Shae Haylen
Centre Manager
"I believe that children should be valued and supported as the individuals they are."
Open 8:00am to 6:00pm
Monday to Friday
Closed on Public Holidays
Allara Street Early Learning Centre
Every day is an opportunity for discovery and growth at Allara Street Early Learning Centre, which is rated exceeding in the National Quality Standard. With a range of exciting, resource-rich environments including an indoor/outdoor program, herb and vegetable gardens, and sustainably sourced outdoor resources, children are encouraged to explore and learn.
The light-filled spacious centre also has a creek bed, water play, Indigenous totem poles, shady trees, wooden decking, and a range of age-specific ateliers.
Children get out and about on regular excursions, so we have a great connection with the surrounding community. We love going on nature walks, as well as attending Floriade and the Canberra Theatre once a year.
We are proud to have a culturally diverse team and celebrate a variety of cultures and holidays. We also organise regular visits from Duncan, a local Indigenous community member, who teaches the children about traditional songs, symbols, art and plants.
Our on-site cook prepares nutritionally balanced meals using seasonal ingredients every day. To further explore food at the centre, our Educators host cooking classes for the children to get involved in to enhance their understanding of good nutrition.
Begin the adventure at Guardian today by booking a tour to explore the centre, chat with our team of Educators and learn more about our high-quality curriculum.
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Rhythm of The Day
With endless possibilities, there’s never a dull moment at Guardian and no two days are the same. Here’s what a day at Guardian might look like.
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From 7.30am
Handover time with children, families and our friendly Educators. There’s a chance for conversation to share what’s important for the day/what’s happened the night before at home.
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9:00
Breakfast time and families are welcome to stay and enjoy breakfast with the children.
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Morning
As children are arriving and families are coming and going, there’s an opportunity for play as well as family grouping, open-plan play and multi-age grouping.
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Morning
As the children come together, planned experiences begin. This is where the Guardian programs and practices comes to life. Examples of learning include numeracy, literacy, language, critical thinking, problem solving, leadership, social skills, technology, science, creative arts, curiosity and more.
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Morning
There’s an opportunity for children to come together and enjoy morning tea.
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Mid-morning
Following morning tea, the planned experiences continue. This includes both indoor and outdoor programs.
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Afternoon
There’s an opportunity for children to come together for lunch. With an open-door policy, families are able to join the centre for meals and excursions if they wish.
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Afternoon
For children who want to, or need to, there’s an opportunity to sleep, rest or relax. For children who don’t need to rest, there are planned experiences, which are more likely to be outdoors.
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Afternoon
Children come together for afternoon tea in small groups or with siblings (they can also rest together and play together, too). This time also presents an opportunity to reflect on the day.
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End of the day
As families arrive to pick up children, there’s an opportunity to speak to Educators and share information about the day.
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End of the day
Some centres offer early tea or light snack at the end of the day, which they can grab as they leave the centre. We’re mindful of how routines vary at home, so if throughout the day, we notice children look tired, food will be provided.
Helpful Information
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| Age Group | Daily Fee |
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| All Ages | $130.00 |
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What we Provide
- Hats
- Sunscreen
- Four nutritionally balanced meals including: Breakfast, Lunch, Morning and Afternoon tea
- Nappies
- Bibs
- Bedding
- Formula - S26
What to Bring
- Spare clothing
- Water bottle
- Infant sleep aids (dummy, sleeping bag)
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Our team of Educators are committed and passionate about ensuring your child will be safe, nurtured and cared for every day. At Guardian, children are encouraged to engage in interest-led play that creates learning and meaningful experiences.
Our Educators seek to optimise diverse learning opportunities and implement the Curriculum as framed by the Early Years Learning Framework.
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All Guardian Centres provide a Centre-to-Family communication platform so families can maintain contact with their children’s experiences through photos, stories and learning outcomes.
Our Centres use Storypark and each family is provided with a secure login to access on their computers, mobiles or apps.
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We offer an excellent educational program with a comprehensive curriculum, offering children an inviting and exciting environment in which to grow and learn through play.
Our play-based approach to learning celebrates relationships and recognizes that children are knowledgeable and capable. Our Educators are committed to providing high-quality care and education and regularly engage in professional development.
Our outdoor play space is spacious and features spaces and equipment that are flexible and responsive to children’s interests, skills, and strengths. The outdoors encourage active play and opportunities to use natural materials in play, featuring sand and mud pits, edible gardens and a dry creek bed.
Our team boasts passionate and dedicated educators, along with an amazing cook who prepares nutritious and delicious meals each day.
Begin the Adventure at Guardian
To explore the centre, chat with our team of Educators and learn more about our high-quality curriculum, book a tour now.
Welcome to our centre
Allara Street Early Learning Centre
51 Allara Street
Canberra, ACT, 2601
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