Guardian Childcare & Education Maroubra West

(Formerly Garden Street)

Guardian Childcare & Education Maroubra West 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.

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.

At Guardian Maroubra West children are encouraged to explore and learn, with the added benefit of a Preschool Program led by quality teachers who are there to help prepare your child for the exciting transition to school.

As part of our community focus we run an excursion program into the local community, as well as visit our sister Centre, Guardian Childcare & Education Maroubra East.

Guardian Maroubra West has a dedicated on-site cook who prepares five nutritionally balanced meals using seasonal ingredients every day. With an open-plan setting, the kitchen is the hub of our Centre. Children are able to interact and watch the preparation of meals, which enhances their understanding of good nutrition.

Book a tour of Guardian Maroubra West today, or speak to one of our friendly team.

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Rhythm of The Day

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.

Helpful Information

Opening Hours

Open 7:00am to 6:00pm
Monday to Friday

Good to Know - What to Bring

What we Provide

  • Centre Hats
  • Sunscreen
  • Five nutritionally balanced meals including: breakfast, Lunch, Morning and Afternoon Tea and a late snack at the end of the day
  • Nappies and Wipes
  • Bibs
  • Fitted Cot sheets
  • Blanket
  • Cot Top Sheet
  • Fitted Toddler Bed Sheet
  • Toddler Top Sheet
  • Formula of your choice
  • Bottles (Avent is the brand in which we use)
  • Sudocream

What to Bring

  • Spare change of clothing
  • School Bag
  • Comforter (eg. Soother, Teddy etc)

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.

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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.

Reviews from Google (18)

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    Harry Anderson

    - 3 years ago

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    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

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    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

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    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

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    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

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    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

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    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

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    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

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    Hana Kham

    - 4 years ago

    Absolutely love this center, it's real, honest, and cosy! Recommend

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    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

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    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

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    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

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    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

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    Jo Laird

    - 4 years ago

    Our son loves his preschool days. He has made beautiful friends and adores his teachers. Highly recommend Garden St.

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    Bartjan Homan

    - 4 years ago

    Very friendly and helpful team. Our son loves it there.

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    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!

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    Md Abid Hassan

    - 4 years ago

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    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

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