Open 6:30am to 6:30pm
Monday to Friday
Guardian Childcare & Education
Thurgoona
Formerly Eden Academy Thurgoona
- Bright, modern learning spaces full of high-quality educational resources to spark curiosity and wonder.
- Passionate Educators and degree-qualified Teachers support children to thrive.
- Warm and secure environments to support each child's social and emotional development.
- High quality two-year preschool program, that prepares children for school with the benefits of long daycare. Plus get up to $500 in fee support for 3yr olds and $2,110 for 4yr olds and older on top of the Childcare Subsidy to help with the cost of preschool.
Book a tour today to see the Centre for yourself & have all your questions answered.
HOURS
Mon to Fri 6:30am to 6:30pm
ADDRESS
66 Diamond Dr Thurgoona, NSW, 2640
SPACES AVAILABLE NOW ACROSS ROOMS
Welcome to our Centre
Welcome to Guardian Childcare & Education Thurgoona, formerly Eden Academy Thurgoona.
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Meet our Centre Manager
Cindy
"I have been working in Early Childhood Education and Care eight years! During during those eight years I have worked as an assistant educator, a lead educator, educational leader and assistant centre manager. I am extremely passionate about Early Childhood Education and Care and believe that each and every child learns and develops in their own way"
Where children are supported to be brave, curious, and bold in their learning, for the best possible start to life.
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.
With endless possibilities, there’s never a dull moment and no two days are the same.
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
5 meals per day
All incursions and excursions
Nappies and wipes
Storypark parenting app
Long day care hours year around
Helpful Information
Opening Hours
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.
Centre Highlights
- Our childcare centre in Thurgoona, a small outer suburb of Albury, caters for children aged 6 weeks – 6 years, providing them with a warm, inviting ‘home away from home’ where they can learn and grow.
- Our engaging learning programs support each child to learn through hands-on play. With daily activities and excursions including yoga and Bush Kinder, we promote active lifestyles and new experiences.
- Fresh and nutritious meals and snacks are all prepared on-site daily.
- The modern, state-of-the-art spaces feature a seamless indoor/outdoor flow. Indoors, the children play and learn in light, bright rooms with calming, natural resources. They can move between different experiences and activities each day, following their natural curiosity and engaging their imagination.
- Moving into the outdoor space, the children can ride their bikes or dig in the sandpit, with ample room for running and exploring.
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.
Kindergarten/Preschool Program
Our specialist two-year kindergarten/preschool program is led by degree qualified Teachers in a long day care setting. Children explore and understand their world in an environment of safety and security. It’s where they develop the foundational literacy and numeracy skills to thrive.
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.
Jacqui B.
06:38 16 May 24
I was delighted as a grandparent to be able to visit my granddaughter for Mothers Day as Mum was busy with a newborn baby .The staff there all seemed gentle and supportive . Such a huge variety of activities for the young ones to play with and explore both indoors and out .Lots of learning experiences along the way too. As a grandparent I know it takes time to set up activities and pack away afterwards .It was also nice to hear the children call each other by name and many asked me my name . Lovely manners too .It is good to know the little ones are being taken care of so well .What a great centre !
Chloe G.
02:05 28 Nov 23
My two youngest children attend Eden.Staff are friendly, accommodating and communicate efficiently. I'm at ease knowing my are in the best hands.
Rowena C.
11:46 01 Sep 23
Tahlia H.
11:05 25 Jul 23
Brennan B.
13:22 21 Jul 23
Our 2yo son rushes us out the door of a morning to go to Eden. So, if he’s happy, then we’re happy. The staff have all been personable and lovely and we feel lucky to have our child cared for at Eden.