Guardian Childcare & Education Forrest

Guardian Childcare & Education Forrest
25 National Circuit, Forrest, ACT, 2603
5.0 Average score
Opening Hours - 8am to 6pm
Licensed for 140 Children
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Welcome to Guardian Childcare & Education Forrest

Welcome to newly refurbished Guardian Childcare & Education Forrest, a high-quality childcare and day care centre for Canberra families. A true home-away-from-home, the child care Centre boasts exciting, resource-rich environments for children to explore and learn about the world around them through play-based experiences.

Guardian Childcare & Education Forrest, a childcare and day care centre situated perfectly for families living in and near the surrounding suburbs such as Barton, Griffith, Deakin, Yarralumla, Red Hill, Narrabundah and Fyshwick.

Our Forrest childcare centre offers:

  • Quality learning programs such as Joy of Reading, Cooking and Sustainability
  • Engaging indoor learning spaces full of quality educational resources
  • Expansive outdoor play spaces with a sandpit, bike track and veggie garden
  • On-site Chef providing fresh snacks and meals daily
  • Highly experienced Educators and degree-qualified Teachers
  • Nappies, SPF 50+ sunscreen, a hat and bed linen provided
  • Extended hours of care each weekday from 8am to 6pm

Our modern day care facilities include an art studio, library, shaded outdoor areas thanks to beautiful established trees, a water pump, a creek bed, a fort, and herb and vegetable gardens from which the children often harvest goodies for our on-site cook.

The ACT Government offers funding to provide families fee relief of up to $2575 for children who turn 3 on or before 30 April 2025. This provides families up to 300 hours of free preschool in 2025. This support is in addition to the CCS and can help to lower your out-of-pocket fees.

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The centre programs revolve around the interests and skills of the children. The educators take a personalised approach to get to know each child, their needs and what interests them most. They then tailor the program to match.

With a mix of structured and unstructured play, the educators embed important foundational learning and skills throughout the day. What may seem like fun and play to the children or even to an outside observer, the educators carefully plan activities with real learning benefits. Whether it’s counting the chairs to put out at lunch or practising social skills through dress up play, the children are always growing, learning and developing.

Community is also a strong focus in the program. The educators make the most of their community connections to plan engaging incursions and excursions for the children to enjoy. This enhances their sense of belonging as they develop an understanding of the world around them.

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25 National Circuit
Forrest, ACT, 2603
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Centre Reviews

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Amazing place for children to attend, staff, great facilities, huge play spaces, the management and healthy food are amazing. Most of all children... Read more

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Jacquie King
Apr, 2025

Very excellent centre - strong focus on education and development, great nutrition with a very involved chef, a warm culture and motivated educators.... Read more

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Mish k
Apr, 2025

We only started our two year old at Guardian this year - and like most parents we were very anxious about drop off... Read more

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Corrinna Waycott
Feb, 2025