Open 6:30am to 6:30pm
Monday to Friday
Guardian Childcare & Education
Augustine Heights
- 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.
Book a tour today to see what makes our Centre special & have all your questions answered
HOURS
Mon to Fri 6:30am to 6:30pm
ADDRESS
26 Technology Dr Augustine Heights, QLD, 4300
SPACES AVAILABLE NOW ACROSS ROOMS
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.
- 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.
Meet our Centre Manager Samantha
“I believe that children are competent, capable, and resourceful adventurers as they navigate their learning journey.”
Where children are supported to be brave, curious, and bold in their learning, for the best possible start to life.
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.
With endless possibilities, there’s never a dull moment and no two days are the same.
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
5 meals per day
All incursions and excursions
Nappies and wipes
Storypark parenting app
Long day care hours year around
Helpful Information
Opening Hours
What to Bring
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
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 Augustine Heights offers a welcoming, family-like environment in southwest Brisbane, providing high-quality childcare and education for children aged six weeks to six years. Our purpose-built outdoor space, accessible from every classroom, gives children plenty of room to run, ride, and explore.
At Guardian Augustine Heights, we create a nurturing and stimulating environment designed to inspire curiosity and creativity. From bright, engaging materials to carefully planned learning experiences, children are supported to discover the world around them in a safe and secure way. Our dedicated team of university-qualified Teachers and Educators focus on fostering social and emotional development through every stage of their early learning journey.
Whether you’re looking for daycare in Augustine Heights, a kindergarten in Augustine Heights, or childcare near Springfield Lakes, we offer flexible care to suit your family’s needs. Open from 6.30am to 6.30pm on weekdays, Guardian Augustine Heights ensures you have the freedom to choose the best drop-off and pick-up times for your schedule. We welcome families to explore our vibrant learning environment during these times and experience the supportive community we offer.
Our qualified Educators and Teachers can show you the various play materials and education spaces throughout the Centre to help you discover our approach to learning as well as support you continue the learning with activities at home. We encourage involving the whole family in their child’s care and education to ensure they are happy as they learn and grow.
Our family communication app, Storypark, provides you with photos and updates on your child throughout the day, offering you the opportunity to stay informed about your child’s early learning and development. We also set up different learning outcomes for the children through Storypark, which supports them in achieving developmental milestones and understanding new ideas.
For children aged three and four, we have a QLD government approved kindergarten program led by university-qualified Teachers that can support your child in their preparation for the step up into primary school. Our kindergarten curriculum is based on leading child development research and demonstrates our commitment to equip children with the social and emotional skills they need to thrive.
Our early childhood education program provides a nurturing environment where children explore and develop a love for learning. Led by specialist Educational Leaders, our program incorporates flexible, research-supported teaching methods to give children the best start in life. Our leading curriculum encourages discovery and is aligned with the National Quality Standard.
Through our high-quality, approved kindergarten program, children explore shapes, numbers, and letters through fun, play-based activities, gaining skills often introduced in early primary school. We focus on building each child’s literacy, numeracy, and social skills to help them feel confident and prepared for the transition to primary school.
Our long daycare program is designed to meet the unique needs of every child and their family. At our early learning centre, we celebrate and support each child’s cultural and family background, creating a nurturing environment where they can thrive during their early education journey.
We’re passionate about children’s nutrition, with our on-site cook preparing fresh, nutrient-packed meals tailored to children’s needs. We encourage children to get involved in food preparation, ask questions about where their food comes from, and explore the cultural heritage behind different dishes. This helps promote diversity and inclusion while fostering healthy eating habits from an early age.
As part of our Visible Learning Program, families are kept informed of their child’s progress. Our Learning Exchange Display allows Teachers and Educators to share updates while giving you the chance to directly contribute to your child’s learning experience.
Looking for Springfield childcare or a trusted local childcare provider? Come visit Guardian Childcare and Education Augustine Heights, your local day care centre. Explore our welcoming space, meet our passionate team, and see why we’re the perfect choice for your child’s early education.
At Guardian Childcare and Education Augustine Heights, we strive to make quality early learning accessible for all families through the Australian Government’s Child Care Subsidy (CCS). Our team is here to guide and support you through the subsidy application process, helping you understand your entitlements.
Once you’re with us, your child will enjoy a range of fun and enriching activities designed to spark curiosity and creativity, from art and craft sessions to outdoor adventures in our beautifully designed play areas. Our supportive environment ensures every child feels safe, valued, and inspired to thrive, helping them build confidence and lasting friendships along the way.
At Guardian, we believe that together, we can give young children the best start to life. We look forward to welcoming you soon!
Centre Highlights
- 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
Our specialist two-year kindergarten/preschool program is led by degree qualified Teachers in a long day care setting. Children explore and understand their world in an environment of safety and security. It’s where they develop the foundational literacy and numeracy skills to thrive.
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.
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.
04:31 21 May 24
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.
02:04 30 Apr 24
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.
01:42 18 Dec 23
Amazing Centre & Staff, our son loves it here!
Kane L.
03:48 29 Nov 23
Shalini N.
04:56 10 Oct 23
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
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
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.
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.
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.
06:47 12 Feb 19
Lovely educators and my kids love it too. Can’t be happier!
James P
00:16 29 Jun 18
Amazing staff, facilities and education.
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.