Child Learning

Developing a Sense of Belonging Through Cultural Celebration at Guardian Underwood

29th January 2020

The team at Guardian Underwood organised a series of themed experiences for the children to explore during the Centre's Chinese New Year celebration. 

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.

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.

Kids Time McKinnon Experiment with Outdoor Naps

11th December 2019

In spring, the team at Kids Time McKinnon decided to take advantage of the beautiful weather and organise outdoor naps for the toddlers.

Children at Guardian Queen Street Turn Recycled Materials into Art

1st November 2019

In a recent excursion, the children at Guardian Queen Street visited a local restaurant to collect recycled materials that they then turned into art.

Guardian Balmain Cove Celebrate Diwali Through Colour and Art

30th October 2019

The children and Educators at Guardian Balmain Cove celebrated Diwali this October, which included traditional dress, dancing and art.

Guardian Richmond Creates A Magical Storytelling Space

23rd October 2019

Guardian Richmond's latest project, converting an empty cot room into a storytelling atelier, has been a huge success and is loved by all ages.

Children Play Book Hide and Seek with Community to Ensure All Children Have Access to Stories

3rd October 2019

Inspired by Book Week, the children at Guardian Early Learning Springfield have begun an epic game of book hide and seek with their local community.

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.

In Conversation: Kathryn Waugh, Guardian’s Head of Quality and Curriculum

25th September 2019

Kathryn Waugh, Guardian’s Head of Quality and Curriculum, talks about how she started out in early years education and what she loves about her role.

Guardian Centres Celebrate Book Week 2019

3rd September 2019

Book Week would have to be one of our favourite events of the year at Guardian Childcare & Education. Here's a snapshot of what we got up to for Book Week.

Guardian Marsfield Explore Garden to Plate with Vegetable Gardens

7th August 2019

Children at Acre Woods Childcare – Eastwood use herbs, fruit and vegetables from their outdoor gardens in cooking experiences and meals at the centre.

Coco’s Caulfield North Welcome Percy the Rabbit to the Centre

5th August 2019

This June, Coco’s Early Learning Centre – Caulfield North welcomed a pet rabbit into the centre, who’s been a huge hit with everyone.

Our Spidey-Senses are Tingling at Guardian Homebush

22nd May 2019

The children at Guardian Homebush have embarked on an in-depth investigation into the fascinating world of spiders!

5 Ways Children at Guardian Practice Sustainability Each Day

20th December 2018

From gardening to recycling, sustainability is in action at Guardian centres every day. Here are five ways children at Guardian practice sustainability.

Preparing Children for School and Life

28th November 2018

At Guardian, we believe setting the foundations for future success at school and beyond starts with a child who is confident in our ever changing world.

The Role of Early Learning Centres in the Transition to School

25th October 2018

The transition to school is an exciting time for both children and their families. Here's the role that your early learning centre plays in that period.