Greg
Centre Manager
“I highly value maintaining partnerships with families to gather the individual needs of each child in my care.”
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.
Guardian Childcare & Education Maroubra West is rated exceeding in the National Quality Standard. The light-filled and spacious Centre has a mix of indoor and outdoor learning environments where the exciting programs and practices come to life, including vegetable gardens, a water pump, creek bed, natural play structures and a range of age-specific play areas.
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With endless possibilities, there’s never a dull moment at Guardian and no two days are the same. Here’s what a day at Guardian might look like. Please note, this will vary depending on centre opening hours.
From 7:00am
Handover time with children, families and our friendly Educators. There’s a chance to share what’s important for the day and any news from home.
From 7:00am
Breakfast time where families are welcome to stay and enjoy breakfast with the children.
Morning
An opportunity to play and discover with open-plan play in family groups and multi-age groupings.
Morning
Planned experiences. This is where the Guardian difference comes to life. Alongside our Educators your child’s exploration leads to learnings in numeracy, literacy, language, critical thinking, problem solving, leadership, social skills, technology, creative arts and much more.
Morning tea
An opportunity for children to come together for a healthy snack, often they help prepare their food alongside our carers and chef.
Mid-morning
Individually tailored to your child’s needs and curiosity the planned experiences continue, this includes both indoor and outdoor programs.
Lunch
Another nutritious meal expertly prepared by our chef. Families are invited to join the children for meals and excursions if they wish.
Afternoon
If your child wants to, or needs to sleep, it’s time to rest and recharge. For children who don’t need to rest the planned experiences continue, in most cases outdoors.
Afternoon tea
Another chance for the children to come together and re-fuel in small groups. There is also an opportunity to rest or play together and reflect on the day.
Pick-up
As you arrive to pick up your child, there’s a chance to speak with our Educators and share news about the day. Our Storypark App also allows you to stay in touch 24/7 wherever you are.
End of day
Your child is encouraged to grab a light snack as they leave the centre. We’re mindful of how routines vary, throughout the day if we notice your child looking tired food will be provided.
Open 7:00am to 6:00pm
Monday to Friday
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.
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.
Caring for the environment is a big passion for a lot of our children, and they enjoy taking on outdoor responsibilities like watering the plants and tending to the garden. They take pride in watching things grow, and this helps to create a feeling of responsibility and belonging.
Our wonderful cook makes nutritious, home-style meals, using fresh ingredients from the garden where possible. The children love visiting the kitchen to watch the cook in action! Our menu has been reviewed by Nutrition Australia, which ensures all the daily requirements are being met. Bake sales are always a fun experience, with all proceeds going directly to the Starlight Foundation.
We believe in treating children as individuals, and encourage them to create their own learning experiences under the guidance of our friendly and engaging educators. Open communication helps to build strong relationships with families, and this begins before your child’s first day. New families are encouraged to attend orientation prior to the start date in order to meet our team and become familiar with the centre.
Once in our care, our open door policy means you are always welcome to come and visit your child. There are many opportunities to see the learning that takes place each day, and you can also book discussion times with an educator to develop shared goals for your child.
To find out more about what we have to offer, please contact our friendly team.
Harry Anderson
- 3 years ago
Tom Clark
- 3 years ago
We know Guardian Maroubra West as Garden St and our daughters have been here for 3.5 years. What I like most about the centre is the felling of being part ... Read More
Annabel Clark
- 3 years ago
We absolutely love Maroubra West! Our daughter has loved every minute of her time at the centre. She is cared for like one of the beautiful carers own. We were drawn ... Read More
Britt Grundy
- 3 years ago
I could not recommend Guardian Childcare Maroubra West more highly. My daughter has been in the nursery room (0-2 years) for 3 months. When looking for a childcare centre for ... Read More
Stephanie Mulvey
- 3 years ago
Our daughter has attended since she was 8 months and it really is like a second home for her now. Her educators are all so professional, loving and caring and ... Read More
Mia Thomas
- 3 years ago
I can't rate Garden Street highly enough. I needed to return to work when my son was 6 months old and was so nervous about him going to daycare. After ... Read More
Sharon Woods
- 3 years ago
I highly recommend Maroubra West. It has a real sense of being a “family” with the benefits of a formal educational structured setting. Before enrolling, we visited many centres in ... Read More
Afton FIfe
- 4 years ago
We have been part of the Garden Street community for seven years and I regularly recommend it to other families. The Educators really take the time to get to know ... Read More
Hana Kham
- 4 years ago
Absolutely love this center, it's real, honest, and cosy! Recommend
Claire Grullemans
- 4 years ago
Our daughter has been going to Garden Street for 2.5 years and we have been so happy with her there. The level of care from the educators and carers has ... Read More
Momshe Ann
- 4 years ago
When my son started at this day care he is so shy, his crying we in about to go and not talking at all and now since my son on ... Read More
Creative Resauce
- 4 years ago
Both my kids have been at Garden Street for 8 months now. My oldest had been at a centre elsewhere for 3 years and I honestly never thought we'd top ... Read More
Pip Harley
- 4 years ago
Both my boys have been at Garden St from a young age, starting in the Nursery room and transitioning through Toddler to the Preschool Room where my youngest still is. ... Read More
Jo Laird
- 4 years ago
Our son loves his preschool days. He has made beautiful friends and adores his teachers. Highly recommend Garden St.
Bartjan Homan
- 4 years ago
Very friendly and helpful team. Our son loves it there.
Leanne Hutton
- 4 years ago
Our little girl started in March and loves it here! The staff are so friendly and welcoming and the centre is small and feels more like a home!
Md Abid Hassan
- 4 years ago
Liz Lord
- 4 years ago
We love this place. My son started in the pre school room a few months back and after the inevitable slow start loves his time there. In fact he doesn’t ... Read More
To explore the centre, chat with our team of Educators and learn more about our high-quality curriculum, book a tour now.
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.