Babies (0 to 2)

Nourishing and nurturing your baby’s growth from day one.
A new baby! No doubt your hearts are full of love as you develop a bond with your precious child. We want to support you in giving them the best start to life possible.
Your little one has brought immense joy to your life, and now as you prepare to return to work or other responsibilities, you may be considering whether childcare is the right choice for your baby.
At Guardian, we want to reassure you that our approach to early childhood education and childcare for babies ensures your precious child will thrive in a safe and nurturing environment, receiving the care and attention they deserve as part of our extended family.
Your baby experience
Our Being with Babies program is a partnership with your family to ensure every little detail of your child’s care supports a healthy, happy baby. Your early childhood education experience starts with understanding the needs of your child and family.
As you watch your little one grow and develop day by day, we want to assure you that our early learning centres are designed with a focus on providing a safe and stimulating environment for their exploration and discovery. From age-appropriate toys to sensory activities, our spaces are designed to encourage curiosity and development.
A key part of our approach to child care for babies is the Baby Welcome. The Baby Welcome touches every aspect of their young lives for their first 12 months in a Centre. It supports babies to feel safe and secure in two vital areas:
- Healthy attachment and trusting relationships between infants and Educators support a baby’s brain development.
- Familiarity with the rhythm of the day provides newborns in child care with a sense of security and builds self-confidence.
Safe sleep and rest support physical and cognitive development, and emotional wellbeing and later social development. Our Nursery Teams have been trained in Safe Sleep practices for young children.
Nourishing food and nutritious meals prepared by our experienced Chefs and Cooks supports babies’ health, engages their senses, and respects your culture and preferences.

A Smooth Transition to Care
We want your baby, and your family, to be comfortable in care from day one.
- Family meeting: We’ll discuss enrolment processes and requirements, current immunisations, and learn as much as we can to prepare for your orientation visits. An important part of this stage is your Baby First Foods Passport. This is a record of dietary requirements, food preferences, and any other important aspects of feeding and mealtimes.
- Before your first day: Plan at least three visits to your Centre with your baby before your first day to get to know the Team who will be caring for your baby.
- The big day: Your Nursery Team will be in regular contact with you to share your baby’s experiences and help you feel at ease as they settle in.
Meet your Baby Ambassador!
Your Baby Ambassador 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. They will make our Nursery feel just like home.

A place to grow and thrive
Is childcare good for babies? Childcare for newborns plays a vital role in supporting early development through a blend of care, interaction, and structured activities. In an environment designed specifically for early learning for babies, such as our Centres, babies in daycare benefit from engaging experiences that foster cognitive, social, and emotional growth.
- By the age of one, children have learned all the sounds that make up their native language.
- Consistent rhythms and routines of care support building healthy bonds and
- Individual, positive, and safe interactions with the outside world support resilience.
Guided by attentive and skilled Educators, infants have a stimulating environment that supports the development of their senses and encourages curiosity. This foundation not only nurtures their natural inquisitiveness but also aids in building essential skills that prepare them for future learning milestones. The nurturing, supportive atmosphere in childcare settings ensures each baby’s individual needs are met, helping them to grow, develop, and thrive
Being with Babies is for children from six weeks old. Our programs use play-based learning for different ages and delivers on the Early Years Learning Framework (EYLF) and the National Quality Standard (NQS) for childcare.