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Guardian Childcare St Clair

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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.
  • At our newly refurbished Guardian St Clair, we are proud of our quality learning, incredible resources, and the care and attention we provide each child. You have to come and see us.
  • You need to come and see why local families just like yours say our amazing centre feels like a home away from home for their children who have fun every single day. Be a part of it.

21 Cardinal Street St Clair, SA, 5011

Mon to Fri 6:30am to 6:00pm

Limited Spaces Available

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Premium St Clair Childcare Centre

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Meet our Centre Manager Molly and team

"Leading our Teachers and Educators to deliver the highest quality care and education to all children."

Daily Fees

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

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Step into Guardian St Clair, where each child’s growth is celebrated. You’ll find quality care and engaging educational programs in our Nursery through to our 2-year Flying Start to School preschool program.

What makes our St Clair early learning centre the ideal choice for your family?

• Newly-refurbished open plan learning spaces with a central piazza where children enjoy meals together
• Vast outdoor areas inspire adventure with a water pump, creek bed and thriving vegetable gardens
• Our To BE Me learning programs meet each child where they are, supporting their individual development. Our team understands and encourages your child at every stage

Families quickly discover a welcoming community with a shared commitment to every child’s wellbeing and safety. We’re proud of our daycare centre – your child will never want to leave! Join the leading childcare provider in the area!

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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

Babies 0-2
Toddler 2-3
Preschool/Kindergarten 3-5
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.

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Naqibullah H.
“The approach is culturally appropriate and demonstrates a strong commitment to diversity and inclusion.”
Response from the owner:Thank you, Naqibullah! We’re delighted you value the culturally inclusive approach and commitment to diversity. Your feedback means a lot—thank you for sharing!
Trang L.
Response from the owner:Thank you so much, Trang, for your rating. We truly appreciate you taking a moment to share your support.
F M
*When your child doesn't want to go home when you come to pick them up, you know you made the best choice by enrolling then into Guardian St Clair!

I highly recommend Guardian St Clair to all Families. I have had such a positive experience in sending all my children here and the most comforting part is that I know my children are safe, well looked after and they enjoy their time spent here.

As a family, we are always treated with respect and kindness and all the Educators are so understanding and helpful - nothing is ever too hard!

All the Educators bring so much compassion, patience and enthusiasm to this centre everyday. Their ability to connect with the children, making each one feel valued and cared for is so special.

With near new facilities, an amazing chef (Cat) who cooks nutritious meals all day long and amazing & trusted Educators, Guardian St Clair is highly recommended!

A special shoutout to Molly and Juliana, you both are so committed to providing a safe, fun, caring and loving environment and we are so grateful you both are so passionate about your job! Thank you for everything!
Response from the owner:Thank you so much for your incredible review and recommendation. It’s truly heartwarming to hear that your little one doesn’t want to leave at pick-up time, that’s one of the best compliments we could receive! We’re so grateful for the trust you’ve placed in us and for the opportunity to be part of your family’s journey. We’re proud to offer a safe, nurturing, and engaging environment where children feel valued and excited to learn. Your kind words about our educators, facilities, and our amazing chef Cat mean so much to us. A special thank you for recognising Molly and Juliana. Their dedication and passion truly shine through in everything they do. Thank you again for your ongoing support. We’re so glad to have your family as part of our community and look forward to continuing to support your little one as they grow and thrive!
Taylor C.
Guardian St Clair is amazing! With compassionate and accommodating educators willing to help your child with their early learning journey.
My children feel comfortable and are keen to go to the centre each day we love it !
Response from the owner:We appreciate your 5 star review! It's great to hear that you and your children are having such a positive experience at our centre. Our educators strive to create a nurturing and supportive environment, and it's fantastic to know that your children feel comfortable and excited to come to the centre each day. Your kind words mean a lot to us, and we look forward to continuing to support your children's early learning journey.
Mariana Contin T.
They are so lovely and professional.
Response from the owner:Thank you so much for your kind words Mariana! Your feedback means a lot to us, and we are grateful to have your support!
Nicklas A.
Guardian St Clair has been a wonderful childcare centre for both of our kids. The educators are lovely, the centre and facilities are great, food is varied and of a high quality. We receive daily updates for both kids which inform conversations about their days. The staffing is consistent and the centre leadership is what makes this a great place to send our kids. Would highly recommend.
Response from the owner:This was so lovely to read Nicklas! Thank you for your wonderful review. We are delighted to hear that both of your kids have had such a positive experience with us. It's fantastic to know that you find our educators lovely, our facilities great, and our food varied and of high quality. We are glad that the daily updates help you stay informed about your children's days and foster meaningful conversations at home. Consistent staffing and strong leadership are indeed key to creating a nurturing environment, and we are thrilled that you recognise and appreciate these aspects. Your recommendation means a lot to us. We look forward to continuing to provide a supportive and enriching environment for your family. Thanks again!
Scott J.
Our Daughter is learning and growing as a person/individual. She has great bonds with the staff and sone special bonds with a few staff.
Response from the owner:Thank you for your kind words! We're delighted to hear your daughter is growing and forming special bonds with our staff. We truly value these connections and are here to support her every step of the way.
Parvaneh M.
The educators are so kind and caring, and my child is always happy to go in the morning. It’s great to see them learning new things and making friends. Big thanks to the team for creating such a fun and welcoming space.
Response from the owner:It’s so lovely to hear that your little one is always excited to come to our centre in the morning! That’s such a great sign that the educators are creating a positive, welcoming atmosphere where your little one feels comfortable and happy. It must be so rewarding to watch them learn and make new friends in such a fun environment. Our team will be delighted to hear your feedback that they are fostering such a supportive and joyful space for the children!
sumera M.
Dina D.
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jill A.
Great staff and good centre facilities
Jess J.
Our daughter absolutely loves St Clair Guardian. She gets excited when pulling up, and almost forgets to kiss us goodbye when running into her toddler room. The staff have always made her feel so so welcome and she loves all the people that work there. Highly recommend.
Response from the owner:Hello Jess, thank you for taking the time to write a 5-star review for our St Clair centre. We are happy to hear such good things about you and your little one’s experience with us, it is so good to hear how excited she becomes on arrival and how easily she says goodbye in the morning. We really appreciate your positive review and look forward to creating a great experience at Guardian for many more days to come! ​
Black Beauty S.
Natasha S.
Such a wonderful centre with amazing carers and great communication. My son was only 4.5 months old when he started and he absolutely loves his childcare days. Couldn’t be happier.
Daina B.
This is the best daycare centre ever!! Our child loves it and we love the centre and the team - a wonderful place to send your children. Highly recommend.
Sarah H.
We toured a few childcare centre in search of one we liked and trusted. St Clair Guardian stood out above them all. Our daughter started there in January 2022 being a first time mum and going back to work full and our 7 month old in childcare was made so much easier by this centre. Our daughter comes home happy and well feed every day, she is learning new thing daily and we can tell she loves it there. The staff are extremely helpful, kind and caring. The office staff and manager of the centre Lisa are always happy to answer any questions and have been on top and communicates extremely well with any sickness or COVID related information for the centre. The updates we get through the app they use you can tell they have taken the time to know our daughter. I look forward to the alerts from my phone from them with photos and information on what they have been up to.
Grace V.
I could not recommend Guardian St Clair enough. The educators are friendly, thoughtful and my daughter absolutely loves attending. The center is always clean, my daughter eats all of the healthy meals provided and has a lot of fun. We are updated with photos of the day and little stories of her achieving milestones. Guardian St Clair also looks out for the little things, we have had the most lovely gifts from our daughter for mothers and fathers day. The communication from the center is also excellent, we are fully informed of any illnesses in the center and they send a regular newsletter with helpful information. We looked at five centers on our journey to Guardian St Clair and as soon as we walked in we knew it was the place for us. Our daughters development has gone from strength to strength, she comes home singing songs and new words every day. We could not be happier with our experience and would highly recommend this childcare center
Hai Au H.
Friendly and helpful staffs with good work ethics.
THAO L.
My daughter loves it at St Clair Guardian Childcare and Education. The educators are very attentive and caring. The facility is new and hygienic. Thank you
Zoe G.
Our little boy absolutely loves being in St Clair Guardian. We are very upset about moving centres, but have had to for work and purchasing a house in a different area, so it’s a real shame to leave. We have been so grateful for the support the team have shown to him and us. It has truly been a fantastic experience!
Rachael H.
Such an amazing centre! We can not recommend it enough! The staff are attentive and committed to providing fun play based learning. The food the kids are given each day is excellent and the dinning area they share is just beautiful. It's always clean which can't be an easy thing to do with such an amazing mud kitchen available. We are so happy we moved.
Rose S.
My son absolutely loves going to childcare at Guardian in St Clair.

We moved to North Haven at the start of the year. He had already spent 2 years at a Guardian childcare on the other side of town and in my search for a new centre in the area - every childcare I looked at didn't compare.

So decided to tour Guardian St Clair even though there were childcares closer to our new home. As soon as we started our tour - we felt comfortable and at home. What stood out the most was the beautiful and creative space they provided for our little one to grow and develop in and all of the staff were absolutely lovely. I was already a big fan of the style of education that Guardian provided so it was a 'no brainer' for me.

With all the new pressures and restrictions that have come with COVID-19, the staff at Guardian have never faltered in providing the highest level of care. Whilst they have continued to ensure that the centre is extremely clean and social distancing measures adhered to - they have also continued to provide a warm, caring and delightful environment for my child to safely learn and play in. They have been very responsive to any questions and gone out of their way to help us navigate this tricky time.

Honestly, I cannot recommend St Clair Guardian any higher - it really is an exceptional childcare.
Andrea Escalante P.
BEST Childcare in Adelaide! We changed our son some months ago from another childcare in the city and we can see the impact it has made on our baby boy. We were concerned on how he would adapt but after just few days he settled very well. He comes back home every day happy and has improved in so many areas especially on his speech. Something I really like as a Mom is that they have their own chef who puts together every week a great healthy menu of course without forgetting the special treats they get now and then but everything healthy and home made! We can't thank enough Lisa, Michelle and the whole team of Nursery 2 for taking such good care of our Emilio!
katyllen M.
Very friendly environment, permanent educators which helps with settling my child.
Response from the owner:We are delighted to hear that you find our environment very friendly and that the consistency with our permanent educators have helped in settling your little one. Creating a supportive and consistent atmosphere is very important to us, and it's wonderful to know that it has made a positive impact on your family. Thank you for your review!
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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.

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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) $167.93 $72.21 $40.30
Toddler (2–3) $167.32 $71.95 $40.16
Preschool (3–5) $166.72 $71.69 $40.01

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.

We’re proud to partner with the SA government, providing additional funding to deliver the highest-quality preschool program for children.

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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Guardian Centres Nearby

Bright and engaging indoor play area at Guardian Childcare Croydon Park SA, featuring a market stall, dress-up clothes, and a table set for creative play.

Croydon Park

346 Torrens Rd

Croydon Park SA 5008

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Grange

160 Frederick Rd

Grange SA 5022

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