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Guardian Childcare & Education Mulgrave

Centre Highlights

Allergy & Anaphylaxis Aware

Bottles Supplied

Educational & Developmental Programs

Meals Provided

Nappies & Wipes Supplied

SunSmart Aware

Nature-Based Play

Outdoor Playground

Parent Communication App

Shaded Outdoor Area

About Guardian Childcare & Education Mulgrave

Welcome to Guardian Childcare & Education Mulgrave, formerly Platypus Junction Mulgrave. Conveniently situated in Nexus Business Park, our childcare centre at Mulgrave is generously spread across two levels. It has five separate age grouped rooms from babies’ nursery through to 4-year-old kindergarten. Each room features its own outdoor space and large windows for ample light and views to the surrounding neighbourhood.

Our long day care in Mulgrave is ideally located for families in surrounding suburbs near Mulgrave, Notting Hill, Clayton and Oakleigh East.

In our award-winning rooftop garden space, children can interact with nature in an urban environment – including growing their own edible plants, tending to the garden, playing in the sand pit, and enjoying water-play with hand-pumps and totem poles that spray a water mist.

Our Mulgrave childcare centre offers:

  • Quality learning programs such as Joy of Reading, Cooking and Sustainability
  • Engaging indoor learning spaces full of quality educational resources
  • Expansive outdoor play spaces with a sandpit, play equipment and veggie garden
  • 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

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 the adventure and are wanting to explore, book a tour and meet our team at Guardian Childcare & Education Mulgrave today!

Availability & Fees

Long Day Care

6 wks to 6 yrs

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Fees for Guardian Childcare & Education Mulgrave 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 Mulgrave

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  • Felix Yuen7 days ago

    Glad we left. Platypus junction when we first signed up was really nice, it was refreshing to see and be at. Shortly after it was purchased by Guardian. A new manager was hired. And it just went downhill from there. If not for the original staff (mind you, they all started leaving) they would receive 1 star. The facilities are nice, but the organisation is more concerned with turning a profit. Under the roof ratios and increased costs for what? My child went through 5-6 teachers in his 1.5 years there, no consistency. Some staff also speak chinese behind others' backs, yes I can understand, just choose not to speak it. Tried raising a complaint with the regional manager, but was insisted on having a face-to-face meeting. Not interested in talking if you're afraid of a paper trail. If you're looking at the reviews and think wow what a place, know that the majority are for the previous childcare centre. With the new organisation and management, I cant see it going anywhere but further south. Thank you to all of the lovely educators and original platypus junction staff that looked after my children during their time there. You are all wonderful. But a ship only sails as well as the captain that leads it.

  • Calvo Rodrigo8 days ago

    Amazing team!

    Response from the owner4 days ago

    Thank you so much! We truly appreciate your kind words. Our team is passionate about what they do, and it means the world to know their efforts are making a difference!

  • Eric Siew11 days ago

    Great place. Good and experienced staff.

  • N M14 days ago

    We've generally had a good experience with the childcare centre. The staff is caring and attentive and our child is happy there. There have been a few minor incidents where our child got hurt, which were mostly managed well. However, there was one incident we weren't happy with in terms of how it was initially handled. That said, management addressed our concerns professionally and took the matter seriously, which we really appreciated. It gave us confidence that they are committed to continuous improvement and well-being of the children. Apart from that incident, the staff are all amazing. You can really tell they love what they do. They're warm, patient and genuinely care about the kids. Our son always comes home happy and full of stories about his day. Thanks to his room educators Lavenda, Cindy and Meg who's always patient, kind and understanding. The centre itself is bright, clean and set up with many engaging activities. There's always something creative or exciting going on. A special shout out to the centre managers Jessica and Dani, who truly goes above and beyond. You can tell they're passionate about their work. They're always approachable, super organised and go out of their way to make us feel comfortable and supported. Also a special thank you to chef Jaime. Who has been so kind and understanding when it comes to picky eaters. We really appreciate him sharing his recipes with us. It's that kind of extra care that makes all the difference. Overall we are happy with the centre and feels reassured that our son is in good hands.

    Response from the owner14 days ago

    Thank you so much for your heartfelt and honest review. It truly means a lot to us that you took the time to share your experience in such detail. We’re so glad to hear that your child is happy at the centre and that you’ve felt supported by our team. It’s wonderful to know that Lavenda, Cindy, and Meg have made such a positive impact — they are incredibly dedicated educators, and your kind words about their patience, kindness, and understanding will mean the world to them. We also want to extend a special thank you for acknowledging Jessica and Dani. Their passion and commitment to creating a warm, organised, and welcoming environment is something we’re very proud of, and it’s lovely to hear that their efforts have helped you feel comfortable and reassured. Chef Jaime will be especially touched by your shout-out! He puts so much care into his meals and always goes the extra mile to accommodate each child’s needs — we’re thrilled that his kindness and willingness to share recipes has made a difference for your family. Regarding the incident you mentioned, we sincerely appreciate your openness. While we strive to ensure every child’s safety, we understand that how we respond is just as important. We’re grateful that you felt heard and supported by our management team, and we’re committed to learning from every experience to continually improve. Your son’s joy and excitement when he comes home — full of stories — is exactly what we hope for every child. Thank you for trusting us with his care and for being such a valued part of our community.

Location of Guardian Childcare & Education Mulgrave

Level 3, 5 Nexus Court, Mulgrave

Mulgrave suburb information

Mulgrave is a suburb located in Victoria. There are approximately 29 child care centres in Mulgrave.

How much is child care in Mulgrave? On average, the cost of child care in Mulgrave is $161 per day. This breaks down to $161 per day for babies, $163 per day for toddlers and $156 per day for kindergarten.

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

Number of centres

Child care centres in Mulgrave

29

Average cost per day

Baby

0-12 Months

$161

Toddler

13-24 Months

$163

Kindergarten

2-3 Years

$156

National quality standard

Mulgrave
National Average
0%7%
Working towards
76%49%
Meeting
10%14%
Exceeding
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