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Guardian Childcare Manly

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  • Keeping children safe always comes first. All of our team are committed to uphold the highest standards of child safety. Read more about our approach to child safety.
  • Explore our spacious centre, which boasts thrilling play areas, including a rooftop garden, engaging water features, a creative art room, and an expansive sandpit!
  • Every day is unique in our newly renovated centre with modern resources from nursery to our leading 2 year Preschool program. You don't want to miss out!
  • Don't miss out! Come and see for yourself not just our beautiful spaces, and incredible team, but the amazing sense of community we share. The leading childcare in the area.

4-10 Sydney Road, Manly, NSW, 2095

Mon to Fri 07:30am to 06:00pm

Limited Spaces Available

Premium Manly Childcare Centre

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Meet our Centre Manager Megha and team

"We’re passionate about providing high-quality care for infants and toddlers, and we especially value seeing children confidently explore their autonomy in a thoughtfully designed, well-resourced learning environment."

Daily Fees

Value for quality care. See our daily fees and your CCS-reduced cost

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When your child joins us at Guardian Manly, you become part of our family. Our long day care centre offers the highest quality of safety, care and education, from our nursery through to our government-subsidised 2-year Flying Start to School preschool program.

What makes our Manly childcare centre the ideal choice for your family?

• Located just across from the beach, our newly renovated indoor spaces, including a creative art room, feature quality, age-appropriate resources that engage and inspire.
• Children can explore our thrilling outdoor areas, which include a spacious rooftop garden, engaging water features and an expansive sandpit.
• Our To BE Me learning programs meet each child where they are, supporting their individual development. Our team understands and encourages your child at every stage.

We provide a premium early learning centre where each child’s safety and wellbeing is our priority. Be part of our leading community!

We Care More. The Guardian Difference.

A new era in early learning.

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Premium Learning Spaces

Inspiring environments for curious minds.

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Where care meets peace of mind.

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Building lifelong healthy habits with every bite.

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2 year Preschool / Kinder program for school readiness.

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Partnership with families & community

Stay connected, every step of the way.

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What Learning Looks Like at Different Ages

To Be Me

A new era in early learning. To BE Me is our exclusive learning program designed for each age & stage of a child’s first years, tailored to their age, interests & strengths. Their pathway is personalised, with every milestone captured to makes the link between play & learning clear & memorable.

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Sophia M.
Such an incredible centre filled with the most caring educators.
With all the horrific things being highlighted in the sector, I truly believe Guardian Manly takes this incredibly seriously and have so many additional safeguards in place.
The centre manager maintains open dialogue with parents and is constantly looking for feedback from parents to improve their service. She is so engaged with all the kids at the centre and genuinely knows them, this makes me feel like my son isn’t just a number but a valued child in their community.
I was incredibly hesitant to put my son in care but he looks forward to daycare so much and I feel so confident that he’s getting the best care and education. I’d recommend this centre to any families looking for safe high quality care.
Response from the owner:Thank you so much for sharing your experience, Sophia. It is wonderful to hear how supported and reassured you have felt and how much confidence you have in the safeguards and open communication in place. Your reflections on the genuine care shown to your son and the way he is known as an individual really speak to the heart of the team’s work. It is lovely to hear how much he now looks forward to his days and how positive the transition has been for your family. We truly appreciate your recommendation and your trust.
Sarah R.
Started my son on his first week and the staff were outstanding. Very supportive of my little man and gave lots of comfort throughout the day. The centre communicates very well and also try their best to follow the same routines at home. The centre facilities are well maintained and the staff are very friendly.
Response from the owner:Thank you, Sarah, for sharing your experience. It is wonderful to hear how supported your little one felt during his first week and how much comfort the team provided throughout the day. Your comments about the clear communication, the effort to follow home routines and the well maintained facilities mean a great deal. We truly appreciate your feedback and are glad the transition has been such a positive one.
Gino E.
Thank you to Guardian Manly staff; you provided me with outstanding service and support.
Response from the owner:Thank you, Gino! We’re so pleased you’ve had such a positive experience with our team. Your feedback is greatly appreciated.
Akvile G.
Response from the owner:Thank you so much for your positive review! We're thrilled that you're having a great experience at our childcare centre, and we truly appreciate your support.
Alice G
"We love Guardian because my brother stayed there from toddler to pre-schooler but they welcome bubs. They help you up when you're down. Guardian! Guardian! YOU'RE THE BEST!!!" by Alana, 7 year old sister.

Our son has been at the Guardian for years and he loves going there, thanks to the caring team managing the centre and caring for him every day, now on the pre-school floor. He also loves the food from the awesome resident cook.
Response from the owner:Thank you so much for your wonderful review! We're thrilled to hear that your brother has had such a positive experience at Guardian, from his toddler years to now being a pre-schooler. It's heartwarming to know that our team has been able to support and care for him every day. We're also delighted that he enjoys the delicious meals prepared by our resident cook. Your kind words mean the world to us and motivate us to continue providing the best care and environment for all our children. Thank you for being a part of the Guardian family!
Faty S.
Amazing centre, with great caring professionals. Leaving your baby in child care is always hard but I felt very confident with Guardian’s staff from the start and our baby is thriving there! Cannot recommend it enough. Thank you all for your work!
Response from the owner:Thank you for your wonderful review! We love to hear that you feel confident and happy with our care. It's always our goal to provide a nurturing and supportive environment for every child, and we're delighted to know that your baby is thriving with us. Your kind words mean a lot to our team. Thank you for your trust and recommendation!
Poloko Marketing G.
Great centre, the team are very passionate and caring. A great community spirit and always welcoming with great positivity at every drop off. Makes it fun for the little ones and easier for the parents.
Philippa S.
We have been at Guardian Manly since the day it opened its doors. They have navigated Covid, new centre teething issues and have come through as a very well managed centre. My girls love it there and often ask to go on the weekends!
Response from the owner:Thank you for your feedback about our center in Manly ! We are so happy to hear such good things about you and your little one’s experience with us. At Guardian, we’re all about partnering with our families to deliver the best quality outcome for our children and really appreciate your review.
Sarah D.
Great place for families and teachers, strong team and management. Company is run ethically and supports its community and people.
Amber G.
My daughter has been enrolled here for 5 months. Initially she was shy and struggling with separation from me but the team worked so hard to support her every week and she now loves going to daycare. Each of the educators has a personal relationship with her and she has really come out of her shell. I couldn’t recommend the team here more.
Response from the owner:Thank you for your feedback about our centre in Manly! We are happy to hear such good things about you and your little one’s experience with us. At Guardian, we’re all about partnering with our families to deliver the best quality outcomes for our children and really appreciate your review.
Baltazar D.
Great team, very accommodating and supportive.
Response from the owner:Thank you Baltazar for your 5-star rating for our centre in Manly. We really appreciate your positive review and look forward to creating a great experience at Guardian over many more days to come!
Jillian D.
I love leading the team at Guardian Manly. Manly is such a beautiful Centre and it is a privilege to be apart of the Manly and Guardian community.
Rupal B.
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Rhythm of the Day

We know children and families like routine, so you will always receive a warm welcome each morning and an invitation to stay for breakfast. At the end of the day, a smooth transition is assured with your child’s belongings ready for you after a day that fulfils your child's interests and curiosity. In between, the day is filled with new and exciting experiences to engage young minds as part of their early childhood education. Here’s a glimpse of what a day of play-based learning at our childcare centre often looks like.

Morning

Breakfast time provides a great chance for you to share what is important and how your baby’s night at home was.

Mid-Morning

Your baby will enjoy engaging in both our indoor and outdoor nursery environments with planned experiences like songs and story time, followed by morning tea.

Middle of the Day

Your baby’s lunch times will suit their needs, and with our open-door policy, families are welcome to enjoy lunch/bottle time with your baby. When your baby is ready, they are gently settled for sleep and rest.

Mid-Afternoon

Our planned indoor and outdoor nursery experiences continue with the chance for movement, games and more books and songs, with an afternoon snack provided.

End of Day

The Nursery team are eager to share information about your baby’s day and their learning, preparing you and your baby for a smooth transition to your evening.

Frequently asked questions

What we do to keep children safe

Create Safe Spaces & Practices

  • Nappy change areas are designed to have visibility windows and are set up for maximum supervision
  • Our policies also cater for team members being in sight or sound of another team member at all times.
  • Safety embedded in daily programs – by conducting daily checklists, comprehensive risk assessments, and more
  • personal phones or devices are not allowed in learning spaces.

Safe People Who Follow Safe Policies

  • Working With Children Checks for all team members. Automatic alerts if a WWCC is revoked and team member not eligible for shifts
  • Rigorous reference checks – must provide previous line managers for their past roles
  • Annual compulsory Suitability Declarations to confirm ongoing fitness to work with children
  • Mandatory reporting and speaking up – report concerns immediately and all concerns will be investigated fully
  • Ongoing mandatory training in child safety, including annual refreshers and leadership-specific modules

Controlling Access to our Centres

  • Multiple levels of security in all centres
  • All visitors must sign in and present photo ID before entry
  • All tradespeople must provide a WWCC & complete Guardian-specific induction.

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Daily Fee Information

Daily Rates

Our daily rates are all inclusive and have no additional charges for incursions / excursions or any of our learning programs. The rates shown are an estimate based on using Childcare Subsidy (CCS) subsidised hours. The CCS helps lower your out-of-pocket costs, with subsidy rates dependant on your individual family eligibility levels.

What You Might Pay After CCS
Age of Room Daily Rate 60% Subsidy 80% Subsidy
Nursery (0–2) $214.48 $126.92 $97.73
Toddler (2–3) $203.53 $115.97 $86.78
Preschool (3–5) $199.88 $112.32 $83.13

The New South Wales Government offers funding to provide families fee relief of up to $2174 per child aged three and above, and up to $515 per year for children aged three. This support is in addition to the Child Care Subsidy and can help to lower your out-of-pocket fees. Ask for more details when you tour the centre.

What do you provide?

Hat, wetbag and sunscreen

Hat, wetbag and sunscreen

5 meals per day

5 meals per day

All incursions and excursions

All incursions and excursions

Nappies, wipes and formula

Nappies and wipes

Storypark parenting app

Storypark parenting app

Long day care hours year around

Long day care hours year around

How will you share updates about my child’s day?

Great communication is vital in our collaborative partnerships with families at the Centre. We have a variety of different ways we communicate with you about your child’s learning and progress:


  1. Storypark app - Stay connected to your child's day with regular updates, including photos and learning insights

  2. Pick-up and drop-off updates – Our Educators will share highlights from their day, including experiences they enjoyed, mealtimes, and naps to support your evening routine.

  3. In-room learning exchange displays make our weekly learning plans easy to see so you know what your child will be learning.

  4. Centre Newsletters – Great for community connection and wider Centre and team updates.

  5. Development documentation and meetings for your individual child’s progress.


But remember our door is always open.

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
Flying start to school

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 31 July 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.

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.

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