Open 7:00am to 6:00pm
Monday to Friday
Guardian Childcare & Education Camira
- Proud 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. Click here for more detail
- A brand-new, world class Centre in the city of Ipswich with amazing learning spaces for children aged from six weeks to six years.
- Come and see why our families are our raving fans and where belonging to our community and strong communication is a key part of a child’s development. You will feel part of their day, every day.
- Every day is unique in our brand-new centre with modern resources from nursery to our leading 2 year Kindergarten program. You don’t want to miss out!
Book a tour today to see what makes our Centre special & have all your questions answered

HOURS
Mon to Fri 7:00am to 6:00pm
ADDRESS
2 Stella Street Camira, QLD, 4300
SPACES AVAILABLE NOW ACROSS ROOMS
Check out our fantastic indoor and outdoor learning spaces your child will enjoy











Welcome to our Centre
We can’t wait to welcome you to our brand-new childcare centre in Camira; a place where your child will feel inspired to be creative, bold and imaginative in their learning. Our Guardian Childcare and Education Camira early learning centre in Ipswich is conveniently situated for families living near the eastern end of the city.
- State-of-the-art learning spaces full of high-quality educational resources
- Spacious outdoor area with a bike track, cubby house, tepee, and sandpit
- Incredible programs such as Joy of Reading, Cooking, Outdoor Learning, Out & About Community Excursions, Sustainability and more!
- Specialist Baby Ambassador in the Nursery room – an expert on all things baby!
- On-site Chef who cooks fresh, healthy meals daily in our fully equipped kitchen
- Our Centre provides nappies, SPF 50+ sunscreen, all nutritious meals and snacks, high quality formula and bed linen.
Where children are supported to be brave, curious, and bold in their learning, for the best possible start to life.
Rhythm of the Day
We know children (and families) like routine. Whilst no two days of learning are ever the same - here's what a day at Guardian might look like.
Whilst no two days of learning are ever the same - here's what a day at Guardian might look like.

Handover time with children, families and our friendly Educators. There's a chance for conversation to share what's important for the day/what's happened the night before at home.
Breakfast time where families are welcome to stay and enjoy breakfast with the children.
As children are arriving and families are coming and going, there's an opportunity for play as well as family grouping, open-plan play and multi-age grouping.
There's an opportunity for children to come together and enjoy morning tea.
Following morning tea, the planned experiences continue. This includes both indoor and outdoor programs.
There's an opportunity for children to come together for lunch. With an open-door policy, families are able to join the centre for meals and excursion if they wish.
For children who want to, or need to, there's an opportunity to sleep, rest or relax. For children who don't need to rest, there are planned experiences, which are more likely to be outdoors.
Children come together for afternoon tea in small groups or with siblings (they can also rest and play together, too). This time also presents an opportunity to reflect on the day.
As families arrive to pick up children, there's an opportunity to speak to Educators and share information about the day.
Some centres offer early tea or light snack at the end of the day, which they can grab as they leave the centre. We’re mindful of how routines vary at home, so if throughout the day, we notice children look tired, food will be provided.
What's included in the Guardian Experience
From nutritious meals and engaging learning programs —it’s all covered in your daily rate. No hidden extras, just peace of mind for you and a great day for your child.
Hat, wetbag and sunscreen
5 meals per day
All incursions and excursions
Nappies and wipes
Storypark parenting app
Long day care hours year around
Helpful Information
Opening Hours
Daily Rate Information 
Daily Rates
Our daily rates are all inclusive and have no additional charges for incursions / excursions or any of our learning programs. The rates shown are an estimate based on using Childcare Subsidy (CCS) subsidised hours. The CCS helps lower your out-of-pocket costs, with subsidy rates dependant on your individual family eligibility levels.
What You Might Pay After CCS | |||
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Age of Room | Daily Rate | 60% Subsidy | 80% Subsidy |
Nursery (0–2) | $150.33 | $64.64 | $36.08 |
Toddler (2–3) | $149.29 | $64.19 | $35.83 |
Kinder (3–5) | $145.63 | $62.62 | $34.95 |
The Queensland Government offers funding to provide families up to 15 hours of free kindergarten a week. The funding off sets the fees for children who turn four years old by 30 June in the year before they attend primary school. This support is in addition to the Child Care Subsidy and can help to lower your out-of-pocket fees. Ask for more details when you tour the centre.
What to Bring 
What we Provide
- Nappies and wipes
- Bed linen
- Guardian hat
- SPF 50+ sunscreen
- All nutritious meals and snacks
What to Bring
- Water bottle
- Spare change of clothing, labelled
- Soft toy or comfort blanket for nap time
- Baby's bottles for formula or breastmilk
Centre Highlights 
Our exciting, resource-rich environments include:
- State-of-the-art learning spaces full of high quality educational resources
- Spacious outdoor area with a bike track, cubby house, tepee, and sandpit
- Incredible programs such as Joy of Reading, Cooking, Outdoor Learning, Out & About Community Excursions, Sustainability and more!
- Specialist Baby Ambassador in the Nursery room – an expert on all things baby!
- On-site Chef who cooks fresh, healthy meals daily in our fully equipped kitchen
- Our Centre provides nappies, SPF 50+ sunscreen, all nutritious meals and snacks, high quality formula and bed linen.
Learn More About Our Centre 
Guardian Childcare and Education Camira provides a nurturing, family-like environment in southwest Brisbane, conveniently located for families seeking childcare near Springfield Lakes or an early learning centre in Camira. Our purpose-built outdoor space is accessible from every classroom, offering plenty of room for children to run, ride, and explore.
Our spacious Camira childcare centre is designed for children aged six weeks to six years and offers a safe, secure, and stimulating environment. With bright, engaging materials, children are encouraged to explore, engage their curiosity, and discover the world around them.
At Guardian Camira, children are guided through their early years by a dedicated team of university-qualified Teachers and Educators. Our experienced team supports them in developing social and emotional skills while fostering creativity and imagination through tailored learning experiences in a safe and nurturing setting.
Open from 7.00am to 6.00pm on weekdays, Guardian Camira provides families in Springfield with the flexible childcare they need. We welcome you to visit during drop-off and pick-up times to explore our engaging learning environments. Our Educators and Teachers are always happy to showcase our play materials and education spaces, while sharing tips on how our approach to learning can be extended at home.
Whether you’re looking for childcare in Springfield, childcare near Springfield Lakes, or a trusted early learning centre in Camira, Guardian Childcare and Education Camira supports your child’s learning and growth while involving the whole family in the journey. Come visit and see how we provide a happy and enriching experience for every child.
Our family communication app, Storypark, provides you with photos and updates on your child throughout the day, offering you the opportunity to stay informed about your child’s early learning and development. We also set up different learning outcomes for the children through Storypark, which supports them in achieving developmental milestones and understanding new ideas.
For children aged three and four, we have a kindergarten program led by university-qualified Teachers that can support your child in their preparation for the step up into primary school. Our kindergarten curriculum is based on leading child development research and demonstrates our commitment to providing the best possible start to life for your child through quality child care services.
Our early childhood education program is led by specialist Educational Leaders who guide teaching and learning in a flexible and research-supported way. The leading curriculum supports discovery and gives children the best start to life, as well as being aligned with the National Quality Standard.
Through our high-quality kindergarten program, children have the opportunity to learn some of the skills that are often only introduced in early primary school. We begin learning and exploring shapes, numbers and letters through fun, play-based activities.
At our childcare centre near East Ipswich and Carole Park, we focus on developing each child’s literacy and numeracy skills to help them feel confident and prepared for the transition to primary school. Our high-quality program is tailored to meet the needs and routines of every family, while respecting and encouraging each child’s cultural and family background.
We’re passionate about children’s nutrition. At our centre, meals are prepared fresh every day by our on-site cook, packed with all the essential nutrients children need for their age. We involve children in food preparation, encouraging them to ask questions about where their food comes from, why it’s healthy, and how to enjoy it. We also explore the cultural heritage behind different foods to promote diversity and inclusion from an early age.
As part of our unique Visible Learning Program, families at our childcare centre near East Ipswich and Carole Park can stay actively involved in their child’s education. Through our Learning Exchange Display, our Teachers and Educators will share updates on your child’s progress, giving you the opportunity to provide direct input into their learning journey.
Come and meet the team at Guardian Camira and tour our local childcare centre today! We’d love to show you why Guardian Camira is the perfect local day care centre for your child. At Guardian, we believe in working together to give young children the best start to life. We look forward to welcoming you soon!
Our Learning Programs
Learning should be fun! Learning through play encourages children to explore and understand their world at their own pace. It helps build their knowledge, develop confidence, and embrace curiosity.
Learning should be fun! Learning through play allows children to build their knowledge, develop confidence, and embrace curiosity.

Our Flying Start to School kindergarten program is lead by degree qualified Teachers in a long day care setting. Our specialist two-year program is committed to supporting your child as they prepare for big school. We focus on nurturing their confidence, making friends and social emotional growth while also supporting their abilities in reading, writing, counting, and thinking skills. Whether it’s building with blocks, practicing their first letters, or learning to share with friends, every experience is carefully designed to support your child’s development.

Our Centre is a recipient of funding as part of the QLD Government’s Free Kindy Program. Eligible children who turn four years old by 30 June 2025 can receive up to 15hrs of free kindergarten a week to reduce your out-of-pocket fees. Ask for more details when you tour the centre.
Through excursions, children are supported to expand their world, to get to know their community, and have a sense of belonging. Their learning thrives when they feel safe, welcome, and that they belong.
Children discover the wonders of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics through age-appropriate activities that are designed to foster curiosity and develop foundational skills like problem-solving and creativity.
Cooking experiences teach numeracy by counting ingredients, and weighing and measuring quantities and volume, while managing these tasks supports independence and confidence.
Learning languages through Early Learning Languages Australia (ELLA) supports brain development and social skills and creates opportunities to celebrate cultural diversity.
Reading aloud to children each day inspires imagination and supports thinking. Books with rhythm, rhyme and word patterns make stories more playful and memorable.
From growing veggies and foraging in the garden for that day’s meal ingredients to learning about recycling, children learn about being part of a community, connecting to their environment and understanding their impact on the world.