Guardian Childcare & Education

Evanston Gardens

Brand new Centre - Now Open!

  • Every day is unique in our brand new centre with modern resources from nursery to our leading two-year preschool program. You don’t want to miss out!
  • From the moment you step inside, you’ll be part of a community where children feel safe, happy, and you will feel connected every day.
  • Together, let’s give your child the best start to life here at Evanston Gardens

Book a tour today to see what makes our Centre special & have all your questions answered

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HOURS

Mon to Fri 6:30am to 6:30pm

ADDRESS

46, Clark Road Evanston Gardens, SA, 5116

SPACES AVAILABLE NOW ACROSS ROOMS

Check out our fantastic indoor and outdoor learning spaces your child will enjoy

Welcome to our Centre

Welcome to our brand new childcare centre in Evanston Gardens; where children aged six weeks to six years will be supported to be creative, bold, and imaginative in their learning.

At our Guardian Evanston Gardens long day care centre, the education and care of children is our top priority. Each child is supported to explore their world in a safe and secure way within a warm and stimulating environment. Our experienced, dedicated team of Educators and Teachers support each child’s own unique learning journey by providing a personalised approach to play-based learning.

Situated in the Town of Gawler, our Evanston Gardens daycare centre is an ideal choice for local families seeking high-quality education and care. Our Centre is situated just a short drive from Evanston Gardens Primary School, St Brigid’s Catholic School. It is also a great option for families in surrounding suburbs looking for childcare including Hillier, Evanston South and Kudla.

Located in outer northern Adelaide, our Evanston Gardens childcare centre will offer nurturing and inspiring learning facilities including:

  • Six incredible indoor spaces full of high-quality educational resources to promote wonder and curiosity.
  • Two spacious and beautifully designed outdoor areas with ample opportunities for exploration – with teepees, sandpits, climbing equipment and more
  • Dedicated Baby Ambassador, a specialist in all-things-baby in the Nursery.
  • On-site Chef cooking all snacks and meals daily, full of fresh seasonal ingredients.
  • Our Centre will provide nappies, SPF 50+ sunscreen, all nutritious meals and snacks, high-quality formula and bed linen.

Children at our purpose-built Evanston Gardens child care centre will also have the chance to see the same familiar faces as they move on up from the nursery room, into our two-year preschool program, designed specifically to help prepare each child for a smooth transition from early learning to primary school.

As part of Guardian’s unique Visible Learning Program, families will be able to gain an understanding of their child’s education. Our Learning Exchange Display will provide the opportunity for our Teachers and Educators to share updates on your child’s progress. It will also be a chance for you to have direct input into your child’s learning!

Families will have access to our communication app Storypark, allowing us to share important Centre updates, as well as exciting activities or milestones – ensuring that you remain connected, day-to-day.

If you’re looking to start the journey with a new, high-quality early learning centre in Evanston Gardens in 2025, book a tour today! We look forward to hearing from you.

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Meet our Centre Manager Gemma

"I've been in childcare for over 20 years, and still love watching children grow, learn and achieve."

Our Flying Start to School Preschool & Kindergarten program provides a specialised 2-year, curriculum focussed on the learning & development of children aged 3 to 5. Read more HERE on our unique 2 tier Becoming Me program for 3 year olds and Being Me for 4 year olds – preparing them for the next stage of life.

Flying start to school

Where children are supported to be brave, curious, and bold in their learning, for the best possible start to life.

Reviews from Google

5.0
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Shelley P.
Shelley P.
23:10 11 Feb 25
Wonderful staff, clean centre and great communication. Special mention to Maddi, Jess and Tahlia for making our children feel so welcome and looked after!
Hasti H.
Hasti H.
07:37 02 Jul 24
Welcome to The New Guardian Childcare & Education Fairview Park! Wishing you success in your new center. May it be a place where laughter fills the air and dreams take flight, guided by caring hands from dawn till night. Here’s to nurturing children’s minds and respecting Aboriginal and Kaurna land and culture. Excited to see the positive impact you’ll create!🌷
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Rhythm of the Day

We know children (and families) like routine. Whilst no two days of learning are ever the same - here's what a day at Guardian might look like.

Whilst no two days of learning are ever the same - here's what a day at Guardian might look like.

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

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

Helpful Information

Opening Hours

Open 6:30am to 6:30pm
Monday to Friday

What to Bring

What we Provide

  • Nappies and wipes
  • Bed linen
  • Guardian hat
  • SPF 50+ sunscreen
  • 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.

Learn More About Our Centre

Guardian Childcare & Education Evanston Gardens is a beautiful, open-plan centre located on Clark Road. It’s great for families who want access to a leading early learning service in Evanston Gardens, Evanston, Evanston Park, Gawler, and the surrounding areas.

Our early childhood education programs are focused on play-based learning, and our spacious day care and child care centre provides a nurturing and stimulating environment for children aged six weeks to six years of age, supporting them to discover the world in a safe and secure way.

Our childcare centre, with long day care services, is filled with bright, stimulating materials that encourage children to explore and engage their curiosity to discover more about the exciting world around them.

Children are supported through those important early years to explore and develop their social and emotional skills through their early learning journey by a dedicated team of university-qualified Teachers and Educators. They create learning experiences in a nurturing environment that fosters creativity and imagination in a safe environment for young age groups.

Guardian Evanston Gardens is open from 6.30 am to 6.30 pm every weekday, so each family are provided with plenty of flexibility for the hours they work and the time they choose to drop off and pick up their child. During drop-off or pick-up times, we encourage you to stay for a little while and spend some time exploring the learning environment.

Our Educators and Teachers in each age room can provide some understanding of the various play materials and education spaces throughout the Centre to help you discover some ways to continue learning at home. We encourage involving the whole family in their child’s care and education to ensure they are happy as they learn and grow.

Our family communication app, Storypark, provides you with photos and updates on your child throughout the day, offering you the opportunity to stay informed about your child’s early learning and development. We also set up different learning outcomes for the children through Storypark, which supports them in achieving developmental milestones and understanding new ideas.

For children aged three and four, we have a preschool program led by university-qualified Teachers that can support your child in their preparation for the step up into primary school. Our program is led by specialist Educational Leaders who guide teaching and learning in a flexible and research-supported way. The leading curriculum supports discovery and gives children the best start to life, as well as being aligned with the National Quality Standard.

Through our high-quality preschool program, children have the opportunity to learn some of the skills that are often only introduced in early primary school. We begin learning and exploring shapes, numbers and letters through fun, play-based activities.

We develop each child’s literacy and numeracy skills to help them feel confident and prepared during the challenging leap into primary school. Our high-quality program supports the needs and routines of each of our families, and we ensure each child’s cultural and family background is supported and encouraged.

We’re committed to children’s nutrition, and our on-site cook prepares each meal fresh and packed with all the nutrients that children need at their age. We encourage children to engage in food preparation and to ask questions about where their food comes from, why it’s good for them, and how they can eat it. We also encourage exploration of the cultural heritage behind different foods, helping promote diversity and inclusion from an early age.

As part of our unique Visible Learning Program, families will be able to gain an understanding of their child’s education. Our Learning Exchange Display will provide the opportunity for our Teachers and Educators to share updates on your child’s progress. It will also be a chance for you to have direct input into your child’s learning!

Why not come and meet the team and have a look around our Centre today? We’d love to show you why Guardian Childcare & Education Evanston Gardens is the perfect learning environment for your child. At Guardian, we believe that together, we can give young children the best start to life.

We look forward to welcoming you!

Centre Highlights

  • Incredible indoor spaces full of high-quality educational resources to promote wonder and curiosity.
  • Spacious and beautifully designed outdoor areas to spark discovery and imagination.
  • Dedicated Baby Ambassador, a specialist in all-things-baby in the Nursery.
  • On-site Chef cooking all snacks and meals daily, full of fresh seasonal ingredients.
  • Our Centre will provide nappies, SPF 50+ sunscreen, all nutritious meals and snacks, high-quality formula and bed linen.

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.

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.

What our families say about the centre

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