Sarah
Centre Manager
Our Centre Managers are the heart of our Centres. Leading our Teachers and Educators to deliver the highest quality care and education to all children.
Guardian Childcare & Education Brunswick is a great childcare choice for families living in and around Coburg, Essendon, Northcote, Fitzroy and Carlton. Located only 6km north of the Melbourne CBD, the Centre is a convenient choice for families seeking high-quality care close to home, or on the way to the city for work.
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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.
From 7:00am
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.
From 7:00am
Breakfast time where families are welcome to stay and enjoy breakfast with the children.
Morning
An opportunity to play and discover with open-plan play in family groups and multi-age groupings.
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.
Morning tea
An opportunity for children to come together for a healthy snack, often they help prepare their food alongside our carers and cook.
Mid-morning
Individually tailored to your child’s needs and curiosity the planned experiences continue, this includes both indoor and outdoor programs.
Lunch
Another nutritious meal expertly prepared by our cook. Families are invited to join the children for meals and excursions if they wish.
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.
Afternoon tea
Another chance for the children to come together and re-fuel in small groups or with siblings. There is also an opportunity to rest or play together and reflect on the day.
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.
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.
Open 7:00am to 6:00pm
Monday to Friday
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.
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.
With so many childcare and early learning options available in and around Brunswick, how do you know Guardian is the best choice for your family?
A love of learning. Confidence. Curiosity. Guardian Brunswick is a place for early learning where children can thrive. At Brunswick we:
Our childcare and early learning programs offer so many benefits for families, including:
Our close partnership with families allows us to offer a range of additional benefits to the learning and childcare experience for the children at Guardian Brunswick. We pride ourselves on the support we offer families and want to help make it a little easier to balance all those daily commitments, through initiatives such as:
Before you make a decision about who you choose when looking at day care or childcare in Brunswick, please talk to Guardian. Take a tour to find out how we are different in the way we care for children and look after our parents. We currently have vacancies available so enquire today. Read our FAQs for new families to help with any other questions you may have.
Guardian Brunswick services a number of local areas, including: East Brunswick, Coburg, Thornbury, Preston, Northcote, Moreland, Coonoans Hill, Moonee Ponds, Essendon and Carlton North.
Kimberley Beck
- 2 years ago
Such a wonderful centre! All of the staff are so lovely and the variety of activities available for the children is great, highly recommend.
Yong ying Woo
- 2 years ago
The best childcare ever! All of the educators here always go above and beyond teaching and guiding my child. Beautiful learning environmental and passionate teachers. My 3 years old would ... Read More
Anish Anand
- 2 years ago
Sandy McCully
- 3 years ago
I have had my kids at this centre for a few years now and extremely impressed with the director Simone. She handles everything in the right manner. I can see ... Read More
Tarah McDonald
- 3 years ago
Blyth Street ELC is fantastic!!! Our son has been in the nursery and we couldn't have been happier with the level of care and communication. Simone, the director, is wonderful ... Read More
Bridget Scanlon
- 4 years ago
To explore the centre, chat with our team of Educators and learn more about our high-quality curriculum, book a tour now.