Lilyfield Early Learning Centre

Our family has been coming to this Centre since it opened, but I could not in good conscience recommend it to anyone, since... Our family has been coming to this Centre since it opened, but I could not in good conscience recommend it to anyone, since Guardian Childcare took ownership in 2023. Staffing turnover rates are astronomical, rooms are now frequently understaffed, or staffed by student educators or junior casuals. The permanent staff who are there are doing their best, but they are struggling without proper support from Guardian. The Centre is now merging rooms without consultation or communication with parents. The fees remain high regardless, and Guardian neither respond nor seem to care about parent concerns. It’s a very, very sad indictment on what was once a beautiful centre. Read more

Beth T

Oct, 2024

Unfortunately since Guardian acquired the Centre, it has become a really unhappy place. Over 50% of educators have left. I personally have reached... Unfortunately since Guardian acquired the Centre, it has become a really unhappy place. Over 50% of educators have left. I personally have reached out to 5 different Guardian representatives to escalate what I feel are real safety concerns with the new policies and procedures implemented since Guardian acquired the Centre. This has fallen on deaf ears and culminated in a mass email from the CEO stating if parents were not happy they could go elsewhere. The Centre is a shadow of its former self. It is saddening and upsetting to witness. I have genuine concerns for the health and safety of educators and children at the Centre. Read more

Eimear Fitzmaurice

Aug, 2024