Health

Child building using blocks at Guardian Childcare Centre

Putting It All Together: The Impact of Early Childhood Loose Parts Play

11th April 2026

Guardian Childcare’s To BE Me early learning program includes loose parts play stimulates early years development.

Smiling child wearing hat at Guardian Childcare centre

Sun Safe Practices in Childcare: How Guardian Protects Children Outdoors

15th March 2026

The sun safety habits children develop in their earliest years have a lasting impact on their skin health.

Child washing hands in Guardian childcare centre

Childcare Hygiene: How Guardian Creates Healthy & Happy Environments

31st August 2025

Guardian's carefully maintained environments and consistent daily routines help children to stay healthy and develop good hygiene habits.

Two children and Chef interacting - nutrition

What Your Child Should Be Eating at Childcare

8th August 2024

Setting children on the path to good nutrition is an important part of day to day life at our Guardian centres. Find out what you child is eating today!

Toddler dental hygiene

The Battle of the Toothbrush

5th August 2024

To keep your toddler’s teeth in top condition, champion diet and oral hygiene - and help them become buddies with their toothbrush.

tackling fussy eaters

5 Ways to Support Fussy Eaters

2nd July 2022

We all know how difficult it is to get children to eat healthy, and actually enjoy doing so. Here are five ways to support your fussy eater at home.

Speech Pathology screenings Melbourne

The Importance of Speech Pathology Screenings for Children

30th April 2022

Through speech pathology screenings, difficulties can be identified early on and a specific course of action may be undertaken. Learn more!

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!

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.

7 Ways to Introduce New Foods

3rd October 2017

Getting your children to try new types of food can feel impossible. Here are 7 ways to introduce new foods into your child's diet today! Read now!

Plastic bottles and other plastic recycling

Plastic Isn’t Fantastic | Plastic Free July

30th June 2017

Guardian's early learning centres have taken action against the use of single-use plastics for Plastic Free July. Read more about how you can get involved.

Healthy party ideas

7 Pointers for a Healthy Party

18th May 2017

We’ve jotted down some great ideas to get you feeling festive without all the saturated fats! Here are 7 suggestions for a healthy party.

Do you know the signs of heat stress in children and what to do?

23rd January 2017

Hot weather can take a serious toll on our health, especially on children. Here are some signs and symptoms of heat stress and exhaustion in children.

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