Guardian Childcare & Education Collins Street
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Guardian Childcare & Education Collins Street

Monday to Friday 7:30am - 6:30pm
101 Collins Street, Melbourne

Centre Highlights

Allergy & Anaphylaxis Aware

Experienced, degree-qualified teachers

On-site cook prepares nutritious meals each day

Regular excursions to CBD attractions

Community Connection

Local Community Excursions

Visible Learning Program to understand child's progress

Specialist two-year kindergarten program

StoryPark app for family communication

Reggio Emilia Approach

About Guardian Childcare & Education Collins Street

Guardian Childcare & Education Collins Street
BE Creative. BE Bold. BE Curious. 

  • Rated Exceeding the National Quality Standard.
  • Large, friendly centre with 104 places, based in the Melbourne CBD.
  • Leading Kindergarten program that prepares your child for the transition to Primary School.
  • Experienced, diverse team of passionate Educators and degree-qualified Teachers who support children to thrive.
  • 5 nutritionally balances meals prepared fresh daily by the on-site chef.
  • Regular excursions including National Gallery of Victoria, Treasury Gardens and Federation Square.
  • Access to StoryPark to follow along with your child’s adventures.
  • Unique Visible learning Program to keep you connected to your child’s learning.
  • Located close to offices, shops, and cafes.
  • Walking distance to multiple tram stops and Parliament Train Station.

At Guardian Childcare & Education Collins Street, children aged 6 weeks to 6 years find a nurturing and homely environment where they can learn and thrive every day. The multicultural team of highly skilled and qualified educators’ values inclusion and diversity. This is reflected in the personalised program they create for every child to meet their individual needs.

With views over the city, the learning spaces are bright and filled with light. The children can play in the vibrant gardens, explore the treehouse or splash in one of the multiple water play areas. They also have a sandpit, climbing equipment and bikes waiting to be played with every day.

The team uses the family communication app, StoryPark, to keep families updated on what children are doing throughout the day. This ongoing partnership promotes continuity of learning and is important to help children make a smooth transition to primary school.

Given the CBD location of the centre, the educators also take the children on regular excursions into the community. They have eight-seater prams to transport the children on their adventures, visiting places like galleries, gardens, museums, and cafes. These excursions help the children to develop a greater understanding of the world and their place in it.

The centre is located in the heart of the CBD, with tram stops at the door and other public transport options just a short walk away. Why not book a tour of this engaging and stimulating centre today?

Availability & Fees

Long Day Care

6 wks to 15 mths

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$170.50 /day

15 mths to 2 yrs

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$170.50 /day

2 yrs to 3 yrs

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$170.50 /day

3 yrs to 5 yrs

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$168.50 /day

Fees for Guardian Childcare & Education Collins Street may vary based childcare subsidy eligibility. You may be eligible to a rebate of up to 85% of your childcare fees.

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Reviews for Guardian Childcare & Education Collins Street

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Clare Feeneyover 1 year ago

A wonderful daycare with excellent staff, my twins were there for short periods at a time (1 week, 5 weeks etc.) while we travelled to Melbourne for work and they always made them really welcome and helped with the adjustments. It’s been wonderful having such accepting adaptable daycare in Melbourne.

Response from the ownerover 1 year ago

Clare, thank you for the review! We’re so happy you loved your experience and can’t wait to have you back at our centre with your little ones. Until then, we’re here if you need anything 😊

Location of Guardian Childcare & Education Collins Street

101 Collins Street, Melbourne

Melbourne suburb information

Melbourne is a suburb located in Victoria. There are approximately 44 child care centres in Melbourne.

How much is child care in Melbourne? On average, the cost of child care in Melbourne is $163 per day. This breaks down to $163 per day for babies, $154 per day for toddlers and $152 per day for kindergarten.

Melbourne sits just above the national NQS Rating & the average rating of centres is «Meeting NQS».

Average cost per day

Baby

0-12 Months

$163

Toddler

13-24 Months

$154

Kindergarten

2-3 Years

$152

National quality standard

Melbourne
National Average
0%7%
Working towards
48%50%
Meeting
23%16%
Exceeding
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