Guardian Childcare & Education

Wanniassa

  • At Wanniassa you’ll feel confident that your child is thriving; building their confidence in our great learning spaces which include a sandpit, vegetable gardens, a worm farm and wooden play structures. Your child deserves the best.
  • Take a tour with us, and you’ll see why so many families love us. A sense of belonging to our strong community, quality learning and the best experience each day for your child – we have got it all.
  • Newly renovated centre with stunning indoor and outdoor spaces that feel like a home away from home. Your child won’t want to leave!

Book a tour today to see what makes our Centre special & have all your questions answered

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HOURS

Mon to Fri 7:30am to 6:00pm

ADDRESS

8 Ricardo Street Wanniassa, ACT, 2903

SPACES AVAILABLE NOW ACROSS ROOMS

Check out our fantastic indoor and outdoor learning spaces your child will enjoy

Welcome to our Centre

Please note, we have limited spots available in specific rooms. Welcome to Guardian Childcare and Education Wanniassa, an expansive, state-of-the-art long day care centre located in Canberra, ACT. Our long day care centre has a strong focus on sustainability, boasting a range of exciting, resource-rich environments including an open-plan outdoor spaces, vegetable gardens, a compost bin, a worm farm and an active recycling program. 

At our Wanniassa early learning centre, our early childhood education programs are focused on play-based learning, and our team of highly experienced Educators and degree-qualified Teachers provide a stimulating environment for children aged six weeks to six years of age to discover the world. 

Our early learning and day care in Wanniassa is ideally located for families in surrounding suburbs near Fadden, Monash, Oxley and Gowrie. Our Wanniassa childcare centre in southern Canberra offers: 

  • Quality learning programs such as Joy of Reading, Cooking and Sustainability 
  • Engaging indoor learning spaces full of quality educational resources 
  • Exciting outdoor play spaces with a sandpit, vegetable gardens, a worm farm and wooden play structures 
  • On-site Chef providing fresh snacks and meals daily 
  • Nappies, SPF 50+ sunscreen, high-quality formula and bed linen provided 
  • Extended hours of care each weekday from 7:30am to 6:00pm 

The first five years of your child’s life are incredibly important when it comes to social and emotional development, and setting them up with a love of learning that lasts a lifetime. That’s why at Guardian Wanniassa in southern Canberra, we’re focused on supporting children how to learn versus just ticking a box. This approach to early learning comes to life in our preschool program, which is led by qualified teachers who are there to help prepare your child for the exciting transition to school. 

The ACT Government offers funding to provide families at our Centre fee relief of up to $2575 for children who turn 3 on or before 30 April 2025. This provides families up to 300 hours of free preschool in 2025. This support is in addition to the CCS and can help to lower your out-of-pocket fees.

At Guardian Childcare and Education Wanniassa, we believe that building strong relationships with families is crucial for fostering a nurturing and supportive environment for children. We view families as partners in their child’s learning journey and actively encourage open communication and collaboration.  

We ensure that families feel involved and informed every step of the way. This partnership not only strengthens the connection between home and our centre but also enhances the children’s overall learning experiences. Together, we create a community where children feel safe, valued, and eager to explore. 

Our on-site chef prepares 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, our chef runs fortnightly cooking lessons and has a designated spot for children to sit and watch her cook – this helps the children gain a wonderful understanding of nutrition and encourages them to try new foods. 

As part of our unique Visible Learning Program, families have the chance to gain an in-depth understanding the early learning experiences. Easily accessible for families, our Learning Exchange Display provides the opportunity for our Teachers and Educators to share with you any updates on their progress every day. You will also have the chance to share with us your own personal goals and visions for us to implement, having direct input in your child’s educational journey! 

Families will also be given access to our family communication app Storypark, where we will share with you any significant updates in your child’s day, as well as any other important updates that happen in the centre – ensuring that you’re always connected, even when you’re not here. 

Why not come and meet the team and have a look around our wonderful Canberra childcare Centre today? We’d love to show you why Wanniassa child care centre and family day care is the perfect learning environment for your child. At Guardian, we believe that together, we can create life-long learners. 

We look forward to welcoming you soon! 

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Meet our Centre Manager Zoha

"I believe each individual is unique and needs a secure, caring and stimulating atmosphere to grow and mature emotionally, intellectually, physically and socially".

Our Flying Start to School Preschool & Kindergarten program provides a specialised 2-year, curriculum focussed on the learning & development of children aged 3 to 5. Read more HERE on our unique 2 tier Becoming Me program for 3 year olds and Being Me for 4 year olds – preparing them for the next stage of life.

Flying start to school

Where children are supported to be brave, curious, and bold in their learning, for the best possible start to life.

Reviews from Google

4.9
(20)
kelly W.
kelly W.
05:23 22 Oct 24
Kristal R.
Kristal R.
07:08 05 Jul 24
Guardian childcare wanniassa has been providing excellent care/education services for my child since early 2022. She is always excited to go to “school”, has established positive relationship's with the wonderfull educators throughout the centre and is provided with ongoing education from social skills to numeracy and literacy (she is already writing, has alphabet and number recognition and can now write words from memory already). Educators are always happy to give feedback at the end of day, the kitchen is always spotless and the centre in general is very well maintained. Shout out to Zoha for her dedication to her staff and children under her care, you all play a pivotal role in helping to care for and educate my child.
Sharon H.
Sharon H.
03:53 17 May 24
Very professional, supportive service.
Sarah M.
Sarah M.
02:58 14 May 24
Nathan S.
Nathan S.
11:38 11 Apr 24
Our Son loves it there. The staff are friendly, very helpful and on top of it all. By the look of the photo updates we get it looks like they have so much fun and a great variety of activities.
Warren W.
Warren W.
11:11 27 Mar 24
We are really happy at Guardian Wanniassa. Every morning, our child is greeted by a number of different staff members, who are warm and welcoming. It’s nice to see the same and consistent staff every day.The communication from the centre is great and we receive regular storypark updates. We highly recommend this centre.
Gurpreet H.
Gurpreet H.
00:14 24 Jan 24
Anita F.
Anita F.
02:41 07 Mar 23
Karen H.
Karen H.
10:27 17 Jan 23
Jo R.
Jo R.
03:42 15 Jun 22
Maddi and Lach H.
Maddi and Lach H.
06:06 03 May 22
I love this childcare! My child has been attending for over 12 months now, and I always have peace of mind knowing she is safe, well looked after and fed very well while in their care. I am always kept up to date with what is going in the centre and with my child. The facility is always clean, well presented, has loads of natural light and most importantly an amazing team of childcare workers. The childcare director Michelle, is such a lovely and welcoming face and runs the centre very well, ensuring the educators to child ratio is spot on. I 100% recommended!
Erin G.
Erin G.
09:01 23 Nov 21
Our son loves his time at Guardian Wanniassa. Staff are wonderful and are amazing with communication. They work hard to promote a sense of community throughout the centre. The centre is very clean and well run, and they’re always updating their resources.As first time parents and our son’s first time in care, we have found the experience to be almost seamless, and they completely guided us in introducing him to the centre. He has learnt so much in the 6 months he’s been there, and we feel so fortunate to be apart of the Guardian community.
Nicole B.
Nicole B.
02:21 09 Nov 21
The Staff at Guardian Childcare Wanniassa are approachable and present. They have been informative and value each child/family. The transition to a new centre isn't always easy but the staff made this experience less stressful and have given our family a sense of ease during the whole process.
Wendy G.
Wendy G.
05:34 02 Nov 21
Pedro da S.
Pedro da S.
00:06 06 Dec 19
Guardian Wannissa a spectacular early learning centre where not only do our children learn and nourish in an inclusive and caring environment, but who's educators also feel like family to us.our two Children Joey and Delilah both have attended the centre, have been taught and cared for at Wanniassa by a team of amazing educators.it truly speaks volumes as a parent when your children are excited to go to school and give hugs to their educators, and on return after a long day are happy and smiling.Michelle and her team have been like a family to us and after 5 years at the centre this is our last year as our little miss spreads her wings and moves on to preschool, all the skills she has learned at Guardian will certainly give her a great start on her new journey.I highly reccommend Guardian Wanniassa Early Learning Centre, the educators are committed, caring and informative with all areas of the care and education of the children in the centre.any concerns or queries as a parent Michelle takes on board and addresses in a professional yet caring manner.Ii would like to say a massive thankyou to Michelle our amazing centre director and the team at guardian Wanniassa for a wonderfulv 5 years.
Lisa S.
Lisa S.
09:57 20 Feb 19
Great Center, they encourage childrens indepenace and each childs individuality while providing a nurturing environment for both parents and children. Couldnt be happier about choosing this center for my kids.
Anthony H.
Anthony H.
02:19 13 Feb 19
Both of our children have loved this centre and their development during thier time there has been amazing.
Megan L.
Megan L.
10:32 09 Feb 19
Both of my children now attend guardian wanniassa and I wouldn't enrol them anywhere else. My eldest has been there since they were just newly opened, and any concerns I have ever had they have been answered professionally and promptly.
Emily N
Emily N
00:39 17 Oct 23
Wonderful team and care, definitely recommend.Would be improved to 5 stars with more on time updates to the storypark app and formal regular learning updates.
Nicola M.
Nicola M.
21:49 10 Mar 23
We are very happy with Guardian Wanniassa. The teachers are caring and have built a great relationship with my daughter. We have also seen many positive changes over the last few months.
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Rhythm of the Day

We know children (and families) like routine. Whilst no two days of learning are ever the same - here's what a day at Guardian might look like.

Whilst no two days of learning are ever the same - here's what a day at Guardian might look like.

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

Hat, wetbag and sunscreen

5 meals per day

5 meals per day

All incursions and excursions

All incursions and excursions

Nappies, wipes and formula

Nappies and wipes

Storypark parenting app

Storypark parenting app

Long day care hours year around

Long day care hours year around

Helpful Information

Opening Hours

Open 7:30am to 6:00pm
Monday to Friday

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

Guardian Childcare and Education Wanniassa offers the warmth and comfort of a family home, in Canberra’s southern suburbs. Our purpose-built outdoor space is accessible from every classroom and has plenty of room in which to run, ride and explore.   

Our Canberra childcare centres like Wanniassa offer high-quality education and quality care in a spacious environment for children aged six weeks to six years. We provide a nurturing and stimulating space filled with bright materials that encourage exploration and curiosity as children safely discover the exciting world around them. 

Children are supported through those important early years to explore and develop their social and emotional skills through their early learning journey by a dedicated team of university-qualified Teachers and Educators. They create learning experiences in a nurturing environment that fosters creativity and imagination in a safe environment for young age groups.      

Guardian Wanniassa is open from 7.30am to 6.00pm every weekday, so each family are provided with plenty of flexibility for the hours they work and the time they choose to drop off and pick up their child. During drop-off or pick-up times, we encourage you to stay for a little while and spend some time exploring the learning environment.  

Our Educators and Teachers can show you the various play materials and education spaces throughout the Centre to help you discover our approach to learning as well as support you continue the learning with activities at home. We encourage involving the whole family in their child’s care and education to ensure they are happy as they learn and grow.  

Our family communication app, Storypark, provides you with photos and updates on your child throughout the day, offering you the opportunity to stay informed about your child’s early learning and development. We also set up different learning outcomes for the children through Storypark, which supports them in achieving developmental milestones and understanding new ideas.  

For children aged three and four, our Canberra childcare centres offer a preschool program led by university-qualified teachers to support your child’s preparation for primary school. Our preschool curriculum, grounded in leading child development research, reflects our commitment to providing the best possible start in life through quality child care services, including family day care. 

Our Wanniassa child care program features a top-notch early childhood education curriculum led by specialist Educational Leaders who guide teaching and learning in a flexible, research-supported manner. Our leading curriculum supports discovery, providing children with the best start in life and aligning with the National Quality Standard.  

Through our high-quality Wanniassa preschool program, children have the opportunity to learn vital skills often introduced only in early primary school. We kick off the learning journey by exploring shapes, numbers, and letters through fun, play-based activities, making it an ideal choice for parents seeking preschool in Canberra. 

We focus on developing each child’s literacy and numeracy skills to help them feel confident and prepared for the transition to primary school. Our high-quality childcare in Canberra addresses the needs and routines of every family, ensuring that each child’s cultural and family background is supported and celebrated. 

We’re committed to children’s nutrition, and our on-site cook prepares each meal fresh and packed with all the nutrients that children need at their age. We encourage children to engage in food preparation and to ask questions about where their food comes from, why it’s good for them, and how they can eat it. We also encourage exploration of the cultural heritage behind different foods, helping promote diversity and inclusion from an early age.   

As part of our unique Visible Learning Program, families will be able to gain an understanding of their child’s education. Our Learning Exchange Display will provide the opportunity for our Teachers and Educators to share updates on your child’s progress. It will also be a chance for you to have direct input into your child’s learning!      

Why not come and meet the team and explore our Centre today? We’d love to show you why Guardian Childcare and Education Wanniassa is the perfect early learning environment for your child. As a leading family day care provider in Canberra, we believe that together, we can give young children the best start to life. 

We look forward to welcoming you soon! 

 

 

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
Flying start to school

Our Flying Start to School preschool program is lead by degree qualified Teachers in a long day care setting. Our specialist two-year program is committed to supporting your child as they prepare for big school. We focus on nurturing their confidence, making friends and social emotional growth while also supporting their abilities in reading, writing, counting, and thinking skills. Whether it’s building with blocks, practicing their first letters, or learning to share with friends, every experience is carefully designed to support your child’s development.

Our Centre is a recipient of funding as part of the ACT Government’s Three-Year-Old Preschool Program. Eligible children who turn three years old on or before 30 April 2025 will receive up to $2545 in additional subsidies to reduce your out-of-pocket fees. Ask for more details when you tour the centre.

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.

What our families say about the centre

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