Guardian Childcare & Education Collins Street

Guardian Childcare & Education Collins Street
101 Collins Street, Melbourne, VIC, 3000
5.0 Average score
7:30am to 6:30pm
Licensed for 104 Children
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Welcome to Guardian Childcare & Education Collins Street

At Guardian Childcare & Education Collins Street, the educators create a nurturing and stimulating environment, catering to children aged from 6 weeks to 6 years. Our centre is a place where children thrive – and families say it’s the best childcare in the heart of the Melbourne CBD!

Families tell us our To BE Me learning program gives them real confidence – it’s a breakthrough in how they see their child learn. Our Development Pathways provide a new way of understanding how your child’s growth, curiosity, and confidence is developing.

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 nurturing Nursery spaces are designed to help babies settle quickly, giving families comfort and confidence. Our Baby Ambassador will get to know your child’s personality, preferences and routines.

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.

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.

Safety and wellbeing are our highest priority, giving families peace of mind in the safe childcare we provide. 

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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. 

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101 Collins Street
Melbourne, VIC, 3000
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Collaborative partnerships with families and communities Exceeding
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Centre Reviews

5.0 (35 Reviews)
5.0 All sources (35)
# 5.0 Care for Kids (9)
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Angela Peachey
Oct, 2025

The team at Guardian Collins Street have cared for our son since he was one, all the way through to five years old.... Read more

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Kelly Safarewicz Davis
Oct, 2025

I’m so glad a friend recommended this centre to me. Being able to drop my daughter in on my way to work and... Read more

Response from the owner 23 Oct 2025

Hi Kelly, thank you so much for your lovely review! We’re thrilled to hear how happy your daughter is at our centre and that our team has made your mornings a little easier. Pat, Cy, Ritu, Amenah, Jas, Zanoba, Aica, and Glenda will be so pleased to know their care and effort mean so much to your family. It’s wonderful to see your daughter thriving and enjoying her early learning journey with us, your recommendation truly means the world!

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Janine Blacano
Sep, 2025

We’ve had such a wonderful experience with Guardian Childcare Centre Collins! The educators and the entire team are incredibly caring, attentive, and dedicated... Read more

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Athira Rajesh
Aug, 2025

A good and safe center for kids in the city. The center educational activities, management and staff's are amazing.

Response from the owner 11 Aug 2025

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!

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Sukhi & Pinder Dulay
Jul, 2025

I cannot recommend Guardian on Collins Street enough! As someone who didn’t have any extra help with my child, finding a place that... Read more

Response from the owner 21 Jul 2025

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.

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Laura Phenix
Apr, 2025

Great childcare center! Both my children love going here. The staff are so kind and caring and plan great activities and excursions for... Read more

Response from the owner 24 Apr 2025

Thank you for your kind words! We're happy to hear that both of your children enjoy their time at our centre. Our team is dedicated to providing a warm and caring environment, and it's wonderful to know that our activities and excursions are a hit with the kids. We truly appreciate your feedback and look forward to continuing to support your family's needs.

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Veronica Milne
Apr, 2025

An amazing center! We came here off numerous recommendations from friends. We started sending our child here at 12months and the staff made the... Read more

Response from the owner 09 Apr 2025

Thank you for your amazing review! We're thrilled to hear that you and your son have had such a positive experience with us. It's great to know that our staff have made the transition smooth and have been attentive to your son's needs and interests. We strive to create a fun and relaxed environment where children can thrive, and it's rewarding to hear that our efforts are appreciated. We're also glad that you enjoy the photos and videos of the activities, as we believe it's important for parents to see their children engaged and happy. Your kind words about our flexibility with one-off casual days are much appreciated, as we aim to support our families in every way we can. Thank you again for your feedback and for choosing our centre. We look forward to continuing to support your son's development and making his time with us enjoyable and enriching.

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Asuka Sato
Feb, 2025

This centre is wonderful. My child enjoys every day there, and I can pick my child up with peace of mind, always greeted... Read more

Response from the owner 25 Feb 2025

Thank you so much Asuka for your wonderful review! We're so pleased to hear that your little one enjoyed their time with us and that you felt reassured by our care. Our wonderful educators are truly dedicated to providing care that is supportive to each individual child, and it's heartwarming to know that this made a meaningful impact on your little one's experience. We truly appreciate your recommendation and are grateful for the opportunity to support your child's growth and happiness, even though it was a short stay. Thank you for choosing our centre and for sharing your positive experience!

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alison bare
Jul, 2024

I had a great experience at this centre and am sorry to have left due to moving away. Nut, Hannah, Pat, Cher, and... Read more

Response from the owner 02 Aug 2024

Thanks for the awesome review, Alison! 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!

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David Bowie
May, 2024