Early Learning and Development

Guardian Celebrates Chinese New Year 2020

31st January 2020

Throughout January, the children and Educators have explored Chinese New Year through a series of celebrations, activities and learning experiences.

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.

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.

Graduate from Guardian Gungahlin Visits Preschool Children

19th December 2019

As part of their 2019 Buddy Program, Guardian Gungahlin recently hosted past student, Ellie, for a presentation and Q&A on life at ‘Big School’.

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.

Children at Acre Woods Eastwood Get Into the Christmas Spirit

13th December 2019

To celebrate the festive season, the children at Acre Woods Childcare Eastwood have been making ornaments to decorate the Centre’s Christmas tree.

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 Coorparoo Write Letters to Firefighters

5th December 2019

In response to the devastating fires across QLD and NSW, the children at Guardian Coorparoo decided to write letters of appreciation to local firefighters.

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.

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.

Toddlers at Guardian Bentleigh East Explore Upcycling Furniture

18th October 2019

The team at Guardian Bentleigh East have outdone themselves with their latest creation: an infinity table created from an old picnic table.

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.