Open 7:30am to 6:00pm
Monday to Friday
Guardian Childcare & Education
Charlotte Street
- Our beautiful Brisbane city child care centre features a range of engaging environments, including a spacious rooftop playground, a vegetable garden, and natural play structures where children are encouraged to explore and learn.
- We have availability across all ages on certain days. Let's work together to find the best schedule for your family.
- Experience the best of both worlds with our two-year kindergarten program: school readiness combined with the convenience of long day care. Plus, 4-year-olds enjoy 15 hours of free kindergarten each week.
Book a tour today to see the Centre for yourself & have all your questions answered.
HOURS
Mon to Fri 7:30am to 6:00pm
ADDRESS
Level 1, 201 Charlotte Street Brisbane, QLD, 4000
SPACES AVAILABLE NOW ACROSS ROOMS
Welcome to our Centre
At Guardian Childcare & Education Charlotte Street, we provide a caring and stimulating environment for children aged six weeks to six years of age, supporting them to discover the world in a safe and secure way. Our Brisbane CBD early learning centre is spacious, modern and bright, with play-based learning as the foundation of our early education programs.
- Quality learning programs such as Joy of Reading, Cooking and Sustainability
- Beautifully designed modern indoor learning spaces
- Expansive outdoor play spaces with a rooftop playground and vegetable gardens
- On-site Chef providing fresh snacks and meals daily
- For babies, nappies, SPF 50+ sunscreen, high-quality formula and bed linen are provided
- Extended hours of care each weekday from 7.30am to 6pm – great for families working in Brisbane city
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, wipes and formula
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
- High quality baby formula
- 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 Childcare and Education Charlotte Street offers the warmth and comfort of a family home, in the heart of Brisbane city. Our purpose-built outdoor space is accessible from every classroom and has plenty of room in which to run, ride and explore.
Our early learning centre outdoor environment is literally a breath of fresh air and comes complete with interactive gardens and city views – a popular feature for both families and children. This space encourages exploration, creativity and development through play children are able to see the clouds and hear the sounds of the community.
Children 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 Charlotte Street, a conveniently located day care in Brisbane city, with opening hours from 7.30am to 6.00pm every weekday, providing families with plenty of flexibility for work hours and drop-off/pick-up times. As an early learning centre staffed by qualified Early Childhood Educators, we encourage you to stay for a little while during drop-off or pick-up and explore our enriching learning environment.
Choosing the right childcare centre for your family is a significant decision, and at Guardian Charlotte Street, we offer an excellent option for those seeking high-quality day care in Brisbane city. Our state-of-the-art facility is easily accessible for families from nearby suburbs, including Newstead daycare, childcare in Fortitude Valley, and north Brisbane childcare options.
As part of our comprehensive service, our Brisbane daycare not only focuses on early learning but also provides a seamless kindergarten Brisbane program for your child’s smooth transition to school. Whether you’re looking for childcare north Brisbane or a reliable childcare centre Brisbane-wide, we ensure your child receives the best possible care and education in a nurturing and engaging environment.
Our Early Childhood Educators and Teachers can show you the various play materials and education spaces throughout the Brisbane city early learning 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’s early learning experiences, 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 kindergarten program where each room is led by a university-qualified Early Childhood Teacher who supports your child in their preparation for the step up into school. Our government approved kindergarten program is based on leading child development research and demonstrates our commitment to providing the best possible start to life for your child through quality child care services.
Our early childhood education program is led by specialist Educational Leaders who guide teaching and learning in a flexible and research-supported way. The leading curriculum supports discovery and gives children the best start to life, as well as being aligned with the Early Years Learning Framework and the National Quality Standard.
Through our high-quality early childhood education program, kindergarten-aged children have the opportunity to learn some of the skills that are often only introduced in early primary school. We begin learning and exploring shapes, numbers and letters through fun, play-based activities.
We develop each child’s literacy and numeracy skills, fostering critical thinking and self-confidence to prepare them for the transition into school. Our high-quality early learning program supports the needs and routines of each family, ensuring a smooth transition. We also promote respectful relationships and support each child’s cultural and family background.
We’re committed to children’s nutrition, and our on-site cook prepares nutritious meals 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.
Our centre environment is designed to foster your child’s development through engaging and interactive play-based learning experiences. Our team of qualified Educators is dedicated to nurturing the growth and well-being of each child, ensuring they thrive in our supportive and vibrant child care setting. By creating a space where exploration and play are at the forefront, we enable children to develop essential skills and a love for learning that sets the foundation for their future success.
As part of our unique Visible Learning Program, families will be able to gain an understanding of their child’s education. Our Learning Exchange Display will provide the opportunity for our Teachers and Educators to share updates on your child’s progress. It will also be a chance for you to have direct input into your child’s learning!
Why not come and meet the team and have a look around our Centre today? We’d love to show you why Guardian Childcare and Education Charlotte Street is the perfect learning environment for your child. At Guardian, we believe that together, we can give young children the best start to life.
We look forward to welcoming you soon!
Areas that this Centre services
Guardian Childcare Charlotte Street services a number of local areas, including: Spring Hill, New Farm, Fortitude Valley, Woolloongabba and South Brisbane.
Centre Highlights
- A range of engaging environments, including a spacious rooftop playground, a vegetable garden, and natural play structures where children are encouraged to explore and learn. The light-filled Centre offers a community feel in a corporate environment, thanks to our open-plan space where our exciting multi-age learning programs come to life.
- At Guardian Childcare & Education Charlotte Street, we provide a caring and stimulating environment for children aged six weeks to six years of age, supporting them to discover the world in a safe and secure way. Our Brisbane CBD early learning centre is spacious, modern and bright, with play-based learning as the foundation of our early education programs.
- Our Centre proudly serves a multitude of vibrant suburbs in and around the Brisbane area. Families from Spring Hill, Fortitude Valley, South Brisbane, and even as far as Paddington and Red Hill find our location extremely convenient. We’re also a perfect fit for those residing in the CBD itself.
- Guardian Childcare & Education Charlotte Street is open from 7:30am to 6pm, giving working families access to long day care without having to worry about an early morning start.
- The Centre is located in the heart of Brisbane, making it convenient for families to drop off and pick up their children from work or home.
- At our Charlotte St daycare, we have a big community focus, with children getting out and about on excursions and city walks into the local area.
- Our on-site Chef prepares five nutritionally balanced meals using fresh seasonal ingredients daily. The open kitchen allows our Chef to chat to the children throughout the day, and host regular “cooking classes” for the children.
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.
Our specialist two-year kindergarten 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.
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 2024 in the year before they attend primary school will receive up to 15hrs of free kindergarten a week. Ask for more details when you tour the centre.
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.
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 experiences teach numeracy by counting ingredients, and weighing and measuring quantities and volume, while managing these tasks supports independence and confidence.
Learning languages through Early Learning Languages Australia (ELLA) supports brain development and social skills and creates opportunities to celebrate cultural diversity.
Reading aloud to children each day inspires imagination and supports thinking. Books with rhythm, rhyme and word patterns make stories more playful and memorable.
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.