Hayley
Centre Manager
"I am continually inspired by my team and strive to support them in creating environments in which our children feel confident."
Open 6:30am to 6:30pm
Monday to Friday
Guardian Childcare & Education Springfield
Every day is an opportunity for discovery and growth at Guardian Childcare & Education Springfield, which is rated exceeding in the National Quality Standard. With a range of exciting, resource-rich environments including herb and vegetable gardens, a passionfruit vine, a spacious veranda, natural play structures, and an open-plan atelier, children are encouraged to explore and learn.
We are proud to have a culturally diverse team and celebrate a variety of cultures and holidays throughout the year. We also organise a range of fundraising events for the children to be involved in.
Children get out and about on regular excursions, so we have a great connection with the surrounding community. We visit locations such as our local parklands for nature walks, the library, F45, Bunnings and the Queensland Museum.
Our on-site cook prepares five nutritionally balanced meals using seasonal ingredients every day. To further explore food at the centre our cook and Educators host cooking classes for the children to get involved in.
Begin the adventure at Guardian today by booking a tour to explore the centre, chat with our team of Educators and learn more about our high-quality curriculum.
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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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From 6:30am
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.
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From 7:00am
Breakfast time where families are welcome to stay and enjoy breakfast with the children.
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Morning
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.
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Morning
As the children come together, planned experiences begin. This is where the Guardian programs and practices come to life. Examples of learning include numeracy, literacy, language, critical thinking, problem solving, leadership, social skills, technology, science, creative arts, curiosity and more.
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Morning
There's an opportunity for children to come together and enjoy morning tea.
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Mid-morning
Following morning tea, the planned experiences continue. This includes both indoor and outdoor programs.
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Afternoon
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.
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Afternoon
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.
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Afternoon
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.
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End of the day
As families arrive to pick up children, there's an opportunity to speak to Educators and share information about the day.
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End of 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.
Helpful Information
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Fee Information expand_more
| Age Group | Daily Fee |
|---|---|
| Under 2 Years | $127.00* |
| 2 to 3 Years | $124.00* |
| Over 3 Years | $121.00* |
*Price before the government rebate. To calculate what Child Care Subsidy you might get back, click here.
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What we Provide
- Hats
- Sunscreen
- Five nutritionally balanced meals including: Breakfast, Lunch, Morning and Afternoon tea and a late Snack at the end of the day
- Nappies
- Bibs
- Bedding
- Formula - S26
What to Bring
- Soft toy or comfort blanket for nap time
- Spare change of clothing
- Water bottle
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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 Childcare and Education Springfield is located at the bottom of the GE corporate building, and looks out over the growing community of Springfield. We pride ourselves on our genuine connections to the community through our regular Nature Walk excursions, connections with the local library and various other initiatives designed to support our children in becoming connected with, and visible within, the community.
Our play spaces are designed to stimulate creativity and imagination, with a wide range of experiences to choose from. The outdoor environment has been carefully landscaped to promote exploration and adventure. Exploration of open ended resources is encouraged through their inclusion across the indoor and outdoor environments. Exploration and engagement with natural resources collected from our community excursions adds complexity to the children’s play. They especially love playing with blocks, lights and sand, and use their imagination to create daily adventures with these materials.
Our on-site cook prepares fresh, nutritious meals each day. The children love learning about where the food comes from and watching how it is prepared.
Our knowledgeable Educators are passionate about their roles. This is reflected in the quality of the programs provided to the children, visibility of learning through authentic and relevant documentation, and genuine interest they take in each and every child and family. We love building connections with the families at our centre, and endeavour to learn as much as we can about them to allow us to prove a high level of care to the children.
Our open-door policy means you are welcome to spend as much time as you like with us, so you can see us in action and gain confidence in the quality of our care.
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.
Guardian Childcare & Education Springfield
GE Building - Ground Floor, 6 Yoga Way
Springfield Central, QLD, 4300
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