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Guardian Childcare & Education Caulfield Centre overview
Guardian Childcare & Education Caulfield Centre highlights
- A large and vibrant 120-place Centre for children aged from six weeks to six years
- Conveniently located on Glen Eira Road with convenient parking for pick up and drop off
- Experienced, diverse team of passionate Educators and degree-qualified Teachers who support childrens growth and development
Guardian Childcare & Education Caulfield is a light-filled and spacious Centre with an exciting indoor/outdoor program. Our daycare centre features a spacious outdoor area with native trees, vegetable garden, sandpit and natural play structures.
We provide daily learning experiences designed to support your child’s development. Our 'Incursion' room hosts wellness, yoga, literacy and arts & craft programs.
Our engaging, resource-rich early childhood education environments include:
- Beautifully designed modern indoor learning spaces to inspire wonder and curiosity in every child
- Programs such as Joy of Reading, Cooking, Outdoor Learning, Sustainability projects and Out & About Community Excursions.
- Extensive outdoor space for children to explore with age-appropriate equipment
- On-site Chef who cooks fresh, nutritious meals daily in our fully equipped kitchen
- Nappies, SPF 50+ sunscreen, high-quality formula and bed linen
We are proud to have a culturally diverse team of Educators and Teachers who celebrate a variety of cultures and holidays throughout the year. As part of our community focus, we run an excursion program to locations such as the local park and library.
Our on-site Chef prepares five nutritionally balanced meals using seasonal ingredients every day. To further explore food at the Centre, our Chef hosts regular hands-on cooking experiences for the children to extend their knowledge of nutrition and to encourage them to try new foods.
Located a short walk from Dandenong Road tram stops, the centre also has designated drop off and pick up zones for added convenience. Why not book a tour of this warm and friendly centre today?
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Guardian Childcare & Education Caulfield Service features
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Programs
Programs
The first five years in a child’s life are critical. During these years they shape so much of the person they will become. The program recognises this and tailors an individual approach for each and every child. The personalised nature of the program means that the children’s needs are met and their interests are fostered while they learn alongside their peers.
The educators use both structured and unstructured play in the indoor and outdoor learning environments to deliver the program. They are highly skilled at spotting learning opportunities in everyday moments, guiding children towards lessons and skills they will carry with them for life.
The program is always relevant for the age and stage of the children. The babies and toddlers have ample opportunities to explore the world around them, making new discoveries around every corner. As the children grow and look towards their big step to big school, the program shifts gears to help prepare them for this transition.
As global community citizens, the program helps the children to prepare for this role with regular community incursions and excursions. The children learn about who they are and their place in the community as they develop a strong sense of belonging.
Meet the team
Meet the team
As an individual, each member of the team is highly experienced and skilled at what they do. Put them together and they create an incredible team that delivers exceptional education and care every day. They work collaboratively to create an inclusive environment where every child can thrive.
The team is made up of a number of roles, each integral to the centre and the children. The teachers are all degree qualified, bringing their knowledge of industry best practice and modern early childhood thinking to the centre. The Lead Educators are responsible for the experience each child has in the centre while also managing compliance aspects in each room. Finally, the Educational Leads are hands on with the children, supporting their daily learning and development.
Unique to Guardian Childcare & Education is the role of Baby Ambassador, a person who supports the youngest learners to adapt to life at childcare. It’s a big time for a little person… and for their family! The Baby Ambassador is there to get to know the babies and their daily routines and then liaise with the families to calm the nerves and reassure them that their baby is loved and cared for.
Parent communication and involvement
Parent communication and involvement
Parent involvement is an important element of the centre. This helps to create a strong feeling of community across the centre as the families get to know each other. Parental involvement is also beneficial to the children and the educators. Parents are their child’s first teacher. They understand their needs, strengths and interests and can then communicate this to the educators.
Parents are invited to join their children for breakfast at drop off or at any other meal time. They are also welcome to join the children on any excursions or other activities.
Communication between parents and educators is open and honest. The educators make regular updates in the StoryPark app and use this as a channel to communicate with parents. Through the Visible Learning Displays in the centre the parents can stay up to date with their child’s progress. They can see what they’ve been learning and ask questions about their day.
The early years are an important time in a child’s life. Sending a child off to childcare can be emotional for many parents. The educators understand this and have an open door policy for parents. They want to build relationships based on mutual trust because this is what the children benefit from the most.
Programs
Programs
Morning
Ava is 9 months old and arrives at the centre with her big brother. She happily crawls to her educator and starts playing with some building blocks.
Lunch
After lunch, Ava has her nap. The educators follow the same routine she has on the days when she is at home with her parents.
Afternoon
The nursery children are playing outside in the afternoon. Ava loves to dig in the sandpit and delights when she discovers a caterpillar crawling next to her.
Morning
William arrives early in the morning. He doesn’t want his dad to leave today so his dad stays for breakfast. After breakfast he happily says goodbye to his dad and joins his friends who are playing with some trucks.
Lunch
After lunch, the Toddlers do some yoga. It always makes William feel really relaxed. After yoga, they do some art activities with leaves they have collected from outside.
Afternoon
Before William goes home, he enjoys some dramatic play with his friends. They are superheroes on a mission to deliver a puppy safely to his new home.
Morning
Lachie is off to school next year and he couldn’t be prouder. He arrives for the day and heads straight outside to see which of his friends has already arrived for the day. They all get straight to work hunting for bugs in the yard, their latest obsession.
Lunch
Over lunch, Lachie and his friends practise opening their lunchboxes. It’s a really tricky thing to do but with some help from his educators he gets the hang of it.
Afternoon
Lachie is learning to write his name. Some of the letters are really easy but others are much harder. Today they’re writing their name in the sand which is much easier than using a pencil!
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249 Glen Eira RdCaulfield North, VIC, 3161
Centre Reviews
It was the bunker steps shown in the picture that were pushed to the ground by other children, causing big scars on the... It was the bunker steps shown in the picture that were pushed to the ground by other children, causing big scars on the forehead and chest. It stems from the lax management of the director and the dereliction of duty of the teacher. The teacher didn't see it clearly, but I heard about it later. I wonder what she is doing? The manager and deputy manager were absent, and they were simply disinfected. No one gave a statement without being sent to the hospital for emergency treatment. When the director came back, we asked for a statement, which only briefly told the process of the incident. We asked to report it to the Education Bureau. I didn't know what the situation was like. After a few days, we left voluntarily and may continue to deduct fees. We have been studying here for a year, and the teachers downstairs, that is, under three years old, are all very good. On the first day of going upstairs, we accompanied the children, and no one took a reason. We just managed to stay by calling the teachers downstairs to introduce them. Some teachers upstairs were particularly negative, and I also told them by email, please respect your work and be worthy of your salary and children. So far, there has been no apology and statement. I heard that this director has been replaced. I think this is the right choice, but it is a little late. Children's safety is the first priority, but they don't do their best from management to caregivers. They allocate staff according to the standards of the Education Bureau, but in fact they can't see two staff members, otherwise they don't know how such a major injury happened.completely out of expectation. The ground outside the bunker is a gravel road, and there is no cushion and safety protection. Children play by themselves and can't see the monitoring staff. Since August 20th, there has been no apology, no sympathy and no compensation. As if it didn't happen, I really don't trust to give my child to such a place and person. Read more
Thank you to Chelcee and the team for making me feel so welcome and heard during my visit. Coming from an early childhood... Thank you to Chelcee and the team for making me feel so welcome and heard during my visit. Coming from an early childhood education management background I can confidently say I would recommend this service to anyone looking for a service with the best interest of the families and children at heart. It is a hard process as a first time parent to make a decision about the care you wish to place your child in and although I'm not quite ready to enrol yet, the decision for future has been made extremely easy for me as I navigate my way through this life change. I would 100% recommend Guardian Caufield to any new parents as they manage to put you right at ease. Centre Manager Chelcee is a blessing and very approachable and understanding of all situations. Thank you to the Guardian Caufield team for making this process a little easier to navigate. Read more
Avoid This Centre – Serious Safety and Management Concerns Our experience at Guardian Childcare & Education Caulfield North has been nothing short of a nightmare.... Avoid This Centre – Serious Safety and Management Concerns Our experience at Guardian Childcare & Education Caulfield North has been nothing short of a nightmare. As parents, our top priority is the safety and well-being of our daughter, but after multiple incidents at this centre, we no longer trust their ability to provide either. So much so that we withdrew our child and placed her at another centre.First and foremost, communication and transparency at this centre are severely lacking. Our daughter suffered a head knock, and not only were we not notified, but when we arrived to collect her, she was left in a wet nappy, missing socks, and was inconsolable for hours afterwards. To make matters worse, it wasn’t management or a witness who informed us of the incident—it was a staff member who hadn’t witnessed the event but was relaying second-hand information. What was most troubling was that we weren't called, and no incident report had been raised. We had to chase up the report ourselves because one hadn’t been raised for several days.When we followed up to complete the report, the staff member who was present for the incident was clearly distressed and unable to access the BeSafe app to record the details. Management was nowhere to be found during all of this, leaving the staff without support and causing further delays. This lack of leadership and care is completely unacceptable. We also experienced disturbing behaviour from management during a formula incident that further eroded our trust. They left a message for me that I didn’t see for some time due to limited access to my phone. Worse, they failed to notify my husband, who is also listed as a contact and later lied about not having his contact details on file. Initially, they claimed they had run out of the formula we provided but then switched the story to say it had been spilled. The fact that this lie was told to us by the former 2IC and that the person who has now taken up the position of 2IC also relayed the same misinformation is deeply concerning. It reflects poorly on the type of management practices that are considered acceptable at Guardian. This raised serious concerns about their transparency and whether our daughter was left without food during this time. Perhaps the most appalling incident was the bullying of a staff member by the former centre manager, which I personally witnessed. The way this staff member was treated was deeply concerning and speaks volumes about the toxic work environment. On top of that, the new centre manager inappropriately discussed the staff member's visa status with us and told me she had suggested to that staff member that they " should find a husband" and secure their visa that way. This level of unprofessionalism is unacceptable and calls into question the ethics of the management at this centre. After complaining about these incidents, we felt brushed off by the portfolio manager about our complaint; considering that they didn't take these matters seriously, we chose to remove our daughter from the centre. We felt it was no longer a safe environment for her. To top it all off, when my partner went to the centre to collect our daughter’s belongings after we withdrew her, he found the staff overwhelmed and unable to cope, with one carer asking him for help locating management because she was distressed and struggling to manage the room. Worse, in another room, he saw a clear violation of the staff-to-child ratio, raising even more concerns about how understaffed this centre is. If you value your child’s safety, look elsewhere. This centre lacks the professionalism, management, and care that should be expected from any childcare provider. Read more