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Guardian Childcare & Education Bruce

22 Thynne Street, Bruce ACT 2617

This FirstNest profile combines official childcare service information with moderated parent and staff reviews. Official information and community reviews are shown separately.

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Moderated review signals

3.7

out of 5 · 3 approved signals

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Parent rating

FirstNest parent reviews

5.0

out of 5 · 1 parent signal

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Staff signal

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5.0

out of 5 · 1 staff signal

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Official rating

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Working Towards NQS

NQS rating issued Jul 2021

NQS quality areas

Educational program and practice
Working Towards NQS
Children's health and safety
Meeting NQS
Physical environment
Working Towards NQS
Staffing arrangements
Meeting NQS
Relationships with children
Working Towards NQS
Collaborative partnerships with families and communities
Meeting NQS
Governance and leadership
Meeting NQS

Source: ACECQA National Register - ACT approved services export. Official information is kept separate from community-submitted reviews.

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Provider
Guardian Community Early Learning Centres Pty Ltd
Service type
Childcare centre
Centre size
Up to 156 children
Maximum children allowed at one time, not current vacancies.
Official quality
Working towards the national standard

22 Thynne Street, Bruce ACT 2617

0262219180

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This FirstNest profile combines public childcare service information with moderated review signals available to FirstNest. Official information, parent reviews and staff insight are shown separately so families can compare the centre without confusing a formal quality rating with community feedback.

This profile currently has 3 public review signals available to FirstNest. Fees, current availability and waitlist timing should be confirmed directly with the centre.

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Childcare centre

childcare type

Up to 156 children

centre size

Working towards the national standard

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5.0 / 5

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Anonymous parent

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I have two boys who have been attending Guardian Childcare Bruce since they were 5-6 months old, and I couldn't be happier with our experience. They absolutely love their time at daycare and have had the best learning experiences. The educators are fantastic, creating a nurturing and engaging environment that my boys adore. They particularly enjoy the creative arts and outdoor play activities, which have significantly contributed to their development. The educators are not only caring but also highly skilled, and my boys have formed strong bonds with them. The facilities are top-notch, providing a safe and stimulating environment for the children. I've noticed remarkable developmental milestones in both my boys, thanks to the excellent programmes and attentive care they receive. The communication between the daycare and parents is also outstanding, keeping us well-informed about our children's progress and daily activities. It's wonderful to see them excited to go to daycare every day and to watch them grow and learn so much. Highly recommend Guardian Childcare Bruce!

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Staff reviews

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5.0 / 5

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Our daughter has been attending Guardian Bruce since she was 13 months old and we have been very happy with the genuine care, kindness and love shown to her by the educators and broader team at the centre. She has developed strong

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Community review signals

1.0 / 5

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Anonymous reviewer

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I would urge parents to carefully consider their choice before enrolling their child in this childcare centre. Based on my personal experience over a period of 3 years, I had ongoing concerns regarding supervision, consistency of care, and overall professionalism within the centre. There were repeated management changes during this time, which contributed to a lack of stability and clear accountability. At various points, I raised concerns directly with centre management via email and formal communication. I have kept records of all correspondence. My experience included concerns around children not always being adequately supervised, rooms appearing to operate under pressure with staffing ratios, and children being left distressed for extended periods. Over time, these issues significantly impacted my trust in the quality of care provided. While many educators may hold formal qualifications such as Cert III or Diplomas in Early Childhood Education, my personal experience was that qualifications alone did not reflect consistent or reliable care practices within this centre. After raising concerns, I also felt that the handling of complaints and communication from management did not reflect a professional or supportive approach, which further affected my confidence in the centre. Every parent should make their own judgement, but I strongly recommend asking detailed questions about staffing, supervision, and communication practices before enrolling.

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