Guardian Childcare & Education Camperdown

  • We’re excited to announce that Camperdown has been named a finalist for the 2025 Local Business Awards in the Inner West!
  • Welcoming and exciting Centre with large indoor and outdoor environments rich in nature and strong community connections.
  • Come and see why our families are our raving fans where belonging to our community and strong communication is a key part of a child’s development. You will feel part of their day, every day.
  • Discover our centre that feels like home and where each day is exciting, from our nurturing nursery to our leading 2 year Preschool program. Your child deserves the best.

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

Camperdown Map Image

HOURS

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

ADDRESS

1 Denison Street Camperdown, NSW, 2050

SPACES AVAILABLE NOW ACROSS ROOMS

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

Welcome to our Centre

Welcome to the new-look Guardian Childcare & Education Camperdown, an expansive and lively day care centre in inner-west Sydney. Our Centre has had a significant upgrade, and every space looks bright and inviting – come and see it for yourself! 

Our Camperdown long day care centre embeds childhood education programs that are focused on play-based learning; our spacious day care and child care centre is a nurturing and stimulating environment for children aged six weeks to six years of age, enabling them to discover the world in a safe and secure way. 

Our Camperdown day care and child care centre is conveniently situated for families living in Camperdown and surrounding suburbs such as Annandale, Glebe, Stanmore, Darlington, Newtown and Forest Lodge. 

Our Camperdown childcare centre offers: 

  • Newly renovated, beautifully designed spaces to inspire learning, curiosity and a sense of belonging 
  • Quality learning programs such as Joy of Reading, Cooking and Sustainability 
  • Extensive outdoor space for children to explore 
  • On-site Chef providing fresh snacks and meals daily 
  • Highly experienced Educators and degree-qualified Teachers 
  • Nappies, SPF 50+ sunscreen, high-quality formula and bed linen provided 
  • Extended hours of care each weekday from 7am to 6pm 

Supported through a dedicated team of university-qualified Teachers and Educators, our child care and day care centre in Camperdown is an inclusive learning environment for children where a personalised approach to learning opportunities ensures that children are supported to be bold, creative and curious in their learning journey. 

Children attending our Camperdown early learning centre will also have the chance to see the same familiar faces as they move on up from our nursery room, into our preschool program, designed specifically to help prepare your child transition from early learning to primary school. 

The NSW Government offers funding to provide families at our Centre fee relief of up to $2174 per child aged three and above, and up to $515 per year for children aged three. This support is in addition to the CCS and can help to lower your out-of-pocket fees.

As a key component of our unique Visible Learning Program, families will have the opportunity to gain insight into their child’s learning journey. Our Learning Exchange Display, designed for easy access, allows Teachers and Educators to provide daily updates on your child’s progress. Additionally, you can share your personal goals and visions, enabling you to have a direct influence on your child’s educational experience! 

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. 

Our Camperdown early child care centre has a multicultural team of Educators who can speak a variety of community languages, including Tagalog, Mandarin, Hindi, Punjabi, Cantonese, Spanish, French and Urdu. 

If you’re ready to embark on an adventure and discover our beautifully revitalised Centre, schedule a tour today and meet our dedicated team at Guardian Camperdown! 

Read More
Camperdown Centre Manager Image

Meet our Centre Manager Amber and team

"Every child is a different kind flower and together they make a beautiful garden"

Our Flying Start to School program provides a specialised 2-year curriculum for children aged 3 to 5. Our unique program has two stages - Becoming Me for 3 year olds and Being Me for 4 year olds. Using developmental milestones and continuous monitoring of your child’s progress, this program is designed to make sure your child gets a flying start to school. Read more HERE

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

4.7
(12)
Chris
Chris
23:57 07 Mar 24
Bethan T.
Bethan T.
01:13 05 Feb 24
Hsin
Hsin
02:59 25 Jan 24
This is an excellent childcare.My daughter had been here for less than a year, but she really likes the teachers. She still talked about them during our daily conversation.The teachers here are very enthusiastic and caring. They also offered interesting and beneficial courses to help kids' development in various aspects. The class was always well organized and every kid was looked after.Parents can get clear notifications from the app, the centre’s message board and teachers at all times.We felt very comfortable to send our child to this centre.
Zaa K
Zaa K
01:52 15 Feb 23
Sophie
Sophie
01:38 11 Oct 22
An amazing team and management who go above and beyond for the children in all aspects. We couldn't be happier with our experience for our son.
Michelle B.
Michelle B.
01:44 16 Aug 22
Great Centre! Staff are so friendly and caring, little one loves playing with the educators and little friends. Brilliant staff who are very supportive and helpful and great with helping the kids grow and learn. Couldn't recommend this Centre enough!
Emefa K.
Emefa K.
01:27 12 Jul 22
M
M
04:38 27 May 22
My two sons have been attending Guardian childcare in Camperdown since the new refurbishment. We cannot speak highly enough of the centre and the staff here. We had transitioned from another daycare, and the boys' behaviour and willingness to attend have been night and day. The staff are always super accomodating and we feel that they make the effort to really get to know us as a family on a personal level. Giselle (centre manager) is really involved both from a managerial perspective as well as being hands on with the kids (this makes a huge difference to how the centre and staff run, in my opinion, from past experiences at other centres). The in house chef prepares very nutritious meals, they've even managed to get my son to start eating his vegetables! We are so glad we made the change for the boys. Highly recommend!
Gemma D.
Gemma D.
10:52 26 May 22
We have been sending our two children to the newly refurbished Camperdown Guardian since February this year and we’ve been delighted! Our Children (and my husband and I!) love the staff and the facilities are so fresh and new! There is plenty of space and the rooftop garden is a hidden gem with plenty of room for the kids to run around in the fresh air. The staff are kind, attentive and supportive of the kids development. The in house chef also gives instagram style updates of the delicious and healthy food she serves up everyday which is a great piece of mind when it comes to the kids nutrition. Highly recommend!
David P.
David P.
21:20 17 Oct 18
Cns C
Cns C
22:39 09 Jan 18
My son, who was new to this country and the English Language, could not settle at all at another child care centre because their director suggested us to send him to the centre full day from day 2 without any parents companion. After 2 weeks of frustration and crying we had to remove him from that centre and that's when we found Guardian in Camperdown. The director was obviously more experienced. She said because of the new environment, language and people my son can easily gets overwhelmed. We should do this step by step, be there with him for at least 1 week and start from half day. We took her suggestion and with the help of the other lovely teachers, my son settled beautifully.
arrow_back
arrow_forward
js_loader

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

Frequently asked questions

Daily Fee Information

Daily Rates

Our daily rates are all inclusive and have no additional charges for incursions / excursions or any of our learning programs. The rates shown are an estimate based on using Childcare Subsidy (CCS) subsidised hours. The CCS helps lower your out-of-pocket costs, with subsidy rates dependant on your individual family eligibility levels.

What You Might Pay After CCS
Age of Room Daily Rate 60% Subsidy 80% Subsidy
Nursery (0–2) $174.75 $77.01 $44.43
Toddler (2–3) $169.86 $73.04 $40.77
Preschool (3–5) $164.98 $70.94 $39.60

The New South Wales Government offers funding to provide families fee relief of up to $2174 per child aged three and above, and up to $515 per year for children aged three. This support is in addition to the Child Care Subsidy and can help to lower your out-of-pocket fees. Ask for more details when you tour the centre.

What should I bring, and what do you provide?

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

Who are the team that will be looking after my child?

Camperdown Centre Manager Image

Amber and team

Our Centre team, led by our experienced Centre Manager Amber, prides themselves on creating a great sense of community for all families.

Each role in the Centre is designed to work together to help create a nurturing environment for every child in each of our learning spaces.

In our Nursery Room, the dedicated team has a special role in creating secure attachments, routines, and strong relationships. Unique to Guardian nurseries is our Baby Ambassador, who is your go-to person for you and your baby’s first 12 months with us. They will know every detail about your baby: how breast or bottle milk is managed, how they like to eat, their sleeping routines, the nappies they wear, and more. With babies as young as six weeks in the Centre, it’s the Baby Ambassador’s job to work with families and Educators to help make our Nursery feel just like home.

Our Educators across the age groups work together to create fun, stimulating, and age-appropriate experiences for every child in their care. They are dedicated, experienced professionals who are allocated to a specific room so they can get to know each child individually and support their learning and development.

As part of our 2-year Flying Start to School program, we have degree-qualified Teachers who use the latest teaching practices to help your child build essential practical and social skills, ensuring they’re ready for their next big adventure—school!

Each room has a Lead Educator or Teacher who is responsible for planning and implementing an effective ongoing cycle of planning, documentation, and evaluation of the room’s learning program.

At the core of the Centre is our Cook—make sure you check out their daily menu when you visit. They help make food part of the learning journey and love seeing how children respond to new and exciting flavours.

The team is supported by a strong Leadership Team, including an Assistant Centre Manager and an Educational Leader.

Every role at the Centre is as important as the next.

How will you share updates about my child’s day?

Great communication is vital in our collaborative partnerships with families at the Centre. We have a variety of different ways we communicate with you about your child’s learning and progress:


  1. Storypark app - Stay connected to your child's day with regular updates, including photos and learning insights

  2. Pick-up and drop-off updates – Our Educators will share highlights from their day, including experiences they enjoyed, mealtimes, and naps to support your evening routine.

  3. In-room learning exchange displays make our weekly learning plans easy to see so you know what your child will be learning.

  4. Centre Newsletters – Great for community connection and wider Centre and team updates.

  5. Development documentation and meetings for your individual child’s progress.


But remember our door is always open.

What are the main features of this Centre

Our exciting, resource-rich environments include:

  • Passionate team of educators, who focus on relationships with children and their families
  • Newly-renovated, beautifully designed spaces to inspire learning, curiosity and a sense of belonging
  • Engaging outdoor play space with a spacious rooftop playground, water play area, art ateliers, a vegetable garden and worm farm to spark exploration and discovery
  • Our Centre provides nappies, SPF 50+ sunscreen, all nutritious meals and snacks, high quality formula and bed linen.

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 NSW Government’s Start Strong Program. Families can receive fee relief to reduce your out-of-pocket fees of up to $2174 per child aged 4 on or before 31July 2025, and up to $515 per year for children aged 3 on or before 31 July 2025. 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

arrow_back
arrow_forward

Guardian Centres Nearby