Open 6:30am to 6:30pm
Monday to Friday
HOURS
Mon to Fri 6:30am to 6:30pm
ADDRESS
Gate C, 19-25 Khartoum Rd Macquarie Park, NSW, 2113
(Entry via Khartoum Rd)
SPACES AVAILABLE NOW ACROSS ROOMS
Welcome to our Centre
Guardian Macquarie Park child care centre boasts a range of exciting, resource-rich environments including a thriving vegetable patch, wooden pallet climbing frames, natural structures and a range of age-specific play areas, children are encouraged to explore and learn.
- Quality learning programs such as Joy of Reading, Cooking and Sustainability
- Extensive outdoor space for children to explore
- On-site Chef providing fresh snacks and meals daily
- Highly experienced Educators and degree-qualified Teachers
- Nappies, SPF 50+ sunscreen, high-quality formula and bed linen provided
- Extended hours of care each weekday from 6.30am to 6.30pm
Meet our Centre Manager
Isabella
"The more that you read, the more things you will know. The more that you learn, the more places you'll go.”
Where children are supported to be brave, curious, and bold in their learning, for the best possible start to life.
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.
With endless possibilities, there’s never a dull moment and no two days are the same.
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.
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.
More about Guardian Macquarie Park
Our childcare and early learning programs at Macquarie Park offer so many benefits for families, including:
- Preschool Program: We help prepare your child for Primary School with our leading curriculum delivered by Teachers with specialist early childhood university degrees.
- Partnership with Families: Your peace of mind is important to us, so we work with you and your child every step of the way.
- Community connections. Regular excursions to explore the local area, as well as a ‘home-away-from-home’ approach to care.
- Wellbeing and nutrition. Nutritionally balanced, seasonal meals and snacks prepared by a dedicated on-site chef, as well as regular cooking classes for the children.
- Provide real-world inspired environments. Our Centres inspire curiosity, foster creativity and support discovery with a variety of sensory-rich and sustainable spaces designed for early learning that encourage your child to think, question and do amazing things. All of the classrooms overlook the outdoor learning environment which is surrounded by trees, producing plenty of natural shade and it encourages curiosity and exploration.
Our close partnership with families allows us to offer a range of additional benefits to the learning and childcare experience for the children in our Centres. We pride ourselves on the support we offer families and want to help make it a little easier to balance all those daily commitments, through initiatives such as:
- Designated drop off and pick up zones to assist with those busy mornings and afternoons.
- Casual care days where possible to help you manage the unpredictable nature of work life and home life.
- Assisting you with government subsidies and entitlements to help you make the most of the financial support which may be available.
- Our family communication app StoryPark to keep you informed throughout the day with photos, videos and updates about your child
- We hold parent and educator sessions to keep you informed of your child’s individual progress.
- Providing your child with unexpected benefits such as exposure to a range of cultures and languages via our diverse and multi-cultural educator mix.
Each Guardian childcare and early learning Centre is as unique as the children within it. However, creating community connections is something we’re incredibly passionate about at Macquarie Park. For example:
- Excursions. Venturing out into the local area allows children to explore the world around them.
- Visiting local amenities. The local library, primary school and art gallery provide opportunities for children to form their identities and feel a part of a community.
- Hosting fundraising events. These provide rich and varied learning experiences that develop community-minded citizens.
- Language lessons and cultural celebrations. Our Educators bring different skills, experiences and cultures to their roles, providing unique learning opportunities for the children in their care.
If you’re thinking of enrolling at Guardian Macquarie Park, we’d encourage you to book a tour today. During your tour you will have the opportunity to meet our 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 us to make sure Guardian Macquarie Park is the right fit for you and your family.
Areas that this Centre services
Guardian Macquarie Park childcare services a number of local areas, including: North Ryde, Epping, Killara, Lindfield, Chatswood, Lane Cove and Pymble.
Centre Highlights
Our Macquarie Park childcare centre offers:
- Quality learning programs such as Joy of Reading, Cooking and Sustainability
- Extensive outdoor space for children to explore
- On-site Chef providing fresh snacks and meals daily
- Highly experienced Educators and degree-qualified Teachers
- Nappies, SPF 50+ sunscreen, high-quality formula and bed linen provided
- Extended hours of care each weekday from 6.30am 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.
Kindergarten/Preschool Program
Our specialist two-year kindergarten/preschool program is led by degree qualified Teachers in a long day care setting. Children explore and understand their world in an environment of safety and security. It’s where they develop the foundational literacy and numeracy skills to thrive.
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.
Rachel S.
00:03 10 Sep 24
As a first time mum, I found the whole process of researching and choosing daycares pretty overwhelming but as soon as I met Assistant Manager, Tuba and she took me and my husband on a tour, I felt immediately at ease. We've been at Guardian Mac Park for over two years and they have been so wonderful. Our daughter has thrived and absolutely loves the centre, the educators and the warm and nurturing environment the team have created. Special mention to Tiffany, Amy, Ashley, Tarra, Ayesha, Aronia, Puja and Centre Manager Isabella who have made our time so positive and have created such a beautiful bond with our daughter. We couldn't be in better hands and are looking forward to our next two years at Guardian.
Samantha T.
02:37 04 Jul 24
My daughter has been attending this daycare for 1.5 years and having looked at a number of local options this was by far our first choice and has been a great fit for us. The room staff are genuinely caring and our daughter has made some great friendships with staff and children.
Delphine G.
00:09 04 Jul 24
We have moved to Macquarie Park 2 weeks ago & we were looking for a new day care, people we can trust to look after our children. And the reason why I chose this childcare is because of Isabella. From day 1 I had a good experience & ever since she made sure that our kids were look after. Without having to ask her, she organised for our son to get the special support he needs. She is always accommodating to whatever our needs are. Our kids are happy & so are we. Thank you Isabella!
Betheny P
01:30 28 May 24
Amazing day care. We love the educators, they are all so friendly and genuinely care about the children. 10 out of 10 recommend
Thanuja S.
01:59 21 May 24
Sam & Anna B.
00:15 19 Mar 24
Penny T.
01:21 29 Jan 24
Suzanne R.
06:23 04 Jan 24
My 3 children have been at Guardian since September and I can't even begin to describe the difference in care compared to their old childcare that we moved them from. Every educator at Guardian Mq is attentive, caring and empathic towards every child. I have witnessed a marked difference in my oldest behaviour since starting, he is so much happier and I can honestly say this is all down to the educators. I can tell that they really do care about every child and have seen clear, suitable and important behaviour management strategies put in place for the challenging behaviour that my oldest can sometimes display. This has had such a positive impact on him, he is so much happier and settled. I cannot thank the educators enough.I highly recommend the centre, your family will not be disappointed with the level of care provided and the nurturing environment that Centre Manager Natalie and her staff provide.
Jessica M.
01:29 05 Dec 23
Amazing staff, incredible activities and facilities. Great education program. The staff truly go above and beyond and care for the kids so well. I have so much trust in them and they have helped us so much. Both my kids love going to daycare!
Nguyen H.
02:09 07 Nov 23
Rob D.
10:21 18 Sep 23
This centre welcomed our family with open arms & helped educate/develop our little one in a safe & very friendly environment. Would recommend to any family thinking of childcare in the area.
Jenta B.
01:07 07 Mar 23
Could not recommend this centre highly enough. They have been the kids home away from home for years now. From the food to the staff everything is done with the kids best interest in mind.
Georgia C.
01:45 04 Oct 22
This centre is outstanding. Such genuinely caring and lovely staff in the nursery and an equally caring and kind manager. Many of the staff have been here for a few years because the culture is so nice. Guardian is like a second home for my little one. He started at six months and I was so nervous because of his age but when I picked him up he wouldn’t stop smiling and absolutely loved it and ate plenty of food. This centre is just wonderful and staff treat the children like their own. I am beyond grateful for the staff at this centre.
Bike G.
02:48 13 Sep 22
Highly recommended and very caring staff.
Özge R.
04:37 02 Aug 22
Very happy with the education, attention the teachers pay to my child, the genuine love and care the teachers have are very amazing. I can see my kid learns a lot from daycare and repeats them back to me.
Didem C.
02:53 27 Jun 22
Wonderful place to send my child. All the staff is very friendly and knowledgeable. Couldn’t ask for a better place to send my daughter . Highly recommended!
coral J.
03:07 20 Jun 22
KLAYTEN S.
06:56 04 Sep 20
I love Acre Woods Macquarie Park. The last 2 years they have helped our family so much, it has been great for our son. I feel like the educators are almost part of our family.
Kevin D.
11:03 28 Aug 20
We were recommended to Acrewoods by a colleague and two other friends who had or are sending their wards here. We sent our child here for a year. We experienced the nursery and toddler rooms, and found the Educators extremely caring, friendly and professional. They took very good care of our child and were very patient and loving with her. The Centre Director is also a very warm and welcoming professional. All of them were very understanding, kind and friendly. Very prompt and responsive to any query related to the care. I can wholeheartedly recommend this centre to anyone looking for a safe, friendly and caring environment in the Macquarie Park area. Thank you to all of you at Acrewoods for looking after our baby.
nazanin A.
03:34 02 Mar 20
Guardian childcare (previousley Acre Woods) at Macquarie Park is such a great place for kids with a very good team of management and educators. I put my son in this childcare when he was 9 months old and we had a vey good experience since he started. Amazing nursery staff helped me and my son in this transition and I had much less stress as I had to go back to work.We saw him thriving in this childcare and This is the type of centre that I would always recommend.
Vivienne L.
01:51 12 Sep 19
Staff are very experienced, professional, and caring. Above all there is common sense, and quick satisfactory resolution to issues. Been to multiple care places, and this is by far the very best.
Zara
03:36 10 Aug 18
I love this center, very nice center manager and very friendly and professional staff and educators.
Kapil Y.
12:35 07 Aug 18
André T.
12:01 20 Jul 18
Just moved from another CC to Acre Woods MQ, and I found most of the staff and educators are kind and professional, the environment for kids is very nice and the programmes are well organised.
Aya H.
10:41 19 Dec 17
Not just all staff is great and so professional, the centre manager is also great person, always cares about us and gives us prompt responses whenever we have questions. The centre is always clean and filled with happy smiles!
Sepid
02:47 29 Jan 24