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Guardian Childcare and Education St Ives

Guardian Childcare and Education St Ives

6 Eastern Arterial Rd, St Ives, NSW, 2075 view map
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4.6
(02) 7240 3639

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Long Day Care

Hours:

7:00am to 6:00pm

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6 Eastern Arterial Rd, St Ives, NSW, 2075

4.6

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About Guardian Childcare and Education St Ives

Welcome to Guardian Childcare & Education St Ives, a new, purpose-built, spacious childcare and daycare centre in Sydney’s upper north shore. Our early childhood education programs are focused on play-based learning, and the Centre provides a nurturing and safe environment for children aged six weeks to six years of age.

To BE Me is Guardian’s exclusive learning program a game changer that marks a new era in early learning. It reimagines early education, giving families clear insights into how play connects to learning and development.  

The NSW Government offers funding to subsidise the cost of preschool in long day care. For 3-year-old’s this is between $423-$769 and for 4-year-olds between $1,783-$2,563. This support is in addition to the Child Care Subsidy and can help to lower your out-of-pocket fees. Ask for more details when you tour the centre.

Nursery Rooms are our specialty. Our experienced Baby Ambassador and Nursery team take the time to really know your baby’s routines and personality, supporting them to feel safe and settled. Our Nursery rooms are calm, nurturing spaces that feel like a home away from home. 

Nutrition for Life, Guardian gives families peace of mind, knowing their children are developing habits that can set them up for a future of exposure to different foods, good eating patterns and healthy eating. Our qualified cook / chef provides 5 healthy foods every day from our in-house kitchen.  

With a strong focus on safety and wellbeing, we’re proud to be a trusted choice for safe childcare.

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About the Curriculum

About the Curriculum

To BE Me is Guardian’s exclusive learning program specifically designed for each age and stage of your child’s early years.

The program includes resources and tools that support learning and make it easy to see your child’s progress along Learning and Development Pathways.

It groups your child’s learning into seven areas to help you see this progress clearly.​ Each of these areas has behaviours or skills that are generally linked to each age and stage.

Children receive their own My Learning and Development Book, which is updated regularly with their progress.

To BE Me is underpinned by Guardian’s world class teaching program that has been developed over many years of research and thousands of hours observing how children develop. 

Programs

Programs

Our Nursery Program is a partnership with your family to ensure every detail of your child’s care supports a healthy, happy baby.

Baby Welcome when you first start. This touches every aspect of their first 12 months in a Centre.

Familiarity with the rhythm of day provides a sense of security and builds self-confidence.

Safe sleep supports physical and cognitive development and emotional wellbeing.

Our Baby Ambassador is your go to person for your baby's first 12 months with us. They will know every detail about your baby.

Specialist Nursery teams are baby specialists and have been trained in Safe Sleep practices for young children.

Nourishing baby menu prepared by our experience Chef / Cook.

Our Nurseries are specially curated environments with age-appropriate resources and a home away from home feel. Dedicated cot areas support sleep time. 

Kindergarten/Preschool Programs

Kindergarten/Preschool Programs

Our bespoke To BE Me program has a two-year Kindergarten/Preschool program that meets the National Quality Standard and the National Quality Framework. It offers the support, structure, and inspiration your child needs to thrive. It is called Flying Start to School.

Our unique program for children aged 3-4 and 4-5 years old ensures they are supported to develop the important emotional, social, and thinking skills they need to make A Flying Start to School.  

Our structured educational program across 7 areas of learning has been carefully designed to meet your child’s individual needs and we use our Development Pathways to ensure it is relevant to your child’s age and stage of development. 

A Flying Start to School is implemented by our University-qualified Early Childhood Teachers in a way that is fun and engaging for your child and includes specific. learning experiences in carefully curated environments that inspire curiosity, collaboration and critical thinking.  

Speak to us about state-based government funding in participating states.  

Health and Nutrition

Health and Nutrition

We believe in nutrition for life, supporting children to develop healthy eating habits from an early age. Qualified Chefs and Cooks in our centres create fresh and nutritious meals each day, using seasonal, high-quality ingredients that align with Australian Dietary Guidelines.

Meals are designed to be delicious, introduce children to diverse flavours, and make eating healthy food a positive experience.

Managing allergies and intolerances is part of how we keep mealtimes safe and enjoyable. Every child’s needs are carefully tracked, meals are supervised by permanent educators, and allergens are strictly controlled.

Beyond providing wholesome food, we use mealtimes as learning opportunities. Children practice independence by serving themselves and engaging in conversations about food, building confidence and understanding of healthy choices. 

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Guardian Childcare and Education St Ives Reviews (33)

4.6 /5

Based on 33 Reviews

Our average ratings are pulled from verified reviews from Google Reviews and direct parent reviews posted on the Care For Kids website.
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Shaoli Bhowmik Biswas

5.0 1 week ago
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Dr Zainab Khosrowtaj

5.0 1 week ago

I sent my child to Guardian for 2.5 years. My child had a great experience, loved the center, and made many friends. It has strong community values and management is great. Unlike most centers, they kept the same educators for years. The environment is well managed and designed for child safety and fun day to day. We were very happy, never had any issues, and highly recommend the center to other families. #Safety #GoodCare #GoodHealthyFood #Community

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Janette Podgoetsky

5.0 1 month ago

I had the most wonderful experience sending my son here from ages 1 to 3. All the educators were incredibly kind, caring and invested in my son's growth and time at Guardian St Ives. They were extremely supportive and flexible and it felt like one giant family. We were so fortunate to have chosen this centre and we would still be there if we did not have to relocate. Our room leaders were Sandy then Tenzin, who were both so loving, nurturing, attentive and went above and beyond!! Our needs were always met and our expectations were exceeded. Huge shout out to the entire team who work so hard and genuinely care for the children. Thank you for making this experience a memorable one. I highly recommend this centre to any family looking for a supportive, warm and trustworthy place for their child.

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Li Yi

5.0 1 month ago

We’ve had such a wonderful experience with guardian st Ives. The educators are all so caring, patient, and supportive, and they truly create a warm and welcoming environment for the children. My son feels happy and safe every day, and we’ve seen so much growth in his confidence and learning.

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Melissa Dullege

5.0 3 months ago

We absolutely love the educators at this daycare. They are all so kind and caring, and it’s wonderful to have the same team each day, providing consistent care. My two-year-old genuinely enjoys attending and looks forward to seeing her teachers and friends every day. After a poor experience at another day care in St Ives, Guardian is such a breath of fresh air and the team really embody what early childhood education should look like. Shaoli and Ishini and wonderful as the management team and are always approachable and friendly. Special shout out to Tenzin, Sandy and Gloria who are so amazing with the babies and toddlers. I couldn't ask for better people to look after Sadie!

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