Babies (0 to 2)

The Best Childcare and Nursery for Your Baby’s First Years

We set the standard for exceptional baby care. Our expertly designed nursery environments, highly trained teams and personalised routines give your baby the security, connection and care they need to thrive from day one.

We partner with you to make the move into care seamless and stress-free for both you and your baby, and keep you constantly connected throughout the day when they are with us.

Bespoke Learning Program

To BE Me: A Personalised Approach to Learning

Our exclusive, best-in-sector To BE Me program supports babies through their earliest years with learning tailored to their age, needs and stage of development.

To BE Me understands that at each stage of your child’s early life, they have different needs and display quite distinctive behaviours.

You and ME (0–1 years): This first stage for young babies is based on care, secure attachments and trusting, responsive relationships. Babies learn when they feel safe and cared for. We form caring, consistent, responsive relationships in safe spaces surrounded by trusted faces. Constant, quality communication with you about their daily needs and development is vital.
Knowing ME (1–2 years): This second stage is for older babies as they start to further explore their world and the people, places and objects in it. Older babies need space and room to move as they become more physically independent and develop the confidence to interact with a wider circle of people. They need safe environments that encourage this, and the opportunity to experiment with social relationships.
To BE Me groups your child’s learning into seven areas to help you see their progress clearly. Each of these areas has behaviours or skills that are generally linked to each age and stage.

Learn more about our 7 areas of Learning by clicking here.

Specialist Nursery Teams

Our dedicated Nursery educators provide personalised care, so your baby sees the same familiar faces each day, building secure attachments and trust. They understand each child’s unique needs and routines, supporting every part of the day – from sleep and nappy changes to play, feeding and rest – with warmth and expertise.
Expert Baby Ambassadors: Each centre also has a Baby Ambassador who is your go-to person for your baby’s first 12 months with us. They will know every detail about your baby: how breast or bottle milk is managed, how they like to eat, their sleeping routines, the nappies they wear and more. Our Baby Ambassadors partner closely with families to support each baby to have a consistent routine.

Communication with Families

We keep you fully connected to your child’s learning and development, every day.

Partnership from day one: Before your baby’s first day, we meet with you to discuss routines, preferences, immunisations and all aspects of their care, ensuring a smooth transition into the nursery. ‘Play and Stay’ and orientation visits let both you and your child settle in gradually.
Drop off and pick up: You are always welcome to come and have a chat with your baby’s educators. The team can keep you informed of your baby’s experiences, learning, and charts that track your child’s food, toileting and sleep.
Through Storypark, our family communication platform, you can access Nursery room updates, so you always feel connected to their day.
To BE Me ‘My Learning and Development Book’: A personalised record that clearly shows your child’s progress through each age and stage along our unique development pathways.

Specialist Resources and Learning Spaces

Our beautiful nurseries are expertly designed to feel like a nurturing “home away from home” for babies and their families.

Thoughtfully designed spaces: Our nurseries are created to feel warm, calm and familiar; engaging environments that support babies to feel secure and settled throughout the day.
Premium finishes: Pendant lighting, calming wallpaper and high-quality soft furnishings create soothing spaces that support rest and wellbeing.
High quality resources: Age-appropriate equipment encourages safe exploration, movement and sensory development in our Permanent Learning areas.
Purpose-built spaces: Dedicated cot rooms for peaceful sleep and secure play areas give babies the freedom to safely explore.

Safety Plus

We set the benchmark for baby safety and wellbeing – nothing matters more to us.

Secure, safe environments: Our nursery spaces, cot rooms and nappy-change areas are designed for maximum supervision, hygiene and comfort, ensuring your baby is always within sight and cared for in calm, secure surroundings.
Safe sleep practices: Our specialist Nursery teams are trained in approved safe-sleep practices, helping every baby rest safely and peacefully. We have ‘I Can Roll / I Can’t Roll’ labels on each cot, ensuring these are safely displayed and up to date.
Regular sleep checks: Educators complete and record visual sleep checks every 10 minutes, providing constant supervision and peace of mind.
Hygiene-first routines: Babies sleep in dedicated cot rooms, with strict hygiene practices in place, including freshly laundered linen each day to maintain a healthy sleep environment.
Daily safety checks: Teams complete ongoing risk assessments and safety checks throughout the day so every part of your baby’s experience meets the highest standards of care.

Nutrition for Life

Our leading Nutrition for Life program sets the standard for early childhood nutrition. Meals are made fresh each day using wholesome ingredients, designed in line with Australian dietary guidelines and adapted to each baby’s stage of development.

Baby-focused meals: Our Chefs and Cooks prepare fresh, nourishing meals each day to support your baby’s growth – from smooth purées to textured first solids and early finger foods.
First Foods Passport: We guide families through the transition to solids with our unique First Foods Passport, working in close partnership with you to introduce new tastes and textures safely and confidently.
Caring for each baby’s needs: We carefully manage dietary requirements and allergies, creating personalised feeding plans that put your baby’s health and safety first.
Building confident eaters: With educator support, babies are encouraged to practise early self-feeding skills, helping them build independence and positive mealtime experiences.
Exposure to diverse flavours: Our menus introduce babies to a wide variety of tastes and textures, supporting them to build curiosity about new foods from the start.

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Babies Frequently Asked Questions

1. What makes Guardian one of the best childcare and daycare options for babies?
We’re recognised as one of the best childcare and daycare providers because of our specialist nursery teams, personalised To BE Me learning program and purpose-built baby environments. We combine expert care, premium learning spaces and strong family partnerships to give every baby the very best start.

2. How do you keep babies safe in your nursery?
Safety is at the heart of everything we do. Our safe nursery environments include secure rooms, strict hygiene practices, daily safety checks and trained educators in approved safe-sleep procedures. This commitment to safe childcare means your baby is always cared for in calm, supervised and secure spaces.

3. What is the difference between a nursery and an early learning centre?
Our nursery is a specialised space within our early learning centre, designed specifically for babies aged 0–2 years. It offers tailored care, age-appropriate resources and expert educators, while still giving your child the benefits of a high-quality early learning centre as they grow.

4. How does your early learning program support babies’ development?
Through our exclusive To BE Me program, we personalise learning to your baby’s age, stage and interests. This structured approach is one of the reasons families choose us as the best nursery and early learning centre, as it makes your child’s learning and development visible and meaningful.

5. Why should I choose Guardian as my baby’s first early learning centre?
Families choose us as their baby’s first early learning centre because we set the standard for safe nurseries, personalised learning and exceptional care. With specialist teams, nutrition-led menus and strong partnerships with families, we deliver the best childcare experience from the very beginning.

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