At Guardian Childcare, your child’s safety is at the heart of everything we do. With highly trained educators, daily procedures to ensure secure environments and clear emergency plans; we create a safe childcare setting where children can explore, learn, and grow with confidence – knowing they are safely supported every step of the way.
Here we answer some of the most-asked safety questions from families when they tour our centres.
What training do our day care educators have in safety and first aid?
This is an important question, and one we take very seriously. The quality of care your child receives is directly linked to the expertise of our team. We believe we’re the best childcare provider in the community, which is why we invest heavily in ongoing training for every centre team member.
Every Guardian centre always has a fully qualified First Aid team member available. All our educators hold, or are actively working towards, nationally recognised childcare qualifications, which include comprehensive training in child health and safety.
On top of these qualifications, our experienced childcare teams complete regular, ongoing training in key safety areas, including:
- First Aid and CPR: Lead Educators hold current first aid, CPR, asthma, and anaphylaxis management qualifications. Regular drills and refresher courses keep these skills sharp.
- Child Protection: Every team member receives thorough, ongoing child protection training, ensuring they can recognise and respond appropriately to any signs of harm, in line with national standards.
- Safe Sleep: For the babies in our nursery, teams are extensively trained in safe sleep practices, ensuring every rest time is closely supervised.
- Health and Hygiene: Ongoing training covers infection control, food safety, and maintaining hygienic environments to minimise the spread of illness.
Our commitment to professional development means teams in our early learning centres are always equipped with the latest knowledge to keep your child safe and well cared for.
What are Guardian Childcare’s daily safety checks and procedures?
Safety at Guardian Childcare is built into our culture, not just our checklists. Every day, our experienced teams follow thorough procedures to ensure the environment is safe, secure, and ready for learning.
- Environment audits: Before children arrive, indoor and outdoor spaces are checked for hazards, equipment is inspected, and learning areas are secure.
- Secure access: Centres feature multiple layers of security. Only authorised families and team members can enter, and strict sign-in/out procedures are followed. Alternative pick-ups require prior written consent and identity verification.
- Headcounts and supervision: Regular headcounts, especially during transitions, and supervision plans that exceed the required educator-to-child ratios ensure children are always seen and supported.
- Food safety: Meals and snacks made fresh by our onsite Chefs and Cooks follow strict safety protocols. Allergies and dietary needs are managed carefully, with separate preparation areas and utensils to prevent cross-contamination.
These measures ensure that every day at Guardian begins and ends with safety as the top priority.
How do we handle incidents or emergencies in daycare?
While our goal is always prevention, we are fully prepared to respond calmly and effectively if an incident occurs.
- Immediate care: First aid-trained team members provide care and comfort to any child involved. Emergency services are contacted if needed.
- Family communication: Parents or emergency contacts are notified promptly, with clear and factual updates about what happened and the steps taken.
- Documentation: Every incident is documented and shared with families. This transparency supports both trust and ongoing safety improvements.
- Review and reflection: if a significant incident occurs, our daycare teams review what happened and how we responded, learning from each situation to prevent future occurrences.
Each child from our nursery through to our preschool / kindergarten is our greatest responsibility, and our approach to incident management reflects that commitment with professional, compassionate, and transparent action.
We’re always here to talk about safety
We hope this gives you confidence in our dedication to safety. Your peace of mind is paramount, and we welcome any further questions. We’re always here to provide the information you need to feel confident that Guardian is the best childcare in the community, providing a safe and nurturing place for your child.
Discover how we make safety a part of everything we do. We think we are the best childcare provider in the area – see for yourself: find a Guardian centre near you and book your tour today.
