Open 7:00am to 6:30pm
Monday to Friday
Guardian Childcare & Education George Street
- Leading programs where children aged six-weeks to six years learn and discover through play.
- Highly experienced Educators and degree-qualified Teachers support children to grow and thrive.
- Safe, secure environments that support children’s social and emotional development.
- High quality two-year preschool program, that prepares children for school with the benefits of long daycare. Plus get up to $2,110 in fee support for 4yr olds and older on top of the Childcare Subsidy to help with the cost of preschool.
Come and see the Centre for yourself, meet the team and have all your questions answered. Book a tour today.
Hours
Mon to Fri 7:00 to 18:30
Address
Level 1, 580 George Street
Sydney,
NSW,
2000
Welcome to our Centre
Welcome to Guardian Childcare & Education George Street Sydney, an inner-city centre, with childhood education programs focused on play-based learning. Our Sydney CBD day care and child care centre provides a nurturing and stimulating environment for children aged six weeks to six years of age, supporting them to discover the world in a safe and secure way.
- Passionate, friendly Educators who focus on relationships with children and families
- Beautifully designed indoor learning spaces to inspire curiosity, fun, and a sense of belonging
- Engaging play areas with sandpit, to spark discovery and imagination
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.
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Morning
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.
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Morning
Breakfast time where families are welcome to stay and enjoy breakfast with the children.
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Morning
An opportunity to play and discover with open-plan play in family groups and multi-age groupings.
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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.
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Morning tea
An opportunity for children to come together for a healthy snack, often they help prepare their food alongside our carers and cook.
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Mid-morning
Individually tailored to your child’s needs and curiosity the planned experiences continue, this includes both indoor and outdoor programs.
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Lunch
Another nutritious meal expertly prepared by our cook. Families are invited to join the children for meals and excursions if they wish.
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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.
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Afternoon tea
Another chance for the children to come together and re-fuel in small groups or with siblings. There is also an opportunity to rest or play together and reflect on the day.
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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.
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End of day
Your child is encouraged to grab a light snack as 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
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What we Provide
- Hats
- Sunscreen
- Five nutritionally balanced meals including: Breakfast, Lunch, Morning and Afternoon tea and a late Snack at the end of the day
- Nappies
- Bibs
- Bedding
- Formula - S26
What to Bring
- Soft toy or comfort blanket for nap time
- Spare change of clothing
- Water bottle
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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.
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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.
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Guardian Childcare George Street is an early learning centre that services the Sydney CBD and is rated as exceeding the National Quality Standard for childcare, delivering excellent outcomes for children and families.
The Centre is conveniently located, being immediately accessible via Town Hall station – so commuting families can step off the train and walk directly into the Centre without leaving the building. This spacious centre has multiple areas expanding across an entire building level, with safe and secure indoor and outdoor play spaces that provide an exciting city backdrop for our early learners and with plenty of room to explore, develop and grow.
The centre is equipped with the highest quality reggio-inspired learning materials and facilities for all levels of early childhood development. Healthy, nutritious meals and snacks are provided using fresh, seasonal and developmentally appropriate produce.
Our Sydney CBD child care centres offer a no-fuss, all inclusive service in convenient locations to work and home that provides everything children require during their time at our centres, including team of qualified and caring educators who ensure our children are safe, respected and loved in high quality and naturally-inspired environments. We also offer a unique learning curriculum that focuses on developing children’s natural skills and curiosity to prepare them for success in navigating school, employment and life.
All Guardian Early Learning Centres in NSW and Australia are located in custom designed learning environments to nurture young minds and bodies from six weeks to six years old. Our unique play-based learning approach supports families to strengthen their family, work and life balance whilst children are stimulated to reach their full potential through their early years.
With a range of resource-rich environments, including a dedicated parent’s room, city views, and a range of age-specific play areas, Guardian George Street is city-based childcare that feels like home. At Guardian George Street, children and families also have the added benefit of a Preschool Program led by quality teachers who are there to help prepare your child for the exciting transition to school.
Our children have the opportunity to get out and about into the Sydney CBD on fortnightly excursions, so we have a great connection with the surrounding community. Favourite locations amongst the children include Hyde Park, the library, nearby cafes, and our local fire station. We have strong ties with our surrounding Sydney CBD Guardian Centres, so the children are a part of a wider community.
At Guardian George Street our approach to learning is focused on the latest research and insights into how children learn best, focusing in on the specific skills they will need to thrive in the 21st Century. Guardian Teachers and Educators are continually adjusting their ways of thinking to support the children of today who will require the skills to be:
- Innovative and adaptable
- Creative, critical thinking problem-solvers and decision-makers
- Lifelong learners
- Able to work in partnership and collaboration with others.
Read this blog on the benefits of CBD based childcare to understand the many benefits in enrolling your child in a childcare and early learning centre close to your workplace. Some of those benefits include: more time with your child, convenience, unique community excursions, room to move and explore and giving your child the chance to explore the big world around them!
We’re confident our unique approach to combining education, play and care will be the difference you’re looking for.
Begin the Adventure at Guardian
To explore the centre, chat with our team of Educators and learn more about our high-quality curriculum, book a tour now.