Guardian Childcare & Education Forrest
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Guardian Childcare & Education Forrest

4.0 Google Rating|Working towards
Opening Hours - 8am to 6pm
25 National Circuit, Forrest

Centre Highlights

Allergy & Anaphylaxis Aware

Experienced, degree-qualified teachers

On-site cook prepares nutritious meals each day

Nappies & Wipes Supplied

SunSmart Aware

Culturally-diverse and community-minded team

Local Community Excursions

Visible Learning Program to understand child's progress

Specialist two-year kindergarten program

StoryPark app for family communication

About 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 6:30am to 6:30pm

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 children at Guardian Forrest enjoy four nutritionally balanced meals cooked on-site by our dedicated cook, every day, as well as regular hands-on cooking classes that help extend our nutrition and wellbeing focus. Children can also enjoy their meals in the dedicated piazza while socialising with their friends and teachers.

Conveniently located, the state-of-the-art centre is close to public transport. Ample street parking helps with pickup and drop-off times for busy parents and caregivers. Why not book a tour of this caring and homely centre today?

Availability & Fees

Long Day Care

6 wks to 6 yrs

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Fees for Guardian Childcare & Education Forrest may vary based childcare subsidy eligibility. You may be eligible to a rebate of up to 85% of your childcare fees.

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Reviews for Guardian Childcare & Education Forrest

4
Zaka Hayek3 months ago

This centre is under new management and our two kids are thriving. The educators are responsive and attentive and there is a very personalised approach to their interactions with each of the children.

Location of Guardian Childcare & Education Forrest

25 National Circuit, Forrest

Forrest suburb information

Forrest is a suburb located in Australian Capital Territory. There are approximately 8 child care centres in Forrest.

How much is child care in Forrest? On average, the cost of child care in Forrest is $139 per day. This breaks down to $139 per day for babies, $128 per day for toddlers and $138 per day for kindergarten.

Forrest sits just above the national NQS Rating & the average rating of centres is «Meeting NQS».

Average cost per day

Baby

0-12 Months

$139

Toddler

13-24 Months

$128

Kindergarten

2-3 Years

$138

National quality standard

Forrest
National Average
12%7%
Working towards
50%48%
Meeting
38%15%
Exceeding
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