Playtime With Children

Places to go with children this winter in Melbourne

11th June 2025

We’ve put together a list of ace activities that’ll keep your children in warm spirits this winter within the Melbourne city. Read now!

Water Play: A Fun and Engaging Way To Learn

5th December 2024

Water play experiences you can do at home with your children. Plus, find out more about the Guardian Summer Learning Program.

Children Thrive on Outdoor Learning in Fullarton

5th August 2023

Children at Guardian Childcare & Education Fullarton are embracing the outdoor learning environment and experiencing the benefits. Read more!

Guardian Rouse Hill North Create Clay Diyas in Celebration of Diwali

24th October 2022

In October, the children and Educators at Guardian Rouse Hill North come together to create diyas for Diwali, the Festival of Lights. 

A Paradise for Children That Thrive on Outdoor Learning

6th May 2022

Paradise Early Learning Child Care Centre & Kindergarten is embracing its outdoor learning environment and experiencing the benefits. Read more!

Outdoor Activities for Children this Summer

11th December 2020

Summer is here. Read our list of top outdoor activities for children – they're simple, free and fun for the whole family!  

Gardening with Children: A Great Summer Experience

26th November 2020

Whether you have a large yard or a balcony with space for some small pots, there is plenty you can do with your children in the garden.

Top Children’s Experiences in and around Parramatta

16th October 2020

Top things to do with your children, in & around Parramatta. From playgrounds to farm animal experiences - there's something for every child.

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 Wallaby Street Turns Centre Windows into Puppet Show

6th May 2020

The team at Guardian Wallaby Street have transformed one of their Centre windows into a puppet show to record and share with the children at home.

Guardian Marsfield’s Giant Bubble Recipe

4th May 2020

Taking advantage of a perfect autumn day recently, the children and Educators at Guardian Marsfield experimented with a giant bubble recipe in the sunshine.

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.

Guardian Camberwell Create a Zoo-Themed Sociodramatic Play Space

3rd March 2020

Guardian Childcare & Education Camberwell has created an engaging zoo-themed sociodramatic play space in their Opals Kinder Room.

Exploring Science, Technology and Movement at Guardian South Yarra

7th February 2020

This summer, the team and children at Guardian South Yarra participated in Guardian’s Summer Rain program, exploring science, technology and movement.

Water, Rainbows, Wind and More: Guardian McKinnon Reflects on Summer Rain Program

4th February 2020

Throughout December and January, the children and team at Guardian McKinnon participated in Guardian’s five-week long Summer Rain program.

Guardian Tempe Host Weekend Playdate for Families

20th November 2019

Last Saturday, Guardian Tempe opened up their outdoor space for an afternoon playdate of relaxed family fun and connection.

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.

Children at Guardian Marsfield Make Their Own Geoboards

9th October 2019

Acre Woods Childcare Eastwood’s Lead Educator embraced the toddlers' interests and brought a 21st century experience building geoboards in the classroom.