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Guardian Childcare Nairne

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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 2025, based on ratings from the Family Satisfaction Survey and independent Google Reviews.
  • We have warm rooms and a spacious outdoor play area featuring a bike track, cubby house, sandpit and wooden fort.
  • Our centre feels like home, where each day is exciting, from our nursery to our leading 2-year Preschool program.

1 Chestnut Drive Nairne, SA, 5252

Mon to Fri 6:30am to 6.30pm

Limited Spaces Available

Premium Nairne Childcare Centre

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Meet our Centre Manager Carolyn and team

"We passionately believe all children should be provided the opportunity to be part of a community that promotes learning and development in a holistic way"

Daily Fees

Value for quality care. See our daily fees and your CCS-reduced cost

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At Guardian Nairne, 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 Nairne, Littlehampton, Mt Barker, Hahndorf, Woodside, Balhannah, Kanmantoo, and Wistow.

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 Nairne 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.

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

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.

Google Reviews

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James H.
We made the move from another centre over to guardian nairne and it has been the best change for us and him!

We can not thank the girls in the over 3 space enough for their help and support through drop off. Our son lives being here and always has been things to show us or tell us that he has learnt during his day.
Response from the owner:Thank you so much for your review! Our team in the over 3 space will be delighted to know that their efforts have made a difference during drop-offs. It's fantastic to hear that your son enjoys his time here and is excited to share what he's learned each day. We look forward to continuing to support and nurture his growth and development
Emily W.
Guardian Nairne has been absolutely amazing for our 3 year old. He first started in the pre kindy room and the staff were great! We were always welcomed when coming in and supported throughout drop offs.

He has now moved into the kindy room and he is loving it. Staff are very supportive and always communicate his day at pick up.

We would definitely recommend this centre to our friends and family.
Response from the owner:Thank you for your lovely review! We're delighted to hear that your little one has had such a positive experience at our centre. It's wonderful to know that he felt welcomed and supported in the pre-kindy room, and that he's now enjoying his time in the kindy room. Our team works hard to create a nurturing and communicative environment, so it's great to hear that this has been reflected in your experience. We truly appreciate your recommendation to friends and family. Thanks again for your kind words and for being a part of our community!
Chelsea S.
Since starting at Guardian Nairne my son has flourished and is really enjoying his time in childcare. The staff are all warm and welcoming and it makes dropping offs a breeze.
Couldn’t recommend more ❤️
Response from the owner:Thank you so much for your review! We're happy to hear that your son is flourishing and enjoying his time at our centre. Our team strives to create a warm and welcoming environment, and it's great to know that it makes drop-offs easier for you. Your recommendation means a lot to us!
Emma S.
Jessica V.
If you would like a centre that is run with high levels of communication, management listens, positive culture for the staff which shows through the care of the kids, strives to improve when already high standards, then look no further. The director’s extensive experience as well as being a mother shows in how this centre is run. From the moment I walked in the centre I got a sense of comfort and after discussing what was I looking for knew I could trust the director. She builds a highly skilled and functioning leadership team who ensure that the children are cared for and stimulated/entertained all day. After experiencing 3 other childcare centres in the hills this is the first centre that comes close to allowing me as a parent to go to work and not worry about my child while she is in the care of the centre. Cannot recommend this centre enough.
Response from the owner:Thank you for your feedback about our centre in Nairne! We are 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 outcomes for our children and really appreciate your review.
Jess T
We love our team at Guardian Nairne ❤️
Response from the owner:Thank you Jess for your great review for our centre in Nairne. 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 😊
Tanya B.
The Nairne centre staff have been very welcoming, nurturing, and transparent since we enrolled our daughter. We love the daily overview and photos of her adventures, the approach to both social and independent learning and development, and the varied meal plan. Just wish she didn't get sick every other day...here's hoping her immune system builds up soon!
Response from the owner:• Thanks for the awesome review, Tanya! We work hard to meet expectations like yours, and always strive to find ways to improve our centres. Glad to you hear you have had such a great experience!
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Hayley C.
I toured Guardian Nairne for the first time and from the moment I arrived I was blown away. Both the Management and Educators answered all my questions and showed a high level of kindness, respect and knowledge. As we walked through the centre I was informed of all the existing and future plans for the centre and how each of my children’s days will look when they open their doors. I am so glad to have found such a caring and supportive environment for myself and children to be apart of.
Response from the owner:Thank you for the kind words, Hayley! We’re so happy your visit at our centre in Nairne went so well. We are keen to keep providing a great experience for all Guardian families and their little ones 😊
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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.

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) $160.77 $69.13 $38.58
Toddler (2–3) $159.73 $68.68 $38.34
Preschool (3–5) $156.60 $67.34 $37.58

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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