Open 7:00am to 7:00pm
Monday to Friday
Our centre has been recognised as ‘Exceeding’ the National Quality Standard. This is the highest rating you can receive from a regulatory authority assessment and we are proud to deliver an exceptional service to the children and families who attend our centre.
HOURS
Mon to Fri 7:00am to 7:00pm
ADDRESS
22-24 College Street Gladesville, NSW, 2111
SPACES AVAILABLE NOW ACROSS ROOMS
Welcome to our Centre
Guardian Childcare & Education Gladesville is located near both Victoria Road and Ryde Aquatic Centre, our convenient location means you can spend less time commuting between home and work and enjoy more quality time with your child, hearing about all the exciting things that they’ve learned with us throughout the day.
- Quality learning programs such as Joy of Reading, Cooking and Sustainability
- Engaging indoor learning spaces full of quality educational resources
- Expansive outdoor play spaces with a sandpit, bike track and veggie garden
- Highly experienced Educators and degree-qualified Teachers
- 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 7am to 7pm
Meet our Centre Manager
Caitlin
“I believe that children have such creative minds and fascinating imaginations. Being able to create a positive environment with endless opportunities and possibilities for children to learn, grow and develop is inspiring".
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
- High quality baby formula
- 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.
More about Guardian Gladesville
Guardian’s wonderful teaching team at our Gladesville kindergarten and early learning centre facilitate varied, fun and interesting learning experiences tailored to each individual child. Many of our families and educators are from the local area which creates a strong feeling of community and belonging for everyone at the centre. We welcome you to come and meet our passionate team of educators and to experience our beautiful learning environments for yourself.
Our childcare and early learning programs offer so many benefits for families, including:
- Preschool Program: We help prepare your child for Primary School with our leading curriculum delivered by Teachers with specialist early childhood university degrees.
- Partnership with Families: Your peace of mind is important to us, so we work with you and your child every step of the way.
- Community connections. Regular excursions to explore the local area, as well as a ‘home-away-from-home’ approach to care.
- Wellbeing and nutrition. Nutritionally balanced, seasonal meals and snacks prepared by a dedicated on-site chef, as well as regular cooking classes for the children.
- Provide real-world inspired environments. Our Centres inspire curiosity, foster creativity and support discovery with a variety of sensory-rich and sustainable spaces designed for early learning that encourage your child to think, question and do amazing things.
We know it’s a big decision to make about who will care for your child, but we aim to make it an easy one by providing a home-away-from-home at Gladesville, where children learn and feel safe to explore in a variety of settings.
Our world-class curriculum is delivered by qualified teachers through exciting and engaging play-based experiences, including our leading Preschool Program for our older children. We combine this with the highest quality care, and communicate it all back to you so you can see how your child is growing and developing every day.
Guardian Gladesville has rooms and Educators dedicated to each age group: Baby, Toddler and Preschool/Kindergarten. Our enrolment options provide long day care hours to support families, combining the security of ongoing bookings with the flexibility to access casual care days when needed (if spaces are available in your room).
Our close partnership with families allows us to offer a range of additional benefits to the learning and childcare experience for the children in our Centres. We pride ourselves on the support we offer families and want to help make it a little easier to balance all those daily commitments, through initiatives such as:
- Designated drop off and pick up zones to assist with those busy mornings and afternoons.
- Casual care days where possible to help you manage the unpredictable nature of work life and home life.
- Assisting you with government subsidies and entitlements to help you make the most of the financial support which may be available.
- Our family communication app StoryPark to keep you informed throughout the day with photos, videos and updates about your child
- We hold parent and educator sessions to keep you informed of your child’s individual progress.
- Providing your child with unexpected benefits such as exposure to a range of cultures and languages via our diverse and multi-cultural educator mix.
Each Guardian childcare and early learning Centre is as unique as the children within it. However, creating community connections is something we’re incredibly passionate about at Guardian Gladesville.
Areas that this Centre services
Guardian Gladesville services a number of local areas, including: Russell Lea, Chiswick, Huntleys Point, Five Dock, Wareemba and Abbotsford.
Centre Highlights
Our Gladesville childcare centre offers:
- Quality learning programs such as Joy of Reading, Cooking and Sustainability
- Engaging indoor learning spaces full of quality educational resources
- Expansive outdoor play spaces with a sandpit, bike track and veggie garden
- 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 7am to 7pm
Our long day care centre is ‘Exceeding’ rated! What does that mean? Every six months, our Centres are assessed by ACECQA, the national body with the responsibility for monitoring the quality of all registered child care centres in Australia. A rating of Exceeding National Quality Standard means that you can be assured that this Centre is providing an exceptional level of care and attention for your child.
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.
2 yr Kindergarten Program
Our specialist two-year kindergarten 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.
Lauren P.
03:43 02 Aug 24
By far the best daycare centre I toured, loved it straight away. The educators care so much and always make an effort to make our little one stable and secure. Their outdoor area is incredible , free flow and gives the kids plenty of autonomy without needing to go up an elevator to get access. Plenty of activities and always lots of stories from our little one for the day
Angie T.
06:37 31 Jul 24
My son has been attending Guardian since he was two years old and has formed a beautiful and personal relationship with a lot of the educators!When he first started here, on days when he needed extra cuddles and attention, we were always able to drop him off in the arms of an educator. It really gave us huge comfort knowing that he was given that one on one care and made that transition smooth & easy.During pick up and drop offs we are often debriefed about their day and activities are also uploaded daily on the app with photos. Guardian provides a large outdoor playground which has enabled my son to be adventurous and independent! We have seen growth in my son’s confidence, social skills and communication! Such as speaking up to ask for help and making new friends!We would highly recommend Guardian to anyone who is looking for a childcare that provides that personal care to your little one in a fun & safe environment!
Richard T.
01:27 14 Feb 24
Awesome childcare. Our son has been at Guardian for over 10 months since he was 8 months old. They’ve really helped shape him into a lovely little boy. We’re always amazed at this little things he’s picked up, from putting rubbish in the bin, tucking his chair away and tidying up his toys at the end of the day. The facility is awesome, the educators amazing, and the learning program fun and engaging.Highly recommend!
Savannah M.
01:17 02 May 23
This centre is a home away from home for my Evie! All of the teachers are amazing and lovely, I couldn’t imagine not having her there!!
Donna T.
02:07 04 Apr 23
Stephanie D.
12:35 13 Mar 23
The nursing team is amazing, specially the manager Soyoung who has great ideas to make the nursery very organised with all information of each child well captured. My son went to this nursery in 2013 and I was very satisfied but this year I was very impressed.
Kalpana J.
22:19 28 Apr 22
In addition to my below 12month old 5 Star review, I would like to THANK Guardian for keeping up with their professional and loving approach towards my toddler who will soon be turning 3yrs of age. Guardian is a second home to her and the caring educators are an extension of the discipline and development program that I share along with them. Keep up the great work GUARDIAN!!________________My 1 year old toddler has been a part of Guardian at Gladesville for the past 4 months and I marvel at the exponential growth phase she is going through due to all the learning and development programs that Guardian has to offer. I absolutely love to see her daily pics in action and look forward to reading her observation reports. This assures me of the constant attention that my child is given to develop not only her personality but also allows her a well rounded approach to speech, movement, talking, singing, playing, reading, learning, defining her fine motor skills, eating habits and cleanliness regime. Each educator has a combined energy of professionalism with the personal touch that I see reflecting in my girls secure and happy relationship she has developed with the team. I absolutely recommend this center for anyone who wants to have peace of mind while you are at work and are re-assured that your baby is well cared for in capable hands.
Summa W.
03:14 08 Sep 20
Can't recommend Guardian highly enough. Such a friendly & warm environment. We have been in the nursery & toddler room. Great facilities for the kids both indoors & outdoors, always doing something new & fun. The educators are amazing. They make us feel so comfortable & welcome. They are really nurturing & loving to all of the children :)
Patricia H.
00:24 13 Feb 20
Highly recommend Acre Woods Gladesville. Nurturing and caring childcare facility with excellent, updated outdoor/indoor play spaces. Delicious meals, including dinner, prepared by onsite cook. Attentive and highly-skilled staff lead by very dynamic and professional centre manager, Emily.
Amelia and John T.
21:01 12 Nov 19
My son Charles has been at Acre Woods for 1.5years. He is my first child so I didn't really know what to expect from childcare. After talking with friends, Acre Woods does so many things above and beyond. Charles likes Dinosaurs so they made him a Dinosaur area in the room, he likes Lizards so they arranged a class excursions to go hunting for them. They genuinely care for him. His favourites are Tina and Emma and they greet him each day with a big hello, smile and hug. I'm a very happy parent.
Gabriela M.
01:06 29 Oct 19
I absolutely love Acre Woods Gladesville. The Centre is beautiful and spacious, located in a quite & safe neighborhood with plenty of car spaces for pick up and drop off and the staff are always attentive, above and beyond. Nothing to fault really. Highly recommend!
Kaithlyn T.
05:08 13 Oct 19
Highly recommend Acre Woods Gladesville. Warm and friendly staff. I fell in love with the large nature play area that is partly undercover so the children always have fresh air, even on rainy days the children can play outside. The play stations change almost every month so it always appears updated and interesting. Both my children love coming to little school and each have their own favourite teacher. I’m very impressed with their learning program too. Overall, I have been super happy with the level of care my miss 2 and master 4 have had at this school.
Olivia M.
08:46 24 Sep 19
We’ve had such a great experience to date at acre woods. Staff are fun, attentive and approachable. Frequent feedback and lots of photos posted to the Storypark app. We’ve always been listened to by management. Extra days etc have been easily accommodated. Would definitely recommend!!
Wong T.
09:14 31 Jul 19
Liz W
01:40 26 Oct 18
I started my baby in the nursery at 6 months, the ladies were very sympathetic and allowed me to stay as long as I needed. There was a few issues i had with service eg daily updates/pictures not being sent or her daily sheet not being filled out, but enter the staff- Tina and Sharah, and I/we couldn't be happier.Both these girls go out of their way to look after my baby they are caring, warm, fun, knowledgeable, they are fabulous at their jobs. I like all the staff there, but Tina and Sharah are absolute stand outs, you can tell they do it for the love.Now were are 3 months later and my baby girl almost jumps out of my arms to go to them or play and most days when i collect her I get a quick glance and a smile and she crawls off to keep playing...The centre itself is HUGE my little girl is an explorer so she loves crawling from one side to the other, and they have just undergone a renovation so its all brand new!!!Highly recommend this centre
Juliana F.
01:06 26 Oct 18
My daughter has attended Acre Woods for more than a year now, and she loves it. The teachers are very welcoming and caring, the centre coordination is excellent and the communication is very frequent. They've just upgraded the outdoors area, and the children are very excited.
Alex R.
23:04 25 Oct 18
My eldest has been at Acre Woods for 2 years and my youngest for nearly a year. We are so happy with the care provided, they have amazing indoor and outdoor spaces, the girls are always happy to go. I would highly recommend Acre Woods
Eastoftheequater _
04:58 30 Aug 18
My son has been attending this centre for nearly 3 years now and loves it here, especially the huge covered play area. The staff are also great and attentive. This place also has the edge over other centres through their extended operating hours and providing a light ‘dinner’.
Hugo D
01:25 29 Jun 18
I had my son there 3 yrs until he started kindy and now have my just started my daughter there as well. This place is great, the outdoor play area is amazing and we've never had a problem with staff or management.
Cluey
00:03 18 Dec 17
Amazing COVERED outdoor space. Loving Staff. Happy Kids, what more could you want
Liz A.
12:55 09 May 17
This is such a wonderful daycare! The team are incredibly caring and knowledgable. I have two sons who have attended Acrewoods for over two years and sending them to such a beautiful environment where I know they are loved and cared for means the world to me. The outdoor area is amazing, and the rooms are always filled with fantastic activities and arts and crafts! I cannot recommend Acrewoods Gladesville enough!!
Toni Leonard (.
10:36 02 Jul 16
Joanne L.
21:29 18 May 19