Early Learning and Development

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.

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 Wanniassa Fosters Love of Sustainability in Children

29th August 2019

Sustainability has always been at the core of Wanniassa and after four years, their projects continue to grow and educate children and families.

Acre Woods Gladesville Makes a Splash at Newly Launched Swimming Lessons

26th August 2019

The team at Guardian Acre Woods Childcare Gladesville have decided to launch swimming lessons for the three- to five-year-olds.

Point Cook North Has an Exciting New Excursion Program

22nd August 2019

The team at Guardian Point Cook Play & Learn have relaunched their excursions, which have been a huge hit with both the children and their families.

Children of Guardian Artarmon Build Replica of Our Solar System

14th August 2019

The Rainbow Room at Guardian – Artarmon has been transformed into an exploration of space, with the children building a replica of our solar system.