Campus Overview
At Only About Children Carindale, our childcare and kindergarten campus features two dedicated outdoor play areas, each thoughtfully designed with ample shade so children can explore, play and learn comfortably throughout the day.
These expansive spaces encourage children to lead their own play through exploration and adventure. From our much-loved mud kitchen and interactive water features to our exciting climbing equipment – including a tyre tree and large rope web in the senior playground – there’s always something to spark curiosity and build confidence.
Our children also enjoy spending time in our garden and sustainable spaces, where they can engage with nature through hands-on experiences like caring for our worm farm and composting – nurturing an early appreciation for the environment.
Families at our Carindale campus enjoy –
- Our three age-based indoor spaces are carefully designed to nurture your child’s learning and development, with a focus on safety, comfort and calming natural elements.
- Connecting with our local area and community through excursions and activities that feed into children’s interests and learning. At Only About Children childcare Carindale, these include regular trips to the Carindale Library, local retirement homes, Bunnings and Woolworths and Clean Up Australia walks.
- Our many visits and celebrations throughout the year including animal visits, performances, cultural celebrations, Grandparent’s Day, Pyjama Day and many more!
- Passionate educators and allied health specialists who are focused on creating a learning space where families and children can learn and grow together.
- A leading nutrition, health and wellbeing offering which includes a Dietitian designed seasonal menu and fresh meals prepared daily in-house by our campus cooks
- All-inclusive offering including our daily app diary updates, nappies, formula, bedding, sunscreen and more.
Only About Children Carindale, we offer More Than Childcare. Our unique approach to early years learning goes beyond education to encompass the health, social development and wellbeing of every child in our care. We call it The OAC Way.
Our innovative play-based Grow Curriculum gives Nursery, Toddler and Preschool children the best opportunity to develop their growing minds during their early years. It includes:
- Left Brain Logic – Literacy & Language, Exploration & STEM (Science, Tech, Engineering & Math) and Sustainability
- Right Brain Creativity – Music, Dramatic Play and Art
- Health and Wellbeing – Physical Activity and Nutrition
- Social Development – Trust, Respect & Relationship and Resilience & Mindfulness
Our Grow curriculum is delivered via intentional teaching in dynamic small group learning environments where children’s successes, skills and challenges are monitored on an ongoing basis.
OAC Flexi (occasional care) is available at our Carindale Campus. This option is for families wishing to utilise occasional or back up childcare at short notice. OAC Flexi is available in 2 sessions, full day or part day and is available for children aged 12 weeks – 5 years old.
Where to find us
Our purpose-built Campus is conveniently located at 1 Epala Street Carina, on the corner of Epala Street and Meadowlands Road, in the heart of Carindale and 15-30 minutes from the Brisbane CBD. This early learning centre is an eight-minute walk to Preston Road Park and the beautiful Minnippi Parkland, a fantastic area for family gatherings with picnic space, playground and much more! There are several local schools within the nearby area. Our onsite parking ensures families a simple and safe drop off and pick up every visit. For public transport, we have a local bus stop just outside on Meadowlands Road.
Interested in learning more? The best place to start is with a tour or call today us on 138 622.
Carindale Nursery (6 weeks – 2 years)
At Only About Children Carindale Nursery, our passionate educators nurture curiosity, confidence and early learning for infants aged 6 weeks to 2 years. Our safe, stimulating environment combines structured routines with nurturing care and play.
Our Carindale Nursery Program includes:
- Age-appropriate indoor and outdoor learning environments.
- Sleeping rooms with a focus on positive sleep practices.
- Dietitian-designed baby menus with daily meals and snacks.
- All baby essentials provided, including nappies, cots, linen, and sunscreen.
- Balanced structured and unstructured play-based learning through the Grow curriculum
Download the Only About Children Nursery Room Guide to learn more.
Carindale Toddlers (2-3 years)
At Only About Children Carindale campus, our toddler rooms provide a calm, welcoming space that balances play, exploration, and learning. Passionate educators deliver play-based learning activities that support growth, problem solving, creativity and peer interaction.
Our Carindale Toddler program includes:
- Safe age appropriate indoor and outdoor learning environments.
- Balanced structured and unstructured play-based learning through the Grow curriculum
- Small group learning activities.
- Dietitian-designed menus with daily meals and snacks.
- Calm sleeping and resting rooms.
Download the Only About Children Toddler Room Guide to learn more.
Carindale Kindergarten (3-5 years)
At Only About Children Carindale, our kindergarten program is designed to give children aged 3-5 the strongest start to school. Led by qualified early childhood teachers, we focus on building school-ready skills through a balance of structured learning and play. Our Carindale kindergarten is part of the QLD Government Free Kindy program.
What’s Included in Our Carindale Kindergarten program:
- A play-based Grow curriculum covering literacy, STEM, sustainability, art, and music
- Individual learning and development plans with regular progress check-ins
- School-ready structure with core learning hours from 9am–3pm
- Long daycare hours for added flexibility and social growth
- Fully aligned with the Early Years Learning Framework (EYLF) and the National Quality Standard (NQS).
- Health and Social Development support in preparation for school, including free Vision Screening
Download the Only About Children Kindergarten Room Guide to explore how we support your child’s school transition.
Helpful Information
Carindale Campus Educators
Julie-Ann Maxwell
Assistant Campus Director
Our Assistant Campus Director, Julie-Ann, has worked at the Carindale campus for over 12 years. Julie-Ann has a deep understanding of Early childhood development and loves sharing this. She looks at the Carindale campus as not just a campus but as her extended family. “Early Childhood is not just a job to me it is an absolute passion for me!”
Julie-Ann Maxwell
Assistant Campus Director
Our Assistant Campus Director, Julie-Ann, has worked at the Carindale campus for over 12 years. Julie-Ann has a deep understanding of Early childhood development and loves sharing this. She looks at the Carindale campus as not just a campus but as her extended family. “Early Childhood is not just a job to me it is an absolute passion for me!”
Our Assistant Campus Director, Julie-Ann, has worked at the Carindale campus for over 12 years. Julie-Ann has a deep understanding of Early childhood development and loves sharing this. She looks at the Carindale campus as not just a campus but as her extended family. “Early Childhood is not just a job to me it is an absolute passion for me!”
Childcare Subsidy
For more information, visit our Childcare Subsidy Information (CCS)
Our Learning Spaces
Contact Us
- Open hours: Mon-Fri 7:00am – 6:00pm
- Phone: 07 5445 6888
- 1 Epala Street, Carina, QLD, 4152
Important Information
Under these standards, childcare services are assessed and rated against the seven quality areas, 18 standards, and 58 elements that make up the NQS. Click here to find out more about the NQS quality areas, standards, and elements.
