Open 6:30am to 6:30pm
Monday to Friday
Eltham Bridge Kids Early Learning
Proudly owned by Guardian
- Large, vibrant Centre offering amazing indoor and outdoor learning environments for play and discovery
- Easy access to multiple bus stops and Eltham Train Station; convenient parking for pick up and drop off
- Experienced team of passionate Educators and degree-qualified Teachers from diverse backgrounds who support children’s growth and development
- 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
12 Bridge Street
Eltham,
VIC,
3095
Welcome to our Centre
Welcome to Bridge Kids Early Education Centre in Eltham, proudly owned by Guardian Childcare and Education! This beautiful Eltham childcare Centre is perfectly situated for families living in surrounding Melbourne suburbs such as Montmorency, Yallambie, Eltham North, Lower Plenty and Research.
- Engaging indoor learning spaces to inspire wonder, curiosity, and a sense of belonging
- Incredible programs such as Cooking, Sports & Music, Out & About Community Excursions along with a French language program for those in our Kindergarten program!
- Outdoor space bursting with resources to spark discovery and imagination
- On-site Chef who cooks fresh, nutritious meals daily in our fully equipped kitchen
- Our Centre provides nappies, SPF 50+ sunscreen, high-quality formula, and bed linen
Meet our Centre Manager
Kathy Kliakos
"I believe each child is unique and individual and my educational beliefs are underpinned by the Reggio Emilia approach to learning, which advocates experiences in a natural and child-centered environment, both indoors and outdoors. Seeing things through the eyes of our children can be very inspiring, contributing to a happier and more positive environment, and more meaningful interactions".
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 for conversation to share what's important for the day/what's happened the night before at 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
As children are arriving and families are coming and going, there's an opportunity for play as well as family grouping, open-plan play and multi-age grouping.
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Morning
As the children come together, planned experiences begin. This is where the Guardian programs and practices come to life. Examples of learning include numeracy, literacy, language, critical thinking, problem solving, leadership, social skills, technology, science, creative arts, curiosity and more.
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Morning
There's an opportunity for children to come together and enjoy morning tea.
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Mid-morning
Following morning tea, the planned experiences continue. This includes both indoor and outdoor programs.
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Afternoon
There's an opportunity for children to come together for lunch. With an open-door policy, families are able to join the centre for meals and excursion if they wish.
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Afternoon
For children who want to, or need to, there's an opportunity to sleep, rest or relax. For children who don't need to rest, there are planned experiences, which are more likely to be outdoors.
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Afternoon
Children come together for afternoon tea in small groups or with siblings (they can also rest and play together, too). This time also presents an opportunity to reflect on the day.
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End of the day
As families arrive to pick up children, there's an opportunity to speak to Educators and share information about the day.
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End of the day
Some centres offer early tea or light snack at the end of the day, which they can grab as they leave the centre. We’re mindful of how routines vary at home, so if throughout the day, we notice children look tired, food will be provided.
Helpful Information
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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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- Stimulating learning environments equipped with natural open-ended materials and resources
- Large outdoor play spaces featuring natural play structures, and landscaped playgrounds
- Commercial grade, open plan kitchen for the on-site cook to prepare 5 healthy and nutritious meals daily
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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.
Grace W.
10:13 01 Jul 25
I had the absolute pleasure of completing my 4-week placement at Bridge Kids Early Learning and I cannot speak highly enough of my experience. From the moment I arrived, I felt welcomed and supported by the entire team. My room leader was encouraging, knowledgeable, and genuinely passionate about early childhood education. The management team, create such a warm and inclusive environment that truly reflects their educational philosophy.The centre’s approach, shines through in the way children are respected as capable, curious learners. The indoor and outdoor environments are thoughtfully set up to invite exploration, creativity, and meaningful learning. I loved seeing how educators foster learning by following the children’s interests and encouraging their voices to be heard.Thank you to everyone at Bridge Kids for such a memorable and inspiring placement — I feel lucky to have been part of your wonderful community!
Michelle J.
23:33 25 Jun 25
My daughter attends Bridge Kids, I have found the staff amazingly friendly, more importantly dedicated to the kids. My daughter looooooves it too. I look forward to getting the daily updates and I am always genuinely surprised by the staff happily dedicating time to me every time I pick her up to tell me about her day. Will highly recommend.
Colin P.
00:01 23 Jun 25
Our grand-daughter has been attending Bridge Kids for the last 4 years and has made a number of good friends. The Bridgekids team have consistently shown care and compassion towards her and our entire family in a very professional and excellently managed centre.
Christine
11:31 22 Jun 25
Bridge Kids Eltham is a fantastic childcare centre! Both of my children are thriving here and absolutely love it. The team is truly outstanding – warm, supportive, and incredibly dedicated. Highly recommend!
ByronTheFletcher
02:14 19 Jun 25
I have the honour of visiting the centre every Thursday afternoon to teach the kids music. Every Thursday the staff and children are so welcoming that it warms me up! Everyone has the biggest and brightest smiles, everyone listens and responds. Their response and engagement with children is top notch! They are so welcoming and I’m so happy to be there every week 😁 - Hey Dee Ho, Byron
Clarissa B.
04:56 16 Jun 25
Love the Centre and everything it represents and stands for they put their heart and soul of each and every educator to delivery a quality service . I highly recommend this Centre to anyone looking for childcare or Kindergarten
Livianus Z.
07:04 13 Jun 25
Dina M.
22:52 26 May 25
Gaurdian Bridge Kids continues to exceed our expectations for our son’s growth and happiness. The staff are attentive and invested in our child’s development. It’s a joy to see his excitement for learning and socialising in such a warm and engaging environment.
Ninu J.
19:10 25 May 25
We’ve had our son at BridgeKids for over a year now and couldn’t be happier. He’s thriving—happy, confident, and learning so much. The educators are caring, and truly invested in the kids. The communication and organisation from the staff gives us so much peace. Highly recommend!
Aida M.
02:23 14 Apr 25
I just wanted to say a big thank you to the careers and staff at Bridge Kids in Eltham. We are sad to leave the centre due to moving house. Our daughter has spent most of her time at nursery 1 and nursery 2 and she has thrived, learned so much and her communication skills are impeccable. We are so very proud. Thank you again.
Daniel W.
10:21 02 Apr 25
Couldn’t rate Bridge Kids enough! From day one we’ve been impressed by the care provided. Kathy (Centre Manager) is always open, responsive and does a fantastic job with the wider team of educators; who have all contributed to the elevated learnings and confidence we’ve seen in our daughter’s development.
Lauren P.
03:38 01 Apr 25
I absolutely love bridge kids! The staff are incredible caring, attentive and always make an effort to get to know the children. The facilities are always upkept and clean. The children’s faces are always joy filled and inquisitive on drop off. highly recommended to anyone looking for a childcare centre in Eltham
wren W.
04:14 31 Mar 25
Great centre, they staff there are wonderful very welcoming and friendly. 💛💛
Shuyi W.
09:32 21 Mar 25
I was deeply impressed by the new and complete facilities, bright and spacious space, and clean environment of Bridge Kids.The staff were all very patient, friendly, and responsible either treat children or cooperate each other.As a pre-service teacher who had my placement here, I believe Bridge Kids is a great place for any new teachers to start. As they can learn and improve a lot from the experienced educators there. I also strongly recommend parents putting their children here. The food is pretty nice!
Ayendri K.
23:12 11 Dec 24
My little one started in the nursery a few weeks ago and the centre made sure everything went smoothly. The communication throughout the day has been outstanding. As first time parents it’s always daunting to leave your baby with someone else, however we have had no issues with the transition and our daughter seems to be having a great time! The nursery is clean , sleeping space is calm and the room is well equipped. Huge thank you to all the carers and staff for your support!
Peter B.
01:59 26 Nov 24
Very welcoming and kind staff members
Annalisa Z.
23:30 13 Nov 24
Bridge kids has been an amazing centre that is always attentive to the childcare. All staff and management are very welcoming, emphasising that home away from home feel. Both my children love coming in smiling as we walk through the door. The experiences they create are not only engaging but purposeful and the growth I have seen is second to none.
Yukari Blanco - I.
11:16 10 Nov 24
My daughter has been attending Bridge Kids for 10 months, and I have seen her vocabulary and behavior grow by leaps and bounds since she started. She really enjoys participating in the activities they set up, and it’s wonderful to see her so engaged! I love that they upload many photos daily, it’s such a joy to see what she’s been up to. They also have occasional family events which I really enjoy participating in. All the staff members are very kind and friendly, creating such a welcoming environment. I highly recommend Bridge Kids to any parent looking for a childcare centre around this area.
D B.
22:19 17 Oct 24
Kathy was very helpful highly recommend.
Charlotte R.
08:53 12 Sep 24
Our son loves going to Bridge Kids Eltham. Every educator has been so great with our little guy and we are so happy to have found a place that he loves going to. Highly recommend.
Steph C.
08:36 12 Sep 24
We've been attending Bridge Kids since January and instantly became part of their family. All the staff go above and beyond for your children. Though their supportive environment our very late talker is now a thriving chatterbox. Kathy and her team are an amazing addition to your village.
Kylie B.
00:46 05 Sep 24
My son has been attending Bridge Kids since Feb 2024 and right from the start, the entire team have been beyond incredible. The management team are always helpful and welcoming in the mornings and afternoons and respond to emails and queries professionally and in a timely manner. The nursery room staff helped us settle so quickly and are always providing beautiful photos and updates via their online platform and always engaging and interacting so wonderfully with all of the children and families. The room environment is always clean and inviting and they really care about the children and their wellbeing and it shows in the way my son is so excited to see them when we come into the room and goes happily into their arms. Other team members also make the effort to get to know all of the children and will often greet my son by name as they pass us by. The food is wholesome and varied, my son always eats well and the chef is so friendly and warm. I cannot highly recommend this centre to parents enough!
Jakob P.
07:49 02 Sep 24
Bridge kids as always been a welcoming and kind place for all the kids!
Yashodara N.
05:13 08 Aug 24
Our kids and our family love Bridge Kids! The staff and management are an extension of our family. Thank you for providing care and support to our family :)
Emma K.
04:45 24 Jun 24
Bridge Kids has been a safe haven for our children. The staff are always willing to help wherever they can. They are knowledgeable, accepting, accomodating, positive, proactive and polite. They run a great program, as well as their really engaging and exciting holiday programs. They are great communicators and their facilities are modern and clean. We are very happy there. Thanks to Kathy and the team!
Mandeep K.
05:04 21 Jun 24
my daughter comes here twice a week and she is really happy here and enjoys a lot. i have seen a big change in her as in behaviour and learning. really recommend this centre to everyone. meneka and kathy are very very supportive.
Dana
22:51 04 Jan 24
Such a great centre. The dedicated staff provides a nurturing environment, fostering both educational and social growth for children. The facilities are top-notch, and the communication with parents is excellent. I wholeheartedly recommend Bridge Kids to any parent seeking a caring and enriching childcare/early education option. We’re so glad to have our little one attend Bridge Kids.
Nathan G.
23:09 13 Dec 23
My son is in the Nursery room, and absolutely loves coming everyday. When we come through the entrance he runs towards his room door hugging the educators when he walks in. Highly recommend.
Melissa G.
21:50 30 Nov 23
My daughter has been attending the Centre for 10 months in the nursery room and I must say the staff are all so lovely. Massive thank you to the managers who are always so friendly 😊 definitely makes me feel at ease leaving my daughter in such great care.
Susith M.
01:04 24 Nov 23
Bridge Kids, has been a wonderful place for my kids. The caring and dedicated staff create a nurturing environment where children feel safe and happy. I appreciate the regular updates on my children's progress, and the open communication between parents and staff. The team genuinely cares about each child's well-being and growth. Highly recommended!
Daniel B.
12:29 03 Aug 23
My daughter has been attending Bridge Kids for over a month now, and I’m so pleased we made the change here. The entire team are so supportive, welcoming and communicate exceptionally with us.I’m finding the updates really beneficial from the educators/teachers. I also appreciate the extra things you all do in the centre to make it feel like home.
Vivian T.
05:55 11 Jul 23
Natasha J.
21:55 09 May 23
Bridge Kids has come such a long was over the past few months and is only getting better as the days go on. Initially I became an educator here and we’ve all come together and put in a lot of hard work to refresh the centre and the program. Now, my own children attend full time and are thriving. They can’t wait to get up and go to ‘work’ in the mornings and hate it when we have to leave. This centre isn’t just our childcare/work - the team have honestly made it our second home and I am so grateful.
Begin the Adventure at Guardian
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