Guardian Childcare & Education Ridgehaven

Our team of Educators are committed and passionate about ensuring your child will be safe, nurtured and cared for every day. At Guardian, children are encouraged to engage in interest-led play that creates learning and meaningful experiences.

Our Educators seek to optimise diverse learning opportunities and implement the Curriculum as framed by the Early Years Learning Framework.

All Guardian Centres provide a Centre-to-Family communication platform so families can maintain contact with their children’s experiences through photos, stories and learning outcomes.

Our Centres use Storypark and each family is provided with a secure login to access on their computers, mobiles or apps.

Guardian Ridgehaven offers exceptional childcare and education for families in Adelaide’s north-eastern suburbs. Conveniently located on Milne Road in Redwood Park, our Ridgehaven ELC is a fantastic option for parents searching for ‘childcare near Surrey Downs,’ ‘childcare near Tea Tree Gully,’ or ‘preschool near Wynn Vale.’ hem in achieving developmental milestones and understanding new ideas.

Our purpose-built Ridgehaven childcare centre features three spacious playgrounds designed for children to run, ride, and explore. Catering to children aged six weeks to six years, we provide a nurturing and stimulating environment that supports their development and curiosity. At Guardian Ridgehaven, we believe in helping children discover the world safely while fostering creativity and imagination.

With a dedicated team of university-qualified Teachers and Educators, our Ridgehaven ELC focuses on supporting children’s social and emotional growth during their early learning years. Every day, we create enriching early childhood education experiences tailored to young learners, ensuring they build skills in a fun, engaging, and secure environment.

Guardian Ridgehaven is open from 6:30 am to 6:30 pm on weekdays, offering families the flexibility they need for drop-off and pick-up times. Families are always welcome to explore our learning spaces during these times to see firsthand how we approach early childhood education. Our passionate Educators are happy to share ideas for continuing your child’s learning journey at home, fostering a strong connection between the childcare centre and your family.

Our family communication app, Storypark, keeps you updated on your child’s educational progress with photos, learning outcomes, and daily updates. Whether you’re from Ridgehaven, Surrey Downs, Tea Tree Gully, or Wynn Vale, we’re here to provide high-quality childcare and early learning tailored to your family’s needs. Visit Guardian Ridgehaven today to see how we’re helping children thrive in their early years!

For children aged three and four, we have a preschool program led by university-qualified Teachers that can support your child in their preparation for the step up into primary school. Our preschool curriculum is based on leading child development research and demonstrates our commitment to providing the best possible start to life for your child through quality child care services.

Our early childhood education program at Ridgehaven Preschool and Redwood Park Preschool is led by specialist Educational Leaders who guide teaching and learning in a flexible, research-supported way. Our curriculum encourages discovery and gives 5-year-olds the best start in life, while aligning with the National Quality Standards.

At our welcoming centres, children enjoy a high-quality, play-based preschool program filled with fun activities designed to build essential skills. From learning shapes, numbers, and letters—often introduced in early primary school—to developing literacy and numeracy skills, 5-year-olds gain confidence and feel prepared for the transition to primary school.

We provide a nurturing environment that supports each child’s interests, needs, and family routines. Our programs celebrate cultural and family backgrounds, ensuring every child feels valued and encouraged.

Nutrition is also a priority at Ridgehaven Preschool and Redwood Park Preschool. Our on-site cook prepares fresh, nutritious meals packed with the nutrients 5-year-olds need. Children are encouraged to take part in food preparation, explore the origins of their meals, and learn about the importance of a healthy diet. We also integrate cultural heritage into food discussions, fostering diversity and inclusion from an early age.

Our Ridgehaven childcare centre in Redwood Park is a local childcare and early learning centre offering the unique Visible Learning Program. This program helps families gain a deeper understanding of their child’s education. Through our Learning Exchange Display, our preschool Teachers and passionate Educators share updates on your child’s progress while giving you the opportunity to provide direct input into their learning journey.

As a trusted long daycare and day care centre, we are committed to creating the perfect environment for your child’s development. When tours open soon, we’d love to show you why Guardian Childcare and Education Ridgehaven is the ideal choice for your family.

We also offer flexible options, including half day childcare, to support the diverse needs of families in our community. Our child care programs are thoughtfully designed to encourage children to explore, learn, and grow in a nurturing and educational environment. By fostering curiosity and creativity, we lay the foundation for lifelong learning and development.

At Guardian, we believe that together, we can give young children the best start to life. We can’t wait to welcome your family to Guardian Childcare and Education Ridgehaven!