Open 6:30am to 6:30pm
Monday to Friday
Guardian Childcare & Education Paradise
Carly
23:26 07 Jul 25
My child has been attending Guardian Paradise for almost 4 years now, and we chose it because friends were in love with the space, the staff and the learning done. I am so glad we made this choice.The staff are knowledgeable, experienced and genuinely care about my child and our family. The learning experiences that are held every day are amazing, and I have watched my child thrive and grow into the most amazing little human under their guidance. The food is amazing (though I do need to figure out what sorcery the kitchen staff use that helps my child eat vegetables.....seriously, tell me your secret!), and the care is next level.Thank-you all for everything you have done to look after O. You have made being a working mum easier knowing that there are amazing people watching out for him <3
Jillian W.
19:24 08 Apr 25
The educators and centre managers at Guardian Paradise show genuine care for our children that attend the centre. The educators have developed a great rapport with the kids. We have always felt like a Guardian family. Thank you
Ashlee M.
05:25 04 Apr 25
My son has been going to this centre since he was 8months old. They have been amazing! He loves going everydayThanks Team!
Skye D.
23:39 03 Apr 25
My wife and I had our first child about 8 months ago and fairly quickly started looking into childcare options as we both work full time. Our plan was to look at multiple options and choose which one best passed our vibe-check.We started with Guardian Paradise.We got home after our tour, and decided we really didn't need to see any others - this place looked perfect.The staff were all absolutely lovely toward us, and that hasn't changed even months later. We're always greeted with a friendly smile, and it's so obvious that everyone in the centre absolutely adores our son.Being a mum is hard, especially when we both need to work to provide for our son. But knowing that we can take our son to Guardian Paradise and know he will be looked after, and get to participate in lots of fun activities that we just wouldn't have the time or energy for certainly reassures us that we are giving him a good start to his life.Each day our son is in childcare here, we get photos of the fun activities the nursery run for the babies, and we always see our son participating in them, having lots of fun.Even when we do drop-off and pick-up, there is always something interesting happening.Really glad to have this centre available to us, and I feel confident they do an amazing job of caring for our child. ❤️
britney24
02:12 22 Oct 24
aatiqa I.
01:28 28 May 24
Celina M.
07:37 06 May 24
Awais S.
07:21 04 Mar 24
Meha M.
02:36 29 Jan 24
Eve L.
11:09 28 Dec 23
A family away from home for my son.
Hayley A.
05:38 26 Apr 23
We feel treated like family, not just another customer. Centre management are always accommodating and the room educators are amazing. Have dealt with the same team of core educators since our start and the centre seemingly has very minimal staff turnover providing great consistency for our little one - this was an important factor for us when we were choosing a centre! Can't recommend Guardian Paradise enough :)
Wen G.
02:43 10 Apr 23
Melanie W.
02:52 28 Feb 23
Great educators and the centre feels like family.We receive regular consistent communication from the centre with updates as well as daily stories with photos explaining the progress our children have made .
Carmen D.
02:16 27 Sep 22
Always had a good experience with guardian paradise
Sarah B.
06:49 23 Aug 22
Dipali S
02:17 08 Jul 22
Excellent Educator...My twins started going their since 2020 and love everything about that place. Staff is quite helpful when it comes to their room transitioning or toilet training. They are always happy to answer all your questions.
RoseGB
12:20 29 Jun 22
My daughter has been going to Guardian Paradise for 2 years. A wonderful childcare with amazing staff, such caring teachers. Perfect place for a childs mind to be expanded and nurtured
Manish K.
05:54 28 Jun 22
Caroline M.
14:41 23 Nov 21
-I have seen the tremendous positive change in my baby.-Friendly staff .-A clean safe environment for children.
Seggie
03:15 16 Nov 21
Staff are really friendly and very transparent with communicating information related with what's going on in the centre and keeping me updated about my child's progress.
Michelle N.
01:38 30 Oct 21
Tosha T.
11:25 26 Aug 20
My son goes to this child care center 5 day a week. Educators are very lovely, caring, welcoming and friendly. Very highly recommended
Chelsey P.
05:19 26 Aug 20
I started my boys here 5 months ago and it's been the best choice I ever made, the care and learning that is provided for children on a day to day is amazing and the Educators and management team are so friendly and amazing!
Raj S.
00:59 20 Feb 20
Great educators and management staff!👌🏼 Highly recommend this place especially Nursery (<18m) All the educators are very well qualified and geniunely care for the children.
Nicole Z.
05:14 14 Oct 19
Truly loved our time with this center. The staff were wonderful with my son and so dedicated to providing the best quality of care and teaching to the children.
Cate T
09:19 23 Jul 19
Our son loved the centre and met some new little friends alone the way. The staff truly care about each child and the centre is warm, friendly and a great learning environment.
Jasjit V.
04:32 27 Feb 19
Both my kids went to this childcare till they started school.One of the best centers in the area.Genuine and hard working staff.They are passionate and take good care.Highly recommended.
Romana E.
23:16 26 Feb 19
My daughter started here one day a week when she turned 4 and was there up until she started school this year. She loved every minute of her time there and still loves to visit her educators. I enrolled her younger brother when he was 2 and half after I decided to get back in the work force. The staff were unbelievably supportive during the challenging transition. Always reassuring me and updating me with pictures of how much fun he was having! Now he gets upset when we drive past and not stop.
Isha V.
08:44 26 Feb 19
I always felt that my children were very well looked after and cared for.My children started going to paradise elc as babies and finshed preschool.Every room showed great enthusiasm towards the learning and development of my children.i made the best decision to send my children to Paradise Elc.Highly recommend!!
Alicia M.
22:40 21 Feb 19
I initially enrolled my 3 kids here only because it was the only place we could find locally that had capacity for all 3 when we arrived from interstate! However we soon came to love the place. The outdoor play facilities are excellent, and I love watching the kids enjoy that space. When we first started there seemed to be a period of high-ish staff turn over, but that has since settled and the turn over now is quite low, which is usually a good sign! The carers/educators are all really nice people, and obviously care about the kids, their education, and their happiness. It is a much larger centre than we were used to, but once we got to know the educators it became clear the level of care was as good as the smaller centre we were at previously. After being there for 8 months my "first choice" childcare came through with vacancies, but I declined and decided to stay at Paradise as my kids are happy there, as are we.
Victoria
10:41 15 Feb 19
This would have to be hands down the best childcare centre! Its clean, staff are very friendly and have a focus on education and the food is amazing. My daughter has been enrolled since she was 5 months old and a year later she is such a happy, confident social toddler. Highly recommend!
Hasti G.
00:58 27 Aug 18
shawna L.
03:50 30 Jun 18
This is a fantastic centre and my kids wake up every day asking to go to child care. All of the staff are lovely, friendly and so caring for the children. The centre is clean and the yard is the most amazing space you will ever find at a child care centre.
Jeet P.
02:08 14 Apr 23
Rob G.
00:39 16 Oct 18
evelyn A.
10:53 20 Oct 16
- Expansive, vibrant Centre with incredible learning spaces filled with high quality educational resources
- Located in north-eastern Adelaide; walking distance to O'Bahn bus service at Paradise Interchange and Sunrise Christian School
- A leading two-year kindergarten program that prepares children for school, with the benefits of long day care
- Diverse team of passionate Educators and Teachers who support children to thrive through our learning programs
Come and see the Centre for yourself, meet the team and have all your questions answered. Book a tour today.
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.
Hours
Mon to Fri 6:30 to 18:30
Address
67 Darley Road
Paradise,
SA,
5075
Welcome to our Centre
Welcome to Guardian Childcare & Education Paradise!
Read MoreMeet our Centre Manager
Gemma Hards
"I've been in childcare for over 20 years, and still love watching children grow, learn and achieve."
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.
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Morning
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.
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Morning
Breakfast time where families are welcome to stay and enjoy breakfast with the children.
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Morning
An opportunity to play and discover with open-plan play in family groups and multi-age groupings.
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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.
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Morning tea
An opportunity for children to come together for a healthy snack, often they help prepare their food alongside our carers and cook.
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Mid-morning
Individually tailored to your child’s needs and curiosity the planned experiences continue, this includes both indoor and outdoor programs.
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Lunch
Another nutritious meal expertly prepared by our cook. Families are invited to join the children for meals and excursions if they wish.
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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.
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Afternoon tea
Another chance for the children to come together and re-fuel in small groups. There is also an opportunity to rest or play together and reflect on the day.
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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.
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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
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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
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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.
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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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Guardian Childcare & Education Paradise was established in 2006 and is a long day care service. Our Paradise early learning centre is in walking distance from the O’Bahn bus service at the Paradise Interchange, with an easy commute into Adelaide CBD. We provide high quality education and care for children 6 weeks – 6 years.
Our centre is cosy, warm and caring with plenty of space for children to discover, play, and learn. We boast two beautiful ateliers spaces which are rich in resources where our children can extend and deepen their creativity and learning. We also invite members of the community to run a range of workshops in these spaces from clay and flower workshops to science presentations.
Our outdoor classrooms consist of several unique, challenging and sensory aware areas allowing children to challenge themselves within a natural play environment. From individual and group play to spontaneous and planned experiences, our curriculums are designed to help children develop into confident young individuals.
We are proud to have educators, children and families that come from a variety of countries around the world, which means the children have lots of opportunities to learn about different cultures. We make a point to engage with families and learn about their background so that each child feels accepted and welcomed. We value and celebrate different cultures throughout the year.
Come along and see our team in action and find out for yourself why our centre is such a special place.
Carly
23:26 07 Jul 25
My child has been attending Guardian Paradise for almost 4 years now, and we chose it because friends were in love with the space, the staff and the learning done. I am so glad we made this choice.The staff are knowledgeable, experienced and genuinely care about my child and our family. The learning experiences that are held every day are amazing, and I have watched my child thrive and grow into the most amazing little human under their guidance. The food is amazing (though I do need to figure out what sorcery the kitchen staff use that helps my child eat vegetables.....seriously, tell me your secret!), and the care is next level.Thank-you all for everything you have done to look after O. You have made being a working mum easier knowing that there are amazing people watching out for him <3
Jillian W.
19:24 08 Apr 25
The educators and centre managers at Guardian Paradise show genuine care for our children that attend the centre. The educators have developed a great rapport with the kids. We have always felt like a Guardian family. Thank you
Ashlee M.
05:25 04 Apr 25
My son has been going to this centre since he was 8months old. They have been amazing! He loves going everydayThanks Team!
Skye D.
23:39 03 Apr 25
My wife and I had our first child about 8 months ago and fairly quickly started looking into childcare options as we both work full time. Our plan was to look at multiple options and choose which one best passed our vibe-check.We started with Guardian Paradise.We got home after our tour, and decided we really didn't need to see any others - this place looked perfect.The staff were all absolutely lovely toward us, and that hasn't changed even months later. We're always greeted with a friendly smile, and it's so obvious that everyone in the centre absolutely adores our son.Being a mum is hard, especially when we both need to work to provide for our son. But knowing that we can take our son to Guardian Paradise and know he will be looked after, and get to participate in lots of fun activities that we just wouldn't have the time or energy for certainly reassures us that we are giving him a good start to his life.Each day our son is in childcare here, we get photos of the fun activities the nursery run for the babies, and we always see our son participating in them, having lots of fun.Even when we do drop-off and pick-up, there is always something interesting happening.Really glad to have this centre available to us, and I feel confident they do an amazing job of caring for our child. ❤️
britney24
02:12 22 Oct 24
aatiqa I.
01:28 28 May 24
Celina M.
07:37 06 May 24
Awais S.
07:21 04 Mar 24
Meha M.
02:36 29 Jan 24
Eve L.
11:09 28 Dec 23
A family away from home for my son.
Hayley A.
05:38 26 Apr 23
We feel treated like family, not just another customer. Centre management are always accommodating and the room educators are amazing. Have dealt with the same team of core educators since our start and the centre seemingly has very minimal staff turnover providing great consistency for our little one - this was an important factor for us when we were choosing a centre! Can't recommend Guardian Paradise enough :)
Wen G.
02:43 10 Apr 23
Melanie W.
02:52 28 Feb 23
Great educators and the centre feels like family.We receive regular consistent communication from the centre with updates as well as daily stories with photos explaining the progress our children have made .
Carmen D.
02:16 27 Sep 22
Always had a good experience with guardian paradise
Sarah B.
06:49 23 Aug 22
Dipali S
02:17 08 Jul 22
Excellent Educator...My twins started going their since 2020 and love everything about that place. Staff is quite helpful when it comes to their room transitioning or toilet training. They are always happy to answer all your questions.
RoseGB
12:20 29 Jun 22
My daughter has been going to Guardian Paradise for 2 years. A wonderful childcare with amazing staff, such caring teachers. Perfect place for a childs mind to be expanded and nurtured
Manish K.
05:54 28 Jun 22
Caroline M.
14:41 23 Nov 21
-I have seen the tremendous positive change in my baby.-Friendly staff .-A clean safe environment for children.
Seggie
03:15 16 Nov 21
Staff are really friendly and very transparent with communicating information related with what's going on in the centre and keeping me updated about my child's progress.
Michelle N.
01:38 30 Oct 21
Tosha T.
11:25 26 Aug 20
My son goes to this child care center 5 day a week. Educators are very lovely, caring, welcoming and friendly. Very highly recommended
Chelsey P.
05:19 26 Aug 20
I started my boys here 5 months ago and it's been the best choice I ever made, the care and learning that is provided for children on a day to day is amazing and the Educators and management team are so friendly and amazing!
Raj S.
00:59 20 Feb 20
Great educators and management staff!👌🏼 Highly recommend this place especially Nursery (<18m) All the educators are very well qualified and geniunely care for the children.
Nicole Z.
05:14 14 Oct 19
Truly loved our time with this center. The staff were wonderful with my son and so dedicated to providing the best quality of care and teaching to the children.
Cate T
09:19 23 Jul 19
Our son loved the centre and met some new little friends alone the way. The staff truly care about each child and the centre is warm, friendly and a great learning environment.
Jasjit V.
04:32 27 Feb 19
Both my kids went to this childcare till they started school.One of the best centers in the area.Genuine and hard working staff.They are passionate and take good care.Highly recommended.
Romana E.
23:16 26 Feb 19
My daughter started here one day a week when she turned 4 and was there up until she started school this year. She loved every minute of her time there and still loves to visit her educators. I enrolled her younger brother when he was 2 and half after I decided to get back in the work force. The staff were unbelievably supportive during the challenging transition. Always reassuring me and updating me with pictures of how much fun he was having! Now he gets upset when we drive past and not stop.
Isha V.
08:44 26 Feb 19
I always felt that my children were very well looked after and cared for.My children started going to paradise elc as babies and finshed preschool.Every room showed great enthusiasm towards the learning and development of my children.i made the best decision to send my children to Paradise Elc.Highly recommend!!
Alicia M.
22:40 21 Feb 19
I initially enrolled my 3 kids here only because it was the only place we could find locally that had capacity for all 3 when we arrived from interstate! However we soon came to love the place. The outdoor play facilities are excellent, and I love watching the kids enjoy that space. When we first started there seemed to be a period of high-ish staff turn over, but that has since settled and the turn over now is quite low, which is usually a good sign! The carers/educators are all really nice people, and obviously care about the kids, their education, and their happiness. It is a much larger centre than we were used to, but once we got to know the educators it became clear the level of care was as good as the smaller centre we were at previously. After being there for 8 months my "first choice" childcare came through with vacancies, but I declined and decided to stay at Paradise as my kids are happy there, as are we.
Victoria
10:41 15 Feb 19
This would have to be hands down the best childcare centre! Its clean, staff are very friendly and have a focus on education and the food is amazing. My daughter has been enrolled since she was 5 months old and a year later she is such a happy, confident social toddler. Highly recommend!
Hasti G.
00:58 27 Aug 18
shawna L.
03:50 30 Jun 18
This is a fantastic centre and my kids wake up every day asking to go to child care. All of the staff are lovely, friendly and so caring for the children. The centre is clean and the yard is the most amazing space you will ever find at a child care centre.
Jeet P.
02:08 14 Apr 23
Rob G.
00:39 16 Oct 18
evelyn A.
10:53 20 Oct 16
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