Open 6:30am to 6:30pm
Monday to Friday
Guardian Childcare & Education Grange
- Proud winner of the Family Choice Award 2025. As determined by our existing families rating their experience of our Centre via Family Satisfaction Survey and independent Google Reviews. Click here for more detail
- We build a strong sense of belonging from day one as we get to know you and your unique child – come and be part of our Grange family!
- Every day is unique in our newly renovated centre with modern resources from nursery to our leading two-year preschool program. You don’t want to miss out!
- Take a tour and see firsthand how we create an environment where children and families feel at home, and every day is filled with growth, fun, and community.
Book a tour today to see what makes our Centre special & have all your questions answered
HOURS
Mon to Fri 6:30am to 6:30pm
ADDRESS
160 Frederick Rd Grange, SA, 5022
SPACES AVAILABLE NOW ACROSS ROOMS
Check out our fantastic indoor and outdoor learning spaces your child will enjoy
Welcome to our Centre
Guardian Childcare & Education Grange is a childcare, a spacious and inviting centre, with childhood education programs focused on play-based learning. Our Grange day 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.
- Quality learning programs such as Joy of Reading, Cooking and Sustainability
- Engaging indoor learning spaces full of quality educational resources
- Expansive outdoor play spaces with a sandpit, bike track and veggie garden
- On-site Chef providing fresh snacks and meals daily
- Highly experienced Educators and degree-qualified Teachers
- Nappies, SPF 50+ sunscreen, a hat and bed linen provided
- Extended hours of care each weekday from 6:30am to 6:30pm
Meet our Centre Manager Brigitte and team
"We are passionate about creating a high-quality care for children where engaging, clean and safe environments guide children’s learning and development. Family partnership, community connections, and building secure relationships drives our philosophy."
Our Flying Start to School program provides a specialised 2-year curriculum for children aged 3 to 5. Our unique program has two stages - Becoming Me for 3 year olds and Being Me for 4 year olds. Using developmental milestones and continuous monitoring of your child’s progress, this program is designed to make sure your child gets a flying start to school. Read more HERE
Where children are supported to be brave, curious, and bold in their learning, for the best possible start to life.
vicki L.
07:45 16 Apr 25
As soon as we entered for our visit to the centre, we immediately felt comfortable. All staff present as warm, nurturing, caring, and dedicated to the children. We always receive prompt communication and courtesy calls when necessary. We love the Nursery team, they are doing a fabulous job with facilitating our boy's learning 👏 🥰
Sophie M.
05:59 16 Apr 25
We started our 1 year old at Guardian Grange in January and have been so impressed with the service. The team or educators in the nursery are incredible and have ensured that our child settled in as quickly as possible. They have a fantastic on sight chef who makes meals especially for any child with dietary requirements and they organise fantastic learning experiences for the children. I would recommend Guardian Grange to anyone!
Aadhil M.
23:43 11 Feb 25
Im seeing growth in my child, and Guardian Grange deserves 5 stars.
Jennifer L.
01:59 05 Dec 23
Guardian Grange offers a lovely, clean and full of natural light space for children. All of their staff are very friendly and they always greet you with a smile.A variety of nutritious lunch and afternoon tea are offered there thanks to their amazing chef. My son always eats really well. Perhaps they could make morning tea a little more exciting rather than just fruit salad everyday all year round. For example, they could occasionally add on some yoghurt, waffles, pancakes or muffins as well.Nursery team's regular staff ie. Samantha, Sama and Tia are excellent educators who are very hard working, patient, supportive and reliable. They have made my son's transition to childcare a success. Occasionally when there are non-regular staff or they are short-staffed, things get missed and/or overlooked. It would be great to see some improvement in this area.There are a variety of stimulating activities offered throughout the day. My son definitely enjoys all the sensory, arts and crafts activities. It would be great to see those activities offered more frequently to the children.Overall, I am very happy with the experience at Guardian Grange so far. Although there is still room for improvement, my son definitely seems happy and thriving under their care. This makes it so much bearable for me to be away from him for the day knowing he would always have lots of fun and yummy food.
Lindsey W.
11:04 30 Oct 23
Centre management very helpful and welcome feedback. Room educators provide good updates and take onboard things we share about our 1 year old regarding routines etc.
James A.
23:01 20 Dec 22
Amazing staff great facilities.
Alexandra S.
02:00 01 Nov 22
Best childcare, the educators and everyone at the center are friendly always welcoming. The kids do so many activities during their stay. They have developed enormous since starting to attend the center.
Amy
06:18 19 Oct 22
Every person made the transition to care the best it could be. Open communication and so much kindness and thoughtfulness have made our experience there so great!
Rae L.
01:22 23 Aug 22
Friendly staff, good communication and overall great experience
Jess B.
02:17 26 Jul 22
talia Z.
02:08 25 May 22
The transition for my little one into Guardian's care from another center was very smooth. From the first day she felt comfortable and enjoyed her time with the educators in the center. At the last center she would cry when I dropped her off, but at Guardian she's only cried once.The educators have been supportive and communicated her learning and well being on a daily basis.The food is healthy and looks delicious, the center is clean and vibrant and staff are always friendly.I highly recommend this center!
Kirsten B.
02:21 17 May 22
Staff are very approachable and friendly. Great support and feedback about our child's development and what they did during the day. Professional, clean and lovely open spaces at the centre. Weekly food program is amazing! Thanks to Mel and Brigitte for managing the centre.
Andrew M.
05:33 26 Apr 22
Rupie & C.
10:03 23 Apr 22
I have been very impressed with this childcare, excellent management, staff and facilities. Food is high quality and always look delicious. My little boy loves his time there. Would definitely recommend to even the fussiest parent.
Sally P.
03:54 10 Dec 21
Guardian Grange is so lovely, the staff are great and activities/education and meals are also of high standard. Hygiene standards are also high and the centre is well designed and very clean. Can't fault them. Guardian has made my grandson so very welcome.
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
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
- 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.
Daily Rate 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) | $154.65 | $66.50 | $37.12 |
| Toddler (2–3) | $154.65 | $66.50 | $37.12 |
| Preschool (3–5) | $154.65 | $66.50 | $37.12 |
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
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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