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Guardian Childcare and Education Leopold

Guardian Childcare and Education Leopold

688 Bellarine Highway, Leopold, VIC, 3224 view map
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5.0
(03) 9111 9027

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Long Day Care

Hours:

6.30am to 6.30pm

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Address:

688 Bellarine Highway, Leopold, VIC, 3224

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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 (55)

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Kain Patten

Sep, 2025

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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Gabbi Davies

Apr, 2025

My 2 boys attend this service and we’ve had nothing but positive experiences. The staff and educators are so wonderful and caring and the program meets the educational and emotional needs of my children. They have been really wonderful at supporting my 2.5 year old who struggled to transition in and have helped him settle in so well, they he now LOVES to come to daycare. The team is really friendly with great communication and I always receive detailed updates about all the fun things my boys are doing.

Response from the owner 24 Apr 2025

We're extremely happy to hear that your boys are having such positive experiences with us. Our staff and educators strive to create a nurturing and supportive environment, and it's great to know that your 2.5-year-old has settled in so well and now loves coming to our centre. We take great pride in our program and the care we provide, and it's always rewarding to hear that we're meeting the educational and emotional needs of the children. Your kind words about our team's friendliness and communication mean a lot to us. We look forward to continuing to support and engage your boys with fun and enriching activities!

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sophie samkakai

Apr, 2025

We couldn’t be happier with our experience at The Guardian Leopold Kindergarten, from day one, the staff have been warm, welcoming, and incredibly attentive to our children’s needs. The environment is both nurturing and stimulating, with plenty of creative play, structured learning, and outdoor time Both my Children have grown so much in the short period of being there. One in the Nursery and another in Kinder 4 they’ve grown socially, emotionally, and academically, since starting. The educators are truly passionate and always keep us updated on progress and milestones. I feel confident dropping them off each day, knowing they’re in caring and capable hands. (My kid even pushes me out the door now ) Highly recommend Leopold Kinder to any family looking for a positive and enriching early learning experience. Cannot fault them. Such an amazing group of Educators.

Response from the owner 24 Apr 2025

Thank you so much for sharing your delightful experience with our centre! We're happy to hear that from the very first day, our staff's warmth and attentiveness have made a positive impact on your family. It's wonderful to know that both your children are thriving in our nurturing and stimulating environment. We take pride in offering a balance of creative play, structured learning, and outdoor activities, and it's heartening to see the growth in your children, both socially and academically. Our passionate educators are committed to keeping parents updated on their children's progress, and we're glad this has given you confidence and peace of mind. Your kind words about our team mean a lot to us, and we're thrilled to hear that your child is eager to start their day with us!

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