Guardian Early Learning adds digital Family Hub to wider investment program

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Fiona Alston

Nov 10, 2026

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Guardian Childcare & Education will begin moving its exclusive To BE Me learning program onto a new Guardian Family Hub app in late November, with the transition scheduled for completion by March 2027.

Guardian CEO Warren Bright described the digital move as one of the final elements of two years of development across the organisation. “We have spent the past two years building the individual pieces,” Mr Bright said.

The Family Hub will allow families to follow their child’s recorded development and contribute information about interests, experiences and progress at home. Guardian will retain Storypark for other family communication functions.

Investment extends across learning and service operations

Guardian describes its broader investment program as bringing together learning, safety, nutrition, leadership development and centre environments. Its stated aim is to connect initiatives developed separately into a consistent approach across its network.

To BE Me was introduced in 2025, using development pathways to help educators plan experiences and communicate children’s progress.

Read the Guardian Family Hub announcement here.

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