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Guardian Childcare Paradise

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  • Keeping children safe always comes first. All of our team are committed to uphold the highest standards of child safety. Read more about our approach to child safety.
  • 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.
  • 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!
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.

67 Darley Road Paradise, SA, 5075

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

Limited Spaces Available

Premium Paradise Childcare Centre

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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 fees and your CCS-reduced cost

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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!

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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Melanie
Our daughter has been going to Guardian Paradise since she was 1. In nursery the educators worked with her getting her down for naps, she contact napped at home and they held her to sleep until she was comfortable to sleep on the bed there, I'm truly thankful for this. My daughter is in the toddler room now, the educators always tell me she has lots of fun and my daughter tells me each pick up she has had fun. There are lots of activities they do and they learn so much. Any concerns or questions are answered, and when making requests the centre is accommodating. My daughter has an allergy and I like that there is always an allergy free option for her so she's not missing out on things like birthday celebrations.
Response from the owner:Thank you for your lovely review, Melanie. We really appreciate you sharing your experience. It is wonderful to hear how thoughtfully your daughter was supported in the nursery, particularly with helping her feel comfortable settling for sleep. Knowing she continues to enjoy her days in the toddler room and happily shares her experiences at pick up is so reassuring. We’re also glad you feel supported when raising questions or requests, and that your daughter’s allergy is carefully considered so she can feel included in all activities and celebrations. Thank you for trusting us with her care and for being part of our community.
Senay E
This is where we found our community and support network for our family. Guardian has been the best childcare provider for our family and our needs. The educators are attentive, nurturing, encourage a sense of self with guidance and the menu is fabulous!
We are very pleased we chose Guardian paradise and highly recommend the centre.
Response from the owner:Thank you, Senay, for sharing such a thoughtful review. It’s wonderful to hear that your family has found a strong sense of community and support with us. Our educators work hard to create a nurturing environment that helps children grow with confidence, and it means a lot to know this has been your experience. We also appreciate your kind words about the menu and the care provided. Your recommendation truly means a great deal to our team.
Khei S
Highly recommend
My son’s having a great time and learns a lot of things.
Thank you and keep it up 👍🏼
Response from the owner:Thank you so much, Khei, for your lovely feedback. We are really pleased to hear that your son is enjoying his time with us and learning so much. We truly appreciate your recommendation and your kind words of encouragement.
Alicia
My daughter has been going to this childcare since she was 6 months, never had any issues, staff are great, my daughter loves going, my daughter feels really comfortable with the workers, when i drop my daughter off, they comfort her saying ill be back later, my daughter feels safe and secure with the educators, would definitely recommend this childcare! :)
Response from the owner:Thank you, Alicia, for sharing your experience. We’re so pleased she feels safe, secure, and comfortable with the educators, that sense of trust is what we strive for every day. Your mention of how the team comforts her during drop-offs shows the genuine care and connection they have with the children, and we’re thrilled this has helped her settle happily. Thank you for your strong recommendation and for trusting us with your child’s care, we’re so glad your family is part of our community.
Carly
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
Response from the owner:Thank you so much for your kind and thoughtful words Carly! We’re absolutely delighted to hear how much your family has loved being part of our community over the past four years. Watching your child grow into an amazing little human has been such a joy for our team, and we’re honoured to have played a part in that journey. Our educators are passionate about creating meaningful learning experiences and nurturing strong relationships, so it’s wonderful to hear that this has made a difference for your child and your family, and we’ll definitely pass on your compliments to our talented kitchen team, though their veggie magic might just remain a closely guarded secret! Thank you again for your trust and support. It means the world to us to know we’ve helped make your experience as a working mum a little easier. We love having your family as part of our community!
Jillian W.
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
Response from the owner:Thank you for your kind words! We're delighted to hear that you feel like part of the Guardian family and that our team has built a great rapport with your children. Your feedback means a lot to us.
Ashlee M.
My son has been going to this centre since he was 8months old. They have been amazing! He loves going everyday
Thanks Team!
Response from the owner:Thank you for your kind words! We're delighted that your son enjoys coming to our centre. Our team truly appreciates your support and looks forward to continuing to nurture his growth. Thanks again!
Skye D.
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. ❤️
Response from the owner:Thank you so much for your heartfelt review! We're thrilled to hear that our centre has been a perfect fit for your family. It's wonderful to know that our staff's warmth and dedication have made such a positive impact on your experience. We understand how challenging it can be to balance work and parenting, and we're glad to provide a supportive and engaging environment for your son. Seeing him enjoy the activities and knowing he's well cared for is exactly what we strive for. Your confidence in our care means the world to us. Thank you for choosing Guardian Paradise and for sharing your experience. We look forward to continuing to support your family and watching your son grow and thrive!
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Eve L.
A family away from home for my son.
Response from the owner:• Thanks for the awesome review, Eve! We work hard to meet expectations like yours, and always strive to find ways to improve our centres. Glad to you hear you are having a great experience!
Hayley A.
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 :)
Response from the owner:Thank you for your feedback about our centre in Paradise! 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.
Wen G.
Melanie W.
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 .
Response from the owner:Thank you for your feedback about our centre in Paradise! We are happy to hear such good things about you and your little one’s experience with us.
Carmen D.
Always had a good experience with guardian paradise
Sarah B.
Dipali S
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.
Response from the owner:Thanks for the awesome review, Dipali! 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!
RoseGB
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
Response from the owner:Thanks for the awesome review RGB 18. We really appreciate your positive review and look forward to creating a great experience at Guardian for many more days to come! ​
Manish K.
Caroline M.
-I have seen the tremendous positive change in my baby.
-Friendly staff .
-A clean safe environment for children.
Seggie
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.
Response from the owner:Thank you Segwau for your 5 star rating for our Paradise centre. We really appreciate your positive review of our centre and look forward to creating a great experience at Guardian in many more days to come. Thank you again.
Michelle N.
Tosha T.
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.
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!
kacha_mango
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.
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.
Response from the owner:Hi Nicole, Thanks for taking the time to leave a review. We are so pleased you and your little one are ejoying your experience at our Centre. The team do a great job and will be thrilled when we pass this feedback onto them!
Cate T
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
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.
shawna L.
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.
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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) $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 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.