Redfern Childcare & Preschool

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Campus Overview

Our purpose-built Campus is located in the Australia Post building at 219-241 Cleveland Street (on the corner of Cleveland and Pitt Street) and parking is conveniently located at the back of the building off Pitt Street. Redfern Station is a short 10-minute walk in one direction and Central Train Station and the light rail, with connections across the wider Sydney, a 10-12-minute walk in the other. Buses also depart from the side and front of the building. We offer both indoor and outdoor parking onsite, along with a pram bay, so families can be sure of a smooth drop off and pick up every visit. There are three local primary schools and the newly built Inner City High School within the local area. 

Flexi Care (occasional care) is available at our Redfern Campus. This option is for families wishing to utilise occasional or back up childcare at short notice. Flexi Care is available in 2 sessions, full day or part day and is available for children aged 12 weeks – 5 years old.

We have a large simulated outdoor playground and a smaller real outdoor yard with all outdoor equipment. Children can navigate through an obstacle course challenge in the ballpit and sandpit and develop their gross motor skills through bike riding with a state-of-the-art track, offering many sensory experiences. The outdoor area also caters for engaging and creative experiences with a large gardening area for herbs, vegetables and fruits, including beautiful plants and small trees. We offer a separate outdoor area for our nursery children, to ensure that our smallest are protected in their own space. Our five age-based indoor spaces are designed to encourage children to learn and grow with a focus on safety and natural elements. 

We enjoy connecting with our local community through planned excursions and community activities that build on the children’s interests and learning. At Only About Children childcare Redfern, these include regular trips to our local park. 

At our Redfern childcare centre, our passionate educators, allied health specialists and accredited dietitians are focused on creating a learning space where families and children can learn and grow together. Each day, our in-house chefs prepare nutritionally balanced meals using fresh, locally grown ingredients. Our nourishing meals are included in enrolment, allowing your child to enjoy seasonal meals with the right nutrition for their growing bodies.

With a team of qualified and passionate Educators, your child will find an early learning environment where they feel safe, nurtured, stimulated and happy. Our educational curriculum – Grow – gives Nursery, Toddler and Kindergarten 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

With an innovative play-based curriculum we stand out by delivering intentional teaching in dynamic small group learning environments where children’s successes, skills and challenges are monitored on an ongoing basis. 

Redfern Preschool

Only About Children Redfern Preschool is focused on creating quality experiences that place your child in the best position to begin school. Our nurturing kindergarten educators give special emphasis on building school-ready skills, such as Literacy & Language, Exploration & STEM (Science, Tech, Engineering & Math), Sustainability, Music, Dramatic Play and Art. We aim to make your child’s transition to school as smooth as possible by providing balanced, small group learning activities that build independence and resilience along with academic skills.

Our team of highly-skilled educators and health specialists work together to create an integrated journey that enhances your child’s learning and development. Individual learning plans are created to empower each child with skills that will help them reach their full academic and social potential.

Our Redfern Preschool program includes:

  • Age 3-5 years appropriate indoor/outdoor learning environments.
  • Dietitian designed menus with all meals and snacks included.
  • Small group learning activities for individual attention.
  • Special focus on school readiness and skill development.
  • Balanced structured and unstructured play-based learning – Grow curriculum.

Redfern Toddlers

Our Only About Children Redfern campus is focused on giving your child a calm and welcoming environment that balances play, exploration, and learning. Our Toddler rooms are led by passionate educators who create play-based learning activities designed to provide toddler-aged children with nurturing experiences that encourage growth and development.

Our Toddler rooms are safe, supportive spaces that facilitate creative exploration. Each space is expertly designed to encourage younger children to explore, solve problems, create, construct and interact with peers.

Our Redfern Toddler program includes:

  • Age 2-3 years of appropriate learning and playing environments.
  • Balanced structured and unstructured play-based learning – Grow curriculum.
  • Small group learning activities.
  • Dietitian designed menus with all meals and snacks included.
  • Calm sleeping and resting rooms.

Redfern Nursery 

At Only About Children Redfern Nursery, our passionate educators focus on laying a foundation for enduring curiosity, confidence and a love of learning. Our Redfern Nursery caters to the care and development needs of infants aged 6 weeks -2 years.

The Redfern Nursery focuses on safe sleep practices developed by qualified Family Health Nurses and Consultants. Our nursery is a safe and stimulating environment that encourages your child to explore and play and implements both structure and a nurturing environment with our exceptional caregiving and play routines.

Our Redfern Nursery Program includes:

  • Age 6 weeks -2 years appropriate indoor/outdoor learning environments.
  • Sleeping rooms with a focus on positive sleep practices.
  • Dietitian designed baby menus with all meals and snacks included.
  • Baby essentials such as nappies, cots, linen, and sunscreen.
  • Balanced structured and unstructured play-based learning – Grow curriculum.

Where to find us

We are located in the Australia Post building at 219 -241 Cleveland Street (on the corner of Cleveland and Pitt St). To enter the campus, walk through the front of the building and up the stairs/ramp next to the Australia Post shop. Proceed across the courtyard of the corporate tower and through the main glass doors of the tower. Turn right and you will see a sign for the campus. Proceed down the ramp and that will take you to the front door of the campus.

Redfern Station is a short 10-minute walk in one direction and Central Train Station and the light rail, with connections across the wider Sydney, a 10-12-minute walk in the other.

We have 5 childcare centres located in Sydney CBD, please view our Sydney CBD Campus page to see more.

Interested in learning more? The best place to start is with a tour or call today us on 138 622.

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What our families are saying

“My 3 year old can’t wait to get to Only About Children each day. She comes home with a big smile on her face, looking happy, healthy and energised. Her Educators are lovely! We love how much she has grown and learned during her time here.”

Louisa - NSW Campus

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