Guardian Childcare & Education Collins Street
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 is conveniently located in the heart of the Melbourne CBD, which means families can access the highest quality education and care in close proximity to work. All with less rushing around and more time with your child! Our Centre welcomes children from 6 weeks to 6 years old.
With a warm, welcoming feel, our Collins St Melbourne CBD child care has range of resource-rich environments, including a family dining area, simulated outdoor spaces, vibrant gardens, a treehouse and multiple water play areas. These impressive environments encourage children to explore and discover. Our included learning programs provide opportunity for children to develop confidence, independence, self-awareness, and self-worth.
Our Collins Street child early learning centre has the added benefit of a leading two-year funded led by qualified teachers to help prepare your child for the exciting transition to school.
The Victorian Government offers funding to provide families up to 15 hours of Free Kindergarten a week, in addition to the Childcare Subsidy. The funding offsets the fees for three and four-year-old children that are part of the Centre’s long day care Kindergarten program. Families will save up to $2,050 a year for children aged three years old and above in eligible long day cares in 2024. Ask us for more information when you visit our Centre.
Proud winner of the Family Choice Award 2025. As determined by our existing families rating their experience of our Centre via Family Satisfaction Survey and independent Google Reviews.
Begin the adventure at our Guardian Collins Street Melbourne CBD daycare today by booking a tour.
Availability & Fees
6 wks to 6 yrs
Availability
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.
Calculate your subsidy3 yrs to 5 yrs
Availability
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.
Calculate your subsidyReviews for Guardian Childcare & Education Collins Street
- Veronica Milne12 days ago
An amazing center! We came here off numerous recommendations from friends. We started sending our child here at 12months and the staff made the transition so easy. It’s been almost a year and all the staff have taken the time to get to know our son and his interests. They are responsive in addressing his emotional and social developmental needs. The center has a fun but relaxed feel, the educators are calm and quick to respond to the children. The photos and videos of the children doing the science experiments, cooking or enjoying free time is always a highlight. I have also been impressed at how accommodating they are with requests for one-off casual days to accommodate unexpected work.
- Asuka Satoabout 2 months ago
This centre is wonderful. My child enjoys every day there, and I can pick my child up with peace of mind, always greeted by a smile. The childcare staff are deeply committed to the children, providing care tailored to each child's individual needs, and my child actively engages with them. Although our stay was short-term, the experience my child gained was incredibly meaningful, and I can see how satisfied my child is. I'm grateful for the professional care provided by the staff, and I would highly recommend this centre to other parents.
Response from the ownerabout 2 months agoThank you so much Asuka for your wonderful review! We're so pleased to hear that your little one enjoyed their time with us and that you felt reassured by our care. Our wonderful educators are truly dedicated to providing care that is supportive to each individual child, and it's heartwarming to know that this made a meaningful impact on your little one's experience. We truly appreciate your recommendation and are grateful for the opportunity to support your child's growth and happiness, even though it was a short stay. Thank you for choosing our centre and for sharing your positive experience!
- Nickolas Andrews4 months ago
Poor communication, not professional staff. One star review.
- alison bare9 months ago
I had a great experience at this centre and am sorry to have left due to moving away. Nut, Hannah, Pat, Cher, and Lily have been so supportive of my daughter's development at the centre. They are warm and caring and always had a welcoming smile when I was there. They would take the children out on regular excursions, hold regular music days, provide cooking sessions and craft activities. The centre itself is very spacious and clean. Mona and Shiva were also lovely on the administration side. Five stars
Location of Guardian Childcare & Education Collins Street
Melbourne suburb information
Melbourne is a suburb located in Victoria. There are approximately 39 child care centres in Melbourne.
How much is child care in Melbourne? On average, the cost of child care in Melbourne is $166 per day. This breaks down to $166 per day for babies, $158 per day for toddlers and $153 per day for kindergarten.
Melbourne sits just above the national NQS Rating & the average rating of centres is «Meeting NQS».
Number of centres
Child care centres in Melbourne
39
Average cost per day
Baby
0-12 Months
$166
Toddler
13-24 Months
$158
Kindergarten
2-3 Years
