Guardian Childcare & Education

Manly West

Brand New Centre - Opening January 2025!

  • Brand new childcare centre in Lota, offering a warm, engaging environment 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 Manly West 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.
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HOURS

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

ADDRESS

215 Whites Road Lota, Brisbane, QLD, 4179

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 brand new, purpose-built Manly West childcare centre. At Guardian Childcare and Education Manly West children aged six weeks to six years will be supported to be bold, creative and imaginative in their learning.  

At our Guardian Manly West long day care centre in Lota, delivering high quality education and care of children is our top priority. Located in Brisbane’s eastern bayside suburb of Lota, we are ideally located for families in surrounding suburbs including Manly, Manly West and Wynnum.   

Our dedicated team of degree-qualified Teachers and Educators will ensure that each child receives care tailored to their individual needs with a personalised approach to play-based learning.  

Our Manly West daycare centre will offer state-of-the-art facilities including:  

  • Quality learning programs such as Joy of Reading, Cooking, Sustainability and more  
  • Five spacious indoor learning spaces across two levels; full of high-quality educational resources  
  • Expansive outdoor play spaces to explore and discover  
  • On-site Chef providing all fresh snacks and meals each day  
  • We’ll also provide nappies, SPF 50+ sunscreen and bed linen 
  • Extended hours of care each weekday 

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.  

At Guardian Childcare and Education Manly West, we recognise that each child’s learning journey is unique and plays a crucial role in shaping their development. Our approach fosters respectful relationships among children, Educators, and families, creating a strong community where every individual feels valued and included.  

The enriching environment we provide is designed to stimulate curiosity and encourage exploration. Through play-based learning, children engage with hands-on experiences and interactive activities that not only enhance their cognitive skills but also nurture social and emotional growth. By supporting these fundamental connections, we aim to inspire lifelong learners who are confident and capable of facing new challenges. 

Starting 1 January 2024, eligible children will benefit from up to 15 hours of free kindergarten each week at our Centre, totalling up to 600 hours per year. This fee support is in addition to any Child Care Subsidy that families may already receive. To qualify for this additional support, children must be at least four years old by 30 June in the year prior to starting Primary School and must be enrolled in an approved Kindergarten program for a minimum of two days per week. Find more information here. 

We prioritise fostering strong connections with families and children. Our unique Visible Learning Program offers valuable insights into your child’s education, while our Learning Exchange Display provides a platform for Teachers and Educators to share updates on your child’s progress. This is also an opportunity for you to contribute directly to your child’s learning experience! 

You will also have access to our communication app Storypark, allowing us to share important Centre updates, as well as some of our exciting play-based experiences – ensuring that you remain connected.  

If you’re looking to explore a high-quality early learning centre in Manly West – enquire today!  

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Meet our Centre Manager Amy

"What captivates me the most about early childhood education is the opportunity to forge meaningful connections with children and their families. We collaborate closely to lay a robust foundation for our future leaders. Witnessing the joy of a child achieving their goals, no matter how big or small, is a truly gratifying experience, and I take immense pleasure in celebrating these milestones with our young learners."

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

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 Manly West is a brand-new centre located on Whites Road in Lota. It provides high-quality care and education for families in Lota and the nearby Brisbane suburbs of Manly, Manly West and Wynnum.   

Our Manly West childcare centre offers the warmth and comfort of a family home, in Brisbane’s eastern suburbs. Our purpose-built outdoor space is accessible from every classroom and has plenty of room in which to run, ride and explore.   

Our spacious day care and child care centre provides a nurturing and stimulating early learning environment for children aged six weeks to six years of age, supporting them to discover the world in a safe and secure way. The Manly West early learning 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 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 Manly West child 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 and speaking to members of the team caring for your child, including the Centre Manager.  

Our Educators and Teachers can show you the various play materials and education spaces throughout the child care 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 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 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 early learning experience, as well as being aligned with the National Quality Standard.  

Through our high-quality kindergarten program in Wynnum, children in early learning centres can acquire skills typically introduced in early primary school. We start learning and exploring shapes, numbers, and letters through fun, play-based activities. 

We develop each child’s literacy and numeracy skills to help them feel confident and prepared during the challenging leap into primary 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.     

Through partnerships with local schools, we organise regular excursions and incursions that provide children opportunities to engage with the local community, as well as develop their social skills and independence. We also offer a range of extracurricular activities such as sports, music, and language classes to help broaden children’s interests and talents. 

We are passionate about food and are committed children’s nutrition, and our on-site cook prepares each meal fresh and packed with all the nutrients that children need at their age. Our kitchen team encourages 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.   

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!      

At Guardian Childcare and Education Manly West, we take pride in being the amazing centre of choice for families seeking high-quality education and care in the Brisbane area. Our Manly centre offers exceptional Chandler kindergarten, daycare in Manly, and childcare services that cater to the local community. Conveniently located for families in nearby suburbs, we are an ideal option for those from Birkdale and Wynnum as well.  

We understand how crucial it is to tailor our services to the unique needs of children in our local community. Our spacious facilities invite play and exploration, ensuring that children from all backgrounds discover a nurturing learning environment. Looking for daycare in Birkdale, Manly daycare, or childcare in Wynnum? Our experienced Educators are here to support children as they grow and explore the world around them. Together, we can create a positive and enriching experience for every child! 

Why not come and meet the team and have a look around our Centre today? You can meet the team and Centre Manager and ask any questions you have, including how to make the most of your Childcare Subsidy. We’d love to show you why Guardian Childcare and Education Manly West 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! 

 

Centre Highlights

Our Manly West daycare centre will offer state-of-the-art facilities including: 

  • Quality learning programs such as Joy of Reading, Cooking, Sustainability and more 
  • Five spacious indoor learning spaces across two levels; full of high-quality educational resources 
  • Expansive outdoor play spaces to explore and discover 
  • On-site Chef providing all fresh snacks and meals each day 
  • We’ll also provide nappies, SPF 50+ sunscreen and bed linen
  • Extended hours of care each weekday

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.

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.

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.