Early Learning and Development

More Days in Childcare can be Better for your Child

15th February 2021

Research and experts suggest that high-quality care and education offers significant benefits for children.

How Children Really Learn

12th January 2021

How children really learn may surprise you. Its mostly about feeling secure and happy, the environment and the support around them.

Excursions are Key for Child Development

21st December 2020

Excursions are an exciting way for your child to understand their place in the world. Regular excursions are organised in Guardian Centres.

When Your Childcare Centre Becomes Your Village

8th December 2020

"My village is my incredible family, friends and Guardian Lemon Tree, all of whom have been with me throughout my parenting journey."

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 Mulgrave South Write Letters to Friends in Isolation

20th April 2020

The children at Guardian Childcare & Education Mulgrave South have been writing letters to connect with their friends at home during the COVID-19 pandemic.

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 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.