Our People
Our Educators are our greatest strength and work with us because they desire a career in early childhood education, not just a job.
Our Strong Family Partnerships
‘It takes a village to raise a child’ and through active, two way relationships with families we can understand and meet every child and family’s unique needs.
Education & Care
Together with our Educators, our GROW curriculum, Allied Health services, Nutrition and Campus facilities, we’ve created a world-leading offering.
Our People
Our Educators are our greatest strength and work with us because they desire a career in early childhood education, not just a job.
Our Strong Family Partnerships
‘It takes a village to raise a child’ and through active, two way relationships with families we can understand and meet every child and family’s unique needs.
Education & Care
Together with our Educators, our GROW curriculum, Allied Health services, Nutrition and Campus facilities, we’ve created a world-leading offering.
More Than Childcare. A Place To Grow!
We are delighted to announce that we are now enrolling for 2026. Book a tour of your local campus and discover how our unique approach to early learning focuses on education, health and wellbeing. It’s specially designed to give your child the best start to life!
Here's what our families have to say
We absolutely love Only About Children Geebung! The educators are so caring, patient, and genuinely invested in each child’s growth. My daughter has thrived since joining the Kindy room, she’s more confident and excited to go every week. The learning programs are creative and engaging, and we love participating in the monthly “Show and Share” with different topics each time. Communication with parents is excellent, and the Manager and Assistant Manager are amazing. I recommend OAC Geebung 100%! It truly feels like a second home for our family.
They have been great with our kids. The staff are very friendly
We've been with OAC (previously Maples) since my youngest child was 1. The team at OAC have always been fantastic. My children have created close bonds with many of the educators and throughout the transition to OAC from Maples Hayley and her team have maintained their continued care. After touring many of the other childcares around Mernda, I'm so glad we chose this one. My children have created lasting friendships throughout their journeys in the different rooms that will hopefully last a lifetime.
We’ve had such a wonderful experience at Only About Children Mernda! The educators have been amazing with our daughter Shamaya — so patient, caring, and genuinely invested in her learning and happiness. She has grown so much in confidence and independence since joining.
The team always takes time to greet her by name and share updates with us, which makes us feel included and reassured. The environment is safe, clean, and full of fun, creative activities that Shamaya absolutely loves.
We’re so grateful for all the love and support from the staff — Only About Children Mernda truly feels like a second home for Shamaya! Highly recommend this centre to any parent looking for a nurturing and professional childcare experience.
I couldn’t recommend OAC Concord West more, it truly ticks every box!
All the staff are absolutely wonderful. A big shout-out from me to Tracy and Jyoti in the nursery room — they are incredibly professional and take such great care of the kids, supporting their development with love and dedication. And to Aish, for managing everything with such passion and care.
The centre is always clean, and the chef prepares amazing, fresh meals every day. They even bake cakes in-house to celebrate the children’s birthdays — such a lovely touch!
The outdoor area is spacious and beautifully equipped, providing plenty of room for the kids to play and explore.
Leaving a young child at childcare can be stressful, but the team here goes above and beyond every expectation. We feel so lucky to have found this centre!
I know the childcare sector and the people in it are experiencing challenging times right now, but the team at OAC Northcote continue to show up every day with such care, patience, and genuine warmth. Our child has been so well supported there, and it really shows in how happy and confident they've become.
We’d like to thank all the wonderful people who’ve helped shape our child into the bright little spark they are today — especially Chiara, Zoe, and Joe in N2. It’s been unreal to watch our little one grow and develop under their care.
We’re so grateful for everything this amazing team does, and will always remember the team at OAC Northcote as a second family.
We have put two children (one currently still enrolled) through this center and we cannot be more grateful and appreciative of the extraordinary work of the carers. Shout out to Keyla, Shan, Lucy, Annabeth, Grace, Kevin, Scarlett & Brittany who have been phenomenal to the development of our children. I am eternally grateful. If these carers are around, you will know your children are in the best care.
My son loves going to daycare everyday.
He absolutely adores the educator who take care of him. Its so conforting to see how happy and cared for he feels there.
Our child has been at OAC for a year now and the care has always been spot on and fantastic. The educators put their heart and soul into looking after our little one.
The food provided is also top notch. They cater for all allergies. Overall 5 stars
Our daughter loves the team/ educators and she is confidently becoming more independent with their great guidance. Locations is also highly convenient just off Pacific Highway.
In house chef makes the greatest fresh meals daily and great in & outdoor play facilities.
Our little boy was with OAC from 6 months old and we wanted to express the fantastic communication, kindness and caring nature of the staff members. We were very impressed with all aspects of our child’s time at OAC Brookvale! 10/10 in every way, thanks again Team we will miss you!!!
My 4-year-old is in the kinder room here and we’ve had such a great experience. The educators are really caring and consistent, and have been amazing during those emotional drop-offs. I’ve noticed such a difference compared to our last daycare — my child is so much more settled and happy. The management team is also great, always quick to reply and keep me in the loop. Couldn’t be happier!
Discover Where A Career At Only About Children Could Take You!
We believe our people are worth more! Whether that be more pay & benefits, more wellbeing, more recognition and more development!
We have permanent part-time, full-time and casual opportunities available at a campus near you in Sydney, Melbourne and Brisbane. Find out why a career at Only About Children offers you more!
I searched for a long time to find the right childcare for both my son and daughter and I honestly cannot praise the team at Only About Children enough! People that genuinely care. Thank you!
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