Guardian Childcare & Education Guardian Childcare & Education Manly

  • Leading programs where children aged six-weeks to six years learn and discover through play.
  • Highly experienced Educators and degree-qualified Teachers support children to grow and thrive.
  • Safe, secure environments that support children’s social and emotional development.
  • High quality two-year preschool program, that prepares children for school with the benefits of long daycare. Plus get up to $2,110 in fee support for 4yr olds and older on top of the Childcare Subsidy to help with the cost of preschool.
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HOURS

Mon to Fri 07:30am to 06:00pm

ADDRESS

4-10 Sydney Road, Manly, NSW, 2095

SPACES AVAILABLE NOW ACROSS ROOMS

Check out our fantastic indoor and outdoor learning spaces your child will enjoy

Welcome to our Centre

Opening soon, Guardian Childcare & Education Manly is custom-designed to offer an inspiring and stimulating early learning environment for children aged six weeks to six years. Guardian Manly features expansive, light-filled environments, including three outdoor areas and a dining piazza. The resource-rich spaces – filled with water play, natural play structures and open-ended materials – encourage children to explore, ignite their curiosity, learn and most of all have fun.

Begin the adventure at Guardian today by enquiring to learn more about the centre, chat with our team of Educators and discover our high-quality curriculum.

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Meet our Centre Manager TEST

"We’re passionate about providing high-quality care for infants and toddlers, and we especially value seeing children confidently explore their autonomy in a thoughtfully designed, well-resourced learning environment."

Our Flying Start to School program provides a specialised 2-year curriculum for children aged 3 to 5. Our unique program has two stages - Becoming Me for 3 year olds and Being Me for 4 year olds. Using developmental milestones and continuous monitoring of your child's progress, this program is designed to make sure your child gets a flying start to school. Read more HERE

Flying start to school

Where children are supported to be brave, curious, and bold in their learning, for the best possible start to life.

Reviews from Google

4.9
(9)
Alice G
Alice G
01:48 15 Apr 25
"We love Guardian because my brother stayed there from toddler to pre-schooler but they welcome bubs. They help you up when you're down. Guardian! Guardian! YOU'RE THE BEST!!!" by Alana, 7 year old sister.Our son has been at the Guardian for years and he loves going there, thanks to the caring team managing the centre and caring for him every day, now on the pre-school floor. He also loves the food from the awesome resident cook.
Faty S.
Faty S.
22:27 14 Apr 25
Amazing centre, with great caring professionals. Leaving your baby in child care is always hard but I felt very confident with Guardian’s staff from the start and our baby is thriving there! Cannot recommend it enough. Thank you all for your work!
Poloko Marketing G.
Poloko Marketing G.
01:30 28 May 24
Great centre, the team are very passionate and caring. A great community spirit and always welcoming with great positivity at every drop off. Makes it fun for the little ones and easier for the parents.
Philippa S.
Philippa S.
11:05 04 May 24
We have been at Guardian Manly since the day it opened its doors. They have navigated Covid, new centre teething issues and have come through as a very well managed centre. My girls love it there and often ask to go on the weekends!
Sarah D.
Sarah D.
08:50 27 Mar 23
Great place for families and teachers, strong team and management. Company is run ethically and supports its community and people.
Amber G.
Amber G.
04:13 15 Mar 22
My daughter has been enrolled here for 5 months. Initially she was shy and struggling with separation from me but the team worked so hard to support her every week and she now loves going to daycare. Each of the educators has a personal relationship with her and she has really come out of her shell. I couldn’t recommend the team here more.
Baltazar D.
Baltazar D.
03:09 15 Mar 22
Great team, very accommodating and supportive.
Jillian D.
Jillian D.
00:22 16 Dec 21
I love leading the team at Guardian Manly. Manly is such a beautiful Centre and it is a privilege to be apart of the Manly and Guardian community.
Rupal B.
Rupal B.
10:57 07 Jun 22
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Rhythm of the Day

We know children (and families) like routine. Whilst no two days of learning are ever the same - here's what a day at Guardian might look like.

Whilst no two days of learning are ever the same - here's what a day at Guardian might look like.

Handover time with children, families and our friendly Educators. There's a chance for conversation to share what's important for the day/what's happened the night before at home.

Breakfast time where families are welcome to stay and enjoy breakfast with the children.

As children are arriving and families are coming and going, there's an opportunity for play as well as family grouping, open-plan play and multi-age grouping.

There's an opportunity for children to come together and enjoy morning tea.

Following morning tea, the planned experiences continue. This includes both indoor and outdoor programs.

There's an opportunity for children to come together for lunch. With an open-door policy, families are able to join the centre for meals and excursion if they wish.

For children who want to, or need to, there's an opportunity to sleep, rest or relax. For children who don't need to rest, there are planned experiences, which are more likely to be outdoors.

Children come together for afternoon tea in small groups or with siblings (they can also rest and play together, too). This time also presents an opportunity to reflect on the day.

As families arrive to pick up children, there's an opportunity to speak to Educators and share information about the day.

Some centres offer early tea or light snack at the end of the day, which they can grab as they leave the centre. We’re mindful of how routines vary at home, so if throughout the day, we notice children look tired, food will be provided.

What's included in the Guardian Experience

From nutritious meals and engaging learning programs —it’s all covered in your daily rate. No hidden extras, just peace of mind for you and a great day for your child.

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

Frequently asked questions

What should I bring, and what do you provide?

What we Provide

  • Nappies and wipes
  • Bed linen
  • Guardian hat
  • SPF 50+ sunscreen
  • All nutritious meals and snacks

What to Bring

  • Water bottle
  • Spare change of clothing, labelled
  • Soft toy or comfort blanket for nap time
  • Baby's bottles for formula or breastmilk

Who are the team that will be looking after my child?

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TEST

Our Centre team, led by our experienced Centre Manager TEST, prides themselves on creating a great sense of community for all families.

Each role in the Centre is designed to work together to help create a nurturing environment for every child in each of our learning spaces.

In our Nursery Room, the dedicated team has a special role in creating secure attachments, routines, and strong relationships. Unique to Guardian nurseries is our Baby Ambassador, who is your go-to person for you and your baby’s first 12 months with us. They will know every detail about your baby: how breast or bottle milk is managed, how they like to eat, their sleeping routines, the nappies they wear, and more. With babies as young as six weeks in the Centre, it’s the Baby Ambassador’s job to work with families and Educators to help make our Nursery feel just like home.

Our Educators across the age groups work together to create fun, stimulating, and age-appropriate experiences for every child in their care. They are dedicated, experienced professionals who are allocated to a specific room so they can get to know each child individually and support their learning and development.

As part of our 2-year Flying Start to School program, we have degree-qualified Teachers who use the latest teaching practices to help your child build essential practical and social skills, ensuring they’re ready for their next big adventure—school!

Each room has a Lead Educator or Teacher who is responsible for planning and implementing an effective ongoing cycle of planning, documentation, and evaluation of the room’s learning program.

At the core of the Centre is our Cook—make sure you check out their daily menu when you visit. They help make food part of the learning journey and love seeing how children respond to new and exciting flavours.

The team is supported by a strong Leadership Team, including an Assistant Centre Manager and an Educational Leader.

Every role at the Centre is as important as the next.

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.

What suburbs does this centre cover?

At Guardian Childcare Manly, we’re proud to welcome families from across the local area, including Manly, Manly Vale, Balgowlah, Fairlight, and Queenscliff, with its convenient location in the heart of Manly Corso on the Northern Beaches.

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

No state fee relief information available.

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.

STEM

Children discover the wonders of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics through age-appropriate activities that are designed to foster curiosity and develop foundational skills like problem-solving and creativity.

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.

What our families say about the centre

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