Guardian Childcare & Education Sherwood Forest

Every day is an opportunity for discovery and growth at Guardian Childcare & Education Sherwood Forest. With a range of exciting, resource-rich environments including herb and vegetable gardens, shady trees, a swing set and a fort, children are encouraged to explore and learn both indoors and out – taking advantage of the beautiful Queensland climate.

The character and light-filled Centre is located in a converted church, and features the building’s original stained-glass windows, natural play structures, and a range of age-specific play areas.

At Guardian Sherwood Forest, the children get out and about on regular excursions, so we have a great connection with the surrounding community. We visit locations such as Mt Cootha, the local dentist, Ipswich Civic Centre for the show and the local Sherwood primary school, which forms an important part of our Kindergarten Program. The program is led by university-qualified teachers and helps prepare your child for the exciting transition to primary school.

With a community-minded team of Educators who have been with Guardian Sherwood Forest for a number of years, we are proud to offer a culturally diverse team who celebrate a variety of cultures and holidays throughout the year, extending on the children’s knowledge about the world around them.

With a recently newly installed kitchen servery, children are treated to full and delicious meals every single day.

Children also have the chance to get their green thumbs involved as they grow and harvest  herbs and vegetables from our Centre gardens, often using these same ingredients in our regular hands-on cooking classes, not only developing their fine-motor skills, but also a chance to learn about different foods and flavours!

Begin the adventure at Guardian Sherwood Forest today by booking a tour to explore the centre. Or you can speak with our team to learn more about our approach to high-quality care and education.

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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.

  • From 6:30am

    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.

  • 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 collect their food alongside our carers.

  • 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 shared with peers. Families are also invited to join the children for excursions throughout the day 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 or with siblings. 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.

Helpful Information

Opening Hours

Open 6:30am to 6:30pm
Monday to Friday

Good to Know - What to Bring

What we Provide

  • Hats
  • Sunscreen
  • Bibs
  • Nappies
  • Bedding*
  • Formula and bottles*
  • *Items provided for Nursery 1 only

What to Bring

  • Soft toy or comfort blanket for nap time
  • Spare change of clothing
  • Water bottle
  • All Meals

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.

More about Guardian Sherwood Forest

Guardian Childcare & Education Sherwood Forest is located just behind the main street in Sherwood. The building has been lovingly transformed from a church into a warm and welcoming home away from home, complete with colourful and stimulating indoor and outdoor spaces. 

With great resources and amazing indoor and outdoor spaces, your child will have the room to explore and flex their curiosity and creativity. Our playgrounds are designed as a place of wonder and inspiration, and we have incredible spaces to meet the developmental needs for children of all ages – from six weeks to six years of age. We have quiet spaces to relax and places for active play where children can ride their bikes, climb and run. 

Our routines are flexible, and programs are based on the children’s personal interests. Each child is encouraged to contribute their ideas about what to learn. We offer a variety of incursions and excursions throughout the year, all of which are included in your child’s fees. 

We want to better understand your child to deliver them the best early learning experience possible. So, we connect with families in person and through our StoryPark app, so you can enjoy the learning journey alongside your child. StoryPark enables the centre to provide real time updates to families, which is important for you but also supports open communication between the educators and the families. The focus is on providing children with plenty of opportunities and set them up for a lifelong love of learning. You’ll be kept up to date on our unique Visible Learning Program, which gives you a great understanding of your child’s learning for the day at pick up. It will give you plenty to talk about with them on the drive home! 

Many of our Educators have been with the centre for many years, and have forged strong bonds with local families. We love seeing the children grow and develop during their time with us, and then welcoming their siblings when it’s their turn to attend the centre. It’s this consistency and family focus that has earned us the trust of our community. 

Your child will love their day at Guardian Childcare & Education Sherwood Forest with our friendly and passionate team of Educators. We have high Educator-to-child ratios allowing educators and families to work together to ensure a happy and productive time whilst children are in our care. 

Our Educators take the time to provide families with up-to-date information on their child’s day and development progress. Our Educators are selected for their qualifications and expertise in the early childhood field, and we pride ourselves on the quality of our care and the warm and secure learning environment we provide. 

Your child’s learning and development will benefit greatly from their interaction with Educators and other children at the centre.  

If you’re thinking of enrolling, we’d encourage you to book a tour today. During your tour you will have the opportunity to meet our Centre Manager, Educators and have a really good look around the Centre while the team answer any questions you may have.  We even have a list of questions you can ask us to make sure Guardian Sherwood Forest is the right fit for you and your family.   

If you wish to enrol after your tour, our Centre Manager will support you with this process, including our full induction pack and information. You will receive details about government subsidies, immunisation requirements and any other documents needed to confirm your place. If you are not ready to enrol, you will be able to join our waitlist and stay up to date with vacancies and Centre news. 

Reviews from Google (7)

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    Jodie Lee

    Our 13 month old attends this daycare and she loves it! The staff are so friendly & welcoming. They made the transition smooth which was great for a first time ... Read More

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    Shayle Marino

    My son (9 months) attends guardian Sherwood Forest in the nursery room. Starting at 5 months old, from day one was absolutely happy and settled with the amazing educators that ... Read More

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    Bella Rose

    I have two children that attend care at Sherwood Forest (10 months and 2.5years) they both love the centre and are so connected with the educators there. I feel perfectly ... Read More

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    Haley Hanley

    My son absolutely loves attending Guardian Childcare & Education Sherwood Forest. He often asks if it is a Kindy day, and whenever he speaks about Kindy, it is with excitement ... Read More

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    Adam Bos

    We have a child who had to move from a kindy that was not working so well. Sherwood Forest was so welcoming, the vibe was highly positive so the place ... Read More

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    Amanda Larsen

Begin the Adventure at Guardian

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