Why Guardian?
The leading childcare centre in your community
Your trusted partner
Supporting your child’s care and education through every milestone.
- From first-day preparation to mealtime and beyond, we’re here for you.
- Experienced, qualified team members who can provide you with guidance and advice on your child’s first five years. Our door is always open.
You are connected with your child’s learning
- We understand that you want to see how they are enjoying their days and how they are being developed and cared for.
- Be involved in your child’s care, see their progress, and celebrate their accomplishments.
- With tools like our Storypark app, updates at pick-up and drop-off, and Visible Learning Displays in each room, you’ll stay connected to your child’s day and development. At key moments, we’ll also meet to discuss their milestones in detail.
Our people, your team
- We are so proud of our team, and we always work to make sure we recruit the most experienced team to care for the children in every Centre.
- The team are tasked with getting to know each individual child in their room and their Centre. This knowledge allows our dedicated, nurturing Educators and Teachers to be at the heart of your child’s individual growth.
Learn more about our centre teams. - Valued, supported teams deliver exceptional learning outcomes. We focus on creating a great work environment for our teams – with culture, reward & recognition and development are the core. Your child and centre benefits.
- Open-door communication through surveys and feedback for continuous improvement. Your voice and views matter.
Safety and wellbeing is at the core of all we do
- The safety and wellbeing of our children, team and families are at the core of how we turn up every day
- We are a Child Safe Organisation, with a zero-tolerance policy for child harm.
- Our centres are designed to minimise risks, with clear sightlines, secure entry points, and monitored environments.
- We foster a culture of empowerment, where children are encouraged to speak up about their safety and wellbeing.
A sense of belonging for you and your child
- Excursions and incursions expand horizons and build connections.
- Exposure to diverse cultures and languages fosters new perspectives.
- Our Centres bring families together to create caring, supportive communities. Regular events and community engagement helps settle children and allows families to connect with the Centre.
ToBeMe milestone-based curriculum for lifelong success
- Expertly created by our highly experienced Curriculum team.
- Encourages communication, teamwork, and problem-solving skills.
- Prepares children to succeed in an ever-changing world.
Key Foundations
- Social and emotional growth is central to every learning experience.
- Foundations in language, literacy, and numeracy support school readiness.
- Play-based experiences help children build confidence as thinkers and learners.
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