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.

Kew East is a suburb of Melbourne, Victoria – located 8 km east from Melbourne’s CBD. Its local government area is the City of Boroondara. 

Guardian Kew East is one of more than 40 Guardian childcare centres in and around Melbourne. The Centre boasts a number of features: 

• Spread over 2 levels, this custom-built and architecturally designed space offers expansive indoor/outdoor play areas 
• Commercial grade kitchen with onsite cook who prepares five healthy and nutritious meals per day 
• The kitchen is also a learning environment and features and open servery, giving visibility to the process of food preparation and promoting interaction with the cook 
• Meals are shared together in the piazza, where children assist in setting the table, serving their own food and cleaning up afterwards.

Plus, the Centre has a long-standing and passionate Centre Manager, Janene – read more about Janene and her approach to childcare at Guadian Kew East. 

What are you most excited about working with children on/teaching children about and why? 

“Most of the excitement about working with children for me is the care aspect of what we do. Building bonds and relationships with children and their families is so special to me. I also love watching the children explore, learn and make connections both with people and with their development. I think people often underestimate children and their abilities, so I love showing families and Educators what the children are capable of and how important the process of that learning is, rather than the end product.” 

At Guardian Kew East The children also have the opportunity to participate in our regular Out and About Program, which with the luxury of our Octopram, means children of all ages can be a part of these exciting excursions. The children make regular visits to build on our connection to our local community to places such as the local fruit shop, local cafes, local parks and travelling on the tram to The Kew Library. 

At Guardian Kew East we prioritise working with families, not just children because we understand that a true family childcare service should focus on childhood education as well as connecting your young ones to the community and preparing them for school. We value the role of families as a child’s first teacher and we’re committed to developing trusting relationships by listening and responding to families about all aspects of their child’s learning and development. So, our approach is focused on the latest research and insights into how children learn best, and the specific skills they will need to thrive in the 21st Century. 

With extended standard hours and a goal to create the best educational programs for children in the country, we’re here for you during those crucial Kindergarten years. 

We also offer a number of additional benefits for busy families, such as: 

• Designated drop off and pick up zones to assist with those busy mornings and afternoons. 
• Casual care days where possible. 
• Assisting you with government subsidies and entitlements to help you make the most of the financial support which may be available.  
• Our family communication app StoryPark to keep you informed throughout the day. 
• We hold parent and educator sessions to keep you informed of your child’s individual progress. 

Come and experience the difference at Guardian Kew East by booking a tour today! 

Guardian Childcare Kew East services a number of local areas, including: Deepdene, Balwyn, Kew, Balwyn North and Alphington.