Open 6:30am to 6:30pm
Monday to Friday
Guardian Childcare & Education
Sherwood Forest
- Children are encouraged to explore and learn both indoors and out in the beautiful Queensland climate! They love the outside herb and vegetable gardens, shady tree, swing set and wooden fort.
- We have availability across all ages on certain days. Let's work together to find the best schedule for your family.
- Nurture your child's social, emotional, literacy and numeracy skills with our comprehensive kindergarten program. Enjoy the extended hours of long day care. Plus, 4-year-olds enjoy 15 hours of free kindergarten each week.
Book a tour today to see the Centre for yourself & have all your questions answered.
HOURS
Mon to Fri 6:30am to 6:30pm
ADDRESS
16 Thallon Street Sherwood, QLD, 4075
SPACES AVAILABLE NOW ACROSS ROOMS
Welcome to our Centre
Welcome to Guardian Childcare and Education Sherwood Forest, a unique child care centre located in a converted church, featuring original stained-glass windows. Our focus in our creating strong relationships with families so every child at our child care centre has the best start to life.
- Highly experienced Educators and degree-qualified Teachers.
- Bright, vibrant learning spaces full of resources designed to inspire.
- Extensive outdoor space for children to explore.
- On-site Chef providing fresh snacks and meals daily.
- For babies, nappies, SPF 50+ sunscreen, high-quality formula and bed linen are provided in our nursery room.
- Extended hours of care each weekday from 6.30am to 6.30pm.
Meet our Centre Manager
Felicity
"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".
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
5 meals per day
All incursions and excursions
Nappies and wipes
Storypark parenting app
Long day care hours year around
Helpful Information
Opening Hours
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.
Learn More About Our Centre
Guardian Childcare and Education Sherwood Forest is located in Brisbane’s south-west, just behind the main street in Sherwood. The building has been transformed from a church into a warm and welcoming home away from home, complete with colourful and stimulating indoor and outdoor spaces.
Our location makes the centre perfect for families in Sherwood looking for ‘childcare centres near me’, as well as those living in the neighbouring suburbs of Corinda, Chelmer, Fig Tree Pocket and Oxley. Nearby to us is the M5 Ipswich Motorway and Oxley Station for those commuting daily into Brisbane’s CBD.
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 of 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.
Children at our childcare centre are supported through those important early years to explore and develop their social and emotional skills through their early learning journey by a dedicated team of university-qualified Teachers and Educators. They create learning experiences in a nurturing environment that fosters creativity and imagination in a safe environment for young age groups.
Guardian Sherwood Forest is open from 6.30am to 6.30pm every weekday, so each family is provided with plenty of flexibility for the hours they work and the time they choose to drop off and pick up their child. During drop-off or pick-up times, we encourage you to stay for a little while and spend some time exploring the learning environment.
Our passionate Educators can show you the various play materials and education spaces throughout the Centre to help you discover our approach to learning as well as support you continue the learning with activities at home. We encourage involving the whole family in their child’s care and education to ensure they are happy as they learn and grow.
Our family communication app, Storypark, provides you with photos and updates on your child throughout the day, offering you the opportunity to stay informed about your child’s early learning and development.
For children aged three and four, we have a kindergarten program led by degree-qualified Teachers that can support your child in their preparation for the step up into primary school. Our curriculum is based on leading child development research and demonstrates our commitment to providing the best possible start to life for your child through quality child care services.
Our early childhood education program is led by specialist Educational Leaders who guide teaching and learning in a flexible and research-supported way. The leading curriculum supports discovery and gives children the best start to life, as well as being aligned with the National Quality Standard. It also comes with the benefit of long day care.
When your child attends Guardian Sherwood Forest, they have the opportunity to learn some of the skills that are often only introduced in early primary school. We begin learning and exploring shapes, numbers and letters through fun, play-based activities.
We develop each child’s literacy and numeracy skills to help them feel confident and prepared during the challenging leap into primary school. Our high-quality program supports the needs and routines of each of our families, and we ensure each child’s cultural and family background is supported and encouraged.
We’re committed to children’s nutrition, and our on-site cook prepares each meal fresh and packed with all the nutrients that children need at their age. We encourage children to engage in food preparation and to ask questions about where their food comes from, why it’s good for them, and how they can eat it. We also encourage exploration of the cultural heritage behind different foods, helping promote diversity and inclusion from an early age.
As part of our unique Visible Learning Program, you will be able to gain an understanding of their child’s education. Our Learning Exchange Display will provide the opportunity for our Teachers and Educators to share updates on your child’s progress. It will also be a chance for you to have direct input into your child’s learning!
Why not come and meet the Centre Manager and the team and have a look around our Centre today? We’d love to show you why Guardian Childcare and Education Sherwood Forest is the perfect learning community for your child. At Guardian, we believe that together, we can give young children the best start to life.
We look forward to welcoming you soon!
Centre Highlights
- Our unique centre located in a converted Church, featuring original stained-glass windows.
- Our early childhood education programs are focused on play-based learning, and our spacious day care and child care centre provides a nurturing and stimulating environment for children aged six weeks to six years of age, supporting them to discover the world in a safe and secure way.
- Our Sherwood Forest child care centre in inner west Brisbane is conveniently situated for families living in surrounding suburbs Corinda, Fig Tree Pocket, Tennyson, Graceville and Rocklea.
- Passionate Educators who focus on relationships with children and families.
- Beautifully designed learning spaces to inspire curiosity, fun, and a sense of belonging.
- Engaging outdoor environment with herb and vegetable gardens, shady trees, a swing set and a fort; children are encouraged to explore and learn both indoors and out in the beautiful Queensland climate.
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/Preschool 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.
Matthew
01:35 21 Jun 24
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.
steph F.
01:11 14 May 24
Blair M.
21:54 08 Apr 24
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.
Kayla K.
02:45 12 Feb 24
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
Christina F.
02:11 07 Nov 23
Beautiful educators who provide a safe and fun learning environment for my child are keenly invested in his development. Could not recommend higher!
Agnieszka A.
02:57 28 Nov 22
Jodie L.
11:14 26 Oct 21
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.
06:18 18 Nov 20
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.
02:24 17 Nov 20
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
01:50 17 Nov 20
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.
10:33 10 Jun 20
Adam B.
01:31 01 Nov 18
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!!