Guardian Childcare & Education Augustine Heights

  • Proud winner of the GOLD Family Choice Award 2025. As determined by our existing families rating their experience of our Centre via Family Satisfaction Survey and independent Google Reviews. Click here for more detail
  • A spacious early learning Centre with modern, warm, and inviting learning and play areas that children will love.
  • We’re proud of the strong relationships we have with families here at Augustine Heights. We want to be your child’s home away from home in our unique community.
  • From the most nurturing nursery room to our leading 2-year kindergarten program – we are the leading Centre for the first 5 years of your child’s development in the area.
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HOURS

Mon to Fri 6:30am to 6:30pm

ADDRESS

26 Technology Dr Augustine Heights, QLD, 4300

SPACES AVAILABLE NOW ACROSS ROOMS

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Check out our fantastic indoor and outdoor learning spaces your child will enjoy

Welcome to our Centre

Guardian Childcare and Education Augustine Heights has the most incredible outdoor area that makes the most of the beautiful Queensland climate. The outdoor spaces are complete with a running creek, colourful gardens, water play, a worm farm, and natural play structures where children are encouraged to explore and learn. 

The light-filled and open-plan Centre also hosts a number of parent information evenings and weekly training workshops for Educators throughout the year and we are proud to have a culturally diverse team who celebrate a variety of cultures and holidays. 

At Guardian Augustine Heights, children and families have the added benefit of a leading kindergarten Program led by quality teachers who are there to help prepare your child for the exciting transition to school. 

Children also get out and about on excursions into the wonderful local community, often visiting the neighbouring vet, local printing company and local law offices. These may seem like unusual choices for excursions, but they allow the children to understand their local community and to learn about the world around them. 

Our engaging, resource-rich early childhood education environments include: 

  • Passionate and experienced Educators and university-qualified Teachers who focus on relationships with children and families. 
  • Beautifully designed learning spaces to inspire curiosity, fun, and a sense of belonging. 
  • Nutritious meals and snacks are prepared fresh, on-site by our amazing Cooks and Chefs 
  • We provide baby nappies, SPF 50+ sunscreen, high-quality formula, and bed linen. 

At Augustine Heights, our local childcare approach ensures your family has access to high-quality education right in your community. We focus on building strong relationships with children and families, creating amazing learning environments tailored to every child and age group.  

As a trusted local day care centre, Guardian Childcare and Education at Augustine Heights is committed to providing a safe, secure, and nurturing environment for babies, toddlers, and kindergarten-aged children. Our team follows best practices to deliver exceptional care and education.  

Each of our learning programs is thoughtfully designed by experienced Educators to help children build social and emotional skills, as well as develop literacy, numeracy, and problem-solving abilities. These programs align with the Early Years Learning Framework, the National Quality Standards, and the Australian School Curriculum, preparing children for a lifelong love of learning. 

Guardian Augustine Heights is led by Centre Manager Samantha: 

“I’ve learnt that we have to truly believe in children and understand that they are capable and confident learners. As teachers, we have to make sure that we’re not giving children all the answers, and that we’re supporting them to investigate their environments and build their skills up. They really are just little people–they have emotions and feelings and it’s important as adults that we don’t forget that.” 

Our on-site cook prepares five nutritionally balanced meals using seasonal ingredients every day. The open kitchen at Guardian Augustine Heights allows Simon and the children to happily chat throughout the day while he prepares their meals–including his famous homemade granola–and work with the children to plan what cooking experiences they’ll be doing each week. 

As they progress, children will also have the chance to see the same familiar faces as they move on up from our nursery room, into our dedicated two-year kindergarten program, designed specifically to help prepare each child for a smooth transition from early learning to primary school. 

The QLD Government offers funding to provide families at our centre up to 15 hours of free kindergarten a week. The funding off sets the fees for children who turn four years old by 30 June in the year before they attend primary school. This support is in addition to the CCS and can help to lower your out-of-pocket fees. 

As part of our unique Visible Learning Program, families are able to gain an understanding of their child’s education. Our Learning Exchange Display provides the opportunity for our university-qualified Teachers and experienced Educators to share updates on your child’s progress. It is also a chance for you to have direct input and be involved in your child’s learning! 

Families have access to our communication app Storypark, allowing us to share important Centre updates, as well as exciting activities or milestones–ensuring that you remain connected, day-to-day. If you’re looking to start the journey with a high-quality, child care Centre in Augustine Heights, book a tour now! 

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Meet our Centre Manager Samantha

“I believe that children are competent, capable, and resourceful adventurers as they navigate their learning journey.”

Daily Fees

Value for quality care. See our daily fee and your CCS-reduced cost

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Our Flying Start to School program provides a specialised 2-year curriculum for children aged 3 to 5. Our unique program has two stages - Becoming Me for 3 year olds and Being Me for 4 year olds. Using developmental milestones and continuous monitoring of your child’s progress, this program is designed to make sure your child gets a flying start to school. Read more HERE

Flying start to school

Where children are supported to be brave, curious, and bold in their learning, for the best possible start to life.

Reviews from Google

4.7
(17)
Kate H.
Kate H.
06:47 28 May 24
Every staff member is welcoming, and it is clear they all make an effort to get to know my daughter. I feel a little more at ease when leaving her because I know she is cared for thoroughly.Daycare for Belle and I has been a breeze thanks to all of the lovely staff. Thank you.
Desiree N.
Desiree N.
04:31 21 May 24
Hannah S.
Hannah S.
01:27 14 May 24
Amazing staff, always feel so welcome and the educators really do care. My son loves going there :)
Rakaia B.
Rakaia B.
02:04 30 Apr 24
Tahnee B.
Tahnee B.
01:03 31 Jan 24
The team are exceptional educators who provide wonderful learning opportunities and activities for the kids, centre communication is excellent, health and safety policies are followed to the tee which results in very few sick days, and the facilities are always tidy and maintained. Can't recommend highly enough.
Keighley L.
Keighley L.
01:42 18 Dec 23
Amazing Centre & Staff, our son loves it here!
Kane L.
Kane L.
03:48 29 Nov 23
Shalini N.
Shalini N.
04:56 10 Oct 23
kalpana P.
kalpana P.
01:25 25 Apr 23
One of the best daycare in our suburb.Centre manager Sam very friendly and kind.Amazing environment for kids.
Katelyn S
Katelyn S
02:10 23 Mar 23
Our son is thriving in this service and we love the care and education he receives, it feels like everyday he comes home with a new skill or piece of knowledge. The educators are all welcoming and kind, and he has built strong connections with his primary educator, often giving us a huge rundown on how he spent time with “his” Miss Jess that day. The food provided is nutritional and tasty, given there’s often not a meal he doesn’t eat! The educators also foster the relationships each child creates with another, which provides so much relief at drop off when you can guide your child to their friends. We can’t rate the centre highly enough!
Sarah D
Sarah D
21:21 11 Feb 23
Our son has attended since he was 12mths old and is now in the Pre-Kindy program. The educators are friendly and welcoming to parents and children alike. I have found them to be very observant of his likes, dislikes etc and keep us updated regularly. We also LOVE their on-site Chef who provides a wide variety of delicious and nutritious meals throughout the day - I don't know what I'll do when I have to start packing school lunches! I recommend Guardian to anyone looking for a loving and supportive centre.
Han N.
Han N.
11:12 23 Jun 21
My son starts to go childcare since 5 months old. The place is very clean and they have very big nursery room which is very good. I can see the educators really care for my son. The only downside is that you need to fill out the form every single morning for them to be able to apply cream or medication on your kid ( it is inconvient because my son has eczma and he has to apply eczma cream everyday so i have to fill the form every morning) but overall im very happy.
Charlotte S.
Charlotte S.
01:03 14 Aug 20
Our child attends the Guardian Childcare at Augustine Heights and we adore this centre. The staff who care for our child are trusting, thoughtful, attentive, caring and encouraging. We have seen such growth in our little ones development both physical and mental thanks to the efforts put in by everyone there. The centre managers have always kept us informed with any changes and have been quick to assist us and answer any queries. I couldn't recommend this childcare enough. I look forward to hearing the adventures our little one has been on each day.
Somi S.
Somi S.
06:47 12 Feb 19
Lovely educators and my kids love it too. Can’t be happier!
James P
James P
00:16 29 Jun 18
Amazing staff, facilities and education.
Jacquelyn S.
Jacquelyn S.
22:32 19 Nov 20
Lots of wonderful changes occurring at the Centre. A number of new staff members have been employed, new resources delivered and a really friendly warm vibe created. well done.
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Rhythm of the Day

We know children (and families) like routine. Whilst no two days of learning are ever the same - here's what a day at Guardian might look like.

Whilst no two days of learning are ever the same - here's what a day at Guardian might look like.

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.

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

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.

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

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

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.

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.

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.

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

What's included in the Guardian Experience

From nutritious meals and engaging learning programs —it’s all covered in your daily rate. No hidden extras, just peace of mind for you and a great day for your child.

Hat, wetbag and sunscreen

Hat, wetbag and sunscreen

5 meals per day

5 meals per day

All incursions and excursions

All incursions and excursions

Nappies, wipes and formula

Nappies and wipes

Storypark parenting app

Storypark parenting app

Long day care hours year around

Long day care hours year around

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Frequently asked questions

Daily Fee Information

Daily Rates

Our daily rates are all inclusive and have no additional charges for incursions / excursions or any of our learning programs. The rates shown are an estimate based on using Childcare Subsidy (CCS) subsidised hours. The CCS helps lower your out-of-pocket costs, with subsidy rates dependant on your individual family eligibility levels.

What You Might Pay After CCS
Age of Room Daily Rate 60% Subsidy 80% Subsidy
Nursery (0–2) $174.45 $76.71 $44.13
Toddler (2–3) $170.78 $73.44 $40.99
Kinder (3–5) $165.90 $71.34 $39.82

The Queensland Government offers funding to provide families up to 15 hours of free kindergarten a week. The funding off sets the fees for children who turn four years old by 30 June in the year before they attend primary school. This support is in addition to the Child Care Subsidy and can help to lower your out-of-pocket fees. Ask for more details when you tour the centre.

What should I bring, and what do you provide?

What we Provide

  • Nappies and wipes
  • Bed linen
  • Guardian hat
  • SPF 50+ sunscreen
  • All nutritious meals and snacks

What to Bring

  • Water bottle
  • Spare change of clothing, labelled
  • Soft toy or comfort blanket for nap time
  • Baby's bottles for formula or breastmilk

Who are the team that will be looking after my child?

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Samantha

Our Centre team, led by our experienced Centre Manager Samantha, prides themselves on creating a great sense of community for all families.

Each role in the Centre is designed to work together to help create a nurturing environment for every child in each of our learning spaces.

In our Nursery Room, the dedicated team has a special role in creating secure attachments, routines, and strong relationships. Unique to Guardian nurseries is our Baby Ambassador, who is your go-to person for you and your baby’s first 12 months with us. They will know every detail about your baby: how breast or bottle milk is managed, how they like to eat, their sleeping routines, the nappies they wear, and more. With babies as young as six weeks in the Centre, it’s the Baby Ambassador’s job to work with families and Educators to help make our Nursery feel just like home.

Our Educators across the age groups work together to create fun, stimulating, and age-appropriate experiences for every child in their care. They are dedicated, experienced professionals who are allocated to a specific room so they can get to know each child individually and support their learning and development.

As part of our 2-year Flying Start to School program, we have degree-qualified Teachers who use the latest teaching practices to help your child build essential practical and social skills, ensuring they’re ready for their next big adventure—school!

Each room has a Lead Educator or Teacher who is responsible for planning and implementing an effective ongoing cycle of planning, documentation, and evaluation of the room’s learning program.

At the core of the Centre is our Cook—make sure you check out their daily menu when you visit. They help make food part of the learning journey and love seeing how children respond to new and exciting flavours.

The team is supported by a strong Leadership Team, including an Assistant Centre Manager and an Educational Leader.

Every role at the Centre is as important as the next.

How will you share updates about my child’s day?

Great communication is vital in our collaborative partnerships with families at the Centre. We have a variety of different ways we communicate with you about your child’s learning and progress:


  1. Storypark app - Stay connected to your child's day with regular updates, including photos and learning insights

  2. Pick-up and drop-off updates – Our Educators will share highlights from their day, including experiences they enjoyed, mealtimes, and naps to support your evening routine.

  3. In-room learning exchange displays make our weekly learning plans easy to see so you know what your child will be learning.

  4. Centre Newsletters – Great for community connection and wider Centre and team updates.

  5. Development documentation and meetings for your individual child’s progress.


But remember our door is always open.

What are the main features of this Centre

  • A huge outdoor play area featuring natural gardens, natural play equipment, sand-pits and water play.
  • Reggio-inspired floor plan including atelier, piazza and open plan environments.
  • Parents room.
  • Drop off & pick up on ground floor. Car parking spots are allocated directly adjacent to the entry
  • Commercial grade, open plan kitchen with onsite cook, providing nutritionally balanced meals catering for all children’s dietary needs.

Our Learning Programs

Learning should be fun! Learning through play encourages children to explore and understand their world at their own pace. It helps build their knowledge, develop confidence, and embrace curiosity.

Learning should be fun! Learning through play allows children to build their knowledge, develop confidence, and embrace curiosity.

Kindergarten Program
Flying start to school

Our Flying Start to School kindergarten program is lead by degree qualified Teachers in a long day care setting. Our specialist two-year program is committed to supporting your child as they prepare for big school. We focus on nurturing their confidence, making friends and social emotional growth while also supporting their abilities in reading, writing, counting, and thinking skills. Whether it’s building with blocks, practicing their first letters, or learning to share with friends, every experience is carefully designed to support your child’s development.

Our Centre is a recipient of funding as part of the QLD Government’s Free Kindy Program. Eligible children who turn four years old by 30 June 2025 can receive up to 15hrs of free kindergarten a week to reduce your out-of-pocket fees. Ask for more details when you tour the centre.

Out and about

Through excursions, children are supported to expand their world, to get to know their community, and have a sense of belonging. Their learning thrives when they feel safe, welcome, and that they belong.

STEM

Children discover the wonders of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics through age-appropriate activities that are designed to foster curiosity and develop foundational skills like problem-solving and creativity.

Cooking

Cooking experiences teach numeracy by counting ingredients, and weighing and measuring quantities and volume, while managing these tasks supports independence and confidence.

Ella Language

Learning languages through Early Learning Languages Australia (ELLA) supports brain development and social skills and creates opportunities to celebrate cultural diversity.

Joy of Reading

Reading aloud to children each day inspires imagination and supports thinking. Books with rhythm, rhyme and word patterns make stories more playful and memorable.

Sustainability

From growing veggies and foraging in the garden for that day’s meal ingredients to learning about recycling, children learn about being part of a community, connecting to their environment and understanding their impact on the world.

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What our families say about the centre

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