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Guardian Childcare & Education Bentleigh East Centre overview
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(03) 9122 8759Guardian Childcare & Education Bentleigh East is a modern, vibrant, and inclusive centre welcoming children aged 6 weeks to 6 years. A passionate team of university-qualified teachers and educators deliver personalised play-based programs including an exciting kindergarten transition program. Our centre is a place where children thrive – and families say it’s the best childcare in Bentleigh East.
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.
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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.
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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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15 Curtin StreetBentleigh East, VIC, 3165
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I couldn't be happier with this childcare. My son has been attending since he was just one year old, and he's now over... I couldn't be happier with this childcare. My son has been attending since he was just one year old, and he's now over three. The educators here are fantastic. They're not only incredibly experienced but also so kind and caring. They are really supportive and have helped our family so much over the past couple of years. This centre has a very low staff turnover under the leadership of Mei, the manager. She's done an amazing job, and it really shows in the atmosphere and the quality of care. We're so grateful for everything they've done. I'd highly recommend this centre to any family looking for a nurturing and supportive environment for their little one. Read more
It's been difficult coming to a new country. We are so happy to have found a place for our son. Andy loves... It's been difficult coming to a new country. We are so happy to have found a place for our son. Andy loves going to childcare and always talks about his friends and teachers. The team has been very helpful and caring. Read more
Thank you to Centre Manager Mei and Nirmala and all the wonderful educators at Bentleigh East. Our daughter has had such a wonderful time... Thank you to Centre Manager Mei and Nirmala and all the wonderful educators at Bentleigh East. Our daughter has had such a wonderful time over the past year and a half. As she gets ready to start school, we want to sincerely thank you for your care, passion, and support. The warm and nurturing environment you’ve created has made a lasting, positive impact on her. We’re so grateful for everything you’ve done. Read more
Thank you so much for your heartfelt message Sunny! We're truly grateful for your kind words and for entrusting us with your daughter’s early learning journey. Mei, Nirmala, and the entire team are so proud to have been part of her growth over the past year and a half. It’s wonderful to hear that our warm and nurturing environment made a lasting impact and is supporting your daughters transition to school. Thank you again for being a valued member of our community!
The center is well established and has consistent Nursery team, the whole team has been there for 9 years, they are very experienced... The center is well established and has consistent Nursery team, the whole team has been there for 9 years, they are very experienced and caring to my son. Centre Manager, Mei is passionate & flexible. Read more
Thank you so much for your kind words Samantha! We’re so proud of our dedicated Nursery team too, having such a consistent and experienced group for over nine years truly makes a difference in the care and connection we provide. It’s wonderful to hear that your son is thriving in their care. Mei will be especially touched by your recognition. Her passion and flexibility are at the heart of the welcoming and supportive environment we strive to create every day. Thank you for your trust and for being a valued part of our community!
My son has been going to this centre since he was 9 months old and is now nearly 2, he absolutely loves all... My son has been going to this centre since he was 9 months old and is now nearly 2, he absolutely loves all his educators and I love the constant updates/photos l get daily of him on storypark, the consistency with staff and the love they give him. He is always so happy when l drop him off and pick him up. I highly recommend this centre. Read more
Thank you, Dannielle, for your fantastic review! We're delighted to hear that your son enjoys his time with our educators and feels happy during drop-offs and pick-ups, what great peace of mind this must give you along with the daily updates. The consistency of our staff is something we prioritise, and we're thrilled to know that it makes a difference. Your high recommendation means the world to us. Thank you for being such a valued member of our community!
Iam very happy to find this childcare for my boy! Teachers here are very competent as well as professional! They are very patient... Iam very happy to find this childcare for my boy! Teachers here are very competent as well as professional! They are very patient to my son as he is a really naughty boy. Each teacher treats him really really good so now he is very happy to go there! The environment both inside and outside are bright and hygiene, children have a very big wide yard to play. And the principal is a very nice lady, eveyday when I drop off and pick up my son, she is sitting there and give me a big smile, I do feel warm and very sure she can take care of my kid. My son has been here for a year, from 2 to 3, now he is upstairs, I am very very satisfied that my son very smoothly transfer from toddler to kinder room, before the time I was very worried because of the new room and new teacher for him, but every teacher in there being very helpful and patient to transfer children to elder room, they communicate with me everyday to update my son’s daily things, so I write down this review to say thank you to all the teachers help! Read more
Thank you so much Jing for your kind words and wonderful review! We're thrilled to hear that you and your son have had such a positive experience with us, it's heartwarming to hear that your son is happy and thriving in our care. We're so pleased to hear that the efforts placed on maintaining a clean and hygienic environment have been recognised and are appreciated. We're delighted that your son's transition from the toddler to the kinder room went smoothly, and that our teachers' support and communication have been helpful during this transition. Thank you again for your kind words and lovely review!
I have had the pleasure of entrusting both of my daughters to Guardian Early Learning in Bentleigh East, and I cannot speak highly... I have had the pleasure of entrusting both of my daughters to Guardian Early Learning in Bentleigh East, and I cannot speak highly enough of the wonderful experience we’ve had. My 7-year-old daughter has been in care here for five years, and now my 2-year-old is also thriving in the nurturing environment the centre provides. The educators at Guardian are truly passionate about what they do, and it shows in the genuine care they provide for the children. My girls absolutely love going there, and I feel a sense of comfort knowing they are in such capable and compassionate hands. Many of the educators have been part of the team for over 5 to 10 years, which speaks volumes about the quality of care and the strong bonds they've built with the children and families. The centre itself is always immaculate, with each room thoughtfully equipped with age-appropriate resources that support the children's growth and development. It’s clear that this is a place where both my children are not only cared for but are encouraged to learn and flourish in a warm, enriching environment. Read more
Thank you so much for your heartfelt review Poonam! We're so happy to hear that both of your daughters have had such a positive experience with us. Our educators are truly passionate about providing genuine care and nurturing environments, and it's wonderful to know that this has made a difference for your family, they will be overjoyed to hear this feedback! We're thrilled that your girls love coming to our centre and that you feel comfortable knowing they are in capable and compassionate hands. The long tenure of our educators speaks to the strong bonds they've built with the children and families in our community, and we're so glad this has been your experience. Thank you for highlighting the immaculate condition of our centre and the thoughtfully laid out and well resourced rooms. It's our goal to support each child's growth and development in a warm, enriching environment. We truly appreciate your kind words and are grateful to have you as part of our community!
Thank you to the incredible team at Bentleigh East! Over the past 3.5 years, my daughter has had a joyful and enriching experience. We... Thank you to the incredible team at Bentleigh East! Over the past 3.5 years, my daughter has had a joyful and enriching experience. We deeply appreciate your dedication, patience, and the loving environment you’ve created for the children. Your hard work and passion do not go unnoticed, and we are truly grateful for the care and support you’ve provided. Wishing you all the best, and thank you again for everything! Read more
Thank you so much for your wonderful review! We truly appreciate your kind words and gratitude. It has been a pleasure to be a part of your daughter's early learning journey, and we wish you all the best as well!
Thank you to all the wonderful educators at Bentleigh East. My daughter has had a fantastic time over the past 3.5 years. We truly... Thank you to all the wonderful educators at Bentleigh East. My daughter has had a fantastic time over the past 3.5 years. We truly appreciate all your hard work, passion, and thoughtful care. The warm and nurturing environment you’ve created has made a positive impact on her learning and development. Read more
Thank you so much for your heartfelt review! Our team are delighted to hear that your daughter has had such a fantastic time with us over the past 3.5 years. Our educators are dedicated to creating a warm and nurturing environment, and it's wonderful to know that their hard work, passion, and thoughtful care have made a positive impact on her learning and development. Thank you again for your kind words!