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Guardian Childcare & Education Langwarrin Centre overview
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(03) 8592 4627Welcome to Guardian Childcare and Education Langwarrin, formerly Platypus Junction Langwarrin. Our stunning learning spaces are open, airy, bright, and clean, they’re full of life and designed around children’s development. We’re proud of our centre, and we believe this is one of the best childcare in Langwarrin.
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.
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.
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.
Families trust us to provide safe childcare with the highest standards of safety and care in our centre.
If you’re looking to begin the adventure, book a tour and meet our team today!
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Guardian Childcare & Education Langwarrin Service features
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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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Centre Reviews
I am impressed with my son’s educators this year . My son Samuel has repeatedly been coming home saying things that myself and... I am impressed with my son’s educators this year . My son Samuel has repeatedly been coming home saying things that myself and my wife have been wowed by !! Simmi and Katie have been showing him how to hold his pencil and have taught him so many general knowledge things it’s amazing what has soaked in , I believe he is coming along in leaps and bounds !! Lately there has been so much bad press on daycares across the state , I’m glad to report that I don’t see anything bad at guardian Langwarrin !! Again so impressed girls what a great job job both of you do kind regards John cobain !! Read more
Thank you so much for your kind words and for taking the time to share your experience John! We’re absolutely thrilled to hear how much Samuel is enjoying his time with us and how much he’s learning and growing. Simmi and Katie are truly passionate educators, and it means the world to them, and to all of us, to know their efforts are making such a positive impact. We’re especially grateful for your trust and support, particularly in light of the broader concerns in the sector. At Guardian, we’re committed to creating a safe, nurturing, and inspiring environment for every child, and feedback like yours reminds us why we do what we do. Thanks again, John. We’re so proud to be part of Samuel’s learning journey!
This centre is an extended family away from the home and our kids love it!! We have had both our kids at Guardian (previously... This centre is an extended family away from the home and our kids love it!! We have had both our kids at Guardian (previously known as Platypus Junction) for the past few years, and at the beginning of this year (2025) we got a big shock to the system when we put our kids into another centre closer to what would be their primary school only to realise that the grass is not always greener on the other side. We scrambled to get the kids back into this centre and the entire team could not have been more welcoming and we couldn’t appreciate them more. Read more
Thank you so much for your review! We're pleased to hear that our centre has become like a second family for you and your children. It's heartwarming to know that your kids enjoy their time here. We understand how challenging transitions can be, and we're glad we could make your return as welcoming and smooth as possible. Your continued trust and support mean the world to us.
Guardian has been great since the day we started. All the educators are lovely and they take great care of my child Guardian has been great since the day we started. All the educators are lovely and they take great care of my child
Thank you so much for your kind words Ebony! We're delighted to hear that you've had a great experience with us from the very beginning. Our educators are truly dedicated to providing the best care and support for each child, and it's wonderful to know that this has made a positive impact on your family. Thanks again!
We’ve had the pleasure of sending both our children here. They love it, us parents love it. The staff are amazing, very attentive... We’ve had the pleasure of sending both our children here. They love it, us parents love it. The staff are amazing, very attentive and engaging. Read more
Thank you Carla for your great review for our centre in Langwarrin. We are so happy to hear that you enjoyed your time with us and we are meeting your expectations. We will continue to provide the best possible care for our families and children 😊
Staff are amazing and the Centre is full of colour and clean. Staff are amazing and the Centre is full of colour and clean.
Thanks for the awesome review, Trista! 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!
Great Center. Good communication. The educators are very kind and professional. My daughter always has a smile on her face at both drop off... Great Center. Good communication. The educators are very kind and professional. My daughter always has a smile on her face at both drop off and pick up. Read more
Thank you Jessica for your great review for our centre in Langwarrin. We are so happy to hear that we are meeting your expectations. We will continue to provide the best possible care for out families and children 😊
We have been at the Langwarrin Centre since it first opened and have had both our sons attend, and I can honestly say... We have been at the Langwarrin Centre since it first opened and have had both our sons attend, and I can honestly say that everyone at the centre feels like family to us. I don’t know how we would be surviving parenthood if it wasn’t for all the beautiful educators and staff at the Langwarrin Centre. Everyone who works, there is passionate, willing to learn, supportive, understanding, and genuinely the best group of people that my partner, my children and I have ever come across. Read more
Thank you Liza for your great review for our centre in Langwarrin. We are so happy to hear that we are meeting your expectations. We will continue to provide the best possible care for out families and children 😊
I am very happy with Platypus for my children. The educators and admin team are friendly, cheerful, happy to help and work hard... I am very happy with Platypus for my children. The educators and admin team are friendly, cheerful, happy to help and work hard to provide a wonderful and nurturing space for the children. The food provided to the children is nutritious and my kids love it. Highly recommend this centre Read more
Thank you Melanie for your great review for our centre in Langwarrin. We are so happy to hear that we are meeting your expectations. We will continue to provide the best possible care for our families and children 😊
It feels like family at Platypus Junction, the educators go above and beyond for my boys. Everyone is always happy and the boys... It feels like family at Platypus Junction, the educators go above and beyond for my boys. Everyone is always happy and the boys love going there and seeing everyone Read more
Thank you for your feedback about our centre in Langwarrin! We are 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 outcomes for our children and really appreciate your review.