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Guardian Childcare & Education Barton

Guardian Childcare & Education Barton

Suite 1, 10 National Circuit, Barton, ACT, 2600 view map
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5.0
(02) 9072 0764

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Long Day Care

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6:30am to 6:30pm

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Suite 1, 10 National Circuit, Barton, ACT, 2600

5.0

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About Guardian Childcare & Education Barton

A warm welcome to Guardian Childcare & Education Barton! Our purpose-built Barton childcare centre in the heart of the National Circuit in Canberra is warm and inviting. We offer extended opening hours to suit the needs of busy working families with access to high-quality care and education services. We’re proud to offer what families call the best childcare in Barton! 

Families tell us our To BE Me learning program gives them real confidence – it’s a breakthrough in how they see their child learn. Our Development Pathways provide a new way of understanding how your child’s growth, curiosity, and confidence is developing.  

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. 

The ACT Government offers funding to provide up-to 300 hours of free Preschool for children who turn three on or before 30 April in 2026 and 2027. This fee relief is in addition to the CCS and can help lower your out-of-pocket fees. 

By focusing on 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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Services Provided by Guardian Childcare & Education Barton

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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 & Education Barton Reviews (18)

5.0

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Jessica Bock

May, 2025

The centre is nice and well-run. The staff are very friendly and caring. We’ve only been attending a short time but so far the baby is very happy and well looked after. The staff make helpful suggestions and show that they care about the children’s development.

Response from the owner 13 May 2025

Thank you for your kind words! It means a lot to us that you and your baby are happy with our centre. We're passionate about what we do, and it's wonderful to hear that our care and suggestions are making a positive impact. We're excited to continue supporting your baby's growth and development.

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Jenna Wilcox

May, 2025

Amazing centre,love the care they provided to my child ❤️

Response from the owner 08 May 2025

Jenna, thank you for your review! We are thrilled to hear that you love the care we provided to your child. Your kind words mean a lot to us, and we are grateful to have your family as part of our community!

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Erin Loudon

Mar, 2025

Child loves it. Clean centre, friendly staff, great food

Response from the owner 07 Mar 2025

Erin, thank you for your kind review! We're thrilled to hear that your little one loves our centre. It's great to know that you appreciate the cleanliness, friendly staff, and the delicious food we provide. Your feedback means a lot to us, and we're committed to maintaining these high standards. Thanks again for your support!

How Guardian Childcare & Education Barton Compares

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Educational Program and Practice Meeting
Children's Health and Safety Exceeding
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Relationships with children Meeting
Collaborative partnerships with families and communities Exceeding
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