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Guardian Childcare & Education McKinnon

Centre Highlights

Reggio Emilia Approach

Parent Communication App

On-Site Car Parking

Kindergarten Program

Incursion Programs & Activities

SunSmart Aware

Nappies & Wipes Supplied

Meals Provided

Educational & Developmental Programs

Allergy & Anaphylaxis Aware

About Guardian Childcare & Education McKinnon

Welcome to Guardian Childcare & Education McKinnon! Our recently refurbished McKinnon early learning centre boasts an engaging range of indoor and outdoor environments, including water play areas, a vegetable garden, and natural climbing structures. Our daycare centre in McKinnon is an ideal choice for families in the surrounding suburbs of Bentleigh, Brighton East and Ormond.

The first five years of your child’s life are incredibly important when it comes to social and emotional development and setting them up with a love of learning that lasts a lifetime. Our McKinnon education and care centre is full of world-class learning resources and also offers an outdoor music space, French lessons, and weekly cooking classes.

Our on-site cook prepares five nutritionally balanced meals using fresh seasonal ingredients every day. The children and Educators at our childcare in McKinnon often collect vegetables and herbs from the garden to add to the daily meals and use in hands-on cooking classes!

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.

Proud GOLD 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.

We’re Exceeding! A rating of means that you can be assured that this Centre is providing an exceptional level of care and attention for your child.

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Availability & Fees

6 wks to 6 yrs

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Fees for Guardian Childcare & Education McKinnon may vary based childcare subsidy eligibility. You may be eligible to a rebate of up to 85% of your childcare fees.

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Reviews for Guardian Childcare & Education McKinnon

5
  • Olivia Herdiman3 months ago

    Amazing center for your child. Highly recommended!

  • Shannyn Mills4 months ago

  • Raj Sandhu4 months ago

    I have enrolled my 3.5-year-old daughter, Amber, at Guardian McKinnon, and I am extremely pleased with the experience. From the moment we arrived, Amber was immediately drawn to the welcoming and nurturing environment, which has made a remarkable difference in her overall well-being. The educators, Beth and Pawani, are exceptional in their care and dedication, and Leigh, the Director, consistently goes above and beyond to ensure Amber feels comfortable and secure, greeting her each day with a warm smile. The level of care at Guardian McKinnon is unparalleled. At her previous center, Amber often experienced distress, but here, she eagerly looks forward to attending each day. She shares with me every evening how much she enjoys her time at the center, consistently expressing that she had a "good day." What stands out most is the center’s ability to recognize and nurture Amber’s individual interests, encouraging her to develop and grow in meaningful ways. Since enrolling, I have observed a significant improvement in Amber’s communication skills, manners, and social interactions. I am deeply grateful to Guardian McKinnon for providing such outstanding care and fostering Amber’s growth and development. Thank you for your unwavering commitment to her well-being and for all that you do.

  • Joy Sandhu4 months ago

    This is the happiest centre where my child is truly flourishing and reaching new heights! The care and attention Amber receives here are beyond what I could have hoped for. Centre Manager Leigh and Step have done an incredible job in creating a team that genuinely cares about each child. I’m especially grateful to Beth and Pawani for making my child's learning experience so amazing. Their dedication and passion for early childhood education shine through in everything they do. I couldn’t be more thankful for the positive impact this centre has had on my child’s growth and development. Highly recommend!

Location of Guardian Childcare & Education McKinnon

252-254 Tucker Road, Mckinnon

Mckinnon suburb information

Mckinnon is a suburb located in Victoria. There are approximately 16 child care centres in Mckinnon.

How much is child care in Mckinnon? On average, the cost of child care in Mckinnon is $167 per day. This breaks down to $167 per day for babies, $164 per day for toddlers and $162 per day for kindergarten.

Mckinnon sits just above the national NQS Rating & the average rating of centres is «Meeting NQS».

Number of centres

Child care centres in Mckinnon

16

Average cost per day

Baby

0-12 Months

$167

Toddler

13-24 Months

$164

Kindergarten

2-3 Years

$162

National quality standard

Mckinnon
National Average
0%7%
Working towards
81%49%
Meeting
12%14%
Exceeding
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