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Guardian Childcare Sherwood Forest

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  • Keeping children safe always comes first. All of our team are committed to uphold the highest standards of child safety. Read more about our approach to child safety.
  • We build a strong sense of belonging from day one as we get to know you and your unique child – come and be part of our Sherwood Forest family!
  • 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.
  • You need to come and see why local families just like yours say our amazing centre feels like a home away from home for their children who have fun every single day. Be a part of it.

16 Thallon Street Sherwood, QLD, 4075

Mon to Fri 6:30am to 6:30pm

Limited Spaces Available

Premium Sherwood Forest Childcare Centre

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Meet our Centre Manager Rebecca and Team

"I’m excited to get to know yourself, your beautiful children and families and develop strong meaningful relationships, while being a positive part of their learning and into the future".

Daily Fees

Value for quality care. See our daily fees and your CCS-reduced cost

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Welcome to Guardian Sherwood Forest, where families are valued, with each child’s growth celebrated. Housed in a converted church, our centre provides a nurturing environment for children from nursery through to our government-funded Flying Start to School kindergarten program.

At our leading childcare in Sherwood Forest, your child will enjoy:

• Bright learning spaces with original stained-glass windows and quality resources that engage and inspire.
• An expansive outdoor area with a fort, swing set, and herb and vegetable gardens to explore.
• Our To BE Me learning programs meet each child where they are, supporting their individual development. Our team understands and encourages your child at every stage

We provide a premium daycare where each child’s safety and wellbeing is our priority. Come and discover our welcoming community.

We Care More. The Guardian Difference.

A new era in early learning.

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Premium Learning Spaces

Inspiring environments for curious minds.

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Where care meets peace of mind.

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Building lifelong healthy habits with every bite.

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2 year Preschool / Kinder program for school readiness.

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Partnership with families & community

Stay connected, every step of the way.

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What Learning Looks Like at Different Ages

To Be Me

A new era in early learning. To BE Me is our exclusive learning program designed for each age & stage of a child’s first years, tailored to their age, interests & strengths. Their pathway is personalised, with every milestone captured to makes the link between play & learning clear & memorable.

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Rachael H.
Great daycare I have 3 children in guardian Sherwood Forest & they love it & all have progressed so well
Response from the owner:Thank you for your kind words! We're delighted that your children our centre and are progressing well. Our team is committed to providing a nurturing environment, and your feedback means a lot to us!
Matthew
Abigail's experience at the daycare nursery has been absolutely fantastic! From the moment we enrolled, Felicity the coordinator, went above and beyond to ensure everything was seamless, even helping us transition smoothly when we needed to relocate interstate. The outdoor area is simply amazing and provides a really exploration experience. We especially loved that the older kids could interact with our little one. The carers are incredibly kind and attentive, in a warm environment. We couldn't be happier with our choice and would highly recommend this nursery to any parent looking for quality care and a supportive community for their child. Special call out to nursery team they all played a huge part.
Response from the owner:Thank you Matthew for your great review for our centre in Sherwood Forest. We are so happy to hear that we are meeting your expectations. We will continue to provide the best possible care for out families and children 😊
steph F.
Blair M.
We’ve been so happy sending our daughter here. Staff always give lots of feedback, great atmosphere and lots of initiative to make it a happy, nurturing and caring environment.
Response from the owner:Thank you Blair for your feedback about out center in Sherwood Forrest! We are so happy to hear such good things about you and your little one’s experience with us. At Guardian, we’re all about partnering with our families to deliver the best quality outcome for our children and really appreciate your review.
Ms K.
10 out of 10 an amazing centre and couldn't recommend any more their supportive their communicate well and great for my child's learning and development all the staff are very very lovely and all loved their job
Response from the owner:Thank you Kayla for your 5-star rating for our centre in Sherwood Forest. We really appreciate your positive review and look forward to creating a great experience at Guardian over many more days to come!
Christina F.
Beautiful educators who provide a safe and fun learning environment for my child are keenly invested in his development. Could not recommend higher!
Response from the owner:Thank you Christina for your great review for our centre in Sherwood. We are so happy to hear that we are meeting your expectations. We will continue to provide the best possible care for our families and children 😊 ​
Agnieszka A.
Jodie L.
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 mum going back to work. Everyday they upload photos and information on storypark. We especially love Kimmy, Teniel & Sharelle in nursery! All amazing people. The administration team are also great, supportive and prompt. The outside area is beautiful, shady and a fun atmosphere for the kids. I'm so glad we chose Guardian Sherwood, highly recommend!
Shayle M.
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 all take wonderful care of him. As a first time mum it was daunting leaving my baby with someone other than myself but seeing all the updates with smiley photos of my Bub has made me feel so at ease knowing my boy is having a great time in care.
Bella R.
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 comfortable leaving my children in their care, which as a mother can be a daunting task. I love being able to see all that they learn each day and just how well they are growing with the help of fantastic educators.
Haley H
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 and joy.
The educators at the centre all show care, passion and enthusiasm. We love Sherwood Forest 🙂
steve B.
Adam B.
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 just felt perfect.
Now our girl could not be happier with the change.
I could name the excellent staff members/teachers in the centre but they are ALL so lovely and excellent at what they do! The programs, the education, the play ground, the guidelines and rules are all excellent. Highly recommend!!
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Rhythm of the Day

We know children and families like routine, so you will always receive a warm welcome each morning and an invitation to stay for breakfast. At the end of the day, a smooth transition is assured with your child’s belongings ready for you after a day that fulfils your child's interests and curiosity. In between, the day is filled with new and exciting experiences to engage young minds as part of their early childhood education. Here’s a glimpse of what a day of play-based learning at our childcare centre often looks like.

Morning

Breakfast time provides a great chance for you to share what is important and how your baby’s night at home was.

Mid-Morning

Your baby will enjoy engaging in both our indoor and outdoor nursery environments with planned experiences like songs and story time, followed by morning tea.

Middle of the Day

Your baby’s lunch times will suit their needs, and with our open-door policy, families are welcome to enjoy lunch/bottle time with your baby. When your baby is ready, they are gently settled for sleep and rest.

Mid-Afternoon

Our planned indoor and outdoor nursery experiences continue with the chance for movement, games and more books and songs, with an afternoon snack provided.

End of Day

The Nursery team are eager to share information about your baby’s day and their learning, preparing you and your baby for a smooth transition to your evening.

Frequently asked questions

What we do to keep children safe

Create Safe Spaces & Practices

  • Nappy change areas are designed to have visibility windows and are set up for maximum supervision
  • Our policies also cater for team members being in sight or sound of another team member at all times.
  • Safety embedded in daily programs – by conducting daily checklists, comprehensive risk assessments, and more
  • personal phones or devices are not allowed in learning spaces.

Safe People Who Follow Safe Policies

  • Working With Children Checks for all team members. Automatic alerts if a WWCC is revoked and team member not eligible for shifts
  • Rigorous reference checks – must provide previous line managers for their past roles
  • Annual compulsory Suitability Declarations to confirm ongoing fitness to work with children
  • Mandatory reporting and speaking up – report concerns immediately and all concerns will be investigated fully
  • Ongoing mandatory training in child safety, including annual refreshers and leadership-specific modules

Controlling Access to our Centres

  • Multiple levels of security in all centres
  • All visitors must sign in and present photo ID before entry
  • All tradespeople must provide a WWCC & complete Guardian-specific induction.

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Daily Fee Information

Daily Rates

Our daily rates are all inclusive and have no additional charges for incursions / excursions or any of our learning programs. The rates shown are an estimate based on using Childcare Subsidy (CCS) subsidised hours. The CCS helps lower your out-of-pocket costs, with subsidy rates dependant on your individual family eligibility levels.

What You Might Pay After CCS
Age of Room Daily Rate 60% Subsidy 80% Subsidy
Nursery (0–2) $180.00 $79.93 $46.57
Toddler (2–3) $174.78 $75.16 $41.95
Kinder (3–5) $169.71 $72.98 $40.73

The Queensland Government offers funding to provide families up to 15 hours of free kindergarten a week. The funding off sets the fees for children who turn four years old by 30 June in the year before they attend primary school. This support is in addition to the Child Care Subsidy and can help to lower your out-of-pocket fees. Ask for more details when you tour the centre.

What do you provide?

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

How will you share updates about my child’s day?

Great communication is vital in our collaborative partnerships with families at the Centre. We have a variety of different ways we communicate with you about your child’s learning and progress:


  1. Storypark app - Stay connected to your child's day with regular updates, including photos and learning insights

  2. Pick-up and drop-off updates – Our Educators will share highlights from their day, including experiences they enjoyed, mealtimes, and naps to support your evening routine.

  3. In-room learning exchange displays make our weekly learning plans easy to see so you know what your child will be learning.

  4. Centre Newsletters – Great for community connection and wider Centre and team updates.

  5. Development documentation and meetings for your individual child’s progress.


But remember our door is always open.

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
Flying start to school

Our Flying Start to School kindergarten program is lead by degree qualified Teachers in a long day care setting. Our specialist two-year program is committed to supporting your child as they prepare for big school. We focus on nurturing their confidence, making friends and social emotional growth while also supporting their abilities in reading, writing, counting, and thinking skills. Whether it’s building with blocks, practicing their first letters, or learning to share with friends, every experience is carefully designed to support your child’s development.

Our Centre is a recipient of funding as part of the QLD Government’s Free Kindy Program. Eligible children who turn four years old by 30 June can receive up to 15hrs of free kindergarten a week (40 weeks per year) to reduce your out-of-pocket fees. Ask for more details when you tour the centre.

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.

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.

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