Open 7:00am to 6:00pm
Monday to Friday
Guardian Childcare & Education Phillip Street
Brian Z
03:31 23 Aug 23
My daughter has had a wonderful three months at the Guardian Phillip Centre. The Educators here are brilliant! I wanna say thank you to Shirley, Betty, Chandra and all the teachers for taking care of Ariel, she misses everyone so much!I would highly recommend this childcare centre to my friends and other parents. The team here is very patient, good at communication and has a love heart for the children. I sincerely hope that the Phillip Centre will become better and better!
Mateya S.
05:02 28 Feb 23
Great care and attention at this daycare. Consistent updates provided with learning-focused outcomes and guides. Community felt engagement with parents and the local area. Definitely recommend to any parent.
Karen (.
04:39 10 Jan 23
The team at the centre are absolutely lovely and my son always has the best time at daycare!
Lucy F.
10:32 28 Jul 22
Our daughter has been a part of the Guardian family for just under 2 years. The carers at the Phillip St centre treat every child with overwhelming love and respect. We highly recommend this centre.
coco ke Z.
11:10 14 Jul 22
I strongly recommend this service if anyone is looking for a high quality and professional childcare! She learns so much each day, and we love this small community.
Ranjani S.
09:28 14 Jul 22
The Guardian Phillip Street Centre has been a home away from home for our daughter, who has attended the centre from 12 months old. The educators at the centre are extremely competent and always have a warm and friendly demeanour. The centre manager is pragmatic and thoughtful. The chef is wonderful and cooks all kinds of delicacies for the children. Our daughter is so happy at the centre, has made many friends and is thriving in the environment created by the Phillip Street staff. We feel really blessed to have enrolled our daughter here and would (and do!) recommend it to all families!
LIESELOT B.
01:20 07 Jun 22
I honestly can't give enough praises to this childcare centre!SInce the beginning of our journey, with my daughter starting care at only 6 months, the team of educators have gone above and beyond for me and my family. They are so dedicated and even check in on the children's progress on their days off work.I think they realised straight away that me - as a first-time-mum -would need a lot more guidance/attention than my 6 month old daughter would. I am still breastfeeding and throughout the past months the educators have made sure i always have a quiet spot to feed my baby and they give me a call each day to let me know when she is up for her lunchtime feed.Additionally we also get daily posts and pictures on the storypark app and the occasional one-on-one video all visible to my family abroad who absolutely love feeling part of our daughter's journey in the centre on the other side of the world.She is absolutely thriving and so incredibly stimulated every single day. We simply cannot give her the same attention and learning experiences at home and feel very humbled by all the love and one-on-one cuddles our little girl receives every day.I truly cannot recommend this centre and their dedicated loving management, chef and educators highly enough.
C M.
01:36 18 Jan 22
Cannot rate this centre highly enough. We had a smooth transition from previous centre for our two little girls who settled in really well without much difficulties, educators are amazing and very caring. clean facility and big outdoor area for children which's hard to find in the city!
Syed Khalil U.
22:59 12 Jan 22
Highly recommend this centre. I was really satisfied with their services. Specially the teachers go out of their way to care for children. Thank you so much.
Sharon O.
01:46 28 Oct 21
We are extremely happy with Guardian Phillip Street and are so happy we chose this centre for our daughter. The educators are calm, capable, creative and kind, and the range of activities offered, and the love and support shown to our daughter has been exemplary. The leadership at the centre is also excellent.
Helna S. L.
23:56 15 Sep 21
My son joined Phillip Street in early 2021 and in this time, we have come to love this small community. The team are dedicated about quality and consistency, which is reflected across all spaces. There is always a range of learning experiences happening and from the moment my son arrives, to the time he goes home – I can see just how much he is learning each day. The cook provides a range of healthy and tasty meals for the children throughout the day, and often a little take home snack for us busy families as well. The educators share daily updates and write personalised stories for my son, showcasing what he learns, where his interests are and ideas for us to continue on with him at home. Phillip Street has certainly proven to be the right community for us and we highly recommend it for anyone else looking for care and education needs.
Sarah B.
10:48 15 Sep 21
Highly recommend Guardian Phillip Street. The centre's wonderful carers took the time to really get to know our daughter, her routine and her interests. Communication with parents is excellent. Lovely indoor and outdoor spaces. Our daughter very much enjoys her time at the centre and we feel comfortable knowing she is being well cared for in a calm, happy environment.
Meg O.
03:38 15 Sep 21
A first-rate childcare centre with attentive, professional and caring staff. Excellent food and facilities. Would recommend.
Robert M.
00:05 15 Sep 21
Outstanding child care in the heart of Sydney. The whole team are amazing!
Jorcin J.
00:17 12 Jul 21
I strongly recommend the service to any parents working in the city. The quality of care has been excellent and our son, albeit very young, seemed to enjoy every moment of it. Educators also take the time to write personal notes about each child on Storypark (platform for parents) at the end of each day, which is very thoughtful.
Nastaran A.
00:19 09 Apr 21
I have both a toddler and a preschooler at this school. The educators are all extremely kind to the children and my kids love exploring the city on their many excursions. Would highly recommend to anyone working or living in the area. They have new initiatives constantly (such as learning Spanish with the kids), which also makes the daycare exceptional.
Michael W.
06:01 08 Apr 21
Our daughter has been here once a week between the ages of approximately 9 and 14 months. It’s an amazing child care service - so much better than the one she goes to near our house which is unfortunately so much more convenient! Excellent healthy food, daily photo updates, great activities and facilities and kind staff. Thank you for an excellent service. Michael and Sian
Sian M.
05:30 25 Mar 21
Our 14 month old daughter has been attending casually at the centre since she was 11 months old and despite not attending regularly, is always happy to attend and has a great time thanks to the excellent staff.Rhiannon the centre manager is very efficient and responsive on email communication.The nursery room staff are wonderful: they really get to know each child and follow individual sleep/feed etc routines. The thought and effort that goes into planing a varies of daily activities is impressive: not just sitting around with toys, but lots of educational (but fun) activities.The resident chef and daily meals are better than what you could ever make at home.The physical space is warm and inviting. Low tables and chairs, a very kid-level and calm environment, despite the city location.The use of the StoryPark app to provide updates and photos on the kids activities at the end of each day (including a summary of their eating, drinking and sleeping) is a great way of having a sense of what your child is getting up to and how they are travelling each day.But for our work at home arrangements and long commute to the city, we would very happily send our daughter here every day.
Mark T.
07:15 17 Sep 20
Our daughter has been at this centre for over a year and absolutely loves attending each day. The range and quality of activities that the kids undertake is great and its evident that they are planned around learning and development theory. The carers are wonderful with the kids (and parents) and I can trust that my little one will be well taken care of each day.
Lexie L.
04:38 06 Sep 20
My daughter started at Phillip St when she was 11 months. The staff are wonderful. They are attentive and kind and provide her with many opportunities to try new things, paint, sing and play. She is always happy to be there :)
Paige L.
02:29 30 Jun 20
Our son has been enrolled in the nursery since the start of this year (at 12 months) and I can’t give enough praise for this centre and their carers! The centre is vibrant and clean and so well kept, so many activities and toys, he has a ball. The carers are incredible and my son practically leaps from my arms each morning to go and play - he has made amazing friends and they provide daily photos and updates. Really can’t speak highly enough of our positive experience with the Phillip St team
Lara P.
05:23 29 Jun 20
Our son has been at Guardian Philip street since the start of 2020. We have been impressed at how quickly it became his second home and how easily he bonded with the staff and other children. The educators are professional, accessible and transparent. We have also appreciated their total support in our decision to use cloth nappies. Would definitely recommend.
jennifer T.
10:13 03 Sep 19
Our daughter has been going to the centre when she was 3.5 years old, and it has been a wonderful experience for us.. She has shown improvements in speaking and loves going to the centre. After 3 months there, she can write her own name! She used to have trouble in sitting down and reading books, now she loves reading books! Great outdoor area and most importantly the educators are wonderful, very caring and loving. When our daughter was sick, Helene the centre manager called & checked on us which we really appreciate. I also love the meals are cooked fresh everyday in their own kitchen. Centre is clean, tidy and has great resources. They also take the children out to the state library, botanical garden, martin place and involve families in the children learning experience. I could go on continue writing great things about The Pavilion, I am very glad that our daughter can find a second home while mum and dad are working.. Nothing makes parents more relief than seeing her child is happy and safe, thank you Helene Erin Lisa Lili Lizzy and The Pavilion team in making that happen :)
- A Sydney CBD childcare Centre that provides a safe, secure environment that supports children’s social and emotional development.
- Leading early childhood education 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.
- A specialist two-year kindergarten program that prepares children for school, with the benefits of long day care.
Come and see the Centre for yourself, meet the team and have all your questions answered. Book a tour today.
Our centre has been recognised as ‘Exceeding’ the National Quality Standard. This is the highest rating you can receive from a regulatory authority assessment and we are proud to deliver an exceptional service to the children and families who attend our centre.
Hours
Mon to Fri 7:00 to 18:00
Address
Level 4, 126 Phillip Street
Sydney,
NSW,
2000
Take a Look Around
Welcome to our Centre
Awarded NSW State Finalist at the 2022 KindiCare Excellence Awards
Read MoreMeet our Centre Manager
Shirley Lok
“Providing a place that family, children and educators can rely on us as their 2nd home community”
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.
-
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.
-
Morning
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 chef.
-
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 our chef. 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 or with siblings. 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 Hoursexpand_more
Good to Know - What to Bring expand_more
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
Our Educators expand_more
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 expand_more
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 Out Centre expand_more
Guardian Childcare Phillip Street (formerly The Pavillion) is an early learning centre that services the Sydney CBD.
Guardian Childcare & Education Phillip Street is located in the centre of Martin Place, less than 100 metres from Martin Place Train Station. We enjoy views of nearby Sydney Tower from our outdoor space, which is an open-air environment.
Our smaller size means we offer a wonderful family atmosphere and can create strong bonds with each and every child and their family. We aim to create an atmosphere that is warm and welcoming, where children receive the best quality care and early childhood education. We love seeing our children excited to return each day!
We strive to provide the highest quality of education and care for your children. Our innovative teaching methods are designed to help our young learners develop their skills in a safe, fun and stimulating environment. We believe that early education should be creative and fun.
Our Educators and Teachers are warm and welcoming and are experienced in providing children with a safe, secure environment to grow and develop freely in their first few years. Our childcare Centre features multiple spacious rooms filled with beautiful colours and natural lights. There are plenty of fun and stimulating materials around the Centre to keep the children engaged and to inspire them to explore their childcare environment.
We believe in fostering autonomy in the children and allow them to choose activities that best suit their own unique interests. We aim to develop independent, capable young learners with a strong sense of enthusiasm and curiosity to explore the world around them.
We love taking the children on exciting excursions in the local community, like boarding fire trucks at the local station or spotting dinosaurs at the Australian Museum. We also visit our local florist to collect fresh flowers each week. Back in our centre, the children love and care for our outdoor edible garden, and collecting items for use in their meals.
Whether you are a new or existing family in our service, our educators will spend quality time with you to help build a strong level of trust and to understand how we can best support the unique needs of your child.
With seven incredible locations across the Sydney CBD, there’s a Guardian Centre to suit your busy family lifestyle and location. Our Centres in Barangaroo, George Street, Bligh Street, Margaret Street, Phillip Street and two Market Street locations mean access to the highest quality education and care for your child in close proximity to your workplace. Which means less rushing around and more time with your child.
Guardian Phillip Street is conveniently located in the heart of the Sydney CBD and has a range of exciting, resource-rich environments including herb gardens, a spacious outdoor area, a dirt pit, and a range of age-specific studios where children are encouraged to explore and learn.
Since opening, our team of Educators have been building relationships with the surrounding community and often takes the children to visit local landmarks such as Hyde Park, the Botanical Gardens and Martin Place.
Our on-site cook prepares four nutritionally balanced meals using seasonal ingredients every day. To further explore food at the Centre, our community-focused Educators host cooking classes for the children to get involved in to enhance their understanding of good nutrition.
Our Preschool Program is delivered by teachers with specialist early childhood university degrees, with all the benefits of long day care flexibility for families. We work closely with children and families to develop a sense of responsibility to care for the environment.
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.
Book a tour today at Guardian Phillip Street – we can’t wait to show you around.
Brian Z
03:31 23 Aug 23
My daughter has had a wonderful three months at the Guardian Phillip Centre. The Educators here are brilliant! I wanna say thank you to Shirley, Betty, Chandra and all the teachers for taking care of Ariel, she misses everyone so much!I would highly recommend this childcare centre to my friends and other parents. The team here is very patient, good at communication and has a love heart for the children. I sincerely hope that the Phillip Centre will become better and better!
Mateya S.
05:02 28 Feb 23
Great care and attention at this daycare. Consistent updates provided with learning-focused outcomes and guides. Community felt engagement with parents and the local area. Definitely recommend to any parent.
Karen (.
04:39 10 Jan 23
The team at the centre are absolutely lovely and my son always has the best time at daycare!
Lucy F.
10:32 28 Jul 22
Our daughter has been a part of the Guardian family for just under 2 years. The carers at the Phillip St centre treat every child with overwhelming love and respect. We highly recommend this centre.
coco ke Z.
11:10 14 Jul 22
I strongly recommend this service if anyone is looking for a high quality and professional childcare! She learns so much each day, and we love this small community.
Ranjani S.
09:28 14 Jul 22
The Guardian Phillip Street Centre has been a home away from home for our daughter, who has attended the centre from 12 months old. The educators at the centre are extremely competent and always have a warm and friendly demeanour. The centre manager is pragmatic and thoughtful. The chef is wonderful and cooks all kinds of delicacies for the children. Our daughter is so happy at the centre, has made many friends and is thriving in the environment created by the Phillip Street staff. We feel really blessed to have enrolled our daughter here and would (and do!) recommend it to all families!
LIESELOT B.
01:20 07 Jun 22
I honestly can't give enough praises to this childcare centre!SInce the beginning of our journey, with my daughter starting care at only 6 months, the team of educators have gone above and beyond for me and my family. They are so dedicated and even check in on the children's progress on their days off work.I think they realised straight away that me - as a first-time-mum -would need a lot more guidance/attention than my 6 month old daughter would. I am still breastfeeding and throughout the past months the educators have made sure i always have a quiet spot to feed my baby and they give me a call each day to let me know when she is up for her lunchtime feed.Additionally we also get daily posts and pictures on the storypark app and the occasional one-on-one video all visible to my family abroad who absolutely love feeling part of our daughter's journey in the centre on the other side of the world.She is absolutely thriving and so incredibly stimulated every single day. We simply cannot give her the same attention and learning experiences at home and feel very humbled by all the love and one-on-one cuddles our little girl receives every day.I truly cannot recommend this centre and their dedicated loving management, chef and educators highly enough.
C M.
01:36 18 Jan 22
Cannot rate this centre highly enough. We had a smooth transition from previous centre for our two little girls who settled in really well without much difficulties, educators are amazing and very caring. clean facility and big outdoor area for children which's hard to find in the city!
Syed Khalil U.
22:59 12 Jan 22
Highly recommend this centre. I was really satisfied with their services. Specially the teachers go out of their way to care for children. Thank you so much.
Sharon O.
01:46 28 Oct 21
We are extremely happy with Guardian Phillip Street and are so happy we chose this centre for our daughter. The educators are calm, capable, creative and kind, and the range of activities offered, and the love and support shown to our daughter has been exemplary. The leadership at the centre is also excellent.
Helna S. L.
23:56 15 Sep 21
My son joined Phillip Street in early 2021 and in this time, we have come to love this small community. The team are dedicated about quality and consistency, which is reflected across all spaces. There is always a range of learning experiences happening and from the moment my son arrives, to the time he goes home – I can see just how much he is learning each day. The cook provides a range of healthy and tasty meals for the children throughout the day, and often a little take home snack for us busy families as well. The educators share daily updates and write personalised stories for my son, showcasing what he learns, where his interests are and ideas for us to continue on with him at home. Phillip Street has certainly proven to be the right community for us and we highly recommend it for anyone else looking for care and education needs.
Sarah B.
10:48 15 Sep 21
Highly recommend Guardian Phillip Street. The centre's wonderful carers took the time to really get to know our daughter, her routine and her interests. Communication with parents is excellent. Lovely indoor and outdoor spaces. Our daughter very much enjoys her time at the centre and we feel comfortable knowing she is being well cared for in a calm, happy environment.
Meg O.
03:38 15 Sep 21
A first-rate childcare centre with attentive, professional and caring staff. Excellent food and facilities. Would recommend.
Robert M.
00:05 15 Sep 21
Outstanding child care in the heart of Sydney. The whole team are amazing!
Jorcin J.
00:17 12 Jul 21
I strongly recommend the service to any parents working in the city. The quality of care has been excellent and our son, albeit very young, seemed to enjoy every moment of it. Educators also take the time to write personal notes about each child on Storypark (platform for parents) at the end of each day, which is very thoughtful.
Nastaran A.
00:19 09 Apr 21
I have both a toddler and a preschooler at this school. The educators are all extremely kind to the children and my kids love exploring the city on their many excursions. Would highly recommend to anyone working or living in the area. They have new initiatives constantly (such as learning Spanish with the kids), which also makes the daycare exceptional.
Michael W.
06:01 08 Apr 21
Our daughter has been here once a week between the ages of approximately 9 and 14 months. It’s an amazing child care service - so much better than the one she goes to near our house which is unfortunately so much more convenient! Excellent healthy food, daily photo updates, great activities and facilities and kind staff. Thank you for an excellent service. Michael and Sian
Sian M.
05:30 25 Mar 21
Our 14 month old daughter has been attending casually at the centre since she was 11 months old and despite not attending regularly, is always happy to attend and has a great time thanks to the excellent staff.Rhiannon the centre manager is very efficient and responsive on email communication.The nursery room staff are wonderful: they really get to know each child and follow individual sleep/feed etc routines. The thought and effort that goes into planing a varies of daily activities is impressive: not just sitting around with toys, but lots of educational (but fun) activities.The resident chef and daily meals are better than what you could ever make at home.The physical space is warm and inviting. Low tables and chairs, a very kid-level and calm environment, despite the city location.The use of the StoryPark app to provide updates and photos on the kids activities at the end of each day (including a summary of their eating, drinking and sleeping) is a great way of having a sense of what your child is getting up to and how they are travelling each day.But for our work at home arrangements and long commute to the city, we would very happily send our daughter here every day.
Mark T.
07:15 17 Sep 20
Our daughter has been at this centre for over a year and absolutely loves attending each day. The range and quality of activities that the kids undertake is great and its evident that they are planned around learning and development theory. The carers are wonderful with the kids (and parents) and I can trust that my little one will be well taken care of each day.
Lexie L.
04:38 06 Sep 20
My daughter started at Phillip St when she was 11 months. The staff are wonderful. They are attentive and kind and provide her with many opportunities to try new things, paint, sing and play. She is always happy to be there :)
Paige L.
02:29 30 Jun 20
Our son has been enrolled in the nursery since the start of this year (at 12 months) and I can’t give enough praise for this centre and their carers! The centre is vibrant and clean and so well kept, so many activities and toys, he has a ball. The carers are incredible and my son practically leaps from my arms each morning to go and play - he has made amazing friends and they provide daily photos and updates. Really can’t speak highly enough of our positive experience with the Phillip St team
Lara P.
05:23 29 Jun 20
Our son has been at Guardian Philip street since the start of 2020. We have been impressed at how quickly it became his second home and how easily he bonded with the staff and other children. The educators are professional, accessible and transparent. We have also appreciated their total support in our decision to use cloth nappies. Would definitely recommend.
jennifer T.
10:13 03 Sep 19
Our daughter has been going to the centre when she was 3.5 years old, and it has been a wonderful experience for us.. She has shown improvements in speaking and loves going to the centre. After 3 months there, she can write her own name! She used to have trouble in sitting down and reading books, now she loves reading books! Great outdoor area and most importantly the educators are wonderful, very caring and loving. When our daughter was sick, Helene the centre manager called & checked on us which we really appreciate. I also love the meals are cooked fresh everyday in their own kitchen. Centre is clean, tidy and has great resources. They also take the children out to the state library, botanical garden, martin place and involve families in the children learning experience. I could go on continue writing great things about The Pavilion, I am very glad that our daughter can find a second home while mum and dad are working.. Nothing makes parents more relief than seeing her child is happy and safe, thank you Helene Erin Lisa Lili Lizzy and The Pavilion team in making that happen :)
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.
