FirstNest score
Moderated review signals
4.4
out of 5 · 5 approved signals
Built from review signals available to FirstNest and moderated before publication.
Canberra childcare profile
Guardian Childcare & Education Allara Street
U 1 51 Allara St, Canberra ACT 2601
This FirstNest profile combines official childcare service information with moderated parent and staff reviews. Official information and community reviews are shown separately.
Parent rating
FirstNest parent reviews
5.0
out of 5 · 1 parent signal
Detailed category ratings are not available for these review signals.
Staff signal
FirstNest workplace insight
5.0
out of 5 · 1 staff signal
Detailed workplace category ratings are not available for these review signals.
Official rating
Not a FirstNest review score
Meeting NQS
NQS rating issued May 2025
NQS quality areas
- Educational program and practice
- Meeting NQS
- Children's health and safety
- Meeting NQS
- Physical environment
- Meeting NQS
- Staffing arrangements
- Meeting NQS
- Relationships with children
- Meeting 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 Corporate Early Learning Centres Pty Ltd
- Service type
- Childcare centre
- Centre size
- Up to 61 children
- Maximum children allowed at one time, not current vacancies.
- Official quality
- Meets the national standard
What this profile shows
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 5 public review signals available to FirstNest. Fees, current availability and waitlist timing should be confirmed directly with the centre.
Comparing this Canberra childcare service
Childcare centre
childcare type
Up to 61 children
centre size
Meets the national standard
official quality
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What days and age group are currently available at Guardian Childcare & Education Allara Street?
What is the full daily fee before Child Care Subsidy, and what is included?
How are sleep, food, incidents, illness and room transitions communicated?
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What should families understand about educator consistency and relief staff?
How should families interpret the official rating alongside FirstNest review signals?
Parent reviews
Parents say this centre is strong for
communication
Watch-outs parents mention
5.0 / 5
Parent review signal
Anonymous parent
Reviewed by FirstNest
We have had a good experience with Guardian Childcare at Allara Street. The Edicators and the Centre Manager have been exceptional providing good quality care for my bub. He does miss his educators. They accommodate your needs and ensure to update you about your child.onndaily basis.
communication
Staff reviews
Staff mention
management
Workplace watch-outs
5.0 / 5
Staff review signal
Anonymous staff member
Reviewed by FirstNest
All the educators and management are absolutely amazing - from the day my little one and I did a tour I knew Guardians Allara Street would be the place to be and it has proven true. My little guy absolutely loves his educators and always comes home happy. Highly recommend
management
Community review signals
2.0 / 5
Community review signal
Anonymous reviewer
Reviewed by FirstNest
I've thought long and hard about whether or not to leave this review as I don't believe any of the educators at this centre are bad per say, but I do feel the need to caution other parents because Guardian Allara certainly didn't provide
5.0 / 5
Community review signal
Anonymous reviewer
Reviewed by FirstNest
My husband and I have been so happy with this daycare - the staff are incredibly considerate and kind, the kids are always engaged in fun activities, they learn so much! And the babies are napping in such a lovely cosy cot space (and the educators are amazing at getting them to sleep and help with nap schedules!) plus the food they make on site everyday is delish.
educatorsfoodsleep
5.0 / 5
Community review signal
Anonymous reviewer
Reviewed by FirstNest
I know my grandson loves going to the Guardian Childcare & Education Allura centre. The staff are amazing, assisting the children to learn new things. My grandson has been learning Auslan signing & is now understanding when to use it. He
educators
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