Zoe
Centre Manager
"I've been in the industry for 10 years and love working with children and seeing how they interpret the world around them."
Open 7:00am to 6:00pm
Monday to Friday
Guardian Childcare & Education Newstead
Guardian Childcare & Education Newstead is rated as exceeding in the National Quality Standard. A northern suburb of Brisbane, the Centre is a convenient choice for families living in bordering suburbs, Breakfast Creek, Fortitude Valley, Bowen Hills, Teneriffe and New Farm.
Guardian Newstead is bursting with a range of exciting, resource-rich environments – including two spacious and covered outdoor areas where children are encouraged to explore and learn. The light-filled Centre also has a water pump, purpose-built hills and tunnels, indoor gardens, city views and natural play structures.
The Team at Guardian Newstead use the family communication app StoryPark to stay connected and ensure families are kept up-to-date about what’s happening in the Centre and what the children have been doing throughout the day. This ongoing partnership promotes continuity of learning of the children and ensures families are kept informed.
Children and families also have the added benefit of a Kindergarten Program led by quality teachers who are there to help prepare your child for the exciting transition to school.
Children at Guardian Newstead also get out and about on weekly excursions into the local community, exploring a variety of locations, including Café 63, the local shops, and walks around Fortitude Valley.
Our dedicated and qualified cook prepares five nutritionally balanced meals on site every day. With a theatre-style kitchen and dining piazza, meals are always social and the children love to sit down and eat and chat with their friends and Educators. To further explore food at the Centre, our Educators host regular hands-on cooking classes to help the children extend their knowledge of good nutrition.
Book a tour of Guardian Newstead today, or speak to one of our friendly team.
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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. Please note, this will vary depending on centre opening hours.
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From 7:00am
Handover time with children, families and our friendly Educators. There’s a chance to share what’s important for the day and any news from home.
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From 7:00am
Breakfast time where families are welcome to stay and enjoy breakfast with the children.
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Morning
An opportunity to play and discover with open-plan play in family groups and multi-age groupings.
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Morning
Planned experiences. This is where the Guardian difference comes to life. Alongside our Educators your child’s exploration leads to learnings in numeracy, literacy, language, critical thinking, problem solving, leadership, social skills, technology, creative arts and much more.
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Morning tea
An opportunity for children to come together for a healthy snack, often they help prepare their food alongside our carers and chef.
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Mid-morning
Individually tailored to your child’s needs and curiosity the planned experiences continue, this includes both indoor and outdoor programs.
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Lunch
Another nutritious meal expertly prepared by our chef. Families are invited to join the children for meals and excursions if they wish.
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Afternoon
If your child wants to, or needs to sleep, it’s time to rest and recharge. For children who don’t need to rest the planned experiences continue, in most cases outdoors.
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Afternoon tea
Another chance for the children to come together and re-fuel in small groups or with siblings. There is also an opportunity to rest or play together and reflect on the day.
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Pick-up
As you arrive to pick up your child, there’s a chance to speak with our Educators and share news about the day. Our Storypark App also allows you to stay in touch 24/7 wherever you are.
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End of day
Your child is encouraged to grab a light snack as they leave the centre. We’re mindful of how routines vary, throughout the day if we notice your child looking tired food will be provided.
Helpful Information
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| Age Group | Daily Fee |
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| Under 2 Years | $147.00* |
| 2 to 3 Years | $141.00* |
| Over 3 Years | $137.00* |
*Price before the government rebate. To calculate what Child Care Subsidy you might get back, click here.
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What we Provide
- Hats
- Sunscreen
- Five nutritionally balanced meals including: Breakfast, Lunch, Morning and Afternoon tea and a late Snack at the end of the day
- Nappies
- Bibs
- Bedding
- Nan HA Gold and Aptimul Gold
What to Bring
- Soft toy or comfort blanket for nap time
- Spare change of clothing
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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.
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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.
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Every Guardian Early Learning Centre is custom designed to nurture young minds and bodies with amazing learning spaces for children from 6 weeks to 6 years old. Our unique play-based learning approach supports families to strengthen their family, work and life balance whilst children are stimulated to reach their full potential through their early years.
Our centres offer a no-fuss all inclusive service in convenient locations to work and home that provides everything children require during their time at our centres, including team of exceptionally qualified and caring educators who ensure our children are safe, respected and loved in high quality and naturally-inspired environments and a unique learning curriculum that focuses on developing childrens’ natural skills and curiosity to prepare them for success in navigating school, employment and life.
Our Newstead centre has large outdoor environments with water and natural-play spaces complete with structures and tunnels for growing and energetic bodies. Inside, the spacious centre is equipped with the highest quality reggio-inspired learning materials for all levels of early childhood development. Healthy, nutritious meals and snacks are prepared on-site by our qualified chef using fresh, seasonal and developmentally appropriate produce in our fully functional commercial kitchen.
Reviews (10)
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Sophie Harris
- 1 year ago
We didn't realise how great daycare could be until we switched to Guardian Newstead. Our boys have loved it and we couldn't be more happy with their development.
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Deborah
- 1 year ago
We were in a very vulnerable situation having to enroll James in daycare to rebuild his immune system and help him develop social skills post serious illness. We could not ... Read More
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Anonymous Anonymous
- 1 year ago
My son has attended Newstead since it opened. We could not be happier with the love care and education that he has received over the past 3 years. ... Read More
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Venu GR
- 2 years ago
Great staff, very friendly and caring
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Bex Beavan
- 3 years ago
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Leigh Smith
- 3 years ago
Really great childcare centre, the staff have been wonderful looking after my children who seem really happy there. Fantastic facilities for the children to play and explore and all is ... Read More
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Tania Richardson
- 3 years ago
Great facilities, great teachers - a no brainer for working parents.
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Amandeep Singh
- 3 years ago
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J.wells FireCertifier0403066983
- 3 years ago
Begin the Adventure at Guardian
To explore the centre, chat with our team of Educators and learn more about our high-quality curriculum, book a tour now.
Our centre has been recognised as ‘Exceeding’ the National Quality Standard. This is the highest rating you can receive from a regulatory authority assessment and we are proud to deliver an exceptional service to the children and families who attend our centre.
Guardian Childcare & Education Newstead
Level 3, 639 Wickham Street
Newstead, QLD, 4006
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