Rose Donaldson
Centre Manager
I believe that all children are individuals and are to be treated with dignity and respect. It is a joy to see every child take each step as a rite of passage towards their future.
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.
Welcome to Guardian Childcare and Education Queen Street, a spacious, open-plan day care centre in Brisbane CBD. Our childhood education programs are focused on play-based learning, where 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 in a safe and secure way.
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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.
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.
From 7:00am
Breakfast time where families are welcome to stay and enjoy breakfast with the children.
Morning
An opportunity to play and discover with open-plan play in family groups and multi-age groupings.
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.
Morning tea
An opportunity for children to come together for a healthy snack, often they help prepare their food alongside our carers and cook.
Mid-morning
Individually tailored to your child’s needs and curiosity the planned experiences continue, this includes both indoor and outdoor programs.
Lunch
Another nutritious meal expertly prepared by our cook. Families are invited to join the children for meals and excursions if they wish.
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.
Afternoon tea
Another chance for the children to come together and re-fuel in small groups. There is also an opportunity to rest or play together and reflect on the day.
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.
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.
Open 7:00am to 6:00pm
Monday to Friday
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.
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.
Cara Chambers
From the very beginning, the educators have been like a second family to Sophie - she still loves to go and play with her educators from Ruby (from her baby ... Read More
Karla Bennett
Michelle, Emma and their team are absolutely amazing. They are always accommodating and put the children and families first. Our little one really came out of her shell by being ... Read More
Andreas Weingartner
It is a fantastic place. Awesome educators, great management, perfect location - we could not imagine a better childcare.
Caroline Fleming
Wonderful caring , beautiful natured staff
E H
We have been attending the centre for just over 2 years now. The educators and centre manager could not be more nurturing and caring towards my daughter and our family. ... Read More
Killian J
Fantastic centre with really caring and helpful staff. Breanna has been attending the centre for just over two years now and is loving her experience. The centre offers engaging learning ... Read More
Aaron Leonard
Aaron Leonard
We cannot be happier with the team and facilities. They have looked after and nurtured our daughters early learning years and we can see the results, with her coming home ... Read More
Carolyn Leonard
I trust the team completely! They are so supportive and responsive. The team takes pride in their work and care for the children like their own. My child has so ... Read More
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Angie Westerdale
My Child attended this centre and the care and love from the staff was fantastic! They were so supportive of our needs and Tyler was always happy to run ... Read More
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Rebecca Norton
Guardian has been an exceptional experience for my oldest son who has been with the centre for over 2 years. We specifically sought out a centre that demonstrated the core ... Read More
licia McGroarty
I cannot rave enough about the Queen Street Guardian! I was nervous about starting my almost 2YO daughter as she had not been in any formal day care prior to ... Read More
Linda
We couldn't be happier with Guardian - Queen Street. Contrary to previous reviews, we have had such a positive experience. We find the staff not only super friendly but very ... Read More
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Narisa Zulfiqar
Our daughter is attending the childcare since 2 weeks.We had a very good experience up till now.The staff is very friendly and the educators pay attention to our daughter. It ... Read More
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.