Guardian Childcare & Education Mentone West
Guardian Childcare & Education Mentone West Centre overview
At Guardian Childcare & Education Mentone West, a passionate team of University-qualified teachers and educators deliver personalised care and play-based learning for children aged 6 weeks to 6 years. This includes a leading kindergarten transition program that helps little ones prepare socially and emotionally for school, whilst offering all the benefits of long day care.
The centre provides a safe and secure environment for children to be curious, creative and adventurous. Step inside and you’ll notice the light-filled and homely interiors are filled with art materials, books and toys. Outside there’s a range of age-specific play equipment including a fantastic climbing fort, and vegetable gardens for the children to tend to.
Proud of their culturally-diverse team, the centre actively celebrates a range of cultural events throughout the year. There are also regular excursions so that children can begin to explore their world and the local community, fostering a sense of belonging in the process.
Easily accessible by car or public transport, the centre offers on-site parking for easy pick up and drop off. Why not book a tour of this inclusive and welcoming centre today?
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Guardian Childcare & Education Mentone West Service features
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Programs
Programs
The centre programs revolve around the interests and skills of the children. The educators take a personalised approach to get to know each child, their needs and what interests them most. They then tailor the program to match.
With a mix of structured and unstructured play, the educators embed important foundational learning and skills throughout the day. What may seem like fun and play to the children or even to an outside observer, the educators carefully plan activities with real learning benefits. Whether it’s counting the chairs to put out at lunch or practising social skills through dress up play, the children are always growing, learning and developing.
Community is also a strong focus in the program. The educators make the most of their community connections to plan engaging incursions and excursions for the children to enjoy. This enhances their sense of belonging as they develop an understanding of the world around them.
Meet the team
Meet the team
The team at the centre is made up of a mix of accredited Teachers, experienced Lead Educators and passionate Educational Leaders. No matter the role they play in the team, each and every person is dedicated to nurturing and supporting the children in their care.
Unique to Guardian Childcare & Education is the role of Baby Ambassador. It is the Baby Ambassador’s role to get to know the youngest children at the centre and ensure their needs are met each and every day. They also liaise with the families to give added peace of mind that their baby is happy and well during the day.
The team is the heart of the centre. Each member is valued for the individual skills they bring to the team and the contribution they make. For this reason, staff turnover is low ensuring a consistent experience for the children.
Parent communication and involvement
Parent communication and involvement
At Guardian Childcare & Education, parents are invited to be directly involved in their children’s time at the centre. Parents can join their children for breakfast when they drop them off or come in at other times to share meals. They are also invited to join the children on excursions or at other events.
In the centre, parents will find Visible Learning Displays. This helps to track the children’s progress and provides a connection point to spark conversations between parents and educators. Parents and educators also use the StoryPark app for communication with the educators providing regular updates via this platform.
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37 Venice StreetMentone, VIC, 3194
Centre Reviews
We are very happy with the service provided. Great carers and educators and the communication with the centre management is excellent. Both our... We are very happy with the service provided. Great carers and educators and the communication with the centre management is excellent. Both our children love their daycare and the activities provided are both fun and educational. We can definitely recommend Guardian West. Read more
great centre with state of the art facility and well trained staff great centre with state of the art facility and well trained staff
Thank you Chi for your 5-star rating for our centre in Mentone West. We really appreciate your positive review and look forward to creating a great experience at Guardian over many more days to come!