Guardian Childcare & Education Aspley

(Formerly Lizards)

Guardian Childcare & Education Aspley 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 Aspley is rated exceeding in the National Quality Standard and is one of more than 15 high-quality Guardian Childcare Centres across Queensland.

Guardian Aspley boasts a range of incredible and spacious indoor and outdoor learning environments, including vegetable gardens, a huge passionfruit vine, a mud pit, compost bins, pet budgies, and a range of age-specific play areas. These spaces encourage the children to explore and learn, with the added benefit of a Kindergarten Program led by quality teachers who are there to help prepare your child for the exciting transition to school.

Children at Guardian Aspley get out and about on regular excursions, so we have a great connection with the surrounding community, often visiting locations such as the local creek, cafes, parks, Bunnings, the library and nearby supermarkets.

Our on-site cook Carol prepares nutritionally balanced meals using seasonal ingredients every day. To further explore food at the Centre, our Educators host regular hands-on cooking classes for the children to get involved with and enhance their understanding of good nutrition. Here Carol shares her famous Tutti Fruity Muffin recipe, made with passionfruit picked by the children from our huge vine. This recipe is a firm favourite with the children at Guardian Aspley and is a great way to show them where food comes from and encourage them to try new foods and flavours.

We are proud to have a culturally diverse team and celebrate a variety of cultures and holidays, including our quarterly family get together and an end of year celebration.

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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.

  • From 6:30am

    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 6:30am

    Breakfast time where families are welcome to stay and enjoy breakfast with the children or grab it on the go.

  • 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 cook.

  • 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 cook. 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 or with siblings. 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 before 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.

Helpful Information

Opening Hours

Open 6:30am to 6:30pm
Monday to Friday

Good to Know - What to Bring

What we Provide

  • Breakfast
  • Hats
  • Bed linen (For Nursery age group)
  • Sunscreen
  • Four nutritionally balanced meals including: Lunch, Morning and Afternoon tea and a late Snack at the end of the day
  • Nappies
  • Bibs

What to Bring

  • Soft toy or comfort blanket for nap time
  • Spare change of clothing
  • Water bottle
  • Bed Linen (For Toddler age group)

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 & Education Aspley is full of surprises. Tucked away from the main road, many first-time visitors are shocked to discover our beautiful and open playground with our new resident bees and native Australian garden to inspire the children to develop an understanding of the interdependence between land, people, plants and animals. New and existing families often comment about the warm homeliness feel the centre has throughout.

Children explore garden to plate through the edible garden produce and nutritious meals supplied by our centre cook. Our four week rotating menu always incorporates a wide range of fruit and vegetables for healthy growing bodies, and caters to all special dietary requirements.

Families are encouraged to bring their children along to ‘stay and play’ sessions before they officially start at the centre. This helps them to become more familiar with what will happen on the first day, and is a great opportunity to get to know our friendly Educators.

Our Educators acknowledge and affirm children’s growth through project based learning derived from the children’s own interest and learning. This is then reflected through the engaging environments and documentation to support.

Reviews from Google (27)

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    Santosh Tripathy

    - 3 years ago

    Great facility for kids improvement right from infant age. We have seen so much progress in our kid since month 1. They maintain a high standard of cleanliness, nutritious ... Read More

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    Gareth Keinzley

    - 3 years ago

    Our experience at Guardian Aspley has been fantastic from our first day. The nursery room provides a warm and safe space for little ones starting their daycare journey. The carers ... Read More

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    Lauren W

    - 3 years ago

    I've been sending my children to Guardian at Aspley for almost 3 years and I couldn't speak more highly of the care, love and learning they receive. Wonderful and happy ... Read More

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    Frenchy

    - 3 years ago

    Thank you to all the team at Aspley, always making my granddaughter and me feel welcome.

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    Mary-Ellen Russelhuber

    - 3 years ago

    Two of my children have attended this centre since they were 9 and 4 months respectively. They are now 5 and 3. They have loved every minute. My 5 year ... Read More

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    Toni Heath

    - 3 years ago

    The care at this center is excellent. The teachers are warm, fun, creative, and provide the most amazing experiences for our child. Their balance of professionalism, sense of humour, and ... Read More

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    Michelle Carmichael

    - 3 years ago

    Our children have been attending Guardian at Aspley since for the past 4 years and we have watched them thrive and learn so much at this centre, build strong relationships ... Read More

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    Sarah Farrell

    - 3 years ago

    My son has been attending Guardian Aspley since he was 7 months old in the nursery, he thrived from the first week. He is now 19 months and in the ... Read More

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    Min Qiu

    - 3 years ago

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    Angela Briley

    - 3 years ago

    Really great and extensive program. Very inclusive. My daughter has thrived here.

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    Luke Humphries

    - 3 years ago

    The staff here are wonderful, and they provide a beautiful, safe and educational space for children. Both of our daughters (and previously our son) look forward to their days at ... Read More

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    Carol Furber

    - 3 years ago

    My child attends the centre in the kindergarten room this year she has had fun learning and exploring many different topics. The staff are wonderful and the 2 ladies that ... Read More

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    Rosa de Roo

    - 3 years ago

    I had 3 children attend the centre in the past couple of years they loved coming and never wanted to go home at pic up. They provide great nutritious meals ... Read More

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    Joban Singh

    - 3 years ago

    Excellent service

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    Martin Fernandez

    - 3 years ago

    Thank you to Miss Nina and Miss Lisa for the support that they are giving Zara in her final preparations for school next year. Zara loves attending the classes and ... Read More

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    Carly

    - 3 years ago

    Both my children have attended here abd both loved the painting and gardening and especially the teachers. Miss Hayley teaching the planets have been especially enjoyed. The centre is organised, clean ... Read More

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    Harman Kang

    - 3 years ago

    A fantastic service! My son has attended since early 2018. The staff and leadership team are wonderful, always welcoming and very efficient in including parents on what is being learnt.Samar ... Read More

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    Derek Grant

    - 3 years ago

    Great centre, great facilities, friendly staff, management so approachable. We couldn't be happier with this centre

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    Priscilla Peppercorn

    - 3 years ago

    We can't rave enough about the quality of this centre. Especially during the last few months wiht Covid 19 the managers and staff have gone above and beyone wiht ... Read More

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    Jasna Sejdinovic

    - 4 years ago

    My son and daughter have been attending Lizards Aspley for almost 2 years now. The centre has always accommodated my kids and their needs. My kids enjoy attending the centre. ... Read More

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    Rachael Pelly

    - 4 years ago

    My child has attended the centre for almost 2yrs, we love Lizards! Although it’s a large centre all of the staff know my child by name and they’re all so ... Read More

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    Cesar Augusto Sabogal Prieto

    - 4 years ago

    Thank you guys for the absolute fantastic job to care our beautiful kids. We reckon they are in good hands.

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    Jayshree Chandak

    - 4 years ago

    My sons are in this child care and they love it in there. The educators are nice and friendly. The activities for the kids are informative and interactive. We as ... Read More

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    micheal wicham

    - 4 years ago

    My daughter has attended Lizards since she was a baby and has formed the most amazing bonds with all the educators during her time in the centre. All the staff ... Read More

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    Tyrone van der Merwe

    - 5 years ago

    Child has been there for 3 years and really developed. Friendly staff and great caring teachers. Nappies & Food is included and hours are early to late!

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    David Burd

    - 6 years ago

    A great early learning centre. Such friendly staff here. A good thing to know when selecting a place for your loved ones to spend their days

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    Wayne cooper

    - 7 years ago

    Really friendly staff

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