Child Learning

ELLA: Learning about Language & Culture at Guardian

20th April 2022

We’re so lucky to live in a nation of diversity, where people from all sorts of cultural backgrounds have made Australia home.

Learning Through Cooking: An Educational Experience for Children

26th November 2021

Cooking is more than just another way for children to experience different delicacies, it's one of the best ways for children to learn!

National Recycling Week at Guardian: Sustainability in Practice

8th November 2021

Sustainability is something that we’re proud to focus on in centres. It’s an empowering tool for children to understand the world around them.

Moving On Up: Working Together With Families & Children

26th October 2021

Every year, we work alongside families and children to ensure that when it's time for them to move on up, it's a pleasant experience.

Stories in the Sky: Recognising the Traditional Owners of Country

5th July 2021

Stories in the Sky. Recognising the Traditional Owners of the Country at Guardian's Barangaroo childcare Centre.

The Guardian Cooking and Nutrition Program 

2nd June 2021

Food is a big part of our day at Guardian, thanks to our national cooking and nutrition program designed by qualified Chefs and Cooks.

World Teachers’ Day: What it means to be a teacher 

21st October 2020

Help the amazing team at Guardian celebrate World Teacher's Day this October

Mummy Bloggers Share: ‘What I wish I’d known before my child started school’

20th October 2020

We spoke to well-known bloggers Lauren Kate, Felicity Frankish and Julia Hasche to get their take on the benefits of childcare.

Book Week 2020: Celebrating the Joy and Magic of Storytelling

13th October 2020

Children need to hear many books read aloud before they begin to read themselves. Find out why Book Week is about more than just dress ups.

Children Need ‘Tricky’ Experiences

15th September 2020

Children require physical and mental challenges - or 'tricky' experiences - which push the boundaries of their knowledge and skills.

Guardian Centres Join the Rainbow Trail

8th May 2020

Guardian Centres across the country are joining the rainbow trail, decorating their windows and fences with children’s artwork and positive messages.

Children at Guardian Tempe Use Interactive Book and AR App to Explore Bugs

27th April 2020

The children at Guardian Tempe have been exploring creepy crawlies through an interactive story book and accompanying augmented reality (AR) app.

Children at Guardian Forrest Explore Loose Parts Found in Nature

16th April 2020

To bring the outside world in, the team at Guardian Forrest recently set up a nature-inspired loose parts experience for the children to explore.

Children Review Guardian Marsfield’s Centre Philosophy

13th April 2020

In a Centre first, the team at Guardian Childcare & Education Marsfield had the children dissect and explore their philosophy.

Guardian Mt Eliza are Learning Spanish Through ELLA Program

1st April 2020

This year, the kinder children at Guardian Mt Eliza are learning Spanish through the Australian Government’s ELLA Program.

8 Digital Resources to Support Learning at Home and in the Classroom

27th March 2020

Guardian Victoria and South Australia Curriculum Mentor, Simone, has created a list of free digital resources that can be used at home or in the classroom.

Encouraging Multi-Age Interactions Through Leadership Program

25th March 2020

Inspired by the older children’s eagerness to spend time with their younger cohorts, the team at Guardian Marsfield have launched a leadership program.

Guardian Lemon Tree’s Favourite Songs to Wash Their Hands to

24th March 2020

The Guardian Lemon Tree team has compiled a list of catchy songs to sing along to while they’re washing their hands throughout the day.