Guardian Childcare & Education Bruce delivers high-quality childcare services tailored for children aged six weeks to 6 years old in Canberra, ACT, with Annalisa Zaccheo as the Centre Manager. Their steadfast commitment revolves around providing the utmost education and care for Australian children and their families. A team of certified early childhood education experts leads the charge in implementing an advanced, play-based, and nature-inspired curriculum complemented by an exceptional Preschool Program to prepare children for the exciting transition to school. The preschool features a diverse array of stimulating and well-resourced environments, including a family library, a sustainability garden, and natural play structures that actively encourage exploration and learning. Guardian Childcare & Education Bruce takes pride in its culturally diverse staff, fostering an environment that celebrates various cultures and holidays. On-site chefs are dedicated to preparing five nutritionally balanced meals daily for the children, using seasonal ingredients. Additionally, the facility provides nappies, bibs, and bedding, ensuring a comprehensive and comfortable childcare experience for the little ones in their care.
UNIQUE FACTS:
• Large, Vibrant Centre
• High Quality Two-year Preschool Program.
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We have a strict “No Pay to Play” policy.
GUARDIAN CHILDCARE & EDUCATION BRUCE REVIEWS
The guardian team has been so welcoming and patient with the transition of my children starting and settling in. All of the nursery 1 and nursery 2 staff have been amazing, so approachable and you can tell they genuinely care about the children. The management team are so caring and always so sweet. 10/10 recommend.
Our daughter's love the team and environment at Guardian Bruce! Our eldest has been going since 6 months and will continue through and starts preschool next year. They've been great at staying connected and keeping routine throughout difficult times.
We love this place. The educators really take the time to get to know each child individually. Our daughter is always so happy when we pick her up. Would 100% recommend.
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Goodstart Early Learning ANU offers care for children ranging from six weeks to 5 years old under the guidance of Centre Director Stacie-Maree Gordon. Having immersed herself in Early Childhood Education and Care for long time, she joined Goodstart in February 2019. The program at Goodstart Early Learning ANU is crafted to strike the right balance between enjoyable, structured learning and physical activity, facilitated by tertiary-qualified early learning educators. This takes place in a secure and nurturing environment where the child's experience is prioritized. The highly qualified staff collectively bring forth extensive experience in both nurturing and caring for children. The preschool's focus revolves around ensuring each child feels safe, secure, and loved. It boasts three custom-designed play areas, distinctively catering as one for nursery, then a 2-3, and a 3-5, offering age-appropriate and play-based learning experiences. Goodstart Early Learning ANU ensures the provision of healthy and nutritious morning tea, lunch, and afternoon tea prepared by a qualified cook in their on-site commercial kitchen.
UNIQUE FACTS:
• Drop Off And Pick Up
• Nurturing Environment
• Qualified Cook.
Specialty:
$Price:
15-24 months $170.00/day
2-3 years $170.00/day
3-6 years $159.00/day
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Working Hours:
Sat & Sun: Closed
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GOODSTART EARLY LEARNING ANU REVIEWS
My child went to Busy Bees and we had the worst experience. They were taking high amounts of money out of my account with no explanation. First day at Goodstart ANU the vibe was different. It was so welcoming staff said hello as we walked through the centre and knew my child’s name already which was so nice. Shows me all staff are well informed of new children coming in. The management team are so friendly and helpful as well as the educators. Everything is simple, there’s no large amounts of money being deducted we get sent an invoice every week that is clear and easy to read unlike the one I used to get from Busy Bees. Goodstart definitely isn’t about making profit. Such a great centre with experienced and loving staff who really do the most for the children.
Amazing centre, great facilities and a team that provides high quality care for children. Well resourced and always allows children to input their ideas in the programs. My son is happy, confident and always coming home with beautiful stories of learning and interactions he has while at Goodstart ANU. Leadership team are very friendly and are focused on always uplifting the centre, they are also always very open to and encourage family feedback/input which is great. Thanks Goodstart ANU.
Beautiful centre with amazing educators .thanks for looking after my child .
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Papilio Early Learning is an excellent choice for early education and preschool in Barton, marking the beginning of your child's lifelong learning journey. Their approach is centred around baby sensory play and establishing secure attachments, fostering the confidence needed for the littlest learners to embark on exploration. This is followed by engaging play-based toddler programs that provide opportunities for developing literacy, numeracy, and early socialization skills. For children aged 3 years and older, Papilio Early Learning offers preschool programs designed to cultivate the school readiness skills essential for thriving in Primary School. Their outstanding two-year preschool program ensures every child is well-prepared for a positive start to their schooling years. The center's Bachelor-qualified teachers forge secure relationships with each child, actively extending their learning and development. Papilio's Early Learning Centre provides a variety of inspiring environments for children to explore, including expansive outdoor play areas that encourage them to push their limits, build strength, and develop self-confidence.
UNIQUE FACTS:
• Multi-sport Activities
• Cooking Sessions.
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Sat & Sun: Closed
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PAPILIO EARLY LEARNING BARTON REVIEWS
We love Papilio Barton. Our little guy struggled at first but the team put in extra effort to make sure he, and us, felt comfortable and well taken care of. The team are so amazing at welcoming our little one each morning and making him feel loved and comfortable by the one on one attention. He now loves going to daycare and the daily updates that the team share with us really make you feel apart of his day. The space is fantastic too, the indoors area gives them ample room to roam when they can’t go outside. The play equipment they have set up outside give our little one the ability to explore, challenge himself and try new activities in a safe environment. We also love that the nursery only has a maximum of 16 Babies/toddlers. There is always ample staff looking after our little ones all day. We can’t recommend this place highly enough.
AMAZING!! All the carers are absolutely beautiful people, so caring and full of love for all the children that go there. I couldn't have found a better daycare for my twins, I'm very happy and so are they.
The staff is really nice with all the children. I could compare with other centers and what was clear for me was the children in Papilio seemed much happier than in other centers I visited. My son is there for 3 years now and he loves it!.
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