Nithia
Centre Manager
Our Centre Managers are the heart of our Centres. Leading our Teachers and Educators to deliver the highest quality care and education to all children.
Guardian Childcare & Education Homebush has a range of exciting, resource-rich environments including herb and vegetable gardens, climbing frames and space for bike riding. Teachers and Educators at Guardian Homebush also provide wonderful learning programs for the children, including a leading Preschool Program for those preparing for the transition to primary school.
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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 8:00am
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 8:00am
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 chef.
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 chef. Families are also invited to join the children for excursions throughout the day 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 a light snack 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.
Open 8:00am to 6:00pm
Monday to Friday
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.
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.
Guardian Childcare & Education Homebush is spacious and light, with glass walls and large windows overlooking the beautiful landscape of Sydney Olympic Park. Our outdoor space is surrounded by native plants and birds, and is covered by beautiful parasols to allow year-round play. We have two large sandpits, climbing equipment, wooden decking with cubby houses, as well as beautiful gardens. The children especially love tending to our herb garden and worm farm!
Inside you will notice our unique social piazza – a middle room onto which all the other rooms connect. Each day we open all the doors so the children can mix freely with other age groups, including their siblings. Our project work is all around the centre, which is based on the children’s current interests while also covering all areas of the curriculum.
Due to our fantastic location, we often venture out into our community. We take the children to Bicentennial Park to feed the ducks, go on road safety walks, and the preschoolers visit the primary school. We also regularly visit our neighbours who save milk bottles, lids and wooden crates for us to make wonderful creations like plant pots, treasure baskets, and even igloos!
We love holding family fun days such as afternoon teas, and parties for special holidays and festivals. All family and friends are invited, which creates a fabulous community atmosphere.
Day to day, families are welcome to visit their children any time. You can stay for a meal or play session, or take them out for lunch. To keep your mind at ease, we can call or email you during the day with an update on your child’s wellbeing. You can also book meetings with our Educators throughout the year to discuss your child’s development one-on-one.
Our Educators are friendly, welcoming and know each and every family member by name. They can also speak two languages, which helps children from different cultures to feel confident and settled in our care.
At Guardian Homebush we welcome families and children into our Centres from the moment we meet. The welcome experience begins from the first conversation as we start to form the foundation of a strong partnership between our educators, families and children.
We love welcoming new families to Guardian, and we’re confident our unique approach to combining education, play and care will be the difference you’re looking for.
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 Homebush we’re focused on teaching children how to learn versus just ticking a box.
With a focus on care and education, we’re here to help you get the absolute most out of your childcare experience. Read more about why you should choose Guardian Childcare and Education for your family.
If you’re thinking of enrolling, we’d encourage you to book a tour today.
During your tour you will have the opportunity to meet the Centre Manager, Educators and have a really good look around the Centre while the team answer any questions you may have. We even have a list of questions you can ask the centre to make sure it’s the right fit for you and your family.
If you are not ready to enrol, or is there are no places available at the Centre of your choice, you will be able to join our waitlist and stay up to date with vacancies and Centre news. It can be heartbreaking to miss out on a place at your top Centre, so remember to put your child’s name down on the waitlist early (some people do it when the child is born), and confirm your requirements as regularly as possible.
Guardian Homebush services a number of local areas, including: Sydney Olympic Park, Concord West, Lidcombe, Wentworth Point, Liberty Grove and Silverwater.
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Christina Maldjian
The Homebush Centre is AMAZING in every way, the list is limitless: - The teachers are fabulous. - The director, Nithia, is amazing, you know how great she is, as all the ... Read More
Galen Burns
I am so happy with Guardian Homebush, it was such a nerve wracking experience putting my 10 month old in day care but these ladies are truly amazing at what they ... Read More
C H
We’ve enjoyed sending Astrid to Guardian Homebush and commend for their no-nonsense approach, it’s been great seeing her grow and having so much fun at the centre. The educators have all ... Read More
Cherry Yan
Guardian Homebush is the best daycare I have recommended to lots of my friends already. The educators in the centre are quite friendly and supportive, they look after my daughter like ... Read More
Ang You
Thanks for all educators going along with my younger son for last 2.5 years, he is happily graduated!! it has been great to have your centre to be part of ... Read More
Christine Bian
Guardian Homebush Childcare Centre is the best one I've ever met, I would recommend to families and friends. The Director and all team numbers always are friendly and ... Read More
Christina Maldjian
Guardian Homebush, the Director, Nithia and her absolute rock star of a team, have been such a wonderful place for our children, who have both grown and learnt so much. The ... Read More
Monique Ko
Teachers are being so passionate about teaching and caring my daughter, I feel extremely grateful to have them. Thank you for all of their hard work.
Akane
Guardian Homebush is such an amazing childcare, I would recommend them to everyone. Nithia and educators are always supportive, towards children and parents, especially during this difficult time period. My 16 ... Read More
Francesca Romana D'Amato
My daughter had the best time at this childcare and I want to thank every single one of the carers that have been her second family for the last 2 ... Read More
Taka Tanizawa
Very good daycare. Staffs are friendly and they get along very well with eachother which creates a nice atmosphere. My son had a great time here.
Jaimie Kim
The Guardian Homebush provided a wonderful and modern environment for my daughter to discover, learn and have fun. All educators are caring and knowlegeble, we couldn't be happier and ... Read More
Biplab Das
Excellent child care center. My daughter is going there over a year now. She has developed a lot during this time. She is an effective communicator at her age, and ... Read More
Li Molly
My child has already been attending this centre for one month, and I can not wait to leave a comment since we have found our child loves going to school ... Read More
Norah Borerwe
My son has been attending the school for over a year now and I am very impressed with the educators. The team is very friendly and easy to discuss anything ... Read More
isabella shim
My daughter attends 3 days a week from last year and she become more mature and learnt lots of social skills from warm-hearted teachers. I believe that the center ... Read More
Grace Li
Best day care with caring ppl ! You know your kids are in a good hands with honest ppl. My baby wasn’t settling at the beginning but the educators there ... Read More
Rita Huang
My son started attending this child care since he was 18 months old and he's been given lots of love, care and encouragement here. The centre is always clean and ... Read More
Jessica Wen
Went here when i was a toddler (2008, 2009, 2010, 2011). I'm 12 now but i still remember heaps of things. Quality education in a caring environment, teachers were very ... Read More
Annie Woo
My son really loved this place and all the educators at sweetpeas has done wonderful work for him. I highly recommend this Centre
Kavita
The best child care centre I have seen so far. Great food choices and plenty of place for the kids to play indoor or outdoor. Always clean and pleasant to ... Read More
Patrick Ren
I came to this Pre-school in 2014 when i was 4 years old. It was fun, the food was delicious and the carers were very kind. I had a great ... Read More
William Thi
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Jade Wang
A very good preschool for kids .
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