Child Development

Guardian Marsfield Introduces Weekly Tea Time Ritual to Toddler Room

21st February 2020

Taking inspiration from the toddler’s interest in their room’s home corner, the team at Guardian Marsfield have introduced tea time as a weekly ritual.

Guardian Balmain Cove Dives into First Swimming Lesson

18th February 2020

Last week, the preschool children at Guardian Childcare & Education Balmain Cove, went on their first swimming lesson at Jump Swim School.

Exploring Science, Technology and Movement at Guardian South Yarra

7th February 2020

This summer, the team and children at Guardian South Yarra participated in Guardian’s Summer Rain program, exploring science, technology and movement.

Water, Rainbows, Wind and More: Guardian McKinnon Reflects on Summer Rain Program

4th February 2020

Throughout December and January, the children and team at Guardian McKinnon participated in Guardian’s five-week long Summer Rain program.

Celebrating the Graduation of Senior Classes at Guardian Centres

30th January 2020

Here, four Guardian Centres reflect on their recent graduation celebrations and ceremonies and how they celebrated their Senior Classes.

Exploring Flight and Shadow Play at Guardian McKinnon

28th January 2020

During their Summer Rain program, the children at Guardian McKinnon explored the concepts of flight and shadows through a series of exciting activities.

Children at Guardian West Pennant Hills Bake Cookies for Local Fire Brigade

13th January 2020

The team and children at Playdays West Pennant Hills recently baked cookies and wrote letters for their local fire brigade to share their appreciation.

Children at Guardian Daw Park Pot Plants for New Croydon Park Centre

9th January 2020

Tthe team at Guardian Daw Park recently organised a special group experience to pot plants for their neighbouring Centre, Guardian Croydon Park.

Preschoolers at Guardian Tempe Explore Human Emotions with Rice Experiment

7th January 2020

After hearing some of the preschool children using negative language, the team at Guardian Tempe decided to organise an experiment exploring human emotions.

How Guardian Centres are Celebrating Sustainably This Christmas

19th December 2019

At Guardian our Centres work hard to incorporate sustainability all year round. Here's six ways we're celebrating sustainably for Christmas 2019.

Guardian Gungahlin Celebrate Success of 2019 Buddy Program

3rd December 2019

The team at Guardian Early Learning Centre Gungahlin have been reflecting on the success of their buddy program and what the children have learnt.

Children Prepare Packed Lunch as Part of Transition to School Program

27th November 2019

As part of Acre Woods Childcare Eastwood’s Transition to School Program, the children have been preparing their own packed lunches.

Guardian Forrest Host Indigneous Storyteller at Centre

26th September 2019

When given the opportunity to host Indigenous Storyteller, Larry Brady, Guardian Early Learning Centre – Forrest couldn’t refuse.

Guardian Wanniassa Fosters Love of Sustainability in Children

29th August 2019

Sustainability has always been at the core of Wanniassa and after four years, their projects continue to grow and educate children and families.

Point Cook North Has an Exciting New Excursion Program

22nd August 2019

The team at Guardian Point Cook Play & Learn have relaunched their excursions, which have been a huge hit with both the children and their families.

Guardian Tempe Combine Mindfulness and Movement in Weekly Yoga Classes

31st July 2019

Every Friday, the children at Guardian – Tempe roll out their mats for their weekly yoga classes with Centre Manager, Jilly Anne.

How more sleep and active play helps children under 5 grow up healthy

7th June 2019

With a Curriculum that focuses on developing 21st Century skills through intentional, active play, our Educators strive to create lifelong learners.

Autism Awareness Talk at Guardian Roseville

21st April 2019

Recently Guardian Roseville had the pleasure talking to the children about autism awareness and the new Sesame Street character. Read more!