Guardian Childcare & Education Hornsby

(Formerly Bird House)

Guardian Childcare & Education Hornsby is rated exceeding in the National Quality Standard. The Centre boasts a range of incredible environments to inspire young minds and bodies, including a water pump, vegetable gardens, creek bed and a range of age-specific play areas.

At Guardian Hornsby, children and families also have the added benefit of a leading Preschool Program led by quality teachers who are there to help prepare your child for the exciting transition to school.

Centre Manager Natalie shares why she loves working at Guardian Hornsby: “Every day is different, and there is so much to learn from the children as well as teach them. I like the quiet moments of reflection with children where they might share a fact you have taught them or the conversations over meal times where they are relaxed, and we can share a bit of who were are with each other as people. As a Centre, I believe we make a difference in children, and that excites me. The early years are so important and to be able to guide children in that first step of their life long journey is very rewarding to be a part of and share with our families.”

We are proud to have a culturally diverse team of Educators and celebrate a variety of cultures and holidays, including Nowruz and Chinese New Year. Our community-focused team organise bi-monthly BBQs and regular afternoon tea events that our families love attending.

Kids Gourmet Food, an esteemed catering company, delivers three fresh meals daily, in addition to two meals our team prepare each morning. The children and their educators enjoy venturing into the Centre’s garden to gather ingredients to use in cooking classes which extend on the children’s’ knowledge of nutrition and encourages them to try new foods.

Begin the adventure at Guardian Hornsby today by booking a tour to explore the Centre or speaking to one of our team.

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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 7:30am

    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 7:30am

    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.

  • 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 Kids Gourmet Food. 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 or with siblings. 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 as 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 7:30am to 6:30pm
Monday to Friday

Fee Information

Age Group Daily Fee
Nursery $145.00*
Toddlers $145.00*
Preschool $129.00*

*Price before the government rebate. To calculate what Child Care Subsidy you might get back, click here.

Good to Know - What to Bring

What we Provide

  • Nappies
  • Bed linen
  • All meals including breakfast
  • Music
  • Formula
  • Multilingual educators (Hindi, Mandarin, Chinese, Urdu, Nepali, Dari)

What to Bring

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

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

At Guardian Childcare & Education Hornsby we pride ourselves in building a community of learners as children, families and Educators connect together to support children’s learning and development. We are passionate in welcoming a variety of cultures and backgrounds to our centre.

Our diverse range of qualified Educators respect and care for each individual child as we help them develop into capable and confident members of the wider community. Many of our Educators are fluent in a second language with these including Cantonese, Hindi, Mandarin and Persian providing us with the opportunity to support the families within our wider community.

Guardian Hornsby offers a comprehensive educational program based on all areas of development including literacy and numeracy. Our practices and programs help prepare your child for formal schooling and beyond. The big issues facing future generations will require them to be innovative and adaptable – to think creatively and critically, and to find solutions which include the multiple perspectives of social, environmental, political, economic and cultural thinking. As part of this, we work to develop skills that will help children to thrive in the 21st Century. These are called 21st Century skills and encompass the following areas:

  • Creativity and innovation
  • Collaboration and teamwork
  • Critical thinking and problem solving
  • Communication

Learning is a journey that never ends and our learning experiences at Hornsby are planned by our qualified educators based on the needs and interests of individual and groups of children

Our outdoor space offers a large undercover area to allow children to enjoy the outdoors all year round. Our outdoor environment encourages sensory, messy and exploratory play. This provides children with a great opportunity to make their own discoveries using their senses, curiosity and knowledge as children engage in the sandpit, mud pit, water creek and bark area.

Situated on a residential street near Hornsby Hospital we pride ourselves in building connections for children and families within business in the local community by welcome them to the centre or taking children on excursions to visit them. Come and have a look for yourself by taking a tour of our centre.

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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