Open 7:00am to 6:00pm
Monday to Friday
HOURS
Mon to Fri 07:00 to 18:00
ADDRESS
6-8 Ormond Avenue Daw Park, SA, 5041
SPACES AVAILABLE NOW ACROSS ROOMS
Welcome to our Centre
Located in the inner south of Adelaide, Guardian Childcare & Education Daw Park is a custom-designed early learning environment for children aged six weeks to six years. The light-filled Centre boasts two spacious outdoor areas filled with nature-inspired materials that encourage children to explore, ignite their curiosity, learn and have fun.
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Meet our Centre Manager
Laura
"My biggest inspiration as Centre Manager at Guardian is the children – seeing what they can do and how different they make each day is great."
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
- High quality baby formula
- 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.
Centre Highlights
- Stimulating learning environments equipped with natural open-ended materials and resources
- Large outdoor play spaces featuring natural play structures, sandpits and water play
- Commercial grade, open plan kitchen for the onsite cook to prepare 5 healthy and nutritious meals, daily.
- Piazza, where children socialise over meals shared including in the mornings as part of the Family Breakfast program
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.
2 yr Kindergarten Program
Our specialist two-year kindergarten 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.
Geoff M.
04:17 28 Jul 24
Our children had a great experience with Guardian Daw Park. Laura is a wonderful centre director, the staff built close and caring relationships with the kids… It was incredibly sad to move on. Would highly recommend!
Daphne B.
11:01 14 Jul 24
We’ve had the most positive experience with Guardian Daw Park and feel very fortunate that our children are able to learn and grow in such a supportive and caring environment. Laura and her team are simply the best - proactive, keep us well informed throughout the day, great communication and give us plenty of notice of any changes e.g. room transitions. We’ve seen first hand the benefits of enrolling the kids at Guardian Daw Park - the learning, activities, social interactions and education has far exceeded our expectations. Definitely recommend!
Eleanor B.
10:40 04 Apr 24
I could not love the centre more! My little one has some special needs and they have gone above and beyond to tackle the challenges head on with such good attitudes to boot! They have made our transition into childcare seamless, and I cannot believe how much my child has thrived in this environment. Nothing is too hard for the staff and they have all the patience in the world for all the bumps in the road that comes with raising a kid! 100% would recommend.
Tori M.
01:16 29 Jan 24
Have had a very positive experience at Guardian Daw Park. Laura is a fantastic centre manager, she know what we need before we do and has gone above and beyond for our family. The children are so well cared for and loved and I would recommend to anybody who asks.
Robyn R.
04:49 05 Dec 23
Great childcare with wonderful educators and manager 10/10!
Mark B.
12:05 09 Nov 23
Great team, my boy loves it.
zahidul H.
04:37 25 Jan 23
Prabavi K.
19:24 27 Dec 22
Maija A.
01:37 13 Dec 22
Great staff and building, we love them :) 10/10 will definitely recommend!
Monica J.
03:57 27 Sep 22
I tried so many centres and Guardian was the only one that would accommodate my child who had extreme separation anxiety. Guardian Childcare is amazing!
Sherap G.
01:55 23 Aug 22
Alexandra Y.
02:54 21 Jun 22
we love everything about Guardian Daw Park. The children are always involved in authentic, hands on learning experiences. The center manager’s, Laura, communication is faultless!
Jas H.
01:20 21 Mar 22
The centre has been incredibly welcoming to our family and to our daughter. The kindness, compassion and understanding all the staff possess have made it an easier transition for our daughter starting care.
LI C.
04:51 13 Jan 22
Great location and excellent facilities with wonderful team members, my son had great time here for the past 2 years.
Archana P.
20:51 03 Nov 21
Melody H.
08:11 02 Nov 21
Mel M.
04:19 26 Oct 21
Lauren G.
04:04 04 May 21
My daughter has been at Guardian at Daw Park since she was 8 months old. They have been so nurturing and caring with both my little one and myself. The centre is so nice and clean, the staff are lovely and supportive and the program is fantastic. I would highly recommended this child care centre.
Anna W
10:22 28 Apr 21
A wonderful Childcare Centre with excellent staff who really care about the families and children that attend. Reliable, consistent communication of information and comprehensive learning programs that are adapted to suit the needs and interests of the children in each cohort. Not to mention the fantastic (broad) menu supplied for meals offered each day. It puts my mind at ease knowing that my son is in such good hands :)
Donshae J.
10:14 28 Apr 21
My son loves all the staff here and they make a lot of effort to share his learning experiences via updates and photos.It's a very busy centre and staff manage it well.
Clare M.
12:02 12 Jan 21
We can't fault Guardian Daw Park, the facilities, staff and support have been fantastic since we started here in 2020 with a screaming bub in tow. 8 months on and she can't wait to go daycare to spend time with her educators and eat copious amounts of the great food the chef prepares. Highly recommend.
Brooke H.
22:51 13 Oct 20
My children the girls that work here... Always have good day! Come home and tell me everything they learn ( 4 year old does, 18 month old doesn’t talk.)
Lauren K.
01:01 31 Aug 20
The team at Guardian Daw Park are amazing and we couldn't be happier with the care they provide our our children, and the kindness and support they have provided our family as a whole. We were one of the first families to join the centre when it opened and our kids have thrived in this environment. Its is intimate centre and the carers themselves are amazing. We are so grateful for the work they do and the love they have shown our kids. Its exceptionally clean, the resources are outstanding and we couldn't be more impressed with the whole team - from the chef, carers to management. Thank you for the great job you do everyday.
Lesley P.
00:44 22 Jun 20
We absolutely love Guardian Childcare and Education at Daw Park. The quality of teaching and education that our son is getting is outstanding! We are constantly amazed at the skills that we see him doing at home which he has picked up from the quality programs and routines that are established at Guardian. It is clear that our son is valued and respected at Guardian, by the fact that all the educators know his name and always greet him with such kindness, our son is always happy and excited to be there. The professionalism of staff is excellent, with regular updates through StoryPark and newsletters, phone calls and an informative chat during afternoon pick up. I have no doubt that our son is receiving the best possible quality care and education through Guardian and highly recommend the centre to all future families.
Angela D.
01:47 26 May 20
As soon as my daughter started at Guardian CC Daw park , we were very welcomed and felt like part of the family immediately! Professional, warm, safe, structured and clean with nourishing meals provided! Jodie Hannaford is the ideal director that all directors should strive to be like, always caring and gets jobs done, by her example the centre functions like clockwork, my daughters educator, Holly--Anne provides learning experiences that will benefit my child's future and we are grateful to both of them and all tof he team members
Michael B.
10:45 22 May 20
They are a lovely, caring group of people and our 2 year old twins are always happy when we pick them up. They have learnt and progressed so much with the help from this wonderful childcare.