Open 6:30am to 6:30pm
Monday to Friday
Petit Early Learning Journey Barton
brayden W.
07:54 28 Nov 23
My daughter has attended Guardian Manifold Heights full-time for over three months now, and I’ve been more that satisfied with the care being provided. The educator, Tiff provides daily updates via the StoryPark app with heaps of photos and meaningful observations on how my child is spending her days.Thanks team!
Tayla W.
07:44 28 Nov 23
Such a great centre! The director is welcoming and very knowledgeable and commited to creating wonderful service for children. The children seemed very settled and educators engaged well.
Ryan O.
07:15 27 Nov 23
My child has been attending Guardian Manifold heights since opening. He loves his educators and really enjoys the activities set out. We were previously at another centre before moving to this centre and couldn’t be happier, he no longer cry’s at drop off and there are wonderful changes being made since the new manager Ash came on board.We love that the centre celebarates special days and involves families in providing feedback to make improvements at the centre.
Zoe C.
10:58 09 Nov 23
As an educator I have loved my experience here at Manifold Heights. The team are wonderful and always ready to take on new ideas and opportunities. The families are beautiful to be surrounded by and the children light up the yard with their giggles and happiness.
Shenae S.
09:31 09 Nov 23
This centre is absolutely beautiful and I have had the best experience there. The educators, teachers and staff are all so lovely and professional
ash L.
09:21 09 Nov 23
Beautiful Centre, with dedicated and caring Educators and Teachers
stephanie R.
03:22 06 Nov 23
Great 👍
Hannah H.
04:45 28 Feb 23
Kinder room is amazing!Good communication compared to other centres.
Proudly owned by Guardian
- Engaging learning programs where children aged six weeks to six years learn and discover through play.
- Safe, secure environments that support children’s social and emotional development.
- Passionate Educators and degree-qualified Teachers focus on building strong relationships with children and families.
- High quality two-year preschool program, that prepares children for school with the benefits of long daycare. Plus get up to $1,329 in fee support for 3yr olds on top of the Childcare Subsidy to help with the cost of preschool.
Come and see the Centre for yourself, meet the team and have all your questions answered. Book a tour today.
Hours
Mon to Fri 6:30am to 6:30pm
Address
10 National Circuit
Barton,
ACT,
2600
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Welcome to our Centre
A warm welcome to Petit Early Learning Journey Barton, proudly owned by Guardian Childcare & Education!
Our purpose-built Barton childcare centre in the heart of the National Circuit in Canberra is warm and inviting. We offer extended opening hours to suit the needs of busy working families.
With indoor and outdoor environments that are spacious and engaging, children have a safe, secure way to explore their world. Our daycare centre in Barton will fast become your child’s home away from home.
Our Barton early learning centre has four learning spaces, grouped by age, and a separate sleep room attached to the nursery. Each room is filled with quality educational resources for the best in play-based learning. Every child is supported to develop a lifelong love of learning.
Children at our Barton child care centre have access to resource-rich environments, along with:
• Nappies, wipes, linen, sunscreen, hats and all snacks and meals
• Leading learning programs to support children’s curiosity and creativity
• Fresh, nutritious meals and snacks with the best seasonal ingredients, prepared on-site by our very own Chef
Our high quality Petit ELJ Barton Preschool program has a strong focus on social and emotional development. We support children to develop skills to become active and confident learners as they move onto school. This program emphasises play-based experiences but also has more structured learning for: number concepts, pre-writing (e.g. tracing, completing patterns, reproducing patterns), reading and writing skills and more.
Eligible children who turn 3 years of age on or before 30 April 2024 may receive up to 300 hours of free preschool. This fee support is on top of any Child Care Subsidy eligible families receive. Ask us for more information when you visit our Centre.
To further enhance each child’s learning journey, we offer age-appropriate incursions and excursions throughout the year, including Happy Feet music & dance and IFA Sports.
At Petit ELJ Barton, we use family communication app Storypark to share important updates, exciting activities or milestones that your child encounters, ensuring that you always remain connected.
Want to learn more about Petit Early Learning Journey Barton daycare? Come and explore our Centre and meet our amazing team. Book a tour today!
Read MoreMeet our Centre Manager
Shruthi Tikare
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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Morning
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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Morning
Breakfast time where 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 come 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 excursion 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 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.
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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.
brayden W.
07:54 28 Nov 23
My daughter has attended Guardian Manifold Heights full-time for over three months now, and I’ve been more that satisfied with the care being provided. The educator, Tiff provides daily updates via the StoryPark app with heaps of photos and meaningful observations on how my child is spending her days.Thanks team!
Tayla W.
07:44 28 Nov 23
Such a great centre! The director is welcoming and very knowledgeable and commited to creating wonderful service for children. The children seemed very settled and educators engaged well.
Ryan O.
07:15 27 Nov 23
My child has been attending Guardian Manifold heights since opening. He loves his educators and really enjoys the activities set out. We were previously at another centre before moving to this centre and couldn’t be happier, he no longer cry’s at drop off and there are wonderful changes being made since the new manager Ash came on board.We love that the centre celebarates special days and involves families in providing feedback to make improvements at the centre.
Zoe C.
10:58 09 Nov 23
As an educator I have loved my experience here at Manifold Heights. The team are wonderful and always ready to take on new ideas and opportunities. The families are beautiful to be surrounded by and the children light up the yard with their giggles and happiness.
Shenae S.
09:31 09 Nov 23
This centre is absolutely beautiful and I have had the best experience there. The educators, teachers and staff are all so lovely and professional
ash L.
09:21 09 Nov 23
Beautiful Centre, with dedicated and caring Educators and Teachers
stephanie R.
03:22 06 Nov 23
Great 👍
Hannah H.
04:45 28 Feb 23
Kinder room is amazing!Good communication compared to other centres.
Begin the Adventure at Guardian
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