Find a Guardian Childcare Centre in South Australia
Finding the best childcare matters. We’re here to support your family with engaging learning, caring educators and centres conveniently located across South Australia. Explore the map below to find a Guardian centre near you.
Find Your Centre
Enter your postal code or suburb below to find a Guardian Centre in your area.
Guardian’s Approach to Early Learning
At every Guardian centre, our educators create learning experiences based on your child’s interests and stage of development. Our To BE Me program is a unique approach to early learning that grows with your child from the nursery room through to kindy.
Our Nutrition for Life program supports children to build healthy habits for life. Fresh, balanced meals and snacks are prepared onsite daily by our professional Chefs and Cooks. Children are encouraged to explore new flavours and enjoy positive mealtime experiences that fuel growing bodies and minds.
Preparing Your Child for School
Children aged 3–5 take part in our Flying Start to School program, designed specifically to lay the foundations for a confident start to school.
Flying Start to School aligns with the Early Years Learning Framework (EYLF), supporting the literacy, numeracy and communication skills that your child needs to flourish in school and beyond.
Frequently Asked Questions
At what age does a child start school in South Australia? 
In South Australia, the first year of primary school is called Reception. Children can start in the year they turn 5, with two intake points depending on their birthday. Children born before May 1 normally start at the beginning of the year, while children born between May 1 and October 31 can start in Term 3. Children born on or after November 1 usually begin in Term 1 the following year.
Guardian’s Flying Start to School preschool program is designed to make this transition smooth, giving children the literacy, numeracy and social skills they need to thrive as they begin their school journey.
What is the Early Years Learning Framework?
The Early Years Learning Framework (EYLF) is the curriculum used in all early childhood education and care services across Australia, including childcare centres in South Australia. It outlines the principles, practices and outcomes that support children’s learning from birth to five, including their transition into school. Guardian’s To BE Me and Flying Start to School programs are based on the EYLF to ensure every child’s development aligns with this framework.
How do I find the right Guardian centre for my family?
The map at the top of this page shows all Guardian centres in South Australia. You can search by suburb or postcode to find your nearest options, then visit each centre page for more details. Booking a tour on the centre page is the best way to get a feel for a centre, meet the team and ask any questions specific to your family’s needs.