Bayside Early Learning Centre And Kindergarten Mentone East

Welcome to Guardian Childcare & Education Mentone East! Our newly refurbished and spacious early learning centre in Mentone East provides a stimulating environment and leading early childhood education programs for children aged six weeks to six years of age to discover the world in a safe and secure way.

At our daycare in Mentone East, our outdoor space features native trees, herb and vegetable gardens, creek beds, water play areas, and a range of age-specific spaces where our learning programs come to life. Children get out and about on regular excursions into the local community, including Mentone Reserve, which the children fondly refer to as the ‘Duck Park’, and is within walking distance from the Centre.

Our Mentone East childcare centre offers:

• Quality learning programs such as Joy of Reading, Cooking and Sustainability
• On-site Chef providing fresh snacks and meals daily
• Highly experienced Educators and degree-qualified Teachers
• Nappies, SPF 50+ sunscreen,high-quality formula and bed linen provided
• Extended hours of care each weekday from 6:30am to 6:30pm

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.

Tour now at our exceptional care and early education at Mentone East, or if you’re looking for more options, visit our brand-new Guardian Aspendale just around the corner.