Carlton childcare centre is now open for 12 hours
Families in Melbourne’s inner north now have access to a full 12-hour window of childcare at Guardian Childcare & Education’s acclaimed Lemon Tree centre
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Babies learn from each other very early in life
Babies are communicating with us from birth.
They are making their needs, thinking and learning visible through play, verbal and non-verbal interactions, through
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Early learning boost ‘could reduce future social issues’
Child poverty could be addressed much faster with greater investment in early childhood learning and care, a new OECD report says.
The report found that higher health
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CBD childcare centre is an early learning sanctuary
The Guardian Childcare & Education Collins Street centre in Melbourne typifies contemporary early learning “sanctuaries” in city CBDs.
The centre is hidden
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New wave of interest expected for CBD childcare centres
Childcare centres in the CBD areas of Australia’s cities are preparing for a fresh wave of interest as growing numbers of office workers return to their desks.
CBD
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Guardian Childcare launches new leadership academy
Guardian Childcare & Education has launched a new leadership academy to help current and aspiring Centre Managers build confidence, capability and experience.
The
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Brisbane’s ‘hidden gem’ Hamilton childcare centre
You could easily miss the Hamilton Guardian Childcare and Education Centre nestled in a quiet street in Brisbane’s inner-north.
The centre, at 405 MacArthur
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Guardian celebrates ‘defining moment’ for childcare
Guardian Childcare & Education says more than two years of investment in learning, safety, nutrition and centre environments are coming together to create a unique
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Guardian Childcare teams receive 4.75% pay increase
Guardian Childcare & Education has announced a 4.75 percent pay increase for its educators and teachers.
The increase follows a decision to pass on the full amount
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Child care pay increase raises issues about the future
By Erin Harper
The Federal Government has announced another A$3.6 billion to boost childcare workers’ pay.
The government says combined with other changes to the
Read more18 June 2026