Childcare, Preschool & Early Learning Across Canberra
Looking for premium childcare in the Australian Capital Territory? With 6 early learning centres across Canberra and ACT, Guardian offers long day care for children from six weeks to school age, with a strong focus on safety, high-quality early learning, and supporting your child’s development every step of the way.
Find Your Centre
Enter your postal code or suburb below to find a Guardian Centre in your area.
Our approach to early learning
Every Guardian early learning centre in Canberra is designed around the same belief: children learn best when they feel safe, known and supported. Our educators create learning experiences tailored to your child’s interests through our unique To BE Me learning program, with school readiness support through Flying Start to School.
Child Care Subsidy and fees in ACT
Many families across ACT are eligible for the Australian Government’s Child Care Subsidy (CCS), which reduces out-of-pocket childcare costs. Families may also receive 300 hours of free preschool for three-year-old children.
Explore our Family Guide to CCS, estimate your costs using our CCS Calculator, or read our guide on how to make the most of childcare rebates.
Programs available across ACT centres
Each of our centre offers quality early learning programs. From cooking and nutrition experiences to reading, creativity and sustainability, our programs support children to build a love of learning through everyday discovery.
Children aged 3–5 also take part in our Flying Start to School preschool program, designed to build the important foundations for a confident transition to school.