Guardian Childcare & Education Howlong

08/08/2026

Happy 40th Birthday to our #1 chef, Jess

Thank you for all your hard work and amazing cooking everyday.

Jess has been working as the full time chef at Guardian Howlong for the last 7 years. She works hard to curate a healthy, nutritious menu that all our children love to eat. Thank you Jess!!!

07/08/2026

06/08/2026

🌟 Special Visitors! 🌟

Yesterday, we were delighted to welcome some wonderful students from Howlong Public School to our centre.

They spent time reading stories with our Preschool children, who were captivated by the experience and thoroughly enjoyed sharing this special time together. These visits are a fantastic way to help our preschoolers build confidence and become familiar with the school community as they prepare for their transition to primary school in 2027.

A big thank you to Howlong Public School for their ongoing partnership and support within our community. We value these meaningful connections and look forward to many more visits in the future! 📚❤️

Howlong Public School students visited the Guardian Early Learning Centre today as part of our Kindergarten Transition program.

24/07/2026

🥪 What's on your child's lunch menu today? 🍎

We're excited to share one of our talented chef Jess's delicious recipes with you! 👩‍🍳 We hope it inspires some tasty family meals at home, and we can't wait to share many more of Jess's favourites in the coming weeks.

If you believe Jess's passion and creativity has made a difference to your family we'd love your support. You can nominate her for our Aspires Award – Chef Category by following the link below. Your nomination would mean so much! 🌟

🔗 Nominate Jess here: https://eu.surveymonkey.com/r/YX6D3KS

22/07/2026

NAIDOC WEEK 2026
This year each room was tasked with creating a collaborative artwork that was inspired by an Aboriginal Dreamtime story.
These experiences broadened children’s understanding of Aboriginal culture and meaning behind different methods of storytelling.

Can you guess what Dreamtime stories Guardian learnt about??

14/07/2026

🌟 Meet Our Team! 🌟

There's been a little bit of change behind the scenes at Guardian Howlong, and we thought it was the perfect opportunity to introduce the wonderful educators and team members who make our centre such a great place to be!

These are the friendly faces who greet your children each day, support their learning, nurture their growth, and create a safe, fun, and caring environment for every family.

Many of our families will already know these friendly faces, but we're excited to officially introduce our amazing team and give everyone in our Guardian Howlong community the chance to get to know the incredible people who make Guardian Howlong such a warm and welcoming place to learn, play, and grow. 💙

07/07/2026

Is there someone at our service who stands out to you?? We’d love to hear your thoughts, check the information below 👇

07/07/2026

International Chocolate Day 07.07.2026

23/06/2026

🌟 Aspires Awards 2026 are here! 🌟
For the first time ever, families can nominate a Guardian team member for an Aspires Award.
The Aspires Awards celebrate the people who make Guardian such a special place to learn, grow and belong. They recognise the everyday dedication, care and commitment that help children thrive and create meaningful experiences for families.
Have a team member who has made a difference to your family’s journey? We’d love to hear about them!
You can nominate by:
⭐ Leaving a Google Review for us at Guardian Howlong and mentioning the team member you’d like to recognise, or
⭐ Completing the nomination form.
Whether it’s an educator sparking curiosity, a Centre Manager supporting their team, a Chef encouraging healthy habits, or a Support Office team member helping centres succeed, every contribution matters.
Thank you for helping to recognise the individuals that make our centre great! 🤍

As part of this year’s Guardian Team Awards, family nominations will help recognise team members who have made a meaningful difference to children and families in our centres.

10/06/2026

🎉 Tomorrow, 11th June, we celebrate International Day of Play. A day that recognises every child's right to play, and highlights the vital role play has in learning, development, and wellbeing.

At Guardian Howlong, this day resonates deeply with us. Play is at the heart of everything we do. Through play, children explore their world, build confidence, develop social and emotional skills, spark creativity, and lay the foundations for lifelong learning.

Whether it's imaginative adventures, outdoor exploration, problem-solving, or simply sharing a laugh with friends, play provides meaningful opportunities for children to grow, discover, and thrive.

This International Day of Play, we're celebrating the joy, wonder, and endless learning that happens when children are given the time, space, and freedom to play. 💚