Open 6:30am to 6:30pm
Monday to Friday
Guardian Childcare & Education Blackburn South
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- Welcoming, vibrant and spacious centre, in a warm, lively environment.
- Located near St Thomas the Apostle Primary School, Blackburn Primary School, and a short drive from Whitehorse Primary School.
- Situated within walking distance to bus stops, and convenient parking for pick up and drop off.
- Experienced, diverse team of passionate Educators and degree-qualified Teachers who support children to thrive.
- High-quality two-year kindergarten program that prepares children for school with the benefits of long daycare. Plus get up to $2,050 for 3 and 4yr olds in fee support on top of the Childcare Subsidy to help with the cost of kindergarten.
Come and see the Centre for yourself, meet the team and have all your questions answered. Book a tour today.
Hours
Mon to Fri 6:30am to 6:30pm
Address
50-52 Blackburn Rd
Blackburn,
VIC,
3130
Welcome to our Centre
Welcome to Guardian Childcare & Education Blackburn South, a modern, purpose-built and vibrant centre. Our childhood education programs are focused on play-based learning, and our spacious day care and child care centre provides a nurturing and stimulating environment for children aged six weeks to six years of age, supporting them to discover the world in a safe and secure way.
Our Blackburn South child care centre is conveniently situated for families living in surrounding suburbs Burwood East, Box Hill, Nunawading, Forest Hill, Vermont and Bennettswood.
Our exciting, resource-rich environments include:
- Passionate, friendly Educators who focus on relationships with children and families
- Engaging, light-filled learning spaces to inspire curiosity, fun, and a sense of belonging
- Expansive outdoor environment with a water pump, creek bed, vegetable gardens, a teepee and natural climbing structures to spark curiosity and adventure
Supported through a caring, dedicated team of University-qualified Teachers and Educators, our Blackburn South day care and child care centre is an inclusive learning environment for children where a personalised approach to learning opportunities ensures children are supported to be bold, creative, and curious in their learning journey.
We celebrate our culturally diverse team at our Blackburn South early learning centre with a variety of events throughout the year.
Children are taken out and about on weekly excursions to grow their connection with the local community. We visit various locations such as local parks, cafes, forests and Blackburn Lake.
Children attending our Centre will also have the chance to see the same familiar faces as they move on up from our nursery room, into our Blackburn South Kindergarten program, designed specifically to help prepare your child transition from early learning to primary school.
As part of our unique Visible Learning Program, families will also have the chance to gain an understanding of their child’s learning. Easily accessible for families, our Learning Exchange Display provides the opportunity for our Teachers and Educators to share with you any updates on their progress every day. You will also have the chance to share with us your own personal goals and visions for us to implement, having direct input in your child’s educational journey!
Families will also be given access to our family communication app Storypark, where we will share with you any significant updates in your child’s day, as well as any other important updates that happen in our centre – ensuring that you’re always connected, even when you’re not here.
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.
If you’re looking to begin the adventure and are wanting to explore, book a tour and meet our team at Guardian Childcare & Education Blackburn South today!
Read MoreMeet our Centre Manager

Ashleigh Curnow
"By providing a safe and supported environment that is built on trust and respect, allows for children to develop these skills and find their voice".
Rhythm of The Day
With endless possibilities, there’s never a dull moment at Guardian and no two days are the same. Here’s what a day at Guardian might look like. Please note, this will vary depending on centre opening hours.
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Morning
Handover time with children, families and our friendly Educators. There’s a chance to share what’s important for the day and any news from home.
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Morning
Breakfast time where families are welcome to stay and enjoy breakfast with the children.
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Morning
An opportunity to play and discover with open-plan play in family groups and multi-age groupings.
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Morning
Planned experiences. This is where the Guardian difference comes to life. Alongside our Educators your child’s exploration leads to learnings in numeracy, literacy, language, critical thinking, problem solving, leadership, social skills, technology, creative arts and much more.
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Morning tea
An opportunity for children to come together for a healthy snack, often they help prepare their food alongside our carers and chef.
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Mid-morning
Individually tailored to your child’s needs and curiosity the planned experiences continue, this includes both indoor and outdoor programs.
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Lunch
Another nutritious meal expertly prepared by our chef. Families are invited to join the children for meals and excursions if they wish.
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Afternoon
If your child wants to, or needs to sleep, it’s time to rest and recharge. For children who don’t need to rest the planned experiences continue, in most cases outdoors.
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Afternoon tea
Another chance for the children to come together and re-fuel in small groups. There is also an opportunity to rest or play together and reflect on the day.
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Pick-up
As you arrive to pick up your child, there’s a chance to speak with our Educators and share news about the day. Our Storypark App also allows you to stay in touch 24/7 wherever you are.
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End of day
Your child is encouraged to grab a light snack as they leave the centre. We’re mindful of how routines vary, throughout the day if we notice your child looking tired food will be provided.
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What we Provide
- Nappies and wipes
- Bed linen
- Guardian hat
- SPF 50+ sunscreen
- All nutritious meals and snacks
What to Bring
- Water bottle
- Spare change of clothing, labelled
- Soft toy or comfort blanket for nap time
- Baby's bottles for formula or breastmilk
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Our team of Educators are committed and passionate about ensuring your child will be safe, nurtured and cared for every day. At Guardian, children are encouraged to engage in interest-led play that creates learning and meaningful experiences.
Our Educators seek to optimise diverse learning opportunities and implement the Curriculum as framed by the Early Years Learning Framework.
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All Guardian Centres provide a Centre-to-Family communication platform so families can maintain contact with their children’s experiences through photos, stories and learning outcomes.
Our Centres use Storypark and each family is provided with a secure login to access on their computers, mobiles or apps.
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Guardian Childcare & Education Blackburn South is located in a lovely, quiet neighbourhood. Our team enjoys a wonderful rapport that comes from knowing our children and families really well. We welcome children from six weeks through until just before they head off to school. Liaising closely with the local primary schools, we develop common goals and strategies to ensure your child’s transition to their big school adventure is smooth.
The foundation of our learning opportunities is built on real life experiences to delve deeper into each child’s wonderings about their world as we support each child become a respectful and passionate learner. We are open to continuous improvement, to provide the best education for our young community of learners!
Our Educators are qualified, dedicated and professional, drawing on their detailed knowledge of each child to create a fun and educational environment. Children can learn and grow with families encouraged to share knowledge about their child to be actively involved in their learning.
To find out more about our amazing Centre, please contact our friendly team.
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