Open 7:30am to 6:00pm
Monday to Friday
HOURS
Mon to Fri 7:30am to 6:00pm
ADDRESS
22 Thynne St Bruce, ACT, 2617
SPACES AVAILABLE NOW ACROSS ROOMS
Check out our fantastic indoor and outdoor learning spaces your child will enjoy
Welcome to our Centre
Guardian Childcare & Education Bruce is one of six Guardian Childcare Centres in the ACT, boasting a range of exciting, resource-rich environments including a family library, a sustainability garden and natural play structures where children are encouraged to explore and learn.
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Meet our Centre Manager Annalisa
“A child’s first experiences and interactions shape the world they see. With this in mind, I believe children deserve the best possible opportunities to belong, learn and flourish in a warm, nurturing and secure environment"
Where children are supported to be brave, curious, and bold in their learning, for the best possible start to life.
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.
With endless possibilities, there’s never a dull moment and no two days are the same.
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.
Breakfast time where families are welcome to stay and enjoy breakfast with the children.
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.
There's an opportunity for children to come together and enjoy morning tea.
Following morning tea, the planned experiences continue. This includes both indoor and outdoor programs.
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 excursion if they wish.
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.
Children come together for afternoon tea in small groups or with siblings (they can also rest and play together, too). This time also presents an opportunity to reflect on the day.
As families arrive to pick up children, there's an opportunity to speak to Educators and share information about 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.
What's included in the Guardian Experience
From nutritious meals and engaging learning programs —it’s all covered in your daily rate. No hidden extras, just peace of mind for you and a great day for your child.
Hat, wetbag and sunscreen
5 meals per day
All incursions and excursions
Nappies and wipes
Storypark parenting app
Long day care hours year around
Helpful Information
Opening Hours
What to Bring
What we Provide
- Nappies and wipes
- Bed linen
- Guardian hat
- SPF 50+ sunscreen
- All nutritious meals and snacks
What to Bring
- Water bottle
- Spare change of clothing, labelled
- Soft toy or comfort blanket for nap time
- Baby's bottles for formula or breastmilk
Our Educators
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.
You and Your Child
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.
Learn More About Our Centre
Featuring custom-designed spaces for nursery, toddler and pre-school children, as well as an art studio, our Bruce centre also includes extensive nature-inspired outdoor play and discovery spaces that children will love.
The incredibly high-quality of Reggio-inspired play and learning facilities is matched by our experienced team of Educators who are excited to be part of this exceptional Centre.
Centre Highlights
- Exciting, resource-rich environments including a family library, a sustainability garden and natural play structures where children are encouraged to explore and learn.
- The light-filled centre also has a mud pit, a cubby house, a woodwork station, vegetable gardens, Indigenous totem poles, a beautiful outdoor mural, and an open-plan atelier.
- Our team of professionally-certified early childhood education specialists deliver an advanced play-based and nature-inspired curriculum, as well as a leading Preschool Program to help prepare your child for the exciting transition to school.
- Children at Guardian Bruce also get out and about on excursions, so we have a great connection with the surrounding community. We visit locations such as our local ponds, shopping centres, Café Momo, the Canberra Raiders training field and Maribyrnong Primary School, whom we have a great relationship with and who play a big role in our transition to school programs.
- Our on-site cooks prepare five nutritionally balanced meals using seasonal ingredients every day, often collected by the children from our on-site vegetable gardens. To further explore food at the Centre, Educators host regular hands-on cooking experiences for the children to extend on their knowledge of nutrition and to encourage them to try new foods.
Our Learning Programs
Learning should be fun! Learning through play encourages children to explore and understand their world at their own pace. It helps build their knowledge, develop confidence, and embrace curiosity.
Learning should be fun! Learning through play allows children to build their knowledge, develop confidence, and embrace curiosity.
Preschool Program
Our specialist two-year kindergarten/preschool program is led by degree qualified Teachers in a long day care setting. Children explore and understand their world in an environment of safety and security. It’s where they develop the foundational literacy and numeracy skills to thrive.
Out and about
Through excursions, children are supported to expand their world, to get to know their community, and have a sense of belonging. Their learning thrives when they feel safe, welcome, and that they belong.
STEM
Children discover the wonders of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics through age-appropriate activities that are designed to foster curiosity and develop foundational skills like problem-solving and creativity.
Cooking
Cooking experiences teach numeracy by counting ingredients, and weighing and measuring quantities and volume, while managing these tasks supports independence and confidence.
Ella Language
Learning languages through Early Learning Languages Australia (ELLA) supports brain development and social skills and creates opportunities to celebrate cultural diversity.
Joy of Reading
Reading aloud to children each day inspires imagination and supports thinking. Books with rhythm, rhyme and word patterns make stories more playful and memorable.
Sustainability
From growing veggies and foraging in the garden for that day’s meal ingredients to learning about recycling, children learn about being part of a community, connecting to their environment and understanding their impact on the world.
Vicky K.
00:09 22 Oct 24
We have had a wonderful experience with Guardian Bruce. Our boys have loved being there. The educators are all very caring and treat the children like their own.
Lina S.
04:39 21 May 24
Very satisfied with Gardian Childcare& Education. The staff are very eager every morning to greet my child. I have had both my children coming to this organisation and each time very happy with the level of care they have and are providing to my family. Front office team are great if I have a question. The level of hygiene standards and protocols are high. Thank you Guardian Team at Bruce.
Daisy J
03:29 14 May 24
gehan S.
23:02 25 Mar 24
Raheela A.
01:24 27 Feb 24
Zac G.
05:36 10 Oct 23
We love this place. The educators really take the time to get to know each child individually. Our daughter is always so happy when we pick her up. Would 100% recommend
Favour N.
02:20 11 Oct 22
lucia x
06:04 04 Oct 22
Michael R.
04:01 27 Sep 22
Our daughter's love the team and environment at Guardian Bruce! Our eldest has been going since 6 months and will continue through and starts preschool next year. They've been great at staying connected and keeping routine throughout difficult times.
Kelly
03:58 16 Aug 22
The staff are beautiful, caring and thoughtful who make my children feel safe and included. You can tell the kids are genuinely happy to be at school with the educators and their friends. They get exposure to so many different activities and get to do a huge variety of educational activities. They are fed extremely well and I genuinely couldn't be happier with the centre.
Ayodele Bamidele O.
02:57 12 Apr 22
Emma W.
04:30 22 Mar 22
We are very happy with Guardian Bruce for Amelia. All of the early learning teachers and admin staff have been so approachable, welcoming and supportive. Storypark is also really great to hear what activities they are doing and the intended learning outcomes. I love reading what Amelia has been up to and seeing the photos. We can see that in the few weeks of starting childcare she has become more confident and is learning really useful skills. My mouth waters each time I read the daily menu. It is great to hear about the various healthy food they get to eat. It is also really sweet that birthday’s are celebrated with a cake. Each time I pick up Amelia I love to peek through the window to see what Amelia is up to and it makes me feel so happy to see her talking or playing with other children and playing with a puzzle, toys or reading. I will definitely recommend Guardian Bruce to friends with children in early development years because it has been really good for Amelia and our family so far.
Andrea R.
23:55 21 Dec 21
Love having our kids at Guardian Bruce. We were worried it would be an impersonal experience given that it is a chain, but boy were we wrong. Siobhan and her team have made us feel welcomed, supported, and like family since day dot. I have no stress when my boys are there - which is a gift in itself. Highly recommend these guys!
Chrissy P.
05:33 20 Dec 21
Sarah V.
20:28 16 Dec 21
Piece of mind is all a parent can ask for when they send their child to childcare and Guardian Bruce brings that in spades! As a early years teacher myself, I know what best practice looks and feels like and the quality of the care at Guardian is second to none. They staff are incredibly warm and responsive and my son runs into the centre each day excited for the day a head. That is all I need to see to know that he is looked after, loved and engaged. We could not ask for better! Thank you to all the staff and leadership at Guardian!
Kayla T.
03:47 15 Dec 21
A great childcare with amazing educators who really care and respect for children.My son adapt well in the environment and loves attending this childcare.I really enjoy the connection the educators have with parents and communicate very well!
Bethany L.
03:42 15 Dec 21
My son has attended this centre for the last 2.5 years and the experience has been amazing. The educators are well equipped and responsive to needs. My son is going to be sad to leave at the end of this year. Thank you Bruce Guardian Childcare & Education for a job really well done!
Jaimee H.
03:42 15 Dec 21
My little one absolutely loves Guardian. The staff are wonderful and super friendly, they have made it so easy for both myself and my little one to navigate the big adjustment to daycare :)
Paolo M.
11:01 03 Dec 21
Muskaan M
02:20 16 Nov 21
Sebastian K.
03:35 05 Feb 21
the best stuff and facilities .The best childcare in canberra in my opinion.
Dr. L.
01:40 11 Jan 21
Mishal Z.
13:58 28 Oct 20
My daughter at 2yrs old started going to Guardian Bruce, When we started in the centre i was afraid my daughter will not adjust as it was first time for her to being away from home n parents, but with time, patience n love educators have provided now she shares a beautiful bond with her teachers and have made friends aswell❤️ With such loving and nurturing bunch of educators and the culture they have created as an early childhood centre i feel very comfortable leaving my baby in their hands and know she is receiving the best education and care possible. Can’t speak highly enough of this centre.
Kieren P.
01:52 18 Aug 20
Whether you live in or outside Belconnen, 'Guardian Childcare & Education' in Bruce is the best daycare centre for your children. There are many reasons why 'Gaurdian' is head and shoulders above the rest, however the most important reason, is the staff. The staff are so exceptional that when the majority moved from a Gungahlin centre to the Bruce 'Gaurdian' child care centre, we moved suburbs in child care services to ensure our little one would continue to have the exceptional education & heartfelt care that we had come to expect & respect. What we didn't know about our move was that we would get that and so much more.Gaurdian focus on doing the things that matter most to parents really well. The food is fresh and caters to different & fussy paletes. They are meticulous with regard to allergies and dietary requirements.The centre is flexible with hours & casual days which is important when things inevitably change at the last minute.They manage illness very well & in a time where COVID has affected so much of our lives, Gaurdian have managed this crises with professionalism & excellent administration. The communication lines have been clear & consistent which meant understanding the quagmire of free child care was very easy for our family. They continue to monitor the virus exceedingly well; every morning, every child's temperature is checked. You know & can trust that your child is in a safe environment.The diversity in staff is excellent, it's refreshing to know that my child is exposed to different world views and cultures. The staff regularly coordinate fun activities; pyjama days, indigenous learning, musical performers. They make children feel special on their birthday which is just lovely when you sadly have to work.But what sets them apart is that they do the little things really well. Having extra clothes for those times you've forgotten to pack back up clothes. Giving your child special hugs when you're running late and have to rush off. You get a sense of old fashion care while still being at the cutting edge of modern technology with Gaurdian. You know exactly what's happening in your child's life through the use of the Storypark app which is easy to use & updated many times a day.Siobhan Wong, Centre Manager, is always giving of her time & is knowledgeable about complex matters regarding Centrelink, such as Child Care subsidy and being up to date with immunisation records. What impresses me most is her wish to continually improve the centre. She welcomes feedback & actions suggestions. She is backed up by excellent managers.Hayley Jacka, Assistant Centre Manager, is incredible with both children & parents. Her phone manner is always friendly and informative. She has assisted me many times in last minute changes to days & organising any account issues. She has a genuine care for children and a rare love of her job. I've lost count in how many times I hear from children 'Lay-ley is my favourite'.Jodie-Lee & Kate are phenomenal at multi-tasking; there are so many kids that 'only want Jodie & Kate' at drop off & they manage to be all things to all kids at all times. They always have a smile on their faces which I personally find delightful and amazing. I really love that they take the time to give more than just the bare minimum information when you come to pick up your child at the days end.Gaurdian has the most outstanding inside & outside facilities I've seen in my 10 years of daycare. Quiet time is used well with the transmission of learning tools onto the roof; kids can have a nap or engage while lying on their back meaning learning is not interrupted. Outside there's a myriad of options and multiple spaces for children of all ages; several sandpits, climbing apparatus, nature learning, bird houses (with birds!), turtles and even a chicken coupe! They manage the movement of children of differing ages through all of these spaces magnificently.The carpark is easy to get in and out of quickly, even at peak times.Keep up the great work Gaurdian, we're very glad we made the switch
Ruby T.
23:12 17 Aug 20
My son has started in Guardian Bruce since he was just 2,5 mons old. I used to worry to much about his wellbeing in daycare. But after nearly a year my son stay with them, i am totally happy now. He is very active, socialize, happy and love all the staffs in there. 100% reccomend this centre for parents. I will have a second one coming soon and i am happy to send her there when she is around 4,5mons.
Keith T.
23:39 14 May 20
We visited for granddaughters graduation, and had been collecting her from centre on a rgular basis. Amazing committed staff and director. Fresh change.Check things out for yourself at this amazing centre, your child will be safe, well educated and well cared for, thinking of working there? go for it there seems clear direction and leadership.
johanna R.
03:15 31 Mar 20
Krystal E.
04:12 24 Nov 19
BEST CHILDCARE CENTRE IN CANBERRA!Amazing educators who truly care about the children. I feel relaxed leaving my two year old with the educators all day. My child absolutely adores all of them and sometimes I think my daughter loves them more than she loves me!! We see them all as family not just educators. The centre itself is clean and full of fun activities for the children to do. The play area is huge and plenty of fun activities for the little ones. The educators keep you informed daily with things about the day and about your child which is a bonus. They supply yummy and healthy meals and my daughter loves it. This centre is more than a centre it's a second home for my daughter and she loves it so much. I cant recomended Guardian in Bruce highly enough. Honestly best centre!! My daughter will be staying there until BIG school. We are very lucky to have found them <3 It's worth every penny!
Vanessa F.
23:00 17 Jun 19
I highly recommend this childcare. The staff are friendly, they communicate regularly with parents and make a huge effort at putting the children first. The centre is clean, open plan and an adventure playground for my little one.
Alisha F.
20:16 05 Mar 19
I've had two children attend Guardian ELC Bruce (one current 2019) and I couldn't be happier. Belle and her staff are truly fantastic. Great indoor facilities and a large outdoor play area.
Kylie U
20:07 11 Feb 19
Extremely happy with the Guardian Bruce Centre. Staff are kind and friendly and the centre is very involved in the community. My son is happy there. Highly recommended.
Ana S.
20:41 31 Jan 19
Our son has been going since he was 7 months old and he is now over 2. He loves it, has lots of fun and does the cutest craft. Our daughter is now 7 months and enjoying it too! :) Thank you all for your very hard work! Ana
Alicia T.
06:39 31 Jan 19
Galina S.
06:22 31 Jan 19
Educators are loving and caring. Management is great - very approachable, always look for new ideas. Centre promotes healthy eating and sustainability. Management organises many events outside work hours e.g. xmas party for families every year, Easter egg hunt, mother's and father's days special evenings, Aboriginal story evenings around the fire, lots of fundraising activities just to name a few. I love the variety the Centre offers and that people who work there sincerely love what they are doing.
Julia K.
02:51 31 Jan 19
One of the best centres around. The educators are passionate and welcoming. There are a lot of initiatives hosted by the Bruce Guardian. My son loves attending and its definitely worth the wait!
Colleen B.
02:42 31 Jan 19
Bianca J.
00:55 30 Jan 19
Every part of our experience at Guardian Bruce has been excellent. It’s always hard to leave your child in the care of others but the wonderful educators here have made it the best experience possible. My son loves his friends, that activities and especially, his educators!
Bec R.
00:32 30 Jan 19
Our little one has always been happy and settled here. They have lots of great community initiatives, giving to and helping local causes. The educators are friendly and caring.
Lydia K.
23:22 29 Jan 19
Excellent environment, awesome staffs and best cares
Elle D.
22:42 29 Jan 19
Best early learning centre out there. It’s definitely the staff that make it number 1.
Chloe N.
06:39 04 Oct 17
Spacious, clean, nurturing and supportive.
Sushma R.
05:44 26 Mar 24
Grant C.
22:44 08 Mar 17
Great facilities, excellent staff