Guardian Childcare & Education Coorparoo

Reviews from Google

4.5
(14)
Nadine B.
Nadine B.
22:56 13 Feb 24
Jenny
Jenny
21:44 20 Dec 23
J S.
J S.
09:27 08 Aug 23
Guardian Coorparoo is a wonderful daycare centre. The facilities are nice, with a great outdoor space (veg garden + chickens!) and the long centre hours (with offerings such as breakfast) are super helpful when we work across town. My 5-star review is mainly for the lovely, friendly, caring and supportive team of Educators and Management. I appreciate the daily updates/snapshots and the Educators clever new ideas of learning activities.
Rebecca C.
Rebecca C.
00:48 02 May 23
Jessica G.
Jessica G.
00:45 11 Apr 23
Brielle B.
Brielle B.
02:12 07 Mar 23
Wonderful staff, great communications and diversity of learning experiences
Diletta Luna C.
Diletta Luna C.
04:07 04 Oct 22
The centre is welcoming and offering a warm, stimulating, and nurturing environment. The educators are sweet with the children and very experienced, and always coming up with new ideas to help the children learn and grow. Children achievements are often celebrated and we get notified about them and other daily activities through a dedicated app. Finally, the centre management team is also lovely and understanding and will do everything they can to accommodate your requests when possible. I'm really happy we chose Guardian for our child.
Karina S
Karina S
06:02 22 Sep 20
Guardian Coorparoo is a a wonderful Daycare facility. We attended for almost 2 years only changing centers due to the fact we moved. The Educators were wonderful and they grew to feel like part of our family. Our boys were always cared for very well. The educational activities were great in extending their interests and skills.The outdoor facilities are great, plenty of room to run around and play in. Also loved that they have chickens, tickle bees and worms great learning experience for the children.Would highly recommend Guardian Coorparoo.
Leigh S.
Leigh S.
12:14 22 Oct 19
My children have attended this centre for the past five months and we have been really impressed with the care. The staff are all very friendly, the outdoor environment is quite impressive. Would highly recommend this centre.
Naga T.
Naga T.
20:58 30 Oct 18
Kylie S.
Kylie S.
01:42 25 Mar 24
As a parent of children who have attended Guardian Coorparoo for the past 4 years, just wanted to add a recent review with my thoughts about the centre.There is an amazing group of caring Educators who work here and the work they do is hard. During and post-COVID the centre has been working to recover from the mass changes brought about through the impact of visa changes and burnout associated with working in a frontline environment over the past few years. Thankfully, a core of dedicated team members has led the charge to welcome new team members and families to the centre.I really like the size of this centre as it's smaller than many of the newer centres in the area. It has only 7 rooms with a good amount of space in each and importantly, a natural outdoor area with a large shady tree for the Summer. A good size sandpit, rock garden and raised garden beds that facilitate the kids learning about veggie growing (though right at this second, they are being re-grown). Another highlight of the outdoor area are the chickens, eggs for the kids to find and lessons about pet care, cleanliness, etc are part of the morning routine. The latest roster facilitating regular morning shift team members is aiding to comfort kids when drop offs are a bit stressful – this is something I appreciate.We’re in the Junior Kindy Room currently and with the prior Google review of this room, I wanted to counter it for new families investigating the centre.1. Eating outdoors – this is a preference when possible and of course, meals are taken inside when necessary. My son attended a C&K and Guardian Coorparoo for Kindy in 2023 and both centres made an effort to enjoy outdoor mealtimes whenever possible.2. Children are monitored for sunscreen and encouraged to build skills to self-apply in the older rooms. This supported autonomy is something I’ve seen in both centres I’ve attended, and is important skill building as they move towards Kindy and Prep. My children have never come home sunburnt, so I assume whatever they are doing is working.3. In Summer I’ve witnessed the team remind the kids periodically to rush to the water trolleys and have a drink of water. On the hottest days, we’ve had notices to send the kids with togs so that waterplay can be facilitated. While the indoor areas are good, there’s no denying the importance of daily outdoor play, discovering bugs, negotiating turns on the bikes, playing in the sandpit, etc.4. My daughter is a picky eater at home and at school. The team have engaged with me regularly to work through the options and help encourage her to eat more lunch. Sometimes she flat out refuses to eat lunch, despite everyone else in the class chomping down on what’s been provided. They make sure she has big morning teas and offer her extra afternoon tea. If she was starving, she would eat.5. The centre is a mix of cultures and I appreciate the cultural diversity my kids have come to appreciate. Celebrations of Lunar New Year, learning Spanish, exploring the heritage of the Educators and classmates, etc. My son is so proud that he can count in Spanish thanks to native speakers integrating their language skills into classroom activities and learning outcomes. My daughter is now coming home saying ‘bonjourno’ (Italian) with a cheeky grin.6. Finally, ‘early learning’ is such a funny term for 3–4-year-olds, even 4–5-year-olds. The industry used to be called ‘play group’ then ‘day care’ and now ‘early learning’ but ultimately I believe our kids benefit from most is the ability to play with other children, negotiate social situations, be imaginative, creative and cared for.Personally, I’ve felt validated whenever I’ve provided feedback and I’ve benefited from ongoing engagement whenever I’ve requested additional support for my kids. There is always room for improvement and the needs of the kids are ever evolving. There are star performers in every room.
Merlyn C.
Merlyn C.
03:41 16 Jan 23
Ritu B.
Ritu B.
23:59 15 Nov 22
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  • Incredible learning programs where children aged six-weeks to six years learn and discover through play.
  • Highly experienced Educators and degree-qualified Teachers support children to grow and thrive.
  • Safe, secure environments that support children’s social and emotional development.
  • High quality two-year kindergarten program that prepares children for school, with the benefits of long day care. Plus 4yr old children get 15hrs of free Kindergarten a week from 1st Jan 2024.

Come and see the Centre for yourself, meet the team and have all your questions answered. Book a tour today.

Hours

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

Address

424 Chatsworth Rd
Coorparoo, QLD, 4151


Welcome to our Centre

Our Coorparoo day care and childcare centre is conveniently situated for families living in surrounding Adelaide suburbs such as Carina, Seven Hills, Woolloongabba, Holland Park, Carindale, Belmont, Mount Gravatt, and Morningside.

Our exciting, resource-rich environments include:

  • Passionate Educators who focus on relationships with children and families
  • Beautifully designed learning spaces to inspire curiosity, fun, and a sense of belonging.
  • Engaging outdoor environment to spark learning and exploration.

Supported through a passionate and dedicated team of university-qualified Teachers and Educators, our childcare and day care centre in Coorparoo is an inclusive learning environment for children where a personalised approach to learning opportunities ensures children are supported to be bold, creative, and curious in their learning journey.

With a range of exciting, resource-rich environments including a vegetable garden, chickens, a cubby house, a mud pit and a range of age-specific spaces and play areas, children are encouraged to explore and learn throughout the day.

Children attending our Coorparoo child care centre will also have the chance to see the same familiar faces as they move on up from our nursery room, into our Kindergarten program, designed specifically to help prepare your child transition from early learning to primary school.

From 1 Jan 2024 eligible children will receive up to 15 hours of free Kindergarten per week at our Centre, up to 600 hours of free Kindergarten per year. This fee support is on top of any Child Care Subsidy eligible families may be receiving. To take advantage of this additional support children must be at least four years of age by 30 June in the year before they attend Primary School and be enrolled at an approved Kindergarten program for at least 2 days a week. Ask us for more information when you visit our Centre. 

As part of our unique Visible Learning Program, families will also have the chance to gain an understanding of their child’s learning. Easily accessible for families, our Learning Exchange Display provides the opportunity for our Teachers and Educators to share with you any updates on their progress every day. You will also have the chance to share with us your own personal goals and visions for us to implement, having direct input in your child’s educational journey.

Families will also be given access to our family communication app Storypark, where we will share with you any significant updates in your child’s day, as well as any other important updates that happen in the centre – ensuring that you’re always connected, even when you’re not here.

If you’re looking to begin the adventure and are wanting to explore, book a tour and meet our team at Guardian Childcare & Education Coorparoo today!

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Meet our Centre Manager

Guardian Childcare & Education Coorparoo Centre Manager Image

Kayleigh Dunn

I believe that children should be supported to learn, play explore and make friends and grow within a nurturing environment and always be supported to be brave and try new experiences.

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.

Helpful Information

Opening Hours

Open 7:00am to 6:00pm
Monday to Friday

Learn More About Our Centre

Our fun-filled and carefully thought through programs support children in their development and help to foster a lifelong love of learning. We aim to support families by providing the best care possible with experienced and passionate Educators.

We host family information evenings to assist families to build extra skills for their parenting toolkit and frequently bring in teachers, Allied Health Specialists and community members to form a supportive team to help your child blossom.

Guardian Childcare & Education Coorparoo has two Kindergarten programs with fully qualified Early Childhood Teachers in both rooms, as well as a Nursery and six weeks to five years rooms. Through regular communication on StoryPark, we are able to show you what your child is learning each day with us and keeps communication open between your family and the centre. We also have an open door policy meaning you can call or drop into the centre whenever you like to visit your child and to chat with our team.

Our Educators

Our educator team are committed and passionate about ensuring your child will be safe, nurtured and cared for every day. Children are encouraged to engage in interest-led play that creates learning and meaningful experience.

Our educators seek to optimise diverse learning opportunities and implement the Curriculum as framed by the Early Years Learning Framework.

Reviews from Google

4.5
(14)
Nadine B.
Nadine B.
22:56 13 Feb 24
Jenny
Jenny
21:44 20 Dec 23
J S.
J S.
09:27 08 Aug 23
Guardian Coorparoo is a wonderful daycare centre. The facilities are nice, with a great outdoor space (veg garden + chickens!) and the long centre hours (with offerings such as breakfast) are super helpful when we work across town. My 5-star review is mainly for the lovely, friendly, caring and supportive team of Educators and Management. I appreciate the daily updates/snapshots and the Educators clever new ideas of learning activities.
Rebecca C.
Rebecca C.
00:48 02 May 23
Jessica G.
Jessica G.
00:45 11 Apr 23
Brielle B.
Brielle B.
02:12 07 Mar 23
Wonderful staff, great communications and diversity of learning experiences
Diletta Luna C.
Diletta Luna C.
04:07 04 Oct 22
The centre is welcoming and offering a warm, stimulating, and nurturing environment. The educators are sweet with the children and very experienced, and always coming up with new ideas to help the children learn and grow. Children achievements are often celebrated and we get notified about them and other daily activities through a dedicated app. Finally, the centre management team is also lovely and understanding and will do everything they can to accommodate your requests when possible. I'm really happy we chose Guardian for our child.
Karina S
Karina S
06:02 22 Sep 20
Guardian Coorparoo is a a wonderful Daycare facility. We attended for almost 2 years only changing centers due to the fact we moved. The Educators were wonderful and they grew to feel like part of our family. Our boys were always cared for very well. The educational activities were great in extending their interests and skills.The outdoor facilities are great, plenty of room to run around and play in. Also loved that they have chickens, tickle bees and worms great learning experience for the children.Would highly recommend Guardian Coorparoo.
Leigh S.
Leigh S.
12:14 22 Oct 19
My children have attended this centre for the past five months and we have been really impressed with the care. The staff are all very friendly, the outdoor environment is quite impressive. Would highly recommend this centre.
Naga T.
Naga T.
20:58 30 Oct 18
Kylie S.
Kylie S.
01:42 25 Mar 24
As a parent of children who have attended Guardian Coorparoo for the past 4 years, just wanted to add a recent review with my thoughts about the centre.There is an amazing group of caring Educators who work here and the work they do is hard. During and post-COVID the centre has been working to recover from the mass changes brought about through the impact of visa changes and burnout associated with working in a frontline environment over the past few years. Thankfully, a core of dedicated team members has led the charge to welcome new team members and families to the centre.I really like the size of this centre as it's smaller than many of the newer centres in the area. It has only 7 rooms with a good amount of space in each and importantly, a natural outdoor area with a large shady tree for the Summer. A good size sandpit, rock garden and raised garden beds that facilitate the kids learning about veggie growing (though right at this second, they are being re-grown). Another highlight of the outdoor area are the chickens, eggs for the kids to find and lessons about pet care, cleanliness, etc are part of the morning routine. The latest roster facilitating regular morning shift team members is aiding to comfort kids when drop offs are a bit stressful – this is something I appreciate.We’re in the Junior Kindy Room currently and with the prior Google review of this room, I wanted to counter it for new families investigating the centre.1. Eating outdoors – this is a preference when possible and of course, meals are taken inside when necessary. My son attended a C&K and Guardian Coorparoo for Kindy in 2023 and both centres made an effort to enjoy outdoor mealtimes whenever possible.2. Children are monitored for sunscreen and encouraged to build skills to self-apply in the older rooms. This supported autonomy is something I’ve seen in both centres I’ve attended, and is important skill building as they move towards Kindy and Prep. My children have never come home sunburnt, so I assume whatever they are doing is working.3. In Summer I’ve witnessed the team remind the kids periodically to rush to the water trolleys and have a drink of water. On the hottest days, we’ve had notices to send the kids with togs so that waterplay can be facilitated. While the indoor areas are good, there’s no denying the importance of daily outdoor play, discovering bugs, negotiating turns on the bikes, playing in the sandpit, etc.4. My daughter is a picky eater at home and at school. The team have engaged with me regularly to work through the options and help encourage her to eat more lunch. Sometimes she flat out refuses to eat lunch, despite everyone else in the class chomping down on what’s been provided. They make sure she has big morning teas and offer her extra afternoon tea. If she was starving, she would eat.5. The centre is a mix of cultures and I appreciate the cultural diversity my kids have come to appreciate. Celebrations of Lunar New Year, learning Spanish, exploring the heritage of the Educators and classmates, etc. My son is so proud that he can count in Spanish thanks to native speakers integrating their language skills into classroom activities and learning outcomes. My daughter is now coming home saying ‘bonjourno’ (Italian) with a cheeky grin.6. Finally, ‘early learning’ is such a funny term for 3–4-year-olds, even 4–5-year-olds. The industry used to be called ‘play group’ then ‘day care’ and now ‘early learning’ but ultimately I believe our kids benefit from most is the ability to play with other children, negotiate social situations, be imaginative, creative and cared for.Personally, I’ve felt validated whenever I’ve provided feedback and I’ve benefited from ongoing engagement whenever I’ve requested additional support for my kids. There is always room for improvement and the needs of the kids are ever evolving. There are star performers in every room.
Merlyn C.
Merlyn C.
03:41 16 Jan 23
Ritu B.
Ritu B.
23:59 15 Nov 22
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