Guardian Early Learning Group’s Blog

Purpose built and featuring age group ateliers, extensive outdoor play area and on-site chef serving 5 notoriously balanced meals a day Taringa is the latest centre to the Guardian portfolio. Centre Manager, Monique Dowd, takes a few minutes out of her busy day to share insights on her career background, her education approach and a few fun facts.

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Amanda Ruddock is the Centre Manager for St Clair, an open-plan centre which features a baking station, a water pump, a creek bed, vegetable gardens and light panels. Amanda took a few minutes out of her busy day to share insights on her career background, her education approach and a few fun facts.

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Since joining the Hopscotch House team in early 2019, Elaine Gaffney has completely transformed the menu, whipping up tasty meals each day. Elaine, prepares five nutritionally balanced meals using seasonal ingredients every day for the children of Hopscotch House.

Elaine has a wealth of experience, having trained in London as a chef in European Cuisine. With over three years’ experience in the childcare sector, Elaine knows the ins and outs of preparing delicious and nutritious food for growing children.

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Megan Burgess is the Centre Manager for Blackburn Village, a light-filled centre which features a water pump, a creek bed, vegetable gardens, a teepee and natural climbing structures. Megan took a few minutes out of her busy day to share insights on her career background, her education approach and a few fun facts.

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At Guardian, play is always more than just play.

With a Curriculum that focuses on developing 21st Century skills through intentional, learning-based play, our Educators strive to create lifelong learners through everyday experiences.

In April 2019, the World Health Organisation (WHO) released new guidelines that further support the significance of play – and sleep.

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