Guardian Childcare & Education Banksia Park

Brand new centre - Opening February 2024!

  • Brand new childcare centre, offering world-class facilities for children aged six weeks to six years
  • Leading learning programs within safe, secure environments to support each child’s social and emotional development.
  • A quality two-year Kindergarten program that prepares children for school, with all the benefits of long day care.
  • Incredible indoor and outdoor spaces to spark curiosity and imagination
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Hours

Mon to Fri 6:30am to 6:30pm

Address

275-277 Hancock Road
Banksia Park, SA, 5091


Welcome to our Centre

Brand new Centre – Opening February 2024!

We can’t wait to welcome you to our brand new, purpose-built childcare centre in Banksia Park in Adelaide; where children aged six weeks to six years will be supported to be creative, bold, and imaginative in their learning. 

At our Guardian Banksia Park daycare centre, the education and care of children is our top priority. Each child is supported to explore their world in a safe and secure way within a warm and stimulating environment. Our diverse team of Teachers and Educators ensure that each child receives care tailored to their individual needs with a personalised approach to play-based learning.

Located within the vibrant City of Tea Tree Gully, our Banksia Park long day care centre is an ideal choice for local families seeking high-quality education and care. 

It is also a great choice for families living in bordering suburbs including Tea Tree Gully, Fairview Park, and Surrey Downs. It is just a short drive to Banksia Park Primary School and Saint David’s Parish School.

 

Our Banksia Park childcare centre will offer world class facilities including:

  • Leading learning programs such as Joy of Reading, Cooking, Out & About Community Excursions, Sustainability and more
  • State of the art learning spaces full of high quality educational resources to promote curiosity and wonder
  • Expansive outdoor space to play, discovery and explore
  • Chef based on-site providing fresh meals and snacks daily, full of the best seasonal ingredients

Children at our new Banksia Park child care centre will also have the chance to see the same familiar faces as they move on up from the nursery room, into our two-year Kindergarten program, designed specifically to help prepare each child for a smooth transition from early learning to primary school.

Our Centre will provide nappies, SPF 50+ sunscreen, all nutritious meals and snacks, high quality formula and bed linen.

As part of Guardian’s unique Visible Learning Program, families will be able to gain insights into their child’s education each day. Our Learning Exchange Display will provide the opportunity for our Educators and Teachers to share updates on your child’s progress. It’s a great chance for you to have direct input into your child’s learning!

Families will have access to our communication app Storypark, allowing us to share important Centre updates, as well as exciting activities or milestones – ensuring that you remain connected, day-to-day. 

If you’re looking to start the journey with a new, high-quality early learning centre in Banksia Park in 2024, enquire now! You’ll be the first to hear when tours open, and when the Centre is ready to enrol your child!

 

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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.

  • Morning

    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.

  • Morning

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

  • Morning

    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.

  • Morning

    As the children come together, planned experiences begin. This is where the Guardian programs and practices come to life. Examples of learning include numeracy, literacy, language, critical thinking, problem solving, leadership, social skills, technology, science, creative arts, curiosity and more.

  • Morning

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

  • Mid-morning

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

  • Afternoon

    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.

  • Afternoon

    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.

  • Afternoon

    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.

  • End of the day

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

  • End of 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.

Helpful Information

Opening Hours

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

Good to Know - What to Bring

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

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.

Begin the Adventure at Guardian

To explore the centre, chat with our team of Educators and learn more about our high-quality curriculum, book a tour now.

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