Guardian Childcare & Education West Pennant Hills

(Formerly Bird House)

Every day is an opportunity for discovery and growth at Guardian Childcare & Education West Pennant Hills (formerly Bird House), which is rated exceeding in the National Quality Standard. With a range of exciting, resource-rich environments – including a soon-to-be renovated outdoor space – children are encouraged to explore and learn. The homely centre also has chickens, guinea pigs, vegetable gardens, an outdoor kitchen and a range of age-specific ateliers.

Embracing the local community’s natural surroundings, the children of Guardian Childcare & Education West Pennant Hills often visit the reserve at the back of the centre for excursions. The older children enjoy kicking a ball around whilst the babies have picnics.

We are proud to have a culturally diverse team and celebrate a variety of cultures and holidays throughout the year. The community-minded team also organise a range of fundraising events for the children to be involved in.

Our on-site cook prepares three nutritionally balanced meals using seasonal ingredients every day. The children and Educators often collect herbs and vegetables from the centre’s gardens to add to the daily meals and use in cooking classes.

Begin the adventure at Guardian today by booking a tour to explore the centre, chat with our team of Educators and learn more about our high-quality curriculum.

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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 6:30am

    Handover time with children, families and our friendly Educators. There's a chance for conversation to share what's important for the day/what's happened the night before at home.

  • From 7:00am

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

  • Morning

    As children are arriving and families are coming and going, there's an opportunity for play as well as family grouping, open-plan play and multi-age grouping.

  • Morning

    As the children come together, planned experiences begin. This is where the Guardian programs and practices come to life. Examples of learning include numeracy, literacy, language, critical thinking, problem solving, leadership, social skills, technology, science, creative arts, curiosity and more.

  • Morning

    There's an opportunity for children to come together and enjoy morning tea.

  • Mid-morning

    Following morning tea, the planned experiences continue. This includes both indoor and outdoor programs.

  • Afternoon

    There's an opportunity for children to come together for lunch. With an open-door policy, families are able to join the centre for meals and excursion if they wish.

  • Afternoon

    For children who want to, or need to, there's an opportunity to sleep, rest or relax. For children who don't need to rest, there are planned experiences, which are more likely to be outdoors.

  • Afternoon

    Children come together for afternoon tea in small groups or with siblings (they can also rest and play together, too). This time also presents an opportunity to reflect on the day.

  • End of the day

    As families arrive to pick up children, there's an opportunity to speak to Educators and share information about the day.

  • End of the day

    Some centres offer early tea or light snack at the end of the day, which they can grab as they leave the centre. We’re mindful of how routines vary at home, so if throughout the day, we notice children look tired, food will be provided.

Helpful Information

Opening Hours

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

Fee Information

Age Group Daily Fee
Under 3 Years $131.00*
Over 3 Years $120.00*

*Price before the government rebate. To calculate what Child Care Subsidy you might get back, click here.

Good to Know - What to Bring

What we Provide

  • Nappies
  • Bed linen
  • All meals
  • Music
  • Chinese language lessons
  • Cooking classes

What to Bring

  • Hat
  • 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 West Pennant Hills is a beautiful, recently renovated childcare centre in West Pennant Hills with a leafy outlook backing onto a nature reserve, large outdoor play area with play equipment, sandpit, and plenty of areas for art experiences. There are dedicated areas for each age group learn and explore, and our outdoor areas allows for children to enjoy activities in a natural setting.

Inside the centre is a quiet and calming cot room for babies, kitchen facilities where nutritious meals are prepared daily, dedicated bathrooms and nappy changing facilities, and rest areas for all age groups.

Our high ceilings create plenty of natural light within our centre, making us an open and welcoming space for children and families to come to every day. Children’s needs and interests are catered for as they are encouraged to explore and interact with each other, their environments and our educators.

Our outdoor environment creates a natural space for children to play under the shade of a large tree and surrounded by a nature reserve, and our carpark is situated right in front of the centre, providing easy access for families to drop off and collect their children each day.

Looking for another West Pennant Hills childcare centre? Find out more about our Playdays Centre, located just an eight minute drive from Guardian.

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.

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