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children in octo pram on excursion to collect recycled materials from Guardian Queen Street

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.

child playing with shadows and light in storytelling space

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.

book hidden in park for book hide and seek at Guardian Springfield

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.

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.

group of children sitting on edge of pool with instructor at swimming lessons

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.

two children painting cars next to rocket ships and solar system display

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.