Open 6:30am to 6:30pm
Monday to Friday
Guardian Childcare & Education Paradise
- 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
- You’ll feel a sense of belonging the moment you step into our Paradise centre, where children and families thrive in a connected, welcoming community.
- 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 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
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.
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
Welcome to Guardian Childcare and Education Paradise!
- Highly experienced Educators and degree-qualified Teachers
- Bright, vibrant learning spaces full of resources designed to inspire
- Extensive outdoor space for children to explore
- On-site Chef providing fresh snacks and meals daily
- Nappies, a hat and SPF 50+ sunscreen
- Extended hours of care each weekday from 6.30am to 6.30pm
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."
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.
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.
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.
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
02:12 22 Oct 24
aatiqa I.
01:28 28 May 24
Celina M.
07:37 06 May 24
Awais S.
07:21 04 Mar 24
Meha M.
02:36 29 Jan 24
Eve L.
11:09 28 Dec 23
A family away from home for my son.
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.
02:43 10 Apr 23
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.
02:16 27 Sep 22
Always had a good experience with guardian paradise
Sarah B.
06:49 23 Aug 22
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
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.
05:54 28 Jun 22
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
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.
01:38 30 Oct 21
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.
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.
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.
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
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.
00:58 27 Aug 18
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.
02:08 14 Apr 23
Rob G.
00:39 16 Oct 18
evelyn A.
10:53 20 Oct 16
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.
Learn More About Our 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!
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) | $175.06 | $77.32 | $44.74 |
| Toddler (2–3) | $173.83 | $76.09 | $43.51 |
| Preschool (3–5) | $172.61 | $74.87 | $42.29 |
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.