Guardian Childcare & Education Collins Street

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Guardian Childcare & Education Collins Street Centre overview
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(03) 9122 8783Guardian Childcare & Education Collins Street is conveniently located in the heart of the Melbourne CBD, which means families can access the highest quality education and care in close proximity to work. All with less rushing around and more time with your child! Our Centre welcomes children from 6 weeks to 6 years old.
With a warm, welcoming feel, our Collins St Melbourne CBD child care has range of resource-rich environments, including a family dining area, simulated outdoor spaces, vibrant gardens, a treehouse and multiple water play areas. These impressive environments encourage children to explore and discover. Our included learning programs provide opportunity for children to develop confidence, independence, self-awareness, and self-worth.
Our Collins Street child early learning centre has the added benefit of a leading two-year funded led by qualified teachers to help prepare your child for the exciting transition to school.
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 $2,050 a year for children aged three years old and above in eligible long day cares in 2024. Ask us for more information when you visit our Centre.
Proud winner of the GOLD 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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What the parents say

What the parents say
Proud GOLD 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.
Programs

Programs
The centre programs revolve around the interests and skills of the children. The educators take a personalised approach to get to know each child, their needs and what interests them most. They then tailor the program to match.
With a mix of structured and unstructured play, the educators embed important foundational learning and skills throughout the day. What may seem like fun and play to the children or even to an outside observer, the educators carefully plan activities with real learning benefits. Whether it’s counting the chairs to put out at lunch or practising social skills through dress up play, the children are always growing, learning and developing.
Community is also a strong focus in the program. The educators make the most of their community connections to plan engaging incursions and excursions for the children to enjoy. This enhances their sense of belonging as they develop an understanding of the world around them.
Meet the team

Meet the team
The team at the centre is made up of a mix of accredited Teachers, experienced Lead Educators and passionate Educational Leaders. No matter the role they play in the team, each and every person is dedicated to nurturing and supporting the children in their care.
Unique to Guardian Childcare & Education is the role of Baby Ambassador. It is the Baby Ambassador’s role to get to know the youngest children at the centre and ensure their needs are met each and every day. They also liaise with the families to give added peace of mind that their baby is happy and well during the day.
The team is the heart of the centre. Each member is valued for the individual skills they bring to the team and the contribution they make. For this reason, staff turnover is low ensuring a consistent experience for the children.
Parent communication and involvement

Parent communication and involvement
At Guardian Childcare & Education, parents are invited to be directly involved in their children’s time at the centre. Parents can join their children for breakfast when they drop them off or come in at other times to share meals. They are also invited to join the children on excursions or at other events.
In the centre, parents will find Visible Learning Displays. This helps to track the children’s progress and provides a connection point to spark conversations between parents and educators. Parents and educators also use the StoryPark app for communication with the educators providing regular updates via this platform.

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Centre Reviews

We’ve had such a wonderful experience with Guardian Childcare Centre Collins! The educators and the entire team are incredibly caring, attentive, and dedicated... We’ve had such a wonderful experience with Guardian Childcare Centre Collins! The educators and the entire team are incredibly caring, attentive, and dedicated to creating a safe, nurturing, and engaging environment for the children. My son, Zachary, has absolutely thrived here. He looks forward to attending every day and always comes home excited to share stories about the activities, the friends he’s made, and all the things he’s learned. It’s been so reassuring to know he’s in such capable and compassionate hands. Communication from the staff is always clear, consistent, and thoughtful. It’s evident that they genuinely care about each child’s wellbeing and development. We are especially grateful for the kindness and support they’ve shown Zachary throughout his time at the centre. We couldn’t recommend this centre more highly to any family seeking high-quality early childhood education and care. Thank you for making our son’s early years such a positive and memorable experience! Read more
A good and safe center for kids in the city. The center educational activities, management and staff's are amazing. A good and safe center for kids in the city. The center educational activities, management and staff's are amazing.
Thank you for your kind words and recommendation Athira! We're so glad to hear that you feel our centre is a safe and supportive place for children. Our team works hard to create meaningful educational experiences and maintain a nurturing environment, so it's wonderful to know that this has made a positive impact. We truly appreciate your feedback!
I cannot recommend Guardian on Collins Street enough! As someone who didn’t have any extra help with my child, finding a place that... I cannot recommend Guardian on Collins Street enough! As someone who didn’t have any extra help with my child, finding a place that felt safe, supportive, and nurturing was everything I needed — and Guardian went above and beyond. Our daughter started at Guardian when she was just 13 months old and stayed until we relocated to another country. From day one, the educators made her feel loved, secure, and right at home. It gave me such peace of mind knowing she was in such caring and capable hands. We received regular feedback and updates, which kept us closely connected to her day-to-day learning and development. The team also organised amazing activities which were creative, fun, and educational. Over the years, she blossomed in confidence, communication, independence, and social skills. It was incredible to watch her grow in such a warm and enriching environment. I’m so grateful to the entire team at Guardian for their dedication, support, and the genuine love they showed our daughter. This centre truly became an extension of our family, and we will always look back on our time there with so much gratitude. Read more
Thank you Sukhi & Pinder for your incredibly kind words. It was a true privilege to care for your daughter from the time she was just 13 months old until your family’s relocation. We’re so glad our centre could be a safe, supportive, and nurturing space for her — and for you. Hearing that she felt loved and secure from day one, and that our regular updates helped you stay connected to her learning, means the world to us. Watching her grow in confidence, communication, and independence was a joy, and we’re thrilled our creative and educational activities contributed to that journey. Your description of our centre as an extension of your family is deeply touching. Thank you for trusting us — we’ll always remember your family fondly and wish you all the best in your new chapter abroad.