Open 7:00am to 6:00pm
Monday to Friday
Guardian Childcare & Education Wahroonga
Phattarawadee C.
03:42 20 Dec 22
Excellent daycare. Caring, knowledgeable, professional as well as friendly team. The director is fabulous, always very helpful, happy and has a great relationship with the family. The educators are amazing. The meals for the children are nutritious, thanks to the chef! My son loves going there. Strongly recommended !
Steven
22:20 25 Oct 22
Dimithri P.
03:29 06 Jun 22
Been sending my kids for 3 years now which has caused massive growth and development in them. The teachers are so lovely and caring, and work tirelessly to help the kids grow.
Prasanna M.
01:12 14 Dec 21
Mohammad H.
11:27 18 Nov 20
Guardian Wahroonga is a fantastic day care. I can not say enough about how much we love this centre. Our daughter loves going to school and she has amazing teachers and is learning so much. we feel very comfortable leaving her as we know she is receiving the best care possible. It's simply a home away from home.Annette, the director is wonderful, kind, very professional, and supportive. She always finds something about our daughter's day to share with us. The educators are friendly, well trained, professional and have passion for what they do. We highly recommend it.
Juhee N.
23:27 04 Nov 20
I have sent my daughter to Guardian since she was 1.5 years and now she is 4 years and intending to start school next year. When we first started, she did not know any English and now she is a fluent speaker. I have alot to credit to all the team at Guardian as my daughter has flourished into a confident girl who enjoys her time there. She has learnt to interact with peers & educators, to follow instructions well, basic language & literacy skills, and also be ready for school next year. I am so so happy with the kindness and support from the whole team we have recieved over the years.Food is prepared by chef Megan and to a high standard - from what I have observed, I could see the effort going into prepare children's meals to be healthy and nutritious.Annette (centre manager) is always trying to meet with our needs with an open heart and has been the best person to talk to.I would recommend this childcare to my friends and to anyone who is looking for a good daycare they can trust to send their children to. Thank you to all the team at Guardian!!
Kylie K.
08:52 19 Oct 20
I have had two young boys go through Playdays/Guardian from the time I returned to work and they both started in the babies room.Sadly we will shortly end our 7 year tenure with them as our youngest will attend school. The team at Playdays are exceptional. Our youngest has a speech disorder that was alerted to us by the centre and has resulted in years of intense therapy since discovered. The team have supported our family, not only in the classroom, but also working with all the external support environments to support the best outcome for him. This has been countless hours of unpaid work and it's always been done willingly. We are forever grateful for this.Annette (director) and the teams passion for the children shows every day and the kids always love going there - for the food, the music, the laughs. There is an undeniable sense of family in the centre.If you are lucky enough to come across Hayley, you will meet the most talented, genuine girl who is truly a shining light. The kids constantly follow her around and patience and kindness are just part of her nature, she really gets the kids. My son will be devastated to leave her this year.When I saw this centre it was my first choice. I have never regretted that choice and I doubt you could find another centre that will truly make your child's day the kind they never want to forget.Well done team, our kids will never forget you and neither will we!
Karina N.
12:12 13 Sep 20
My son has gone here for the last 3 months and he has thoroughly enjoyed it. Its our first day care so we were a little apprehensive at first. He started with 2 days but because he is such a huge fan (as are we) we decided to take up another day.The staff are friendly, keep you posted on what happens during the day and the main thing is consistency! No change in staff so my son builds a great relationship with them. This is a huge win for me! They keep them busy with fun activities and the facilities are really clean and well maintained. Thank you so much!
Ozan C.
11:27 10 Sep 20
GC&E Wahroonga has made everything from the process of enrolling my daughter to integrating her into the centre as easy as possible - they have the most welcoming educators and management, this helped create a smooth transition from her first day. We love the balance of structure and free play that they offer during their days and the daily activity updates via their app - she has learned so much and flourished more with each week she has attended. I am pleased to have found such a great centre and with a great team of educators in our area.
Jade H.
01:23 02 Sep 20
What makes this centre so great is the dedicated staff and management, who clearly have the kids best interests as their main priority. We couldn't be happier with the care our daughter is receiving, thank you Guardian!
Claudia D.
10:11 30 Jun 20
Playdays Wahroonga is a great Daycare centre which made me feel very comfortable leaving my precious little ones under their care for 5 days a week from as little as 6 months old.The centre provides a nurturing environment for kids of all ages, with both great indoor and outdoor areas for the children to explore. They also provide healthy meals which my kids would never eat at home but would actually eat when they were there. The standard response when we would try cooking at home some of the meals we would see on the Playdays menu was "that's not how Chef Megan does it" :)The educators are amazing. Most of them have been around since before my kids started.It also has an excellent Prescool program. My son's Kindy teacher would always mention how well prepared for school all the Playdays kids were.My family was part of the Playdays family for 6 years and we could not have been happier with our experience there.
Margaret M.
06:27 17 Jun 20
Both of my daughters have attended Guardian Wahroonga (formerly PlayDays), with my youngest still attending this wonderful centre. I have nothing but praise for this fantastic community of educators and children. Both of my girls love coming here, have made some great friends and adore their teachers. Annette, the manager, and the pre-school educators still ask after my eldest who is now at school. The engagement that Annette and her great team fosters with parents in being involved in the educational program at Guardian is exemplary, I always feel very involved in the children's activities and achievements at the centre. Thanks so much to the entire team at Guardian Wahroonga, you are a gem!
Celina E.
02:10 02 Mar 20
My daughter has been attending this centre for the last 3 years. Our experience has been fantastic, the educators are lovely, caring and kind and the manager Annette is very approachable and takes the time to engage with all the kids and they all adore her. I can't recommend them enough.
Warwick D.
07:16 26 Feb 20
Fabulous centre, caring staff and considered programming. We have had both our boys go through this centre from a very young age without even so much as a hiccup. Such a lovely, happy, community vibe. Would certainly recommend to other families.
Kristen M.
02:52 24 Feb 20
The staff are very warm, friendly and always accommodating. My son has wonderful learning experiences and his communication and social skills are developing really well. I am so glad we moved to Guardian Childcare Wahroonga.
Holly B.
03:39 11 Feb 20
We were a Playdays Wahroonga family for 8 years, with all 3 of our children attending from 12 months of age. Our experience was fabulous - from the beautifully nurturing educators in the Nursery, to the wonderfully patient Playdays teachers in the Toddler room (who handle the trials of toddler meltdowns and toilet training with grace and a smile!), to the fabulously enthusiastic team in the Pre-school room.The Playdays educators are so amazing with children of all ages. The feedback from the Kindergarten teachers at our Primary school was glowing of how well the Playdays kids were prepared for school readiness. One teacher said, "Every time I bring out a book to read to the class, the Playdays kids all put their hand up and say "we have already read this book at Playdays!'".I would highly recommend Playdays (Guardian) to anyone looking for Long Day Care in the area. Thank you to the wonderful team for looking after my babies for all those years - wishing you all the very best.
Hanny W.
03:39 29 Jan 20
We have had 2 children attend Playdays and one currently still attending. In the time we have been at Playdays (over a period of 9 years) we have been extremely happy with the centre. The educators are wonderful. They are caring and nurturing. They have very little staff turn over. The educators that looked after my older two children (5 years ago) are still around with my current little one. And they still remember my older two - goes to show they really get to know your kids.
Kristen K.
22:50 28 Jan 20
I have been very happy with the care my boy has received over the past 4 years. It has been most reassuring to know that my boy enjoys his days here and he is in safe hands. Many thanks to Annette and her team.
Niko B.
20:02 29 Dec 19
Emily K.
00:59 18 Dec 19
The children are provided with a warm and nurturing environment to spend their day. My children never want to leave when I arrive at the end of the day to pick them up, I think that in itself says how happy the children are at Playdays Wahroonga. Thank you Annette and your wonderful team!
Josh
19:44 15 Dec 19
A wonderful place that has given both of our children an excellent start on their learning journeys. The educators are the most caring, empathetic, thorough and thoughtful people you could entrust your kids with. The facilities are terrific. Our kids eat healthy dishes there they would never eat at home. We are so happy with Playdays Wahroonga!
Yannick Z
22:03 13 Dec 19
This centre is not like any other childcare I have encountered. I have been very impressed by the quality of care, the level of professionalism, the thought that goes into my child’s learning and development. I couldn’t be happier having my child in such a wonderful environment with the most beautiful educators. I would highly recommend this centre to all my friends.
Craig B.
04:30 13 Dec 19
A brilliant day care facility. So happy with the services provided and my child is the better for the experience .
Hayley G.
22:12 12 Dec 19
Fantastic centre to work for - a truly beautiful community.
Naz A.
10:47 03 Aug 18
Excellent preschool and long day care. Staff are very friendly, helpful and always happy to attend to my child’s needs. Very good and healthy variety of food made fresh everyday for the kids. Very clean and tidy. Would highly recommend for parents to send their kids there. Best decision I made after intense research of other local centre.
- 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.
- 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.
Hours
Mon to Fri 7:00 to 18:00
Address
185 Fox Valley Road
Wahroonga,
NSW,
2076
Take a Look Around
Welcome to our Centre
Guardian Childcare & Education Wahroonga is a welcoming and homely childcare Centre offering care and education for children from six weeks to six years of age. With a range of resource-rich environments, including a teepee, vegetable garden, water pump, creek bed, worm farm and a range of age-specific play areas, children are encouraged to explore and learn each day.
Read MoreMeet our Centre Manager
Annette
"Since becoming a Centre Manager I have loved the relationships I continue to build with our wonderful families."
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 or grab it on the go.
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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 chef.
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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 chef. Families are invited to join the children for meals 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. 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 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
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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
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 & Education Wahroonga is uniquely situated on the grounds of the Sydney Adventist Hospital. We welcome into our service the local community via visits from the hospital and excursions to the local school. Guardian Childcare & Education Wahroonga celebrates being rated as Meeting the National Quality Standard for Early Education and Care.
Our centre is warm and inviting, with friendly staff ready to welcome you and your child with a smile and a ‘hello’. We are proud of the daily compliments we receive from families and visitors about how clean and welcoming our space is, and how happy and settled our children appear.
We offer two outdoor spaces for busy, growing bodies. Nursery aged children can safely explore our sandpit, water play space, and wooden stepping stones. Older children enjoy a larger space complete with mud pit and beautiful garden, which the children love to look after. There is also a quiet book space for outdoor reading.
Our children enjoy a large range of learning experiences throughout the day, and particularly look forward to playing with art products and designing their own masterpieces!
We make a point of getting to know each and every family at our centre, and encourage family members to come in and read stories or help out with art and share in their children’s learning.
The lovely smell of home cooking always flows throughout the centre, as each dish is made with love. High quality and nutritious meals are prepared daily, with families often asking if they can come back for lunch!
We’d love for you to come by and visit our centre, and find out what makes us so unique.
Phattarawadee C.
03:42 20 Dec 22
Excellent daycare. Caring, knowledgeable, professional as well as friendly team. The director is fabulous, always very helpful, happy and has a great relationship with the family. The educators are amazing. The meals for the children are nutritious, thanks to the chef! My son loves going there. Strongly recommended !
Steven
22:20 25 Oct 22
Dimithri P.
03:29 06 Jun 22
Been sending my kids for 3 years now which has caused massive growth and development in them. The teachers are so lovely and caring, and work tirelessly to help the kids grow.
Prasanna M.
01:12 14 Dec 21
Mohammad H.
11:27 18 Nov 20
Guardian Wahroonga is a fantastic day care. I can not say enough about how much we love this centre. Our daughter loves going to school and she has amazing teachers and is learning so much. we feel very comfortable leaving her as we know she is receiving the best care possible. It's simply a home away from home.Annette, the director is wonderful, kind, very professional, and supportive. She always finds something about our daughter's day to share with us. The educators are friendly, well trained, professional and have passion for what they do. We highly recommend it.
Juhee N.
23:27 04 Nov 20
I have sent my daughter to Guardian since she was 1.5 years and now she is 4 years and intending to start school next year. When we first started, she did not know any English and now she is a fluent speaker. I have alot to credit to all the team at Guardian as my daughter has flourished into a confident girl who enjoys her time there. She has learnt to interact with peers & educators, to follow instructions well, basic language & literacy skills, and also be ready for school next year. I am so so happy with the kindness and support from the whole team we have recieved over the years.Food is prepared by chef Megan and to a high standard - from what I have observed, I could see the effort going into prepare children's meals to be healthy and nutritious.Annette (centre manager) is always trying to meet with our needs with an open heart and has been the best person to talk to.I would recommend this childcare to my friends and to anyone who is looking for a good daycare they can trust to send their children to. Thank you to all the team at Guardian!!
Kylie K.
08:52 19 Oct 20
I have had two young boys go through Playdays/Guardian from the time I returned to work and they both started in the babies room.Sadly we will shortly end our 7 year tenure with them as our youngest will attend school. The team at Playdays are exceptional. Our youngest has a speech disorder that was alerted to us by the centre and has resulted in years of intense therapy since discovered. The team have supported our family, not only in the classroom, but also working with all the external support environments to support the best outcome for him. This has been countless hours of unpaid work and it's always been done willingly. We are forever grateful for this.Annette (director) and the teams passion for the children shows every day and the kids always love going there - for the food, the music, the laughs. There is an undeniable sense of family in the centre.If you are lucky enough to come across Hayley, you will meet the most talented, genuine girl who is truly a shining light. The kids constantly follow her around and patience and kindness are just part of her nature, she really gets the kids. My son will be devastated to leave her this year.When I saw this centre it was my first choice. I have never regretted that choice and I doubt you could find another centre that will truly make your child's day the kind they never want to forget.Well done team, our kids will never forget you and neither will we!
Karina N.
12:12 13 Sep 20
My son has gone here for the last 3 months and he has thoroughly enjoyed it. Its our first day care so we were a little apprehensive at first. He started with 2 days but because he is such a huge fan (as are we) we decided to take up another day.The staff are friendly, keep you posted on what happens during the day and the main thing is consistency! No change in staff so my son builds a great relationship with them. This is a huge win for me! They keep them busy with fun activities and the facilities are really clean and well maintained. Thank you so much!
Ozan C.
11:27 10 Sep 20
GC&E Wahroonga has made everything from the process of enrolling my daughter to integrating her into the centre as easy as possible - they have the most welcoming educators and management, this helped create a smooth transition from her first day. We love the balance of structure and free play that they offer during their days and the daily activity updates via their app - she has learned so much and flourished more with each week she has attended. I am pleased to have found such a great centre and with a great team of educators in our area.
Jade H.
01:23 02 Sep 20
What makes this centre so great is the dedicated staff and management, who clearly have the kids best interests as their main priority. We couldn't be happier with the care our daughter is receiving, thank you Guardian!
Claudia D.
10:11 30 Jun 20
Playdays Wahroonga is a great Daycare centre which made me feel very comfortable leaving my precious little ones under their care for 5 days a week from as little as 6 months old.The centre provides a nurturing environment for kids of all ages, with both great indoor and outdoor areas for the children to explore. They also provide healthy meals which my kids would never eat at home but would actually eat when they were there. The standard response when we would try cooking at home some of the meals we would see on the Playdays menu was "that's not how Chef Megan does it" :)The educators are amazing. Most of them have been around since before my kids started.It also has an excellent Prescool program. My son's Kindy teacher would always mention how well prepared for school all the Playdays kids were.My family was part of the Playdays family for 6 years and we could not have been happier with our experience there.
Margaret M.
06:27 17 Jun 20
Both of my daughters have attended Guardian Wahroonga (formerly PlayDays), with my youngest still attending this wonderful centre. I have nothing but praise for this fantastic community of educators and children. Both of my girls love coming here, have made some great friends and adore their teachers. Annette, the manager, and the pre-school educators still ask after my eldest who is now at school. The engagement that Annette and her great team fosters with parents in being involved in the educational program at Guardian is exemplary, I always feel very involved in the children's activities and achievements at the centre. Thanks so much to the entire team at Guardian Wahroonga, you are a gem!
Celina E.
02:10 02 Mar 20
My daughter has been attending this centre for the last 3 years. Our experience has been fantastic, the educators are lovely, caring and kind and the manager Annette is very approachable and takes the time to engage with all the kids and they all adore her. I can't recommend them enough.
Warwick D.
07:16 26 Feb 20
Fabulous centre, caring staff and considered programming. We have had both our boys go through this centre from a very young age without even so much as a hiccup. Such a lovely, happy, community vibe. Would certainly recommend to other families.
Kristen M.
02:52 24 Feb 20
The staff are very warm, friendly and always accommodating. My son has wonderful learning experiences and his communication and social skills are developing really well. I am so glad we moved to Guardian Childcare Wahroonga.
Holly B.
03:39 11 Feb 20
We were a Playdays Wahroonga family for 8 years, with all 3 of our children attending from 12 months of age. Our experience was fabulous - from the beautifully nurturing educators in the Nursery, to the wonderfully patient Playdays teachers in the Toddler room (who handle the trials of toddler meltdowns and toilet training with grace and a smile!), to the fabulously enthusiastic team in the Pre-school room.The Playdays educators are so amazing with children of all ages. The feedback from the Kindergarten teachers at our Primary school was glowing of how well the Playdays kids were prepared for school readiness. One teacher said, "Every time I bring out a book to read to the class, the Playdays kids all put their hand up and say "we have already read this book at Playdays!'".I would highly recommend Playdays (Guardian) to anyone looking for Long Day Care in the area. Thank you to the wonderful team for looking after my babies for all those years - wishing you all the very best.
Hanny W.
03:39 29 Jan 20
We have had 2 children attend Playdays and one currently still attending. In the time we have been at Playdays (over a period of 9 years) we have been extremely happy with the centre. The educators are wonderful. They are caring and nurturing. They have very little staff turn over. The educators that looked after my older two children (5 years ago) are still around with my current little one. And they still remember my older two - goes to show they really get to know your kids.
Kristen K.
22:50 28 Jan 20
I have been very happy with the care my boy has received over the past 4 years. It has been most reassuring to know that my boy enjoys his days here and he is in safe hands. Many thanks to Annette and her team.
Niko B.
20:02 29 Dec 19
Emily K.
00:59 18 Dec 19
The children are provided with a warm and nurturing environment to spend their day. My children never want to leave when I arrive at the end of the day to pick them up, I think that in itself says how happy the children are at Playdays Wahroonga. Thank you Annette and your wonderful team!
Josh
19:44 15 Dec 19
A wonderful place that has given both of our children an excellent start on their learning journeys. The educators are the most caring, empathetic, thorough and thoughtful people you could entrust your kids with. The facilities are terrific. Our kids eat healthy dishes there they would never eat at home. We are so happy with Playdays Wahroonga!
Yannick Z
22:03 13 Dec 19
This centre is not like any other childcare I have encountered. I have been very impressed by the quality of care, the level of professionalism, the thought that goes into my child’s learning and development. I couldn’t be happier having my child in such a wonderful environment with the most beautiful educators. I would highly recommend this centre to all my friends.
Craig B.
04:30 13 Dec 19
A brilliant day care facility. So happy with the services provided and my child is the better for the experience .
Hayley G.
22:12 12 Dec 19
Fantastic centre to work for - a truly beautiful community.
Naz A.
10:47 03 Aug 18
Excellent preschool and long day care. Staff are very friendly, helpful and always happy to attend to my child’s needs. Very good and healthy variety of food made fresh everyday for the kids. Very clean and tidy. Would highly recommend for parents to send their kids there. Best decision I made after intense research of other local centre.
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