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Guardian Childcare Marrickville

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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.
  • Exciting outdoor play spaces with a sandpit, natural play equipment and veggie garden!
  • From the moment you step inside, you'll be part of a community where children feel safe, happy, and you will feel connected every day.
  • Discover our recently refurbished 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.

57 Carrington Rd Marrickville, NSW, 2204

Mon to Fri 7:00am to 6:00pm

Limited Spaces Available

Premium Marrickville Childcare Centre

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Meet our Centre Manager Leanna and team

"Our team of experienced educators is dedicated to creating a nurturing and inspiring environment where children feel safe, supported, and excited to learn. We are committed to building strong relationships with families and providing the highest quality care and education every day."

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 Marrickville, you become part of our family.Our recently refurbished early learning centre provides a nurturing environment with high-quality educational programs, from our nursery to our government-funded Flying Start to School preschool program.

What makes our Marrickville childcare special?

• Freshly updated indoor spaces with quality, age-appropriate resources that engage and inspire.
• An expansive outdoor area with a sandpit and veggie garden, perfect for exploration and play.
• An amazing team that gets to know each child’s needs with our personalised To BE Me learning milestones program.

Families quickly find a welcoming community at our daycare, where every child’s safety and wellbeing is our priority. We’re proud of our daycare centre – your child will never want to leave! Join the leading childcare provider in the area!

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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Sophie M.
My daughter has been at Guardian since she was six months old and is currently in fulltime care at the Guardian Nursery. The educators take wonderful care of her, and have come to know her so intimately. they are attuned to her every need and she continues to thrive.

The educators have also been incredibly lovely and helpful to me and my partner. Leanna the mangers, as well as the educators go above and beyond to make sure my daughter is cared for.

The Centre itself is incredible well staffed and resourced, would highly recommend Guardian to anyone who has the means to access daycare.
Response from the owner:Thank you so much for taking the time to share your experience, Sophie. It’s truly heartwarming to hear that your daughter has been with us since such a young age and continues to thrive in our care. Building strong, trusting relationships with both children and families is so important, and we’re so pleased to know the educators understand your daughter so well and are attuned to her individual needs. We also really appreciate your kind words about the support you and your partner have received. Providing care and reassurance to families is just as important to us as caring for the children. Your feedback about the leadership and the dedication of the educators going above and beyond means a great deal. Thank you for your recommendation and for trusting us to be part of your daughter’s early years.
Jessica
The educators at this centre are outstanding. They show so much love and attention to the children, and it really shows in how happy and comfortable my daughter is. She has learned so much and built great friendships here. Thank you for creating such a nurturing environment.
Response from the owner:Thank you so much for your kind review, Jessica. We’re so pleased to hear how happy and comfortable your daughter feels. Knowing that she has built strong friendships and continues to learn in a nurturing environment means a great deal to us. Our educators are truly passionate about providing warm, attentive care, and it’s lovely to hear that this has made such a positive impact on your family’s experience. Thank you for your thoughtful feedback and for trusting us with your daughter’s care.
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Jessykah F.
We've been with Guardian for 6 years now and love the staff there. The centre has just undergone a revamp with new toys and a fresh lick of paint and the staff are always friendly and cheerful and whilst there has been a churn with educators leaving there is still a core set of educators that are still there that make the centre what it is today. The rooms are big and the playground/outdoor space is big too, enough for the kids to run around.
Response from the owner:Thank you for your feedback about our centre in Marrickville! We are happy to hear such good things about you and your little one’s experience with us over the past 6 years. At Guardian, we’re all about partnering with our families to deliver the best quality outcomes for our children and we really appreciate your review. ​
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Faye S.
This centre is run very professionally and I have no problem dropping my child off.
Natasha N.
My baby loves it, he looks forward to playing with his friends
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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) $194.37 $102.64 $72.06
Toddler (2–3) $186.22 $94.49 $63.91
Preschool (3–5) $180.38 $88.65 $58.07

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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