Child Care Centre Management Team

Board of Directors

Tom Hardwick
Chief Executive Officer

Tom is responsible for the group's general corporate strategy as well as the growth of the business through acquisitions.Tom founded Guardian Childcare Alliance with Anthony Smith in 2004, and was actively involved in steering the business through its early stages of growth, while acquiring its initial portfolio of centres.

Anthony Smith
Chief Operating Officer

Anthony is the Chief Operating Officer of Guardian Childcare Alliance. With a career path that has spanned senior executive roles in hospitality, medical services, IT and childcare, Anthony has lead the company since its commencement.

Over the years, Guardian Childcare Alliance has built a reputation as one of the best childcare centre management companies in Australia. Our childcare centres thrive on the quality of our childcare services systems, our people and our ability to deliver a caring and nurturing environment for children in our care. Guardian also offers childcare consultants to assist current day care centre owners or prospective investors with childcare centre management advice. And if you would like to join the Guardian team, check out our dedicated child care jobs and careers website.

"I was spending 8 hours a week on administration tasks. Guardian has reduced my admin time by 60% so I m spending more time with the staff and children." Centre Manager - Brisbane, QLD

Over the years, Guardian Childcare Alliance has built a reputation as one of the best child care centre management companies in Australia. Our childcare centres thrive on the quality of our childcare services systems, our people and our ability to deliver a caring and nurturing environment for children in our care. Guardian also offers childcare consultants to assist current day care centre owners or prospective investors with childcare centre management advice. And if you would like to join the Guardian team, check out our dedicated child care jobs and careers website.