Open 7:30am to 6:30pm
Monday to Friday
Guardian Childcare & Education Lilyfield
Formerly Billy Kids
- Proud winner of the Family Choice Award 2025. As determined by our existing families rating their experience of our Centre via Family Satisfaction Survey and independent Google Reviews. Click here for more detail
- Our recently refurbished centre features exciting outdoor spaces that children love, including a large sandpit, bike track, slides, herb garden, and rolling hills!
- We build a strong sense of belonging from day one as we get to know you and your unique child – come and be part of our Lilyfield family!
- Discover our centre that feels like home and where each day is exciting, from our nurturing nursery to our leading 2 year Preschool program. Your child deserves the best.
Book a tour today to see what makes our Centre special & have all your questions answered
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 7:30am to 6:30pm
ADDRESS
64 Charles St Lilyfield, NSW, 2040
SPACES AVAILABLE NOW ACROSS ROOMS
Check out our fantastic indoor and outdoor learning spaces your child will enjoy
Welcome to our Centre
Guardian Childcare & Education Lilyfield, formerly Billy Kids, is located a short drive from the Sydney Inner-West suburbs of Leichhardt, Haberfield, Rozelle and Forest Lodge. The Child Care Centre is an excellent option for local families wanting high-quality childcare close to home or on the way to the CBD for work.
- Highly experienced Educators and degree-qualified Teachers
- Bright, vibrant learning spaces full of resources designed to inspire
- Extensive outdoor space for children to explore
- 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 7.30am to 6.30pm
Meet our Centre Manager Diki and team
"Being a part of moments where children learn, explore and discover new things makes our jobs worthwhile."
Our Flying Start to School program provides a specialised 2-year curriculum for children aged 3 to 5. Our unique program has two stages - Becoming Me for 3 year olds and Being Me for 4 year olds. Using developmental milestones and continuous monitoring of your child’s progress, this program is designed to make sure your child gets a flying start to school. Read more HERE
Where children are supported to be brave, curious, and bold in their learning, for the best possible start to life.
John N.
04:25 24 Mar 25
We’ve had an amazing experience with Guardian so far. From the duckling to now the butterfly room. Our educators and carers have offered nothing but exceptional care to our little one every step of the way.Their facilities are clean, tidy, foods are nutritious and they always strive to improve seeking feedback where applicable.We love sending our little one to the butterfly room as we’ve seen noticeable changes in their development as they teach, support the growth of our child and reinforce day in day out with fun activities.We would like to thank the guardian team (butterfly room) for the development of our child providing such a safe, supportive learning environment.
Gabrielle W.
07:21 20 Mar 25
Our daughter loves attending the Butterflies room, the teaching programs are fantastic and the teachers are all absolutely amazing. Thanks to the team for all you continued hard work, dedication and kindness, it is much appreciated.
Ziena K.
06:21 19 Mar 25
My little one has developed such an amazing relationship with his educators, it makes me feel relieved knowing he is in caring hands while I have to work. Thank you Ducklings and Butterfly Teams.
Rowena W.
07:35 17 Mar 25
The recent updates at Guardian Lilyfield have truly transformed the space! The new furniture and resources have made the environment even more inviting, and it’s wonderful to see how much the children are enjoying them. The new resources have added a vibrant touch, creating an engaging and stimulating atmosphere for learning and play.The feedback from parents has been incredibly positive - they are delighted to see their children so excited and engaged with the new additions. It’s great to be part of a centrethat continually invests in creating the best possible environment for both children and families. Well done to the team for making such a positive impact!
Eddie O.
12:00 11 Jan 24
A premium child care centre. Our granddaughter loves it. Excellent staff and facilities
Marie K.
01:11 06 Nov 23
Max & Mel B
04:28 21 Jun 23
Fantastic centre - really lovely educators and staff. Lovely facilities, good communication and an excellent program.
Mel B.
05:35 15 Nov 22
Staff are lovely, location is really good for our family, great outdoor space and I like how the classrooms are organised. Highly recommend!
Emma R P.
04:35 20 Oct 22
My daughter has made great friends in both the children and educations in the Butterfly room at Guardian Lilyfield. The centre and facilities are great and the educators are so kind and caring! They always take the time to update me on my daughters day at pick up and have helped make our transition from the UK a lot easier. I look forward to our second daughter attending in 2023.
Rob C.
00:13 19 Oct 22
Brilliant Childcare, individually attentive to each childs personality whilst providing a warm, stimulating, fun environment. The staff are wonderful with our Daughter and she loves going there every morning. Highly recommend
Francoise M.
21:38 17 Oct 22
We are new to Lilyfield but we love it. Educators are great, the spaces are amazing and more importantly our little one loves going there. Definitely recommend it
Kyle W.
07:57 16 Oct 22
We've had both of our kids go to Guardian Lilyfield and couldn't be happier. The educators are amazing, they truly care about the children and their development. Many of them have been there for years, which makes it special when you have siblings being taught by the same educators over the years.Also love the big outdoor spaces for the children, as well as the easy parking for drop offs - both a rarity in the inner west.
Ella C.
08:53 12 Oct 22
The educators are wonderful people. They have looked after our kids for 3 years now, and have helped them grow and develop through such important stages of life. Their supportive, gentle, caring and calm team helped both my son and daughter when they began childcare. The teachers are the reason we are so passionate about this centre and really make it feel like a community.
Liz G
06:36 12 Oct 22
Guardian Lilyfield is fantastic. The educators are amazingly patient, creative and nurturing of each child's needs. They prepare lovely learning experiences that reflect their knowledge of the childrens' interests and their developmental levels. The centre is always exceptionally clean and well organised and their communication is great. Highly recommended.
Joseph T.
06:28 12 Oct 22
The centre has an excellent curriculum and program for babies to pre-schoolers. The educators in particular have been excellent in looking after Gabby and the rest of the kids in the Sunflowers room and have been instrumental in his growth. I could not ask for more in the care they provide.
Rodrigo J.
06:22 12 Oct 22
Guardian Lilyfield has been our little girl’s second home for a while now and we couldn’t be happier with the warmth and care the staff have given her, not to mention the countless activities and learning provided!
Guardian L.
10:55 11 Oct 22
Jamie N.
06:40 11 Oct 22
We moved postcodes at the start of the year which meant having to find a new Daycare - a stressful experience. But Guardian compared to the others in the area were so accomodating and helpful. We couldn’t be more happier with our experience there. Our daughter has been going to Guardian for 10 months now, and she’s developed so many skills, and comes home full of tales about her day and the friends she’s played with. Thank you Guardian Lilyfield, we appreciate you.
Mohammad K.
05:10 11 Oct 22
Pat B.
05:41 21 Apr 22
The team and facilities are brilliant. It's hard to drop your child off with someone new for the first time, but the team make it a lot easier and give me confidence my boy will be ok.
Sophie M.
07:28 29 Nov 20
Love this daycare Centre. My daughter has been attending for 3 years now and I couldn’t be happier. The staff and educators are amazing and attentive to the children’s needs. As soon as you walk into this daycare you know instantly that this is it! Well maintained , great playground and great preparation for school readiness. I can highly recommend it.
Alice R.
05:34 20 Oct 20
Vanessa R.
03:26 07 Sep 20
Guardian Lilyfield has been my second home and also for my children . I’ve been here for the last 11 working years and I feel supported by my coworkers as they nurture and teach the best things to our children. They look forward to going to day care everyday and this makes us feel that they are well looked after and cared for. The centre has been well managed by our director and she does her work to fully support families and the rest of the community.
Marian
23:53 23 Aug 20
This is an amazing centre where you feel welcomed as soon as you step inside the front door. When I first came into the centre I felt it was very warm and inviting and they had great set ups in each play space. My daughter loves going here and we love watching how supported and nurtured she is by all the wonderful educators at the centre. We have been going to this centre for many years and we cannot wait to send our son too as we know both of our children will be well looked after and supported in their education and development.
santi N.
01:36 30 Jan 20
We can not recommend Guardian enough. Great educators that really cares about the kids as individuals and as a group. Great playful learning and friendly nurturing environment. Always a smile to greet parents dropping off or picking up. Great outdoor and indoor play and full of warm hearts. Both our kids and cousins have gone to the centre and its been an amazing experience.
Ryan A.
21:56 29 Jan 20
Rob A.
09:55 05 Oct 17
Bhumi B.
07:49 08 Dec 16
Rhythm of the Day
We know children (and families) like routine. Whilst no two days of learning are ever the same - here's what a day at Guardian might look like.
Whilst no two days of learning are ever the same - here's what a day at Guardian might look like.
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
- 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.
More about Guardian Lilyfield
Before your child starts at Guardian Childcare & Education Lilyfield we invite you to come and spend some time with us. This can help to make your child’s first day less daunting, particularly if they are new to long daycare or early learning. For extra peace of mind, we have an open–door policy where you can call or drop in at any time of the day to check on your child.
Your child will run smiling through our doors each morning – and greet you excitedly every afternoon with tales of what they’ve done that day. Because at Guardian Lilyfield, it’s all about fun, play and what they learn along the way
Our Lilyfield Centre is in a fantastic environment for children to become curious and imaginative learners. Join this beautiful community childcare centre today, and give your child the start they deserve.
We welcome babies as young as six weeks, and work with families through the age stages until finally preparing our older children for the exciting transition to primary school with our leading Preschool Program. Our Preschool Program is specifically designed and delivered to prepare your child for the exciting transition to primary school – all with the added benefit of long care hours for our families.
Guardian Lilyfield is rated as Exceeding the National Quality Standard for childcare, and it’s not hard to see why. Our Centre Manager Danielle and her wider team have been with the Centre for many years, providing a great sense of stability for our children and families. Our team of dedicated and caring educators will welcome your child in a nurturing environment.
With great resources and amazing indoor and outdoor spaces, your child will have the room to explore and flex their curiosity and creativity. Our playgrounds are designed as a place of wonder and inspiration, and we have three separate spaces to meet the developmental needs for children of all ages. There are veggie patches to care for, a mud kitchen and water pump to ignite the imagination and promote thinking around maths and science. We have quiet spaces to relax and places for active play where children can ride their bikes, climb and run. Our outdoor art room and beautiful deck with al fresco dining provide multiple opportunities for outdoor experiences.
You’ll be kept up to date through our family communication app, StoryPark, and our unique Visible Learning Program gives you a great understanding of your child’s learning for the day at pick up. It will give you plenty to talk about with them on the drive home!
Fun and confidence-boosting local excursions for all ages, including to the always popular Hippo Park! We also offer long care hours, support with the Child Care Subsidy and an on-site chef who prepares fresh and delicious meals each day. And with on-site car and pram parking and a short walk from the light rail station and City West Link overpass, it all adds up to convenience for those busy mornings and afternoons.
Areas that this Centre services
Guardian Childcare Lilyfield services a number of local areas, including: Annandale, Leichhardt, Glebe, Camperdown, Rozelle and Haberfield.
Centre Highlights
Our Lilyfield long day care centre offers:
- Highly experienced Educators and degree-qualified Teachers
- Bright, vibrant learning spaces full of resources designed to inspire
- Extensive outdoor space for children to explore
- 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 7.30am to 6.30pm
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.
Preschool Program
Our Flying Start to School preschool program is lead by degree qualified Teachers in a long day care setting. Our specialist two-year program is committed to supporting your child as they prepare for big school. We focus on nurturing their confidence, making friends and social emotional growth while also supporting their abilities in reading, writing, counting, and thinking skills. Whether it’s building with blocks, practicing their first letters, or learning to share with friends, every experience is carefully designed to support your child’s development.
Our Centre is a recipient of funding as part of the NSW Government’s Start Strong Program. Families can receive fee relief to reduce your out-of-pocket fees of up to $2174 per child aged 4 on or before 31July 2025, and up to $515 per year for children aged 3 on or before 31 July 2025. Ask for more details when you tour the centre.
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.
What our families say about the centre
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