Guardian Childcare & Education Roseville

(Formerly Acre Woods)

Guardian Childcare & Education Roseville is rated as exceeding in the National Quality Standard. The beautiful light-filled Centre is split between two buildings – with one being a heritage listed house – and is home to a 100-year-old Magnolia tree which is a striking feature loved by children and families alike.

The Centre boasts natural gardens, water play areas, a worm farm, alfresco dining spaces, outdoor reading nooks, and herb and vegetable gardens which the children and educators regularly tend to and harvest for our meals in the Centre.

The Teachers and Educators at Guardian Roseville provide wonderful learning programs for the children, including a leading Preschool Program for those preparing for the transition to primary school. One of the recent learning experiences they designed was around the theme of sustainability, with a game of bingo using recycled coffee pods. You can read all about it, and recreate the experience at home, from the resources on our Learning Exchange.

The children at Guardian Roseville get out and about on regular excursions, so we have a great connection with our surrounding community. We visit locations such as the local park to use the playground and oval, and regularly close the Centre car park so the children can ride around on their bikes and scooters!

With a community-minded and culturally-diverse team of Educators who have been with the Centre for a long time, we are proud to celebrate a variety of cultures and holidays. Our passionate team also organise a range of events and fundraisers throughout the year which extends on the children’s knowledge about the community and the world around them.

Begin your adventure at Guardian Roseville today by booking a tour or speaking with one of our team.

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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.

  • From 7:30am

    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.

  • From 7:30am

    Breakfast time where families are welcome to stay and enjoy breakfast with the children.

  • Morning

    An opportunity to play and discover with open-plan play in family groups and multi-age groupings.

  • 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.

  • Morning tea

    An opportunity for children to come together for a healthy snack, often they help prepare their food alongside our carers and kitchen hand.

  • Mid-morning

    Individually tailored to your child’s needs and curiosity the planned experiences continue, this includes both indoor and outdoor programs.

  • Lunch

    Another nutritious meal expertly prepared by Kids Gourmet Food. Families are invited to join the children for meals and excursions if they wish.

  • 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.

  • Afternoon tea

    Another chance for the children to come together and re-fuel in small groups. There is also an opportunity to rest or play together and reflect on the day.

  • 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.

  • End of day

    Your child is encouraged to grab a light snack before 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

Opening Hours

Open 7:30am to 6:00pm
Monday to Friday

Good to Know - What to Bring

What we Provide

  • Nappies
  • Bed linen
  • Meals: Morning tea, lunch and afternoon tea

What to Bring

  • Soft toy or comfort blanket for nap time
  • Spare change of clothing
  • Water bottle

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.

Learn More About Our Centre

Guardian Childcare & Education Roseville is set in a beautiful garden with a 100-year-old magnolia tree as our centre piece that sets off our heritage listed house in magnificent style.

The purpose-built preschool rooms have lots of natural light to assist in providing an environment that encourages exploration and learning. The nursery and toddlers’ rooms are inside the cosy heritage listed home which gives it an intimate and home away from home feel. Both areas have easy access to the garden which has a beautiful area for fun exploration and secret adventures, with bushes set up for climbing and hiding amongst.

Our highly motivated team of Educators are full of life and ready to explore and create throughout the day. The diverse cultures represented in our team and families highlights the community and many languages can be heard through the day in our centre. These include Mandarin, Spanish, Russian and Persian. Music is a big part of our day and can be heard in many languages and tones with singing and dancing encouraged and a centre sing-along being a real part of our daily routine.

Learning through play and exploration and real hands on fun is what we do with lots of encouragement to question the world around them giving the children a great sense of belonging and helping them to feel connected to the world around them. Our preparation for school room encourages learning at individual levels and using a variety of styles to suit each child in conjunction with the local schools to help children be ready for the next big step in their education.

Families are welcomed and encouraged to take part in our programs, celebrations and family BBQs helping families enrich and feel connected to our centre.

Reviews (10)

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    Emily Riordan

    - 9 months ago

    My daughter has been attending Guardian Roseville for over 2 years and we cannot speak highly enough of the centre and the whole team! Emma (centre manager) and her team are ... Read More

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    Lisa Wu

    - 1 year ago

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    Maya Zelazo

    - 1 year ago

    We were new to Guardian at the start of 2020 and have been really pleased with the quality of education. Emma in particular, as the centre manager, is amazing! ... Read More

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    Sarah Dunworth

    - 1 year ago

    Our daughter started at Acrewoods (Guardian Roseville) 6 months ago and loves it. At drop off in the morning she actually says yay and is always happy to go to ... Read More

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    Lisa Auton

    - 1 year ago

    We have had our little one attend Acre Woods (Gaurdian) since February and we couldn't be happier. Emma, the centre manager, is amazing. She is incredibly supportive and ... Read More

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    Anna Howlett

    - 1 year ago

    I have had my 3 year daughter in Guardian Roseville since she was 9 months old, and I am so impressed with all the staff’s care and commitment to the ... Read More

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    Zahra Ghaffari

    - 3 years ago

    This center is amazing and center manager is great😊

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    Jessica Martin

    - 3 years ago

    Roseville Acre woods is best in class. Every bit of what they do is excellent. My two girls just love it there. Each day they run in and hug the ... Read More

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    Jessica Martin

    - 4 years ago

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    Natalie Bristow

    - 4 years ago

    My 3 year old has been attending for nearly a year. The educators are all brilliant and genuinely caring toward the children. My son loves going to preschool so much ... Read More

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