Rachel
Centre Manager
Our Centre Managers are the heart of our Centres. Leading our Teachers and Educators to deliver the highest quality care and education to all children.
Open 7:30am to 6:00pm
Monday to Friday
Guardian Childcare & Education Gungahlin
Guardian Childcare & Education Gungahlin is rated as exceeding in the National Quality Standard, and it’s not hard to see why. As one of six leading childcare Centres in and around Canberra, Guardian Gungahlin boasts a range of exciting, resource-rich environments.
The light-filled Centre includes an indoor/outdoor program, herb and vegetable gardens, woodwork areas, forts, worm farms, a bark pit, repurposed materials and natural play structures, as well as a sustainability program which teaches the children about the world around them.
The Teachers and Educators at Guardian Gungahlin provide wonderful learning programs for the children, including a leading Preschool Program for those preparing for the transition to primary school. In addition, we are proud to have a culturally diverse team who celebrate a variety of cultures and holidays throughout the year and organise a range of fundraising events for the children to be involved in.
Take a look on our Learning Exchange at some of the exciting experiences the Teachers and Educators at Guardian Gungahlin regularly create for the children. Highlights include the children creating their own mini café and experimenting with balloons and learning about static electricity!
Children at Guardian Gungahlin get out and about on excursions, so we have a great connection with the local Canberra community. We regularly visit the local library, Bunnings, shops, a nearby nature reserve, and the local college, which we have a great relationship with.
Our on-site cook, Nirosha – who won ACT Cook of the Year in 2018 – prepares five nutritionally balanced meals using seasonal ingredients every day. The children and Educators often collect herbs and vegetables from the gardens to add to the daily meals and use in cooking classes. We also host regular family breakfasts at the Centre.
Begin the adventure at Guardian Gungahlin today by booking a tour or speaking with one of our team.
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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. Please note, this will vary depending on centre opening hours.
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From 7:30am
Handover time with children, families and our friendly Educators. There’s a chance to share what’s important for the day and any news from home.
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From 7:30am
Breakfast time where families are welcome to stay and enjoy breakfast with the children.
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Morning
An opportunity to play and discover with open-plan play in family groups and multi-age groupings.
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Morning
Planned experiences. This is where the Guardian difference comes to life. Alongside our Educators your child’s exploration leads to learnings in numeracy, literacy, language, critical thinking, problem solving, leadership, social skills, technology, creative arts and much more.
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Morning tea
An opportunity for children to come together for a healthy snack, often they help prepare their food alongside our carers and chef.
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Mid-morning
Individually tailored to your child’s needs and curiosity the planned experiences continue, this includes both indoor and outdoor programs.
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Lunch
Another nutritious meal expertly prepared by our chef. Families are invited to join the children for meals and excursions if they wish.
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Afternoon
If your child wants to, or needs to sleep, it’s time to rest and recharge. For children who don’t need to rest the planned experiences continue, in most cases outdoors.
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Afternoon tea
Another chance for the children to come together and re-fuel in small groups or with siblings. There is also an opportunity to rest or play together and reflect on the day.
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Pick-up
As you arrive to pick up your child, there’s a chance to speak with our Educators and share news about the day. Our Storypark App also allows you to stay in touch 24/7 wherever you are.
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End of day
Your child is encouraged to grab a light snack before they leave the centre. We’re mindful of how routines vary, throughout the day if we notice your child looking tired food will be provided.
Helpful Information
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| Age Group | Daily Fee |
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| Nursery to Preschool | $133.00* |
*Price before the government rebate. To calculate what Child Care Subsidy you might get back, click here.
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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
- Soft toy or comfort blanket for nap time
- Spare change of clothing
- Water bottle
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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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The staff at our Gungahlin early learning centre have a strong commitment to create a warm and welcoming environment by having a strong focus on building and maintaining meaningful and true relationships with families and their children.
Each classroom has direct access to the outdoor yard, children are provided with the opportunities to move freely between the indoor and outdoor environment. Our environment has been specifically designed to engage, challenge and excite the children throughout their time at Guardian Childcare & Education Gungahlin. Our outdoor environments have a mix of open air and covered spaces so that the children are able to be outside all year round, regardless of the weather.
The resources and materials in the centre are natural, open ended and well maintained. The centre provides high quality education and care for children aged 6 weeks to 6 years. Our educators are passionate and committed to providing a nurturing and simulating early learning environment for each child and their families. Using the Early Years Learning Framework to guide our education program and scaffold children’s learning.
We also have a qualified cook who prepares each meal from the freshest seasonal ingredients. We provide breakfast for early starters, morning tea, lunch, afternoon, tea and a late snack at the end of the 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.
Our centre has been recognised as ‘Exceeding’ the National Quality Standard. This is the highest rating you can receive from a regulatory authority assessment and we are proud to deliver an exceptional service to the children and families who attend our centre.
Guardian Childcare & Education Gungahlin
5 O’Brien Place
Gungahlin, ACT, 2912
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