About us
Only About Children
Only About Children has over a decade of experience in early years education and childcare. We proudly operate over 80 campuses across Sydney, Melbourne and Brisbane. This breadth gives us the opportunity to provide high-quality early years education and care to over 8,000 families and employs over 2,000 people, whose skills, experience and passion help us to deliver on our mission to empower every child to reach their full potential.
It’s our unique approach to childcare that gives children the platform they need to thrive. It’s an approach that goes beyond education to encompass the health, development and total wellbeing of every child in our care.
Only About Children is owned by Bright Horizons, a leading global provider of high-quality early education and childcare, backup care, and workplace education services.
![](https://www.oac.edu.au/wp-content/uploads/Saturday-Tour_Web-Tile2-1-483x483.png)
![](https://www.oac.edu.au/wp-content/uploads/Saturday-Tour_Web-Tile2-1-750x750.png)
Our Purpose
We believe… Every day of the first 5 years of a child’s life matters in their development
We exist to… Empower every child to reach their full potential
We do this by offering… More Than Childcare. Delivered The OAC Way.
![](https://www.oac.edu.au/wp-content/uploads/Saturday-Tour_Web-Tile4-1-483x483.png)
![](https://www.oac.edu.au/wp-content/uploads/Saturday-Tour_Web-Tile4-1-750x750.png)
Our HEART Principles
Our HEART Principles are the foundation of our culture and how we interact with one another when we are at our best. These values – Honesty, Excellence, Accountability, Respect and Teamwork – guide all of us in the work we do each day.
Honesty
Excellence
Accountability
Respect
Teamwork
Modern Slavery
We are committed to identifying and addressing risks of modern slavery occurring in our operations and supply chain. Our Modern Slavery Policy applies to our employees and our suppliers, who are expected to adhere and align to its terms. The policy explains what modern slavery is, what we are doing to raise awareness of, identify and address the risks of modern slavery, and how to report any concerns around this topic.
![Advice For Selecting The Best Primary School For Your Child](https://www.oac.edu.au/wp-content/uploads/anita-jankovic-162ppyjclxM-unsplash-1140x688-535x322.jpg)
![Advice For Selecting The Best Primary School For Your Child](https://www.oac.edu.au/wp-content/uploads/anita-jankovic-162ppyjclxM-unsplash-1140x688-750x452.jpg)
Advice For Selecting The Best Primary School For Your Child
Starting school for the first time is a huge moment in the life of your child, but also for you and your family! Finding the school that is the right fit for your family can be the first hurdle in this process. Here are some helpful tips to ensure that you choose the school that is the right one for you and your child:![The 5 Biggest Changes Starting “Big School”](https://www.oac.edu.au/wp-content/uploads/Child-in-school-uniform-535x378.png)
![The 5 Biggest Changes Starting “Big School”](https://www.oac.edu.au/wp-content/uploads/Child-in-school-uniform-750x530.png)
The 5 Biggest Changes Starting “Big School”
The change from a prior to school setting to a primary school setting can be daunting and take some getting used to in the early weeks and months of your child starting. Here are some of the 5 biggest changes to expect when moving to primary school![Relaxing with Birdie: Stress Management Strategies for Children Through Transitions](https://www.oac.edu.au/wp-content/uploads/pexels-cottonbro-studio-3661485-scaled-e1704863173762-1140x688-535x322.jpg)
![Relaxing with Birdie: Stress Management Strategies for Children Through Transitions](https://www.oac.edu.au/wp-content/uploads/pexels-cottonbro-studio-3661485-scaled-e1704863173762-1140x688-750x452.jpg)