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Guardian Childcare Daw Park

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  • Safety always comes first at Guardian Childcare. Every member of the team is fully committed to upholding our child safety approach, ensuring a safe environment for all children
  • We’re the proud winner of the GOLD Family Choice Award 2026, based on ratings from the Family Satisfaction Survey and independent Google Reviews.
  • Our newly refurbished Daw Park Centre offers two expansive outdoor areas featuring a sandpit and a veggie garden where children can play and explore.
  • Our centre feels like home, where each day is exciting, from our nursery to our leading 2-year preschool program.

6-8 Ormond Avenue Daw Park, SA, 5041

Mon to Fri 07:00am to 6:00pm

Spaces available now across rooms

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Premium Daw Park Childcare Centre

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Meet our Centre Manager Leah and team

"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."

Daily Fees

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At Guardian Daw Park, your family is at the heart of all we do. Our daycare centre offers a nurturing environment and high-quality education for the communities of Daw Park serves families from Colonel Light Gardens, Melrose Park, Cumberland Park, Hawthorn, Clarence Gardens, and Panorama.

From our nursery through to our government-funded Flying Start to School long daycare preschool program, we provide a place where your child’s learning and growth are celebrated.

The families of Daw Park and surrounding suburbs choose our centre because of our inspiring indoor spaces, filled with quality, age-appropriate resources, and our personalised, sector-leading To BE Me learning milestones program.

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We Care More. The Guardian Difference.

A new era in early learning.

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Premium Learning Spaces

Inspiring environments for curious minds.

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Where care meets peace of mind.

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Building lifelong healthy habits with every bite.

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2 year Preschool / Kinder program for school readiness.

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Partnership with families & community

Stay connected, every step of the way.

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What Learning Looks Like at Different Ages

Babies 0-2
Toddler 2-3
Preschool/Kindergarten 3-5
To Be Me

A new era in early learning. To BE Me is our exclusive learning program designed for each age & stage of a child's first years, tailored to their age, interests & strengths. Their pathway is personalised, with every milestone captured to makes the link between play & learning clear & memorable.

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Sahara
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I couldn’t be happier with the care and support our daughter receives at Guardian Childcare Centre. The educators are warm, caring, and genuinely invested in the children’s wellbeing and development. From day one, they made our family feel welcome and gave us complete confidence that our daughter was in safe and nurturing hands. Although the first month was a difficult transition for my daughter, her teachers were absolutely amazing with her and kept me updated on her daily. She has now formed a close bond with all her teachers and absolutely loves and looks forward to attending.

The centre is always clean, organised, and full of engaging activities that encourage learning, creativity, and social development. My daughter absolutely loves going each day and has grown so much in confidence, communication, and independence since attending.

I’m so grateful for the dedication and kindness of the entire team and highly recommend this centre to any family looking for exceptional childcare.
Response from the owner:Sahara, thank you for your wonderful review and for taking the time to share your family's experience. We know that starting childcare can be a big transition for both children and families, so we are delighted to hear that our team was able to support your daughter and keep you informed throughout those early weeks. It is especially heartwarming to know that she has built such strong bonds with her educators and now looks forward to attending each day. We are passionate about creating a safe, nurturing and engaging environment where children can grow in confidence, communication and independence, so it is incredibly rewarding to hear the positive impact this has had on your daughter. Thank you for your kind words about our team and for recommending us to other families. We are grateful to be part of your daughter's learning journey.
Chloe M.
We couldn’t be happier with the care and support our daughter, Macey, receives at Guardian Daw Park. From the very first day, the educators have gone above and beyond to make her feel safe, welcomed, and excited to learn.
The team is warm, attentive, and genuinely invested in each child’s wellbeing. It’s clear how dedicated the director and educators are—not only to helping the children learn, but also to nurturing their confidence and individuality. Macey lights up when she talks about her day and the wonderful activities they do, and we’ve noticed so much growth in her independence and social skills since starting.
The communication with families is excellent, and we always feel informed and included. It’s such a comforting feeling knowing that Macey is surrounded by caring, passionate educators who truly love what they do.
We are incredibly grateful to the Guardian Daw Park team for creating such a positive, supportive environment. Highly recommend!
Response from the owner:Thank you for such a heartfelt review, Chloe. It is wonderful to hear how supported Macey has felt from her very first day and how much she has grown in confidence and independence. Your kind words about the warm and attentive approach of the educators, along with the dedication you have seen from the whole team, mean so much. It is lovely to know she speaks with such joy about her days and the experiences she is having. We truly appreciate your feedback and your recommendation.
Genevieve A.
Staff are second to none, and create a great daily environment. The communication to parents is exemplary.
Physically the Centre has lots of indoor and outdoor spaces, and they cater to any allergies in their freshly made meals.
Response from the owner:Thank you, Genevieve, for your lovely feedback. We’re so pleased to hear you value the educators’ dedication, the excellent communication, and the thoughtfully designed spaces. Your recognition of the freshly prepared meals and allergy care means a lot to us. Thank you for your support!
Robyn R.
We have attended Guardian for 5 yrs starting when it opened. It’s a home away from home ! So appreciate the educators who take such pride and joy in developing each and every child. Always having a smile on their face no matter the time of day or situation they in. It really takes a special kind of person to do this each and every day! To the manager and her support staff - nothing is a problem and where they can assist they will. Very approachable! The chef is a firm favourite with the kids and the meals he makes! Overall grateful for Guardian Daw Park!
Response from the owner:Thank you Roybn for your great review for our centre in Daw Park. We are so happy to hear that we are meeting your expectations. We will continue to provide the best possible care for out families and children 😊
Stuart N
Friendly, professional and very attentive educators. Excellent communication from Laura and her staff. Made us feel very welcome and the transition to daycare was very smooth and reassuring.
Response from the owner:Hi Stuart, thank you for taking the time to provide such great feedback, we're so pleased to hear that you've had such a wonderful experience transitioning your little one to the care environment at our Daw Park centre. At Guardian, we’re all about strong communication with our families so we can deliver the best quality outcomes for our children and really appreciate your review!
Geoff M.
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!
Response from the owner:Thank you Geoff for your great review for our centre in Daw Park. We are so happy to hear that you enjoyed your time at our centre and we were meeting your expectations. We will continue to provide the best possible care for our families and children and wish you all the best. 😊
Daphne B.
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.
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.
Response from the owner:Thank you Eleanor for your feedback about out center in Daw Park! We are so happy to hear such good things about you and your little one’s experience with us. At Guardian, we’re all about partnering with our families to deliver the best quality outcome for our children and really appreciate your review.
Tori M.
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.
Response from the owner:Thank you Tori for your great review for our centre in Daw Park. We are so happy to hear that we are meeting your expectations. We will continue to provide the best possible care for out families and children 😊
Mark B.
Great team, my boy loves it.
Response from the owner:Thank you Mark for your great review for our centre in Daw Park.  We are so happy to hear that we are meeting your expectations. We will continue to provide the best possible care for our families and children 😊
zahidul H.
Prabavi K.
Maija A.
Great staff and building, we love them :) 10/10 will definitely recommend!
Response from the owner:Thanks for your great review Maija.
Monica S.
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!
Response from the owner:Thank you for your 5-star rating of our centre in Daw Park. We really appreciate your positive review and look forward to creating a great experience at Guardian for many more days to come! ​
Sherap G.
Alexandra Y.
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.
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.
Response from the owner:Thank you Jas for your 5-star rating for our centre in Daw Park. We really appreciate your positive review and look forward to creating a great experience at Guardian over many more days to come!
LI C.
Great location and excellent facilities with wonderful team members, my son had great time here for the past 2 years.
Response from the owner:Thank you for the kind words, LI. Happy to hear your son is doing so well at our centre in Daw Park!
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Lauren G.
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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Rhythm of the Day

We know children and families like routine, so you will always receive a warm welcome each morning and an invitation to stay for breakfast. At the end of the day, a smooth transition is assured with your child’s belongings ready for you after a day that fulfils your child's interests and curiosity. In between, the day is filled with new and exciting experiences to engage young minds as part of their early childhood education. Here’s a glimpse of what a day of play-based learning at our childcare centre often looks like.

Morning

Breakfast time provides a great chance for you to share what is important and how your baby’s night at home was.

Mid-Morning

Your baby will enjoy engaging in both our indoor and outdoor nursery environments with planned experiences like songs and story time, followed by morning tea.

Middle of the Day

Your baby’s lunch times will suit their needs, and with our open-door policy, families are welcome to enjoy lunch/bottle time with your baby. When your baby is ready, they are gently settled for sleep and rest.

Mid-Afternoon

Our planned indoor and outdoor nursery experiences continue with the chance for movement, games and more books and songs, with an afternoon snack provided.

End of Day

The Nursery team are eager to share information about your baby’s day and their learning, preparing you and your baby for a smooth transition to your evening.

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Frequently asked questions

What we do to keep children safe

Create Safe Spaces & Practices

  • Nappy change areas are designed to have visibility windows and are set up for maximum supervision
  • Our policies also cater for team members being in sight or sound of another team member at all times.
  • Safety embedded in daily programs – by conducting daily checklists, comprehensive risk assessments, and more
  • personal phones or devices are not allowed in learning spaces.

Safe People Who Follow Safe Policies

  • Working With Children Checks for all team members. Automatic alerts if a WWCC is revoked and team member not eligible for shifts
  • Rigorous reference checks – must provide previous line managers for their past roles
  • Annual compulsory Suitability Declarations to confirm ongoing fitness to work with children
  • Mandatory reporting and speaking up – report concerns immediately and all concerns will be investigated fully
  • Ongoing mandatory training in child safety, including annual refreshers and leadership-specific modules

Controlling Access to our Centres

  • Multiple levels of security in all centres
  • All visitors must sign in and present photo ID before entry
  • All tradespeople must provide a WWCC & complete Guardian-specific induction.

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Daily Fee Information

Daily Rates

Our daily rates are all inclusive and have no additional charges for incursions / excursions or any of our learning programs. The rates shown are an estimate based on using Childcare Subsidy (CCS) subsidised hours. The CCS helps lower your out-of-pocket costs, with subsidy rates dependant on your individual family eligibility levels.

What You Might Pay After CCS
Age of Room Daily Rate 60% Subsidy 80% Subsidy
Nursery (0–2) $171.27 $79.54 $48.96
Toddler (2–3) $170.67 $78.94 $48.36
Preschool (3–5) $170.06 $78.33 $47.75

What do you provide?

Hat, wetbag and sunscreen

Hat, wetbag and sunscreen

5 meals per day

5 meals per day

All incursions and excursions

All incursions and excursions

Nappies, wipes and formula

Nappies and wipes

Storypark parenting app

Storypark parenting app

Long day care hours year around

Long day care hours year around

How will you share updates about my child’s day?

Great communication is vital in our collaborative partnerships with families at the Centre. We have a variety of different ways we communicate with you about your child’s learning and progress:


  1. Storypark app - Stay connected to your child's day with regular updates, including photos and learning insights

  2. Pick-up and drop-off updates – Our Educators will share highlights from their day, including experiences they enjoyed, mealtimes, and naps to support your evening routine.

  3. In-room learning exchange displays make our weekly learning plans easy to see so you know what your child will be learning.

  4. Centre Newsletters – Great for community connection and wider Centre and team updates.

  5. Development documentation and meetings for your individual child’s progress.


But remember our door is always open.

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.

Preschool Program
Flying start to school

Our Flying Start to School preschool program is lead by degree qualified Teachers in a long day care setting. Our specialist two-year program is committed to supporting your child as they prepare for big school. We focus on nurturing their confidence, making friends and social emotional growth while also supporting their abilities in reading, writing, counting, and thinking skills. Whether it’s building with blocks, practicing their first letters, or learning to share with friends, every experience is carefully designed to support your child’s development.

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.

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.

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