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Guardian Childcare & Education Preston

Guardian Childcare & Education Preston
418 Murray Road, Preston, VIC, 3072
5.0 Average score
38 Reviews
6:30am to 6:30pm
Licensed for 110 Children
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Welcome to Guardian Childcare & Education Preston

Welcome to Guardian Childcare & Education Preston, a spacious and inviting centre, with childhood education programs focused on play-based learning.Our Preston day care and child care centre provides a nurturing and stimulating environment for children aged six weeks to six years of age, supporting them to discover the world in a safe and secure way.

Our beautiful long day care centre in Preston is in a heritage-listed mansion, and features the building’s original façade, thriving gardens, a huge grapevine, music classes,and a range of learning spaces and play areas, filled with high quality resources.

Our Preston childcare centre offers:

  • Quality learning programs such as Joy of Reading, Cooking and Sustainability
  • Engaging indoor learning spaces full of quality educational resources
  • Expansive outdoor play spaces with a sandpit, bike track and veggie garden
  • On-site Chef providing fresh snacks and meals daily
  • Highly experienced Educators and degree-qualified Teachers
  • Nappies, SPF 50+ sunscreen, a hat and bed linen provided
  • Extended hours of care each weekday from 6:30am to 6:30pm

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.

Our long day care in Preston is conveniently located for families residing in nearby suburbs, including Reservoir, Thornbury, Coburg North, Heidelberg West, and Bellfield.The centre provides a welcoming space where children can explore engaging indoor and outdoor environments, nurturing creativity and development through play-based learning programs.

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What the parents say

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Proud winner of the Family Choice Award 2025. As determined by our existing families rating their experience of our Centre via Family Satisfaction Survey and independent Google Reviews.

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How Guardian Childcare & Education Preston compares with Preston, 3072
Guardian Childcare & Education Preston
Preston
5
4.6
Reviews
POA
$148
Price
Exceeding
Meeting
NQS Rating

Location

418 Murray Road
Preston, VIC, 3072 #
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National Quality Standard Rating
Overall Exceeding
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Educational Program and Practice Exceeding
Children's Health and Safety Meeting
Physical environment Meeting
Staffing Arrangements Exceeding
Relationships with children Exceeding
Collaborative partnerships with families and communities Exceeding
Governance and leadership Exceeding

Centre Reviews

5.0 (38 Reviews)
5.0 All sources (38)
# 4.0 Care for Kids (16)
5.0
Google (22)
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Tara Zito
Aug, 2025

My kids have been coming here since they were 9 months old. The staff are lovely the centre is clean. Everyone is welcoming... Read more

Response from the owner 10 Aug 2025

Thank you so much for your kind words and recommendation Tara! It's been a joy watching your little ones grow! Our team works hard to create a welcoming, clean, and nurturing environment, so it means a lot to know that both you and your children feel happy and supported here. Thanks again!

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Nancy Saab
Jul, 2025

Thank you Guardian Preston for the amazing work you do in supporting and nurturing our kids! We’ve been to a few daycares over... Read more

Response from the owner 31 Jul 2025

Thank you so much for your kind words and ongoing support Nancy! We’re truly grateful to have your family as part of our community. It’s wonderful to hear that you’ve felt a strong sense of care, connection, and communication from our team, that’s exactly what we strive for every day. We’re especially glad your children have built meaningful relationships with both our educators and their peers. Liz, Rita, and the entire team will be so touched by your shout-out, they’re passionate about creating a nurturing and engaging environment for every child. Thank you again for your recommendation. We look forward to continuing this journey with your family!

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jinwen song
Jun, 2025

Best childcare centre ever! Have been sending my kids here for about 4 years now and they love it! The staff are all... Read more

Response from the owner 30 Jun 2025

Thank you Jinwen. It’s incredibly rewarding to hear how much your children love being here and that you’ve felt supported and cared for over the past four years. Our team—especially Liz and everyone at our centre—take great pride in creating a warm, nurturing environment where every child feels safe, seen, and celebrated. Your gratitude means the world to us, and we’re so lucky to have your family as part of our community!