Guardian Childcare & Education Paradise

  • Keeping children safe always comes first. All of our team are committed to uphold the highest standards of child safety. Read our approach here
  • Proud GOLD 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
  • Meet our dedicated team and discover how we lead the way in your child’s development; keeping you connected with regular communication about their progress is a top priority.
  • Every day is unique in our beautiful newly refurbished centre with modern resources, from nursery to our leading two-year preschool program. You don’t want to miss out!

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

Paradise NQS Rated Exceeding by ACECQA

Our centre has been recognised as ‘Exceeding’ the National Quality Standard. This is the highest rating you can receive from a regulatory authority assessment and we are proud to deliver an exceptional service to the children and families who attend our centre.

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HOURS

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

ADDRESS

67 Darley Road Paradise, SA, 5075

SPACES AVAILABLE NOW ACROSS ROOMS

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

Welcome to our Centre

When your child joins us at Guardian Paradise, you become part of our family. Our long daycare centre offers exceptional care and education (we’re rated Exceeding!), from nursery through to our government-funded Flying Start to School preschool program.

At our leading childcare in Paradise, your child will enjoy:

• Our beautiful, newly refurbished indoor spaces filled with quality, age-appropriate resources and a dedicated art space to engage and inspire.
• An extensive, outdoor area that invites children to explore and play in a sensory-rich natural environment.
• An amazing team that gets to know each child’s needs with our personalised To BE Me learning milestones program, supporting their individual development at every stage.

We provide a premium early learning centre where each child’s safety and wellbeing is our priority. Be part of our leading community!

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Meet our Centre Manager Kerrie and the team

"We firmly believe in every child's unique learning journey. Our role is to foster trusting relationships with families, children, and educators, creating a supportive network for endless learning possibilities."

Daily Fees

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

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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

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

4.6
(39)
Carly
Carly
23:26 07 Jul 25
My child has been attending Guardian Paradise for almost 4 years now, and we chose it because friends were in love with the space, the staff and the learning done. I am so glad we made this choice.The staff are knowledgeable, experienced and genuinely care about my child and our family. The learning experiences that are held every day are amazing, and I have watched my child thrive and grow into the most amazing little human under their guidance. The food is amazing (though I do need to figure out what sorcery the kitchen staff use that helps my child eat vegetables.....seriously, tell me your secret!), and the care is next level.Thank-you all for everything you have done to look after O. You have made being a working mum easier knowing that there are amazing people watching out for him <3
Jillian W.
Jillian W.
19:24 08 Apr 25
The educators and centre managers at Guardian Paradise show genuine care for our children that attend the centre. The educators have developed a great rapport with the kids. We have always felt like a Guardian family. Thank you
Ashlee M.
Ashlee M.
05:25 04 Apr 25
My son has been going to this centre since he was 8months old. They have been amazing! He loves going everydayThanks Team!
Skye D.
Skye D.
23:39 03 Apr 25
My wife and I had our first child about 8 months ago and fairly quickly started looking into childcare options as we both work full time. Our plan was to look at multiple options and choose which one best passed our vibe-check.We started with Guardian Paradise.We got home after our tour, and decided we really didn't need to see any others - this place looked perfect.The staff were all absolutely lovely toward us, and that hasn't changed even months later. We're always greeted with a friendly smile, and it's so obvious that everyone in the centre absolutely adores our son.Being a mum is hard, especially when we both need to work to provide for our son. But knowing that we can take our son to Guardian Paradise and know he will be looked after, and get to participate in lots of fun activities that we just wouldn't have the time or energy for certainly reassures us that we are giving him a good start to his life.Each day our son is in childcare here, we get photos of the fun activities the nursery run for the babies, and we always see our son participating in them, having lots of fun.Even when we do drop-off and pick-up, there is always something interesting happening.Really glad to have this centre available to us, and I feel confident they do an amazing job of caring for our child. ❤️
britney24
britney24
02:12 22 Oct 24
aatiqa I.
aatiqa I.
01:28 28 May 24
Celina M.
Celina M.
07:37 06 May 24
Awais S.
Awais S.
07:21 04 Mar 24
Meha M.
Meha M.
02:36 29 Jan 24
Eve L.
Eve L.
11:09 28 Dec 23
A family away from home for my son.
Hayley A.
Hayley A.
05:38 26 Apr 23
We feel treated like family, not just another customer. Centre management are always accommodating and the room educators are amazing. Have dealt with the same team of core educators since our start and the centre seemingly has very minimal staff turnover providing great consistency for our little one - this was an important factor for us when we were choosing a centre! Can't recommend Guardian Paradise enough :)
Wen G.
Wen G.
02:43 10 Apr 23
Melanie W.
Melanie W.
02:52 28 Feb 23
Great educators and the centre feels like family.We receive regular consistent communication from the centre with updates as well as daily stories with photos explaining the progress our children have made .
Carmen D.
Carmen D.
02:16 27 Sep 22
Always had a good experience with guardian paradise
Sarah B.
Sarah B.
06:49 23 Aug 22
Dipali S
Dipali S
02:17 08 Jul 22
Excellent Educator...My twins started going their since 2020 and love everything about that place. Staff is quite helpful when it comes to their room transitioning or toilet training. They are always happy to answer all your questions.
RoseGB
RoseGB
12:20 29 Jun 22
My daughter has been going to Guardian Paradise for 2 years. A wonderful childcare with amazing staff, such caring teachers. Perfect place for a childs mind to be expanded and nurtured
Manish K.
Manish K.
05:54 28 Jun 22
Caroline M.
Caroline M.
14:41 23 Nov 21
-I have seen the tremendous positive change in my baby.-Friendly staff .-A clean safe environment for children.
Seggie
Seggie
03:15 16 Nov 21
Staff are really friendly and very transparent with communicating information related with what's going on in the centre and keeping me updated about my child's progress.
Michelle N.
Michelle N.
01:38 30 Oct 21
Tosha T.
Tosha T.
11:25 26 Aug 20
My son goes to this child care center 5 day a week. Educators are very lovely, caring, welcoming and friendly. Very highly recommended
Chelsey P.
Chelsey P.
05:19 26 Aug 20
I started my boys here 5 months ago and it's been the best choice I ever made, the care and learning that is provided for children on a day to day is amazing and the Educators and management team are so friendly and amazing!
Raj S.
Raj S.
00:59 20 Feb 20
Great educators and management staff!👌🏼 Highly recommend this place especially Nursery (<18m) All the educators are very well qualified and geniunely care for the children.
Nicole Z.
Nicole Z.
05:14 14 Oct 19
Truly loved our time with this center. The staff were wonderful with my son and so dedicated to providing the best quality of care and teaching to the children.
Cate T
Cate T
09:19 23 Jul 19
Our son loved the centre and met some new little friends alone the way. The staff truly care about each child and the centre is warm, friendly and a great learning environment.
Jasjit V.
Jasjit V.
04:32 27 Feb 19
Both my kids went to this childcare till they started school.One of the best centers in the area.Genuine and hard working staff.They are passionate and take good care.Highly recommended.
Romana E.
Romana E.
23:16 26 Feb 19
My daughter started here one day a week when she turned 4 and was there up until she started school this year. She loved every minute of her time there and still loves to visit her educators. I enrolled her younger brother when he was 2 and half after I decided to get back in the work force. The staff were unbelievably supportive during the challenging transition. Always reassuring me and updating me with pictures of how much fun he was having! Now he gets upset when we drive past and not stop.
Isha V.
Isha V.
08:44 26 Feb 19
I always felt that my children were very well looked after and cared for.My children started going to paradise elc as babies and finshed preschool.Every room showed great enthusiasm towards the learning and development of my children.i made the best decision to send my children to Paradise Elc.Highly recommend!!
Alicia M.
Alicia M.
22:40 21 Feb 19
I initially enrolled my 3 kids here only because it was the only place we could find locally that had capacity for all 3 when we arrived from interstate! However we soon came to love the place. The outdoor play facilities are excellent, and I love watching the kids enjoy that space. When we first started there seemed to be a period of high-ish staff turn over, but that has since settled and the turn over now is quite low, which is usually a good sign! The carers/educators are all really nice people, and obviously care about the kids, their education, and their happiness. It is a much larger centre than we were used to, but once we got to know the educators it became clear the level of care was as good as the smaller centre we were at previously. After being there for 8 months my "first choice" childcare came through with vacancies, but I declined and decided to stay at Paradise as my kids are happy there, as are we.
Victoria
Victoria
10:41 15 Feb 19
This would have to be hands down the best childcare centre! Its clean, staff are very friendly and have a focus on education and the food is amazing. My daughter has been enrolled since she was 5 months old and a year later she is such a happy, confident social toddler. Highly recommend!
Hasti G.
Hasti G.
00:58 27 Aug 18
shawna L.
shawna L.
03:50 30 Jun 18
This is a fantastic centre and my kids wake up every day asking to go to child care. All of the staff are lovely, friendly and so caring for the children. The centre is clean and the yard is the most amazing space you will ever find at a child care centre.
Jeet P.
Jeet P.
02:08 14 Apr 23
Rob G.
Rob G.
00:39 16 Oct 18
evelyn A.
evelyn A.
10:53 20 Oct 16
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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.

Morning

Our friendly Nursery team of familiar educators will be there to greet you and support your baby to settle in for the day.  Breakfast time is available & families are welcome to stay and enjoy with the children. This is also a great chance for conversation to share what is important and how your baby’s night at home was.

Mid-Morning

Our nursery learning environments are set up indoors and outdoors for your baby to engage with a variety of planned experiences while they interact with our team such as exploring picture books, singing songs together. We also offer morning tea.

Middle of the Day

Dependent on the needs of every baby, we time lunch to suit the children. Team members will support your child to eat and/or have a bottle, and when they are ready, are gently settled for sleep or rest. With an open-door policy, families can enjoy lunch/bottle time with your baby if you wish.

Mid-Afternoon

Our nursery planned experiences (both indoor and outdoor) continue and there are opportunities for movement, playing games, more books and songs, or sensory exploration. Afternoon snack is provided.

End of Day

We’ll have your baby’s belongings ready for you at pick up time. The Nursery team will share information about your baby’s day and their learning, preparing you and your child for a smooth transition to your evening. Please grab a piece of fruit or snack on the way out!

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

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.

Read more here

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) $175.06 $75.28 $42.01
Toddler (2–3) $173.83 $74.75 $41.72
Preschool (3–5) $172.61 $74.22 $41.43

What should I bring, and what do you provide?

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

Who are the team that will be looking after my child?

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Kerrie and the team

Our Centre team, led by our experienced Centre Manager Kerriethe, prides themselves on creating a great sense of community for all families.

Each role in the Centre is designed to work together to help create a nurturing environment for every child in each of our learning spaces.

In our Nursery Room, the dedicated team has a special role in creating secure attachments, routines, and strong relationships. Unique to Guardian nurseries is our Baby Ambassador, who is your go-to person for you and your baby’s first 12 months with us. They will know every detail about your baby: how breast or bottle milk is managed, how they like to eat, their sleeping routines, the nappies they wear, and more. With babies as young as six weeks in the Centre, it’s the Baby Ambassador’s job to work with families and Educators to help make our Nursery feel just like home.

Our Educators across the age groups work together to create fun, stimulating, and age-appropriate experiences for every child in their care. They are dedicated, experienced professionals who are allocated to a specific room so they can get to know each child individually and support their learning and development.

As part of our 2-year Flying Start to School program, we have degree-qualified Teachers who use the latest teaching practices to help your child build essential practical and social skills, ensuring they’re ready for their next big adventure—school!

Each room has a Lead Educator or Teacher who is responsible for planning and implementing an effective ongoing cycle of planning, documentation, and evaluation of the room’s learning program.

At the core of the Centre is our Cook—make sure you check out their daily menu when you visit. They help make food part of the learning journey and love seeing how children respond to new and exciting flavours.

The team is supported by a strong Leadership Team, including an Assistant Centre Manager and an Educational Leader.

Every role at the Centre is as important as the next.

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.

What are the main features of this Centre

Guardian Childcare and Education Paradise provides a warm and welcoming environment, just like a family home, in north-east Adelaide. As a leading choice for childcare in Paradise, our purpose-built outdoor space is accessible from every classroom, offering plenty of room for children to run, ride, and explore. .  

Our spacious Paradise childcare centre caters to children aged six weeks to six years, offering a safe, secure, and nurturing environment that supports their growth and discovery. Filled with bright, engaging materials, our child care in Adelaide encourages curiosity and exploration, helping children learn 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 Paradise is open from 6.30am to 6.30pm 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 can show you the various play materials and education spaces throughout the early learning centre (ELC) to help you discover our approach to learning as well as support you continue the learning with activities 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.  

At our Paradise Preschool, we provide a family communication app called Storypark that keeps you updated on your child’s early learning and development through photos and daily updates. This helps you stay informed about their progress and milestones, making us a trusted choice for childcare in Newton. Storypark also sets up different learning outcomes to support children in achieving developmental milestones and exploring new ideas..  

For families looking for daycare near Campbelltown, we offer a preschool program for children aged three and four, led by university-qualified teachers. This program is designed to prepare your child for the transition to primary school, with a curriculum based on leading child development research. This reflects our dedication to giving your child the best possible start in life through quality childcare services. 

Our early childhood education program is overseen by specialist Educational Leaders who guide teaching and learning in a flexible and research-based way. Aligned with the National Quality Standard, our curriculum fosters discovery and learning, ensuring your child is ready for the future. Choose Paradise Preschool for the best childcare experience in Newton and surrounding areas. 

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.   

At Guardian Childcare and Education Paradise, we’re proud to offer a unique Visible Learning Program that gives families insight into their child’s education. Our Learning Exchange Display allows our Teachers and Educators to share updates on your child’s progress and gives you the chance to actively contribute to their learning journey.  

Looking for local daycare or local childcare? Come and meet our dedicated team and explore our Centre today! Conveniently located for families searching for early learning near Campbelltown, Guardian Paradise is the perfect environment to support your child’s growth and development. Together, we can give young children the best start to life. 

We look forward to welcoming you soon! 

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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