Guardian Childcare & Education

Newstead

Reviews from Google

4.4
(22)
Tayler C.
Tayler C.
10:21 28 Oct 24
Our daughter goes here and it’s a well run, very caring and clean facility. Have not had a single issue, the team is great!
Shannon H.
Shannon H.
11:21 22 Jul 24
My daughter has been attending Guardian Newstead for a little over a year and we absolutely love it! I feel so comfortable dropping her off knowing she’s in such great care. 😊
Richa B.
Richa B.
11:35 14 Jun 24
Pupupu L.
Pupupu L.
01:59 21 May 24
I’ve visited a few centres and this is the best day care I’ve ever seen! The centre is clean, well organised and quality healthy foods are prepared onsite everyday! Most importantly, all the educators are soooo lovely! They love what they are doing, and they are good at what they are doing! I truely appreciate all the love and care they’ve given to my little one!🤩
Enrique Jr M.
Enrique Jr M.
02:33 06 Nov 23
E E
E E
01:27 17 Oct 22
Such an excellent team at Newstead, every educator knows what my child has been up to each day and shows great care in what they do.
Katie E.
Katie E.
08:55 15 Sep 22
My son has just started in the Bambino’s room and he loves it! I feel very comfortable dropping him off and I know all the wonderful team are going to take care of him! I get regular updates and he’s always so clean & happy when I pick him up!Would highly recommend! Thank you so much Guardian Newstead ☺️
Larissa G.
Larissa G.
22:12 25 Jul 22
Our family love this centre!The professionalism and caring nature of staff is obvious as soon as you step through the door and are greeted by the leadership team. We love that the educators upload digital stories so we can learn about our child’s development. We love the chef who cooks with the children and is friendly with the parents. Great centre!
Dimayr L.
Dimayr L.
02:32 12 Jul 22
Great centre and staff! My child love to go in everyday, the staff and managers and really welcoming when You walk into the centre!
Rochedale N.
Rochedale N.
21:07 09 Nov 21
Educator of Excellence - Brent Ritchie (primary reason for score) Well managed, secure centre- Newstead QLD
Isabel R.
Isabel R.
11:14 20 Apr 21
Becoming a new parent is stressful and overwhelming enough, and especially if you move to a new country and continent at the same time, like I did. From the moment I enrolled my son, Guardian Newstead has been supported both me and my child so much. Absolute life changer to know your child will be educated, socialized, supported, and loved!! Everything from the amazing Greek chef and his fantastic meals (that my picky eater loves), to the nurturing and informative educators, and the vast space they have to run around and exert all their energy has surpassed all my previous expectations of what daycare should be. I’m so grateful for them! Anyone who enrols their child, can rest assure and be comforted by the fact that they will be greeted with a warm friendly smile at the entrance, and leave with a full belly and full heart, and stimulated intellectually to boot! Highly recommend.
T
T
05:21 17 Oct 19
Venugopala Gollapudi (.
Venugopala Gollapudi (.
08:14 07 Oct 18
Great staff, very friendly and caring
Bex B.
Bex B.
06:23 24 Jul 18
Leigh S.
Leigh S.
00:02 14 Apr 18
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 communicated through their online portal so you can keep up to date on what's happening. The staff seem to care about the place and the children and it shows in the facilities. The staff are really engaging with us and happy to share what they have been up to. The centre is really well managed and they seem to have everything under control. Happy to recommend this place to anyone looking for a child care centre for their children.
Tania R.
Tania R.
23:42 17 Jan 18
Great facilities, great teachers - a no brainer for working parents.
Amandeep S.
Amandeep S.
08:21 09 Oct 17
f G.
f G.
01:09 07 May 24
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  • At Newstead you’ll feel confident that your child is thriving; building their confidence in our great learning spaces which include indoor gardens, city views and natural play structures. Your child deserves the best.
  • Take a tour and see firsthand how we create an environment where children and families feel at home, and every day is filled with growth, fun, and community.
  • Your child will be in the best hands with us, and our centre will soon become their second home. They will never want to leave!

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

HOURS

Mon to Fri 7:00am to 6:00pm

ADDRESS

Level 3, 639 Wickham Street Newstead, QLD, 4006

SPACES AVAILABLE NOW ACROSS ROOMS

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

Welcome to our Centre

Welcome to Guardian Childcare & Education Newstead, a modern, spacious child centre in Brisbane’s inner-north. Our early childhood education programs are focused on play-based learning, and our team of qualified Teachers and Educators provide a stimulating environment for children aged six weeks to six years of age to discover the world in a safe and secure way. 

Our long day care in Newstead is ideally located for families looking for childcare near Breakfast Creek, Fortitude Valley, Bowen Hills, Teneriffe and New Farm, or those commuting to Brisbane CBD for work.

Our Newstead childcare centre offers: 

  • Quality learning programs such as Joy of Reading, Cooking and Sustainability 
  • Engaging indoor learning spaces full of quality educational resources 
  • Expansive outdoor play spaces with a water pump, purpose-built hills and tunnels, indoor gardens, city views and natural play structures 
  • On-site Chef providing fresh snacks and meals daily 
  • Highly experienced Educators and degree-qualified Teachers 
  • Nappies, SPF 50+ sunscreen, a hat and bed linen provided 
  • Extended hours of care each weekday from 7am to 6pm 

Our Newstead long day care centre 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. Our light-filled daycare in Newstead also has a water pump, purpose-built hills and tunnels, indoor gardens, city views and natural play structures. 

Children and families also have the added benefit of a two-year dedicated Kindergarten Program led by quality teachers who are there to help prepare your child for the exciting transition to 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. 

To qualify for this additional benefit, 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 at least two days per week.  

At our early childhood education centre in Newstead, children enjoy weekly excursions into the local community, exploring places like Café 63, nearby shops, and taking scenic walks around Fortitude Valley. On-site, our dedicated and qualified cook prepares five nutritionally balanced meals every day using fresh, seasonal ingredients. With a theatre-style kitchen and dining piazza, mealtimes are a social experience where children sit and enjoy chatting with friends and Educators. To support their early childhood education journey, our Educators also host hands-on cooking classes, helping children learn about good nutrition in a fun and interactive way. 

We use 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. 

Experience your child’s growth like never before with our unique Visible Learning program. At the heart of this approach is the Learning Exchange—an engaging display in each learning space that showcases what your child is working on each day. Here, our dedicated Teachers and Educators share meaningful updates on your child’s progress and development. It’s also a space for you to contribute your own goals and aspirations, ensuring you play an active role in shaping your child’s educational journey.  

Discover the difference at Guardian Newstead. Book a tour of our exceptional day care centre today and take the first step in your child’s learning adventure! 

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Meet our Centre Manager Reagan

"Childhood is such a sacred time and I believe when children feel safe and are empowered to be confident, capable and resilient they can make choices and understand what is happening around them."

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 7:00am to 6:00pm
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 Newstead provides the warmth and comfort of a family home, conveniently located close to Brisbane CBD. If you’re looking for quality childcare in Newstead or nearby, our centre offers a purpose-built outdoor space accessible from every classroom, with plenty of room for children to run, ride, and explore. 

Our spacious daycare in Newstead caters to children aged six weeks to six years, creating a nurturing and stimulating environment where they can safely discover the world around them. Bright and engaging materials encourage curiosity and exploration, helping children develop their social, emotional, and cognitive skills during these important early years. 

Supported by a dedicated team of university-qualified Teachers and Educators, children at Guardian Newstead enjoy enriching learning experiences designed to foster creativity, imagination, and confidence. Whether you’re seeking daycare in Brisbane for your little one or quality childcare nearby, our centre provides a safe and inspiring space for young learners. 

Open from 7.00am to 6.00pm every weekday, Guardian Newstead offers flexibility for busy families. We encourage parents and caregivers to take a little time during drop-off or pick-up to explore our learning environment and see how we bring early learning to life. Our Educators are happy to show you various play materials and education spaces, as well as offer tips to continue the learning journey at home. 

To keep families connected, we use the Storypark app to share photos, updates, and learning outcomes, so you can stay informed about your child’s development. Storypark also helps us set meaningful learning goals to support children in reaching developmental milestones and discovering new ideas. 

If you’re searching for daycare in Newstead or childcare nearby, Guardian Childcare and Education Newstead is here to provide the perfect place for your child to learn, grow, and thrive. 

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 start to life, as well as being aligned with the National Quality Standard.  

At our long day care and daycare centre in Bowen Hills, we provide a high-quality kindergarten program designed to give children a head start on skills typically introduced in early primary school. Through engaging, play-based activities, children begin exploring shapes, numbers, and letters in a fun and supportive environment.  

Our program focuses on developing each child’s literacy and numeracy skills, helping them build confidence and feel prepared for the transition to primary school. We cater to the unique needs and routines of every family, ensuring each child’s cultural and family background is celebrated and encouraged.  

As a family day care and preschool in Bowen Hills, we are committed to children’s nutrition. Our on-site cook prepares fresh, nutrient-packed meals tailored to children’s dietary needs. We encourage kids to participate in food preparation, learn about where their food comes from, and explore the cultural heritage behind different cuisines—promoting diversity and inclusion from an early age.  

With our unique Visible Learning Program, families can stay actively involved in their child’s education. Our Learning Exchange Display shares regular updates from Teachers and Educators on your child’s progress, while also offering families the chance to contribute to their learning journey. 

If you’re searching for a local day care centre or Fortitude Valley childcare, our family-focused approach provides a nurturing and inclusive environment where your child can thrive. Whether you need a daycare centre or preschool near Bowen Hills, Guardian Childcare and Education Newstead is your local childcare solution.  

Come and meet our team and explore our Centre today! We’d love to show you why Guardian is the perfect day care centre for your child’s learning and development. At Guardian, we believe that together, we can give young children the best start in life.  

We look forward to welcoming you soon! 

Centre Highlights

Our Newstead childcare centre offers:

  • Quality learning programs such as Joy of Reading, Cooking and Sustainability
  • Engaging indoor learning spaces full of quality educational resources
  • Expansive outdoor play spaces with a water pump, purpose-built hills and tunnels, indoor gardens, city views and natural play structures
  • On-site Chef providing fresh snacks and meals daily
  • Highly experienced Educators and degree-qualified Teachers
  • Nappies, SPF 50+ sunscreen, high-quality formula and bed linen provided
  • Extended hours of care each weekday from 7am to 6pm

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.

Reviews from Google

4.4
(22)
Tayler C.
Tayler C.
10:21 28 Oct 24
Our daughter goes here and it’s a well run, very caring and clean facility. Have not had a single issue, the team is great!
Shannon H.
Shannon H.
11:21 22 Jul 24
My daughter has been attending Guardian Newstead for a little over a year and we absolutely love it! I feel so comfortable dropping her off knowing she’s in such great care. 😊
Richa B.
Richa B.
11:35 14 Jun 24
Pupupu L.
Pupupu L.
01:59 21 May 24
I’ve visited a few centres and this is the best day care I’ve ever seen! The centre is clean, well organised and quality healthy foods are prepared onsite everyday! Most importantly, all the educators are soooo lovely! They love what they are doing, and they are good at what they are doing! I truely appreciate all the love and care they’ve given to my little one!🤩
Enrique Jr M.
Enrique Jr M.
02:33 06 Nov 23
E E
E E
01:27 17 Oct 22
Such an excellent team at Newstead, every educator knows what my child has been up to each day and shows great care in what they do.
Katie E.
Katie E.
08:55 15 Sep 22
My son has just started in the Bambino’s room and he loves it! I feel very comfortable dropping him off and I know all the wonderful team are going to take care of him! I get regular updates and he’s always so clean & happy when I pick him up!Would highly recommend! Thank you so much Guardian Newstead ☺️
Larissa G.
Larissa G.
22:12 25 Jul 22
Our family love this centre!The professionalism and caring nature of staff is obvious as soon as you step through the door and are greeted by the leadership team. We love that the educators upload digital stories so we can learn about our child’s development. We love the chef who cooks with the children and is friendly with the parents. Great centre!
Dimayr L.
Dimayr L.
02:32 12 Jul 22
Great centre and staff! My child love to go in everyday, the staff and managers and really welcoming when You walk into the centre!
Rochedale N.
Rochedale N.
21:07 09 Nov 21
Educator of Excellence - Brent Ritchie (primary reason for score) Well managed, secure centre- Newstead QLD
Isabel R.
Isabel R.
11:14 20 Apr 21
Becoming a new parent is stressful and overwhelming enough, and especially if you move to a new country and continent at the same time, like I did. From the moment I enrolled my son, Guardian Newstead has been supported both me and my child so much. Absolute life changer to know your child will be educated, socialized, supported, and loved!! Everything from the amazing Greek chef and his fantastic meals (that my picky eater loves), to the nurturing and informative educators, and the vast space they have to run around and exert all their energy has surpassed all my previous expectations of what daycare should be. I’m so grateful for them! Anyone who enrols their child, can rest assure and be comforted by the fact that they will be greeted with a warm friendly smile at the entrance, and leave with a full belly and full heart, and stimulated intellectually to boot! Highly recommend.
T
T
05:21 17 Oct 19
Venugopala Gollapudi (.
Venugopala Gollapudi (.
08:14 07 Oct 18
Great staff, very friendly and caring
Bex B.
Bex B.
06:23 24 Jul 18
Leigh S.
Leigh S.
00:02 14 Apr 18
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 communicated through their online portal so you can keep up to date on what's happening. The staff seem to care about the place and the children and it shows in the facilities. The staff are really engaging with us and happy to share what they have been up to. The centre is really well managed and they seem to have everything under control. Happy to recommend this place to anyone looking for a child care centre for their children.
Tania R.
Tania R.
23:42 17 Jan 18
Great facilities, great teachers - a no brainer for working parents.
Amandeep S.
Amandeep S.
08:21 09 Oct 17
f G.
f G.
01:09 07 May 24
J.wells FireCertifier0403066983 (.
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00:08 03 Jun 18
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