Wenna McGrath
Centre Manager
We treasure the relationships we get to build with the children here at Taringa. In the words of Dr James Comer-“No significant learning occurs without a significant relationship."
Guardian Childcare & Education Taringa boasts a range of exciting, resource-rich environments, including a breakfast bar, city views, a wooden fort, water play, natural gardens and shaded outdoor areas where our exciting programs come to life.
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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 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 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.
Guardian Taringa offers high-quality early years childcare and education, a world-class curriculum, brand-new purpose-built facilities, incredible resources, an experienced team and a leading Kindergarten Program for older children.
We also offer a range of Centre features and practical additional benefits for children and families to make life a little easier, including:
Each space is designed specifically to cater to the individual needs of the children, and their developmental stages. For instance, you will see in our baby room that resources (eg mirrors are placed low to the ground to help support your baby’s development and growing curiosity). Whereas our toddler rooms we have resources at a higher level and in scenarios to encourage open-ended and loose-parts play; and our preschool environments are specifically tailored to support our children in their transition to primary school.
You are welcome to speak to our educators at any time during the tour for further context on why we arrange our rooms the way we do. There is real science behind it and it’s quite fascinating when you consider the layout and resourcing from the eyes of the child and their developmental stage.
The environment plays a huge factor in learning outcomes for children, so we pride ourselves on helping children and families feel welcome and able to build a sense of belonging, which supports our teaching.
Children are at the heart of all decision-making at Guardian. At all times our teams honour, celebrate and promote childhood by supporting the unique journey of each child. Children are strong, unique and resilient individuals who are capable of complex thinking and their own perspectives.
We value the role of families as a child’s first teacher and we’re committed to developing trusting relationships by listening and responding to families about all aspects of their child’s learning and development. So, our approach is focused on the latest research and insights into how children learn best, and the specific skills they will need to thrive in the 21st Century.
We have an on-site cook who prepares all meals fresh each day, using seasonal and healthy ingredients. We also grow a range of fresh ingredients at most of our Centres, that the children love getting involved with – often harvesting those vegetables and herbs to use in the Centre kitchen as part of their learning about nutrition and wellness. It’s a real playground to plate experience!
Guardian Childcare Taringa services a number of local areas, including: Toowong, Ironside, Indooroopilly, Tarragindi, Auchenflower and Torwood.
Janneke Thomas
- 1 year ago
Our son has only just started at Guardian Taringa, but even after only two weeks I can already confidently recommend this wonderful centre! The facilities are incredible - especially the ... Read More
Neha Dialani
- 2 years ago
We are lucky to have a place for our child at this centre. It is beautiful and all staff are so friendly, caring and understanding of our needs. We go ... Read More
Morgana Regazzoli
- 3 years ago
I have no hesitation in recommending Guardian Childcare & Education Taringa. The staff are incredibly friendly, qualified and caring. My son has been attending since he was 8 months old ... Read More
Jade Josey-Napier
- 3 years ago
The facilities are outstanding and the educators are so caring. Our little girl has been going since 10 months old and is so happy to go every day. She loves ... Read More
To explore the centre, chat with our team of Educators and learn more about our high-quality curriculum, book a tour now.