Campus Overview
Only About Children Caringbah is an expansive childcare centre, with an incredible outdoor play area featuring various spaces – including a mud kitchen, a vegetable garden and a climbing pirate ship – children have plenty of space for adventure, creativity and play. Spread over two floors, our five age-based indoor spaces are uniquely designed to encourage learning and growth with a focus on safety and natural elements.
Families at our Caringbah campus enjoy –
- Three large, undercover outdoor play areas children have ample space for creativity, exploration and self-directed play
- Our age-based indoor spaces that host an abundance of natural light and are designed to encourage children to learn and grow, at their age and stage of development, in a secure ‘home away from home’ environment.
- Connecting with our local community through planned excursions and community activities. We also have a buddy system with Taren Point Public School, where students come and play with the children who are getting ready for school.
- Our school readiness program that prepares our children for primary schools in the area including: Caringbah North Public School, Miranda North Public School, Laguna Street Public School, St Catherine Catholic School, St Aloysius Catholic School and Our Lady of Fatima Catholic School.
- 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.
At Only About Children Caringbah, 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 Caringbah 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 two-level campus is conveniently located at 32 Cawarra Road, in the heart of Caringbah. This early learning centre is in a semi-industrial area with close proximity to gyms, cafes, swim schools and dance schools. With 12 designated parking spaces, and ample shared parking, families can enjoy a smooth drop off and pick up every visit. We are close to public transport with bus stops nearby that connect to the wider area in both directions. Caringbah train station is a 20-25-minute walk from our Caringbah campus.
Interested in learning more? The best place to start is with a tour or call today us on 138 622.
Caringbah Nursery (6 weeks – 2 years)
At Only About Children Caringbah, our nursery provides a calm and supportive environment for infants aged 6 weeks to 2 years. Our educators focus on building secure relationships and encouraging safe exploration during this important developmental stage.
Our Caringbah Nursery Program includes:
- Dedicated indoor and outdoor spaces for infants aged 6 weeks – 2 years.
- Sleeping rooms with a focus on safe sleep practices.
- Dietitian-designed baby meals and snacks.
- Essentials provided: nappies, cots, linen, and sunscreen.
- Gentle play-based learning through our Grow Curriculum
Download the Only About Children Nursery Room Guide to learn more about our infant care approach.
Caringbah Toddlers (2-3 years)
Our toddler program in Caringbah supports children aged 2-3 in a nurturing environment that balances learning and play. Our educators use small group activities to build confidence, social skills and early learning foundations.
What’s Included in Our Caringbah Toddler program:
- Purpose-built learning spaces for toddlers aged 2-3 years
- Balanced structured and unstructured play-based learning through our Grow Curriculum
- Small group learning activities.
- Dietitian-designed meals and snacks are included.
- Calm rest and sleep rooms.
- All essentials provided
Download the Only About Children Toddler Room Guide to learn more about our program and daily routines.
Caringbah Preschool (3-5 years)
Our Caringbah preschool program prepares children for school through a blend of structured learning, creative play and wellbeing support. We use individualised learning plans to build skills in literacy, STEM, social development and resilience.
As a provider of NSW Start Strong Preschool Funding, our program is government-recognised and led by qualified early childhood teachers.
Our Caringbah Preschool Program Includes:
- Literacy, STEM, sustainability, music and art
- Individual Learning and Development Plans for every child with family check-ins every 6 months
- School-ready structure with core learning hours from 9am–3pm
- Long daycare hours for added flexibility and social growth
- Aligned with the Early Years Learning Framework (EYLF) and the National Quality Standard (NQS) for childcare.
- School-readiness support, including free Vision Screening
Download the Only About Children Preschool Room Guide to explore how we prepare your child for school success.
Helpful Info
Caringbah Campus Educators
Liz Hitz
Campus Director
At Only About Children Caringbah, we believe that every child and their family is valuable. We love to be seen as an extended family to children and enjoy being available to provide knowledge, support and understanding.
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: 138 622
- 32 Cawarra Road Caringbah NSW 2229
Meet our Campus Director
Liz Hitz
At Only About Children Caringbah, we believe that every child and their family is valuable. We love to be seen as an extended family to children and enjoy being available to provide knowledge, support and understanding.
At Only About Children Caringbah, we believe that every child and their family is valuable. We love to be seen as an extended family to children and enjoy being available to provide knowledge, support and understanding.
Here’s what our families have to say
Caringbah Campus Community
A Journey to Japan: Cultural Exploration at OAC Caringbah
OAC Caringbah's preschoolers took an imaginative journey to Japan, exploring culture through play as part of their inquiry into the diverse backgrounds of their campus community.