Guardian Childcare & Education Export Park

Guardian Childcare & Education Export Park is rated as exceeding in the National Quality Standard. As one of eight high-quality childcare Centres in South Australia, Guardian Export Park is fondly referred to as “Adelaide’s best kept secret!” The Centre features music classes, language lessons, weekly soccer skills, and a range of age-specific play areas for children to explore and learn.

With a range of resource-rich environments – including the largest outdoor play spaces in the western suburbs – the Centre boasts a water pump, creek bed, natural play structures and sprawling gardens which the children enjoy every day.

On top of the magical setting, Guardian Export Park also offers a leading Kindergarten Program, led by our university-qualified teachers. This program is in addition to the amazing programs and experiences our dedicated Educators and Teachers prepare for children of all ages – from six months to six years.

At Guardian Export Park our Children get out and about on weekly excursions, so we have a great connection with the local community. We love going to the airport for morning tea, supermarkets, local Aboriginal wetlands, the zoo and the Adelaide Central Markets. These experiences give the children an appreciation for the local community and expand their knowledge of the world around them.

Our on-site cook prepares five nutritionally balanced meals using seasonal ingredients every day, and often hosts hands-on cooking experiences for the children. These experiences extend on the children’s knowledge of good nutrition, and also encourages them to try new foods and flavours.

Begin your adventure at Guardian Export Park today by booking a tour to explore the Centre or speaking to our friendly team.

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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.

  • From 7:00am

    Handover time with children, families and our friendly Educators. There’s a chance to share what’s important for the day and any news from home.

  • From 7:00am

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

  • Morning

    An opportunity to play and discover with open-plan play in family groups and multi-age groupings.

  • Morning

    Planned experiences. This is where the Guardian difference comes to life. Alongside our Educators your child’s exploration leads to learnings in numeracy, literacy, language, critical thinking, problem solving, leadership, social skills, technology, creative arts and much more.

  • Morning tea

    An opportunity for children to come together for a healthy snack, often they help prepare their food alongside our carers and cook.

  • Mid-morning

    Individually tailored to your child’s needs and curiosity the planned experiences continue, this includes both indoor and outdoor programs.

  • Lunch

    Another nutritious meal expertly prepared by our cook. Families are invited to join the children for meals and excursions if they wish.

  • Afternoon

    If your child wants to, or needs to sleep, it’s time to rest and recharge. For children who don’t need to rest the planned experiences continue, in most cases outdoors.

  • Afternoon tea

    Another chance for the children to come together and re-fuel in small groups or with siblings. There is also an opportunity to rest or play together and reflect on the day.

  • Pick-up

    As you arrive to pick up your child, there’s a chance to speak with our Educators and share news about the day. Our Storypark App also allows you to stay in touch 24/7 wherever you are.

  • End of day

    Your child is encouraged to grab a light snack as they leave the centre. We’re mindful of how routines vary, throughout the day if we notice your child looking tired food will be provided.

Helpful Information

Opening Hours

Open 7:00am to 6:00pm
Monday to Friday

Fee Information

Age Group Daily Fee
All Ages $129.50*

*Price before the government rebate. To calculate what Child Care Subsidy you might get back, click here.

Good to Know - What to Bring

What we Provide

  • Sunscreen
  • Four nutritionally balanced meals including: Breakfast, Lunch, Morning and Afternoon tea
  • Nappies
  • Bibs
  • Bedding

What to Bring

  • Hats
  • Formula and bottles
  • Soft toy or comfort blanket for nap time
  • Spare change of clothing
  • Water bottle

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 & Education Export Park is inspired by the Reggio Emilia approach. Our curriculum is rich and vibrant and we rely on input from our families to stimulate learning through our natural environments. Our possibilities for learning are child led and aided by individual observations and intentional learning experiences this is shown in our children’s learning journeys. Our program supports many different cultural beliefs, interests and stages of development. Our centre supports the principles of the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child.

Our children are encouraged to make choices and give direction over their curriculum. Our children are successful, competent and capable learners. The children are encouraged to learn through experiences based on touching, moving, listening, observation and research. Our children are respected as individuals and are encouraged to learn in their own unique way with the world around them.

As Educators we provide the children with endless ways to express themselves. With the support of Educators, each child has a true sense of belonging to the Export family and are encouraged through excursions to be involved in the wider community. Our Children feel safe in their environment and love the flexibility of being able to move between the indoor and outdoor play spaces. The children enjoy the company of the Educators in all areas of their curriculum and find our team supportive of their learning and decision making throughout their day.

Our families are celebrated and the role of parents and carers are respected and supported. Parents are a vital component in our philosophy and are viewed as partners, collaborators and advocates for their children. Our Educators respect that parents are their child’s first teacher and involve parents in every aspect of the curriculum. Families are encouraged to be involved in our program and work closely with educators to ensure their child succeeds in every stage of their emotional wellbeing and development.

Our Educators are co-learners with every child in their learning journey, embracing each child’s interests and curiosities. Our Educators have a sound knowledge of the Early Years Learning Framework; Belonging, Being and Becoming and have embedded the National Quality Standards into the service delivery. They provide a professional, caring and stimulating setting to enhance children’s learning. The Educators work closely with the community and are actively encouraged to access personal and professional development.

We treasure each child and take pride in their care and learning from babies through to their transition to school.

Reviews (9)

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    Maria Manzano

    - 4 months ago

    The team at Guardian Export Park are amazing. Staff are lovely and my son is well looked after. From the yummy meals to a very clean enviroment. The team are ... Read More

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    Heidi Starick

    - 7 months ago

    All the carers at Export Park are second to none. Care, communication, food and all of their facilities are outstanding. Our little boy LOVES going and has learnt and grown ... Read More

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    Namita Sarkar

    - 1 year ago

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    Hayley Clayton

    - 2 years ago

    Soon I will have my 2nd child in care here, we have been with this centre for 2 years now and I love how caring the staff are, the educators ... Read More

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    Lisa Osborne

    - 2 years ago

    We couldn’t be happier with Export Park Childcare centre. My 2 boys are really happy there. I’ve found the educators so caring and compassionate and have gone out of their ... Read More

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    Emma Soar JVC

    - 4 years ago

    Our twins have been attending this daycare since they were 15 weeks old and we have had nothing but amazing things to say about the center and the educators. We ... Read More

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    Erica Smith

    - 4 years ago

    Excellent childcare centre

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    Gemma Reeve

    - 9 months ago

    Having just left after 2.5 years I wanted to share our appreciation for the girls at the centre. Aki We cannot thank you enough for everything you have done for Macie & ... Read More

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    Gemma Reeve

    - 9 months ago

    Having just left after 2.5 years I wanted to share our appreciation for the girls at the centre. Aki We cannot thank you enough for everything you have done for Macie & ... Read More

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What Our Families Say