Early Learning and Development

child reading book and dressed as a pirate for book week

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.

outdoor sustainability program including vegetable gardens and worm farm

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.

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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.

children wearing hats and safety vests standing in a playground with daffodils on an excursion

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.

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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.

member of Aboriginal performance troupe plays didgeridoo to children

Preschoolers at Essendon Early Learning Centre Explore Indigenous Art

8th August 2019

Kinder children at Essendon Early Learning Centre explore Indigenous art through incursions, and traditional painting materials and techniques.

Children gardening at Guardian Marsfield

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.

children stretching in yoga classes at Tempe

Guardian Tempe Combine Mindfulness and Movement in Weekly Yoga Classes

31st July 2019

Every Friday, the children at Guardian – Tempe roll out their mats for their weekly yoga classes with Centre Manager, Jilly Anne.

Spider project at Guardian Homebush

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!

Children sitting on floor listening to Autism talk at Guardian Roseville

Autism Awareness Talk at Guardian Roseville

21st April 2019

Recently Guardian Roseville had the pleasure talking to the children about autism awareness and the new Sesame Street character. Read more!

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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.

three children playing with dolls on floor at Guardian Marrickville

Discovering Literacy and Numeracy at Guardian Marrickville

19th November 2018

Centre Manager of Guardian Marrickville, Nicole Sammut, discussed learning at the centre and the unique opportunities that arise from imagination.

School readiness at Guardian

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.

Guardian Macquarie Park police visit

Guardian Macquarie Park Gets a Visit from the Police

15th August 2018

Guardian Macquarie Park organised for the police to attend the Centre as the preschool children had been learning about their community.

Turtle drawing for plastic free july

Guardian Centres Embrace Plastic Free July!

12th July 2018

Guardian centres across Australia are getting on board with the Plastic Free July challenge. Check out how how they've gotten creative throughout July.

Paradise community garden

A Fruit and Vegetable Paradise at Paradise Early Learning

12th June 2018

At Paradise Early Learning Child Care Centre & Kindergarten, children have been exploring the colourful world of fruit and vegetables.

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