Guardian Childcare & Education

Bellbowrie

Brand New Centre - Now Open!

  • Brand new childcare centre in south-west Brisbane, offering world-class facilities for children aged six weeks to six years
  • We build a strong sense of belonging from day one as we get to know you and your unique child – come and be part of our Bellbowrie family!
  • Discover our centre that feels like home and where each day is exciting, from our nurturing nursery to our leading 2-year Kindergarten program. Your child deserves the best.

Book a tour today to see what makes our Centre special & have all your questions answered

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HOURS

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

ADDRESS

117 Kangaroo Gully Road Bellbowrie, QLD, 4070

SPACES AVAILABLE NOW ACROSS ROOMS

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

Welcome to our Centre

We can’t wait to welcome you to our world-class Bellbowrie childcare centre. At Guardian Childcare & Education Bellbowrie in Brisbane, children aged six weeks to six years will be supported to be bold, creative and imaginative in their learning. 

Located in the northern side of the Brisbane River, Guardian Bellbowrie is the ideal option for local families seeking high-quality care. It is also a great choice for families living in bordering suburbs, including Moggill, Anstead, Pinjarra Hills and Riverhills. 

At our Guardian Bellbowrie early learning centre, delivering high quality education and care of children is our top priority. Children will be supported to explore their world safely within a secure, stimulating environment. 

Our diverse team of Educators and degree-qualified Teachers will ensure care is tailored to each child’s needs with a hands-on approach to play-based learning. Our Bellbowrie long day care centre will offer plenty of on-site parking, along with state-of-the-art facilities including: 

  • Quality learning programs such as Joy of Reading, Cooking, Sustainability and more. 
  • Five spacious indoor learning spaces full of high-quality educational resources 
  • Expansive outdoor play spaces to explore and have fun. 
  • On-site Chef providing fresh snacks and meals daily. 

We’ll also provide nappies, SPF 50+ sunscreen for sun protection, baby formula and bed linen. 

Children will also have the chance to see the same familiar faces as they move on up from the nursery room, into our two-year kindergarten program, designed to support each child to have 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.

Building a connection with families is important to us. Through our unique Visible Learning Program, families will gain insights into their child’s education. Our Learning Exchange Display will provide the opportunity for our Teachers and Educators to share updates on your child’s learning. It will also be a chance for you to have direct input into your child’s learning! 

Families will 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 explore a high-quality child care centre in Bellbowrie in 2025 – book a tour today! 

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Meet our Centre Manager Chelsea

"My aim is to provide an environment that is nurturing, safe, and tailored to meet each child's unique needs. I am deeply passionate about delivering a play-based program that enables children to develop their social and emotional well-being, enhance their speech and language skills, and reach significant developmental milestones"

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

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

Helpful Information

Opening Hours

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

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

Centre Highlights

  • Quality learning programs such as Joy of Reading, Cooking, Sustainability and more
  • Five spacious indoor learning spaces full of high-quality educational resources
  • Expansive outdoor play spaces to explore
  • On-site Chef providing fresh snacks and meals daily

Learn More About Our Centre

Guardian Childcare and Education Bellbowrie offers the warmth and comfort of a family home, in south-west Brisbane. Our purpose-built outdoor space is accessible from every classroom and has plenty of room in which to run, ride and explore.   

Finding the right childcare in Brisbane can be a journey, but Guardian Childcare and Education Bellbowrie is here to simplify the process. Whether you’re searching for Bellbowrie childcare, Redbank childcare, or Darra childcare, our south Brisbane location offers convenient access and a world-class experience for your little ones.  

Situated conveniently near Brisbane, our centre provides a nurturing and engaging environment with top-tier educational programs tailored to inspire young minds. We understand that every parent seeks a childcare option that feels like an extension of their family, and that’s exactly what you’ll discover at Guardian Bellbowrie early education centre.  

Our spacious day care and child care centre provides a nurturing and stimulating environment for children aged six weeks to six years of age, supporting them to discover the world and feel safe. The centre is filled with bright, stimulating materials that encourage children to explore and engage their curiosity to discover more about the exciting world around them.  

Children in day care are supported through those important early years to explore and develop their social and emotional skills through their early learning journey by a dedicated team of university-qualified Teachers and Educators. They create learning experiences in a nurturing environment that fosters creativity and imagination in a safe environment for young age groups.      

Guardian Bellbowrie day care is open from 6.30am to 6.30pm every weekday, so each family are provided with plenty of flexibility for the hours they work and the time they choose to drop off and pick up their child. During drop-off or pick-up times, we encourage you to stay for a little while and spend some time exploring the learning environment.  

Our Educators and Teachers can show you the various play materials and education spaces throughout the daycare 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.  

At Bellbowrie Early Education Centre, our kindergarten program for children aged three and four is led by university-qualified teachers dedicated to preparing your child for school. The centre team follows a curriculum grounded in leading child development research, ensuring we provide the best start to life through quality child care services.  

Our early childhood education program, guided by specialist Educational Leaders, supports teaching and learning with flexibility and research-backed methods. This leading curriculum encourages discovery and aligns with the National Quality Standard and the Early Years Learning Framework, giving children the best start to life. 

Through our high-quality program at Bellbowrie Early Education Centre, children learn skills often introduced in early school years. Our centre team facilitates fun, play-based activities to help children explore shapes, numbers, and letters. 

We develop each child’s literacy and numeracy skills to help them feel confident and prepared during the leap into big school. Our high-quality program supports the needs and routines of each of our families, and we ensure each child’s cultural and family background is supported and encouraged.     

We’re committed to children’s nutrition, and our on-site cook prepares each meal fresh and packed with all the nutrients that children need at their age. We encourage children to engage in food preparation and to ask questions about where their food comes from, why it’s good for them, and how they can eat it. We also encourage exploration of the cultural heritage behind different foods, helping promote diversity and inclusion from an early age.   

At Bellbowrie Early Education Centre, families can gain insight into their child’s education through our unique Visible Learning Program. Our Learning Exchange Display offers updates on your child’s progress and allows for direct family input into their learning journey. Meet our Centre Manager and explore how our long day care creates the perfect learning environment for your child.  

At Guardian Childcare and Education Bellbowrie, we believe in providing young children with the best start to life. We look forward to welcoming your family soon! 

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.

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