Julie
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 Maidstone is located only 8km north-west 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. It is also a great choice for families living in bordering suburbs, including Braybrook, Maribyrnong, Avondale Heights and Footscray.
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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.
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.
Morning
Breakfast time where families are welcome to stay and enjoy breakfast with the children.
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.
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.
Morning
There's an opportunity for children to come together and enjoy morning tea.
Mid-morning
Following morning tea, the planned experiences continue. This includes both indoor and outdoor programs.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Open 6:30am to 6:30pm
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.
Danielle Cooper
- 1 year ago
I highly reccomend this childcare centre. The staff go above and beyond to take care and educate my children. Nothing but postive vibes!!! 110% saticfied :-)
Emma-lea Laity
- 1 year ago
Great facilities and beautiful play spaces for children to play in. All staff are very friendly and prompt in dealing with questions/concerns regarding our children. Our children love their teachers, ... Read More
Emily O'Hara
- 1 year ago
I am so glad that we were referred to Explorers, now Guardian, 2 years ago. As a teacher, I was looking for an educational facility, not just baby sitting; that ... Read More
Lauren Cameron
- 1 year ago
Cannot recommend Guardian Maidstone high enough - they are fabulous and they have the upmost trust from me caring for my children on a daily basis. I have had my ... Read More
KerbyFonthal
- 2 years ago
stacy mylrea
- 2 years ago
Sarah Bianca
- 5 years ago
Andre Cheah
- 5 years ago
Great staff. Great facilities. I have moved to other closer centres but I still send my kids to this one.
Sharon Oxlade
- 5 years ago
peanut101z
- 6 years ago
The facility of this place is great!! Did an orientation as we're looking to send our daughter here. The playground is grand, lots of classes and friendly staff. Loved it
Sengor Kusturica
- 5 years ago
To explore the centre, chat with our team of Educators and learn more about our high-quality curriculum, book a tour now.
Our centre has been recognised as ‘Exceeding’ the National Quality Standard. This is the highest rating you can receive from a regulatory authority assessment and we are proud to deliver an exceptional service to the children and families who attend our centre.