Open 7:00am to 6:00pm
Monday to Friday
Guardian Childcare & Education Taringa
Cath C.
10:00 29 Nov 22
Kahui B.
03:05 20 Jul 22
Lois M.
02:24 12 Jul 22
S92 L
00:00 23 Jun 21
Would not hesitate in recommending Guardian Taringa! My son has been here for 2-3 months and the staff have gone above and beyond to build strong relationships with both my son and myself as a parent. Family communication is fantastic and the activities are amazing. The Staff are more than competent and I am forever thankful that they love on my boy so well. His confidence has increased significantly!
Ruchita P.
22:34 14 Apr 21
This is one of the best childcare... my daughter loves to go she always says I love Guardian☺They look after the over all development of kids... teachers and management are very kind hearted and reaponsive...Very happy with this day care...
Janneke T.
23:22 14 Jan 21
Our son has only just started at Guardian Taringa, but even after only two weeks I can already confidently recommend this wonderful centre! The facilities are incredible - especially the beautiful outdoor area! -, but most importantly the staff are super friendly and competent! The amount of personal care and attention for both the child's and parents' needs is amazing. Knowing that my son is looked after by such warm, caring people in a nurturing environment makes it so much easier to drop him off for the day! :) Thank you!!
Neha D.
09:03 02 Feb 20
We are lucky to have a place for our child at this centre. It is beautiful and all staff are so friendly, caring and understanding of our needs. We go about our day knowing our daughter is happy and in great hands.
Morgana R.
04:39 24 Oct 19
I have no hesitation in recommending Guardian Childcare & Education Taringa. The staff are incredibly friendly, qualified and caring. My son has been attending since he was 8 months old and has developed lovely relationships with the educators and other children. The centre is conveniently located, there are large, spacious outdoor play areas for the children with gardens, sand pit and play equipment and the food prepared for the children is of an excellent, varied quality. We receive daily updates on what the children are up to and the activities are imaginative, educational and most importantly fun. A wonderful centre
Jade J.
02:40 26 Sep 19
The facilities are outstanding and the educators are so caring. Our little girl has been going since 10 months old and is so happy to go every day. She loves all the amazing activities and experiences that are organised for the children and the open ended play equipment means she is never bored. The wrap around play outdoor play garden means she can have picnics and play with nature all the time. The food the chef prepares is outstanding and it is nice that she interacts with the children each day. Our little one even got to make a special treat together with the chef on her birthday complete with a chef hat and all. The bond between the children and the educators is so special and it makes it a little easier going to work knowing she is happy and in such good hands.
- Leading 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.
- A specialist two-year kindergarten program that prepares children for school, with the benefits of long day care.
Come and see the Centre for yourself, meet the team and have all your questions answered. Book a tour today.
Hours
Mon to Fri 7:00 to 18:00
Address
Level 4, 32, Morrow Street
Taringa, QLD, 4068
Take a Look Around
Welcome to our Centre
Welcome to Guardian Childcare & Education Taringa, a modern and beautiful childcare centre perfectly situated for families living in surrounding suburbs such as Toowong, St Lucia, Indooroopilly, and Chapel Hill.
- Teaches the the basic numeracy and literacy skills needed for academic success and;
- Has clear learning outcomes that deliver on the Early Years Learning Framework and the National Quality Standard for Early Childhood
Meet our Centre Manager
Tina Hill
"I believe in providing children with the best opportunities possible to start their learning journeys from an early childhood age. My goal is to create a community that centres around trust and respect for our children".
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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Morning
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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Morning
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 cook.
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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 cook. 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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What we Provide
- Five nutritionally balanced meals including: Breakfast, Lunch, Morning and Afternoon tea and a late Snack at the end of the day
- Nappies
- Formula (NAN Comfort) and bottles
- Bedding
- Hats
- Water bottle
- Sunscreen
- Bibs
What to Bring
- Spare change of clothing
- Soft toy or comfort blanket for nap time
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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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Guardian Taringa offers high-quality early years childcare and education, a world-class curriculum, brand-new purpose-built facilities, incredible resources, an experienced team and a leading Kindergarten Program for older children.
We also offer a range of Centre features and practical additional benefits for children and families to make life a little easier, including:
- Undercover carparking and pram parking
- Close to public transport
- Rooftop playground
- Sweeping views of the city from the playground
- Open plan rooms and facilities
- Out and About Excursion Programs into the local community with the Octo-pram
- Designated drop off and pick up zones to assist with those busy mornings and afternoons.
- Casual care days where possible to help you manage the unpredictable nature of work life and home life.
- Assisting you with the Child Care Subsidy and other entitlements to help you make the most of the financial support which may be available.
- Our family communication app StoryPark to keep you informed throughout the day with photos, videos and updates about your child.
- Ensuring consistency, so that whether your child is toilet training, learning to self-feed or beginning to write, we keep it going for you.
- Providing your child with unexpected benefits such as exposure to a range of cultures and languages via our diverse and multi-cultural educator mix.
- Excursions into the local community.
Each space is designed specifically to cater to the individual needs of the children, and their developmental stages. For instance, you will see in our baby room that resources (eg mirrors are placed low to the ground to help support your baby’s development and growing curiosity). Whereas our toddler rooms we have resources at a higher level and in scenarios to encourage open-ended and loose-parts play; and our preschool environments are specifically tailored to support our children in their transition to primary school.
You are welcome to speak to our educators at any time during the tour for further context on why we arrange our rooms the way we do. There is real science behind it and it’s quite fascinating when you consider the layout and resourcing from the eyes of the child and their developmental stage.
The environment plays a huge factor in learning outcomes for children, so we pride ourselves on helping children and families feel welcome and able to build a sense of belonging, which supports our teaching.
Children are at the heart of all decision-making at Guardian. At all times our teams honour, celebrate and promote childhood by supporting the unique journey of each child. Children are strong, unique and resilient individuals who are capable of complex thinking and their own perspectives.
We value the role of families as a child’s first teacher and we’re committed to developing trusting relationships by listening and responding to families about all aspects of their child’s learning and development. So, our approach is focused on the latest research and insights into how children learn best, and the specific skills they will need to thrive in the 21st Century.
We have an on-site cook who prepares all meals fresh each day, using seasonal and healthy ingredients. We also grow a range of fresh ingredients at most of our Centres, that the children love getting involved with – often harvesting those vegetables and herbs to use in the Centre kitchen as part of their learning about nutrition and wellness. It’s a real playground to plate experience!
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Guardian Childcare Taringa services a number of local areas, including: Toowong, Ironside, Indooroopilly, Tarragindi, Auchenflower and Torwood.
Cath C.
10:00 29 Nov 22
Kahui B.
03:05 20 Jul 22
Lois M.
02:24 12 Jul 22
S92 L
00:00 23 Jun 21
Would not hesitate in recommending Guardian Taringa! My son has been here for 2-3 months and the staff have gone above and beyond to build strong relationships with both my son and myself as a parent. Family communication is fantastic and the activities are amazing. The Staff are more than competent and I am forever thankful that they love on my boy so well. His confidence has increased significantly!
Ruchita P.
22:34 14 Apr 21
This is one of the best childcare... my daughter loves to go she always says I love Guardian☺They look after the over all development of kids... teachers and management are very kind hearted and reaponsive...Very happy with this day care...
Janneke T.
23:22 14 Jan 21
Our son has only just started at Guardian Taringa, but even after only two weeks I can already confidently recommend this wonderful centre! The facilities are incredible - especially the beautiful outdoor area! -, but most importantly the staff are super friendly and competent! The amount of personal care and attention for both the child's and parents' needs is amazing. Knowing that my son is looked after by such warm, caring people in a nurturing environment makes it so much easier to drop him off for the day! :) Thank you!!
Neha D.
09:03 02 Feb 20
We are lucky to have a place for our child at this centre. It is beautiful and all staff are so friendly, caring and understanding of our needs. We go about our day knowing our daughter is happy and in great hands.
Morgana R.
04:39 24 Oct 19
I have no hesitation in recommending Guardian Childcare & Education Taringa. The staff are incredibly friendly, qualified and caring. My son has been attending since he was 8 months old and has developed lovely relationships with the educators and other children. The centre is conveniently located, there are large, spacious outdoor play areas for the children with gardens, sand pit and play equipment and the food prepared for the children is of an excellent, varied quality. We receive daily updates on what the children are up to and the activities are imaginative, educational and most importantly fun. A wonderful centre
Jade J.
02:40 26 Sep 19
The facilities are outstanding and the educators are so caring. Our little girl has been going since 10 months old and is so happy to go every day. She loves all the amazing activities and experiences that are organised for the children and the open ended play equipment means she is never bored. The wrap around play outdoor play garden means she can have picnics and play with nature all the time. The food the chef prepares is outstanding and it is nice that she interacts with the children each day. Our little one even got to make a special treat together with the chef on her birthday complete with a chef hat and all. The bond between the children and the educators is so special and it makes it a little easier going to work knowing she is happy and in such good hands.
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.
