Guardian Childcare & Education

Richlands

  • The children love the outdoor play spaces! Including a large sandpit, bike track and veggie garden!
  • Come and see why our families are our raving fans where belonging to our community and strong communication is a key part of a child’s development. You will feel part of their day, every day.
  • Discover our centre that feels like home and where each day is exciting, from our nurturing nursery to our leading 2 year Kindergarten program. Your child deserves the best.

Book a tour today to see what makes our Centre special & have all your questions answered

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HOURS

Mon to Fri 6.30am to 6.30pm

ADDRESS

144 Pine Road Richlands, QLD, 4077

SPACES AVAILABLE NOW ACROSS ROOMS

Check out our fantastic indoor and outdoor learning spaces your child will enjoy

Welcome to our Centre

Guardian Childcare & Education Richlands is a custom-designed centre offering an inspiring and stimulating early learning environment for children. Guardian Richlands childcare and long daycare centre is conveniently located near Centenary Highway, Progress Road and the Richlands train station, making it a convenient choice for busy families.

Our long day care in Richlands is ideally located for families in surrounding suburbs near Richlands, Durack, Ellen Grave, Forest Lake, Darra, Summer, Doolandella and Ellen Grove.

Our experienced Centre Team at our Richlands child care have more than 30 years of combined experience in early childhood education and care, as well as strong ties to the local community. With two spacious outdoor play areas, nine light-filled learning spaces and two dedicated art spaces your child will have the room to be curious, creative and imaginative in their learning.

Our Richlands childcare centre offers:

  • Quality learning programs such as Joy of Reading, Cooking and Sustainability
  • Engaging indoor learning spaces full of quality educational resources
  • Expansive outdoor play spaces with a large sandpit, bike track and veggie garden
  • On-site Chef providing fresh snacks and meals daily
  • Highly experienced Educators and degree-qualified Teachers
  • Nappies, SPF 50+ sunscreen, high-quality formula and bed linen provided
  • Extended hours of care each weekday from 6:30am to 6:30pm

Both the indoor and outdoor spaces at our Richlands day care centre are designed to encourage children to ignite their curiosity, learn and most of all have fun. With large verandas and shady spots for sunny days, plus an outdoor dining area, the Centre is a real home away from home for the children and families. In addition, babies have their own secure play space designed to engage and delight!

Our degree-qualified Teachers will help prepare your child for Primary School with our leading curriculum and Kindergarten Program, which is delivered through incredible play-based experiences.

Regular excursions to explore the local area, as well as a ‘home-away-from-home’ approach to care mean you and your child will feel part of our Centre community. 

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 (CCS) 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 two days a week. Ask us for more information when you visit our Centre!

As part of our unique Visible Learning Program, families have the chance to gain an in-depth 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.

Why not come and meet the team and have a look around our wonderful childcare Centre today? We’d love to show you why Guardian Richlands child care centre is the perfect learning environment for your child. At Guardian, we believe that together, we can create life-long learners.

Begin your learning journey with us at Guardian Richlands daycare centre – book a tour to explore our Centre!

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Meet our Centre Manager Rebecca

“Every Child has the right to a safe space to feel heard and validated and to have their needs met”

Where children are supported to be brave, curious, and bold in their learning, for the best possible start to life.

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.

With endless possibilities, there’s never a dull moment and no two days are the same.

Handover time with children, families and our friendly Educators. There's a chance for conversation to share what's important for the day/what's happened the night before at home.

Breakfast time where families are welcome to stay and enjoy breakfast with the children.

As children are arriving and families are coming and going, there's an opportunity for play as well as family grouping, open-plan play and multi-age grouping.

There's an opportunity for children to come together and enjoy morning tea.

Following morning tea, the planned experiences continue. This includes both indoor and outdoor programs.

There's an opportunity for children to come together for lunch. With an open-door policy, families are able to join the centre for meals and excursion if they wish.

For children who want to, or need to, there's an opportunity to sleep, rest or relax. For children who don't need to rest, there are planned experiences, which are more likely to be outdoors.

Children come together for afternoon tea in small groups or with siblings (they can also rest and play together, too). This time also presents an opportunity to reflect on the day.

As families arrive to pick up children, there's an opportunity to speak to Educators and share information about the day.

Some centres offer early tea or light snack at the end of the day, which they can grab as they leave the centre. We’re mindful of how routines vary at home, so if throughout the day, we notice children look tired, food will be provided.

What's included in the Guardian Experience

From nutritious meals and engaging learning programs —it’s all covered in your daily rate. No hidden extras, just peace of mind for you and a great day for your child.

Hat, wetbag and sunscreen

Hat, wetbag and sunscreen

5 meals per day

5 meals per day

All incursions and excursions

All incursions and excursions

Nappies, wipes and formula

Nappies and wipes

Storypark parenting app

Storypark parenting app

Long day care hours year around

Long day care hours year around

Helpful Information

Opening Hours

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

What to Bring

What we Provide

  • Nappies and wipes
  • Bed linen
  • Guardian hat
  • SPF 50+ sunscreen
  • All nutritious meals and snacks

What to Bring

  • Water bottle
  • Spare change of clothing, labelled
  • Soft toy or comfort blanket for nap time
  • Baby's bottles for formula or breastmilk

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.

Centre Highlights

Our Richlands childcare centre offers:

  • Quality learning programs such as Joy of Reading, Cooking and Sustainability
  • Engaging indoor learning spaces full of quality educational resources
  • Expansive outdoor play spaces with a sandpit, bike track and veggie garden
  • On-site Chef providing fresh snacks and meals daily
  • Highly experienced Educators and degree-qualified Teachers
  • Nappies, SPF 50+ sunscreen, high-quality formula and bed linen provided
  • Extended hours of care each weekday from 6:30am to 6:30pm

Our Learning Programs

Learning should be fun! Learning through play encourages children to explore and understand their world at their own pace. It helps build their knowledge, develop confidence, and embrace curiosity.

Learning should be fun! Learning through play allows children to build their knowledge, develop confidence, and embrace curiosity.

Kindergarten Program

Our specialist two-year kindergarten/preschool program is led by degree qualified Teachers in a long day care setting. Children explore and understand their world in an environment of safety and security. It’s where they develop the foundational literacy and numeracy skills to thrive.

Out and about

Through excursions, children are supported to expand their world, to get to know their community, and have a sense of belonging. Their learning thrives when they feel safe, welcome, and that they belong.

STEM

Children discover the wonders of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics through age-appropriate activities that are designed to foster curiosity and develop foundational skills like problem-solving and creativity.

Cooking

Cooking experiences teach numeracy by counting ingredients, and weighing and measuring quantities and volume, while managing these tasks supports independence and confidence.

Ella Language

Learning languages through Early Learning Languages Australia (ELLA) supports brain development and social skills and creates opportunities to celebrate cultural diversity.

Joy of Reading

Reading aloud to children each day inspires imagination and supports thinking. Books with rhythm, rhyme and word patterns make stories more playful and memorable.

Sustainability

From growing veggies and foraging in the garden for that day’s meal ingredients to learning about recycling, children learn about being part of a community, connecting to their environment and understanding their impact on the world.

Reviews from Google

sabrina W.
sabrina W.
10:33 30 Aug 24
Guardian Richlands has been amazing for several reasons. The Educators in Nursery 1 (Fran and Lovejeet) and staff (Erica) are supportive, kind, and so generous with their care. They were accommodating with my little one’s needs and proactively considered my concerns as a first-time mum. The centre itself is organised and I had no issues or worries leaving my child in their care.
Charlie L.
Charlie L.
09:17 22 Apr 24
We love bringing our toddler to Guardian Richlands. The staff are friendly and attentive. Our daughter is always happy when she arrives to see her educators and enjoys the activities they get to do every day.
mannu K.
mannu K.
01:37 10 Apr 24
Switcel N.
Switcel N.
01:33 19 Mar 24
I highly recommend this center because they totally look after your kids and if there's something wrong (e.g sick or anything else that bothers the kid) they update you as soon as they saw you in the afternoon or call you as soon as possible. As a first time parent, I really appreciate what they're doing for my son. I can see more improvements after putting him in this center.
Jagvinder K.
Jagvinder K.
07:54 29 Jan 24
Khanh B.
Khanh B.
05:49 22 Jan 24
Great communication and response. Childcare educator provide care with purpose and strong values.
Hong T.
Hong T.
03:03 13 Nov 23
Alex
Alex
00:52 31 Oct 23
Arshpreet K.
Arshpreet K.
03:29 03 Oct 23
Alex K.
Alex K.
23:46 22 Jun 23
Guardian at Richlands is amazing. The staff are friendly and caring. My son enjoys going for the day and playing with the educators and other children. Seeing him happy at the end of the day is what makes me know he's in good hands when I leave him.
Kylle Danica S.
Kylle Danica S.
05:40 23 Jan 23
The service provided by my Childs Educators in Nursery One, especially Belle and Sharon has been extraordinary and truly admire their jobs on taking care of my son. He has learnt a lot from the centre and we are honestly impressed.
Shouhoo C.
Shouhoo C.
04:14 23 Aug 22
Zeena S
Zeena S
23:09 09 Aug 22
Guardian Richlands is best for the early learning journey of children. The staff is very welcoming , helpful, experienced and professional. The centre got a big rooms and yard for children to play. The centre got the best open plans for children's learning. Children enjoy and learn so much each day with the activities and resources.Educators help child to achieve their milestones. The best centre for children's development and care.
Kate M.
Kate M.
06:42 22 Mar 22
The staff have been wonderful from the moment we started. They have made us all feel so welcome and relaxed. I couldn’t recommend this centre highly enough
Julieth
Julieth
07:20 25 Nov 21
The centre is clean and both the educators and admin staff are caring, they made the transition of our little one much easier.
Thanh Nha N.
Thanh Nha N.
00:27 10 Nov 21
Reet M.
Reet M.
08:38 09 Nov 21
Bec J.
Bec J.
21:45 28 Jul 21
Our family loves this centre. It's so beautiful and new and the educators are all so lovely. Our little boy has become so confident and thrived while being at the centre. I feel happy knowing that he is looked after so well while my husband and I are at work.
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