Early Learning and Development

Guardian Lemon Tree Support Community with Care Packages, Letters and Groceries

9th April 2020

Guardian Lemon Tree has been working hard to support their community as they navigate COVID-19, creating care packages, letters and craft packs to donate.

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.

How to Make Hand Sanitiser at Home

23rd March 2020

If you’ve been having trouble locating hand sanitiser at your local grocery store, the following recipe can be made to accommodate the whole family.

Guardian Munro Street Reflects on the Power of Curiosity

19th March 2020

Guardian Munro Street reflects on the power of curiosity in children’s learning, and why we should encourage children to champion their imagination.

Guardian Charlotte Street Encourage Children’s Communication with Emotion Cards

16th March 2020

To support the children’s self-regulation and communication, the team at Guardian Charlotte Street have introduced emotion cards into the pre-kindy room.

Guardian Lilyfield Build Space Station in Preschool Room

13th March 2020

Guardian Lilyfield has created their very own space station, a platform that welcomes children to be involved in astronaut-themed experiences.

Guardian Centres Roll Up Their Sleeves for Clean Up Australia Day 2020

12th March 2020

To celebrate Clean Up Australia Day 2020, several of our Guardian Centres took to their local parklands, communities and gardens to clean up rubbish.

Local Fire Brigade Visits Guardian Brassall on Incursion

9th March 2020

Guardian Brassall share details of their recent fire brigade incursion and what the children have been learning in light of Australia’s bushfires.

Learning Experiences Curated Around Children’s Questions

6th March 2020

Guardian supports children’s learning using a variety of Reggio Emilia-inspired experiences, which are often led by their questions and interests. 

Creating Welcoming Spaces for Parents and Team Members

26th February 2020

To further support the Centre’s families and each other as a team, Guardian Taringa have created several parents spaces and a staff wellbeing space.

Guardian Pymble Educator Celebrates 10 Years at Centre

20th February 2020

Celebrating 10 years in any role is a huge milestone, and it’s an especially sweet one for Guardian Childcare & Education Pymble Educator, Helen.

Guardian Flinders Street Works with Cbus Property and CBRE in Anti-Landfill Initiative

13th February 2020

Guardian Flinders Street has been working closely with Cbus Property and CBRE to create an anti-landfill initiative for the Centre.

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.

Guardian Elsternwick Collects Plastic Lids For Children in Need

6th February 2020

Guardian Elsternwick has dedicated the month of February to collecting plastic bottle lids in partnership with Lids 4 Kids.

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.