Guardian Childcare & Education Gladesville

(Formerly Acre Woods)

Guardian Childcare & Education Gladesville has been rated as Exceeding the National Quality Standards under the National Quality Framework.

Every day is an opportunity for discovery and growth at Guardian Childcare & Education Gladesville (formerly Acre Woods). With a range of exciting, resource-rich environments including a brand-new outdoor oasis complete with garden beds, a water pump, two-tier climbing net and an atelier where our exciting programs come to life.

Our on-site cook, Maggie, who has been with the centre for eight years, prepares five nutritionally balanced meals using seasonal ingredients every day. Children can enjoy their meals in the dedicated piazza while socialising.

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 during the day.

Begin the adventure at Guardian today by booking a tour to explore the centre, chat with our team of Educators and learn more about our high-quality curriculum.

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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.

  • From 7:00am

    Handover time with children, families and our friendly Educators. There’s a chance to share what’s important for the day and any news from home.

  • From 7:00am

    Breakfast time where families are welcome to stay and enjoy breakfast with the children.

  • Morning

    An opportunity to play and discover with open-plan play in family groups and multi-age groupings.

  • Morning

    Planned experiences. This is where the Guardian difference comes to life. Alongside our Educators your child’s exploration leads to learnings in numeracy, literacy, language, critical thinking, problem solving, leadership, social skills, technology, creative arts and much more.

  • Morning tea

    An opportunity for children to come together for a healthy snack, often they help prepare their food alongside our carers and cook.

  • Mid-morning

    Individually tailored to your child’s needs and curiosity the planned experiences continue, this includes both indoor and outdoor programs.

  • Lunch

    Another nutritious meal expertly prepared by our cook. Families are invited to join the children for meals and excursions if they wish.

  • Afternoon

    If your child wants to, or needs to sleep, it’s time to rest and recharge. For children who don’t need to rest the planned experiences continue, in most cases outdoors.

  • Afternoon tea

    Another chance for the children to come together and re-fuel in small groups. There is also an opportunity to rest or play together and reflect on the day.

  • Pick-up

    As you arrive to pick up your child, there’s a chance to speak with our Educators and share news about the day. Our Storypark App also allows you to stay in touch 24/7 wherever you are.

  • End of day

    Your child is encouraged to grab dinner before they leave the centre. We’re mindful of how routines vary, throughout the day if we notice your child looking tired food will be provided.

Helpful Information

Opening Hours

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

Fee Information

Age Group Daily Fee
Nursery & Toddlers $147.50*
Preschool $138.50*

*Price before the government rebate. To calculate what Child Care Subsidy you might get back use the calculator shown below:

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Good to Know - What to Bring

What we Provide

  • Nappies
  • Bed linen
  • All meals
  • Music

What to Bring

  • Soft toy or comfort blanket for nap time
  • Spare change of clothing
  • Water bottle

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’s wonderful teaching team at our Gladesville kindergarten and early learning centre facilitate varied, fun and interesting learning experiences tailored to each individual child.

Our preschool’s impressive learning environments include an architecturally-designed outdoor area which provides an inspiring play space for children to explore while nurturing their growing bodies and creative minds.

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.

Begin the Adventure at Guardian

To explore the centre, chat with our team of Educators and learn more about our high-quality curriculum, book a tour now.

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