Open 7:30am to 6:30pm
Monday to Friday
Guardian Childcare & Education Hornsby
- A lively 59 place centre with a welcoming atmosphere.
- Located near Waitara Public School.
- Walking distance to multiple bus stops and with convenient parking access for pick up and drop off.
- Experienced, diverse team of passionate Educators and degree-qualified Teachers who support children to thrive.
- 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.
Come and see the Centre for yourself, meet the team and have all your questions answered. Book a tour today.
Hours
Mon to Fri 7:30am to 6:30pm
Address
94 Balmoral Street
Hornsby,
NSW,
2077
Welcome to our Centre
Welcome to Guardian Childcare & Education Hornsby, a modern, light-filled centre. Our childhood education programs are focused on play-based learning, where our spacious day care and child care centre provides a nurturing and stimulating environment for children aged six weeks to six years of age, supporting them to discover the world in a safe and secure way.
- Passionate Educators who focus on relationships with children and families
- Innovative, exciting learning programs in beautifully designed spaces to inspire curiosity, fun, and a sense of belonging
- Engaging outdoor environment including a water pump, vegetable gardens, and a creek bed, to spark learning and exploration.
Meet our Centre Manager
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.
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Morning
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.
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Morning
Breakfast time where families are welcome to stay and enjoy breakfast with the children.
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Morning
An opportunity to play and discover with open-plan play in family groups and multi-age groupings.
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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.
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Morning tea
An opportunity for children to come together for a healthy snack, often they help prepare their food alongside our carers.
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Mid-morning
Individually tailored to your child’s needs and curiosity the planned experiences continue, this includes both indoor and outdoor programs.
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Lunch
Another nutritious meal expertly prepared by Kids Gourmet Food. Families are invited to join the children for meals and excursions if they wish.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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
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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
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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.
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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.
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At Guardian Childcare & Education Hornsby we pride ourselves in building a community of learners. Our innovative education program is full of exciting experiences planned by our qualified Educators based on the needs and interests of both individuals and groups of children.
Our secure environment outdoors 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.
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- Our Guardian Hornsby Centre is a modern, light-filled Centre, conveniently situated within walking distance of several bus stops, with easy access to parking for hassle-free pick-ups and drop-offs.
- Our childhood education programs are focused on play-based learning, where our spacious day care and child care centre provides a nurturing and stimulating environment for children aged six weeks to six years of age, supporting them to discover the world in a safe and secure way.
- We have a passionate and dedicated team of University-qualified Teachers and Educators, who focus on relationships with children and families
- Innovative, exciting learning programs in beautifully designed spaces to inspire curiosity, fun, and a sense of belonging
- Engaging outdoor environment including a water pump, vegetable gardens, and a creek bed, to spark learning and exploration.
- Our secure environment outdoors 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.
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.