Carindale Childcare & Kindergarten
It has been such a great experience, I am so comfortable having my son here! Cannot recommend enough!
The communication and engagement between the staff and parents has been wonderful. It’s a nice small community vibe.
The centre is also working with The Resilience Project and embedded the Early Years Wellbeing Program into the Kindy curriculum. Helping our kids with emotional literacy and positive mental health strategies. Amazing work!
Campus Overview
Only About Children childcare and kindergarten in Carindale has two dedicated outdoor play areas, each with plenty of shading, our children have ample space to lead their own play through exploration and adventure. Our children can enjoy our mud kitchen, water features, and our adventure and climbing equipment – we have a tyre tree and a large rope web for climbing in the senior playground. Another favourite is our large garden area and sustainable spaces that include a worm farm and compost heap!
Families at our Carindale campus enjoy –
- Our three age-based indoor spaces are specifically designed to encourage children to learn and grow with a focus on safety and 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 focus on laying a foundation for enduring curiosity, confidence and a love of learning. Our Carindale Nursery caters to the care and development needs of infants aged 6 weeks -2 years.
The Carindale 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 Carindale 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
For more information, download the Only About Children Nursery Room Guide
Carindale Toddlers (2-3 years)
Our Only About Children Carindale 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 Carindale 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.
For more information, download the Only About Children Toddler Room Guide
Carindale Kindergarten (3-5 years)
Only About Children Carindale Kindergarten 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.
Carindale Kindergarten program
- Provides an innovative curriculum focused on left brain logic and right brain creativity
- Includes both structured and unstructured play-based learning that considers the child’s individual interests and development
- Provides an ‘Individual Learning and Development Plan’ for every child with 6 monthly check-ins with families
- A learning focus from 9am to 3pm to prepare children for typical school hours and routine whilst providing the flexibility of long hours for social development and play
- Is guided by the Early Years Learning Framework (EYLF) and the National Quality Standard (NQS) for childcare.
- Includes Health and Social Development support in preparation for school, including complementary Vision Screening
For more information, download the Only About Children Kindergarten Room Guide
Helpful Information
Carindale Campus Educators
Julie-Ann Maxwell
Campus Director
Our 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
Campus Director
Our 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 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
Open Day - Sat 31 May
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.
Meet our Campus Director
Julie-Ann Maxwell
Our 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 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
Campus Director
Our 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!”
Here’s what our families have to say
It has been such a great experience, I am so comfortable having my son here! Cannot recommend enough!
The communication and engagement between the staff and parents has been wonderful. It’s a nice small community vibe.
The centre is also working with The Resilience Project and embedded the Early Years Wellbeing Program into the Kindy curriculum. Helping our kids with emotional literacy and positive mental health strategies. Amazing work!
