Open 7:00am to 6:00pm
Monday to Friday
Guardian Childcare & Education King Street
- 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.
- High quality 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.

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.
Hours
Mon to Fri 7:00am to 6:00pm
Address
Level 3 , 45 King Street
Bowen Hills,
QLD,
4006
Entry via Machinery Street
Take a Look Around
Welcome to our Centre
Guardian Childcare & Education King Street is rated exceeding in all seven areas of the National Quality Standard. Guardian King Street also has a leading Kindergarten Program, led by university-qualified teachers. This program is for children aged three and up and is designed to help children get ready for the exciting transition to primary school.
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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.
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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 chef.
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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 chef. 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
- Hats
- Sunscreen
- Five nutritionally balanced meals, cooked on site, including: Breakfast, Lunch, Morning and Afternoon Tea and a late Snack at the end of the day
- Bibs
- Nappies
- Bedding
- Formula
- Water Bottles
What to Bring
- Soft toy or comfort blanket for nap time
- Spare change of clothing
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Guardian Childcare & Education King Street is located in the heart of the Brisbane Showgrounds community and is just a few minutes’ walk from The Greens and The Yards residential buildings, as well as KingsGate and KingsCo-Op commercial buildings. Accessible via Gregory Terrace and St Paul’s Terrace, the Centre is a short 1.6Km drive to the Brisbane CBD and offers short-stay car parking for pick-up and drop-off as well as pram parking.
Guardian Childcare & Education King Street is big on space, with a number of special and inspiring environments for the children to explore. These include art studios and workshops, water play areas, native gardens and natural play structures.
The children and educators make use of the Centre’s rooftop garden in the late afternoons; playing in the wonderful warm Brisbane breeze. The team at Guardian King Street have a number of activities available for the children.
Our ‘Out and About’ program includes excursions to the local park and into the King Street Community. Children at Guardian King Street get out and about on regular excursions, and because of this they have a great connection with the surrounding community. With the Brisbane Showgrounds on our doorstep, we attend the Royal Queensland Show (EKKA) each year and often explore the camping, boating and fishing shows too.
On-site cook prepares delicious meals and snacks freshly every day and also hosts hand-on cooking classes for the children to help extend their knowledge of nutrition and encourage them to try new foods! The children and educators also tend a vegetable garden on the Centre rooftop.
Guardian King Street has a leading Kindergarten Program, led by qualified teachers. This program is for children aged three and up and is designed to help children get ready for the exciting transition to primary school. Recently, the Kindergarten children have been exploring making meaning through the arts by exploring the work of artists such as Jackson Pollock!
Our Baby Ambassador Angie has lovingly crafted a welcoming and nurturing environment for our 0-15month aged children. Learn even more about our approach to care and education for babies.
Guardian Childcare King Street is an early learning centre that services a number of local areas, including: Fortitude Valley, Newstead, Teneriffe, Spring Hill and Herston.
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.