farah’s dedication and warmth create a sense of belonging that children carry with them long after the day ends. Highly recommended for any family seeking outstanding care and education in Richmond!

Response from the owner 15 Oct 2025

Good day, Adrian! Thank you so much for your incredibly thoughtful and generous words. We’re truly touched by your recognition of the care, energy, and dedication that our team brings to our centre each day. It means so much to hear that you’ve felt the warmth of our community and the positive impact it’s had on your child’s experience. Chloe, Miro, Khan, and Farah will be absolutely delighted to hear your kind feedback, they each bring something unique and special to the team, and we’re so proud of the nurturing, inspiring environment they help create. Thank you again for your support and for being such a valued part of our Guardian family. We feel privileged to be on this early learning journey with you!

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Joe Chester

May, 2024

This place is great. My son has been going to Guardian Richmond for 4 years and has one more left. We’re very happy with the quality of the staff, facilities, parent engagement, meals served… the whole deal.

Response from the owner 29 May 2024

Thank you for your feedback about our center in Richmond! We are so happy to hear such good things about you and your little one’s experience with us. At Guardian, we’re all about partnering with our families to deliver the best quality outcome for our children and really appreciate your review.

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Kadija Wazir

May, 2024

The best early learning center in Richmond. Personally I have tried all the other center near by and the only place I can feel safe to leave my son is Guardian. They are Very clean, welcoming and friendly staff from the manger to the educators. I love the free breakfast and free coffee they provide🥞 . Most important very multicultural and respectful environment. They look after all kids equally 👍

Response from the owner 02 May 2024

Thanks for the awesome review, Kadija! We work hard to meet expectations like yours, and always strive to find ways to improve our centres. Glad to you hear you have had such a great experience!

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