Guardian Childcare & Education Northcote

Welcome to Guardian Childcare & Education Northcote, formerly TimeOut Educare Northcote.

Our Guardian Northcote child care centre in inner-city Melbourne is welcoming and inviting, set in a two storey building full of warmth and charm. Our purpose-built centre will quickly become your child’s home away from home.

Our play-based learning programs are designed around stages of children’s development to enable age-appropriate learning and growth. We offer amazing programs including Cooking, Nutrition, Languages, Sustainability, Fitness & Yoga, Art, Music.

With a layout that encourages interaction between children of all ages, our three communal outdoor play spaces feature landscaping that highlights elements of nature, to encourage exploration and discovery.

Children attending our Northcote day care centre will have access to engaging, resource-rich environments, with:

• Passionate Educators who focus on building strong relationships with children and families
• Incredible learning programs to support children’s curiosity and creativity
• Five indoor learning spaces designed to feel like an extension of home, with resources to inspire curiosity, fun, and a sense of belonging

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 $2,101 a year for children aged three-years-old and above in eligible long day cares in 2025.

If you’re looking to begin your childcare journey and want to explore our amazing Centre, book a tour today and meet our team at Guardian Childcare & Education Northcote!