Top Rated Centre
(03) 9122 8789
(03) 9122 8789Address:
252-254 Tucker Road, Mckinnon, VIC, 3204
Care Type:
Long Day Care
Hours:
7.00am to 6.30pm
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Your enquiry will be sent directly to the Guardian Childcare & Education McKinnon.
Address:
252-254 Tucker Road, Mckinnon, VIC, 3204
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Welcome to Guardian Childcare & Education McKinnon, a recently refurbished early learning centre. Our centre is a place where children thrive – and families say it’s the best childcare in Mckinnon.
Proud to be awarded Exceeding in our most recent independent rating and assessment.
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 2026.
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 and find the perfect fit for your family.
Welcome to Guardian Childcare & Education McKinnon, a recently refurbished early learning centre. Our centre is a place where children thrive – and families say it’s the best childcare in Mckinnon.
Proud to be awarded Exceeding in our most recent independent rating and assessment.
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 2026.
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 and find the perfect fit for your family.
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 McKinnon below.
Infant
0-1 years
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Toddler
1-2 years
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Pre-Kindy
2-3 years
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Kindy
3-5 years
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Your enquiry will be sent directly to the Guardian Childcare & Education McKinnon.
Rating Score
Leena Liao
An absolutely gorgeous bunch of educators. Both my two girls started here from 9m old and I would highly recommend this centre. Thank you to the wonderful team, Leigh and Steph at the front desk for creating that warm and safe environment, I can see the dedication and passion you have for not only the children but the centre too. There is always constant communication whether its in regards to my kids or general phone outages. There is total transparency. Recently they had some upgrades to some play equipment too. I love seeing all the educators when I do pick up and drop offs. Special shout out to Megumi and Angie, they've cared for both of my girls from little small babies. They feel part of family now. Julie, Yanti, Surhbi, Chin, Beth and Nanako and the rest of the team are the reason why I feel safe to have my girls in their care. Keep up with the great work everyone. Know that you're well loved by our family!
Dimitria Triandafillou
Shifted my child from another local childcare to guardian childcare & education after touring afew in the area and couldnt be happier with the level of care my son recieves at this childcare. The educators are warm, greet us with a smile, comfort if needed and genuinely invested in your childs development and wellbeing. Learning activities are fun and engaging! I have seen so much progress with my child from only being there for afew months. Management Leigh and steph always have a welcoming atmosphere when i walk through the door! Highly recommend this childcare to any family looking for a positive and genuine enviroment for there child ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Danny Liang
Beaware all parents. The worst childcare centre I know. Charge you whatever they like. No refund and no notification. They put small word on the condition.
with Mckinnon, 3204
Above average
Guardian Childcare & Education McKinnon
Contact Centre
Suburb Average
$165
Above average
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Meeting
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