Altona North Childcare Campus Overview
Only About Children Altona North is a vibrant early learning and kindergarten campus for children aged 6 weeks to 5 years. With thoughtfully designed indoor learning spaces, engaging outdoor environments and strong community connections, our campus provides a nurturing setting where children can explore, learn and thrive.
Why Choose Our Altona North Childcare Centre?
- Outdoor Play and Nature Experiencess: Our two spacious outdoor environments are designed to support age-appropriate adventure, exploration and discovery. The toddler yard features a large sandpit, fort, slide and cubby house, while the nursery yard includes its own sandpit, fort and lush garden spaces. Children also enjoy tending to our garden beds, growing vegetables and herbs, and learning about the natural world through hands-on experiences.
- Age-Based Indoor Rooms: Four thoughtfully designed indoor learning spaces provide a safe, nurturing and stimulating environment where children can build confidence, develop new skills and foster a love of learning.
- Strong Community Connections: Regular excursions and community experiences help children build a sense of belonging while extending learning beyond the campus and into the local Altona North community.
- Passionate educators & allied health specialists: Experienced educators and allied health specialists create a nurturing learning space that supports each child’s growth alongside their family.
- On-Site Nutrition Program: Fresh, seasonal meals and snacks prepared daily by in-house cooks using dietitian-designed menus.
- Play-Based Grow Curriculum: Our innovative Grow Curriculum supports Nursery, Toddler and Preschool children through intentional teaching in small groups, with ongoing monitoring of each child’s progress.
- All-inclusive Childcare Offering: Includes nappies, formula, bedding, sunscreen, and daily updates via our parent app.
- Occasional Care: OAC Flexi offers parents and guardians flexible, short-notice care in full-day or part-day sessions for children ages 12 weeks to 5 years.
At Only About Children Altona North, 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 Altona North Early Learning Centre
Where to find us
Our Campus is situated in a converted house at 37 Misten Ave, Altona North close to our local shops and a short walk to both Altona Gate Shopping Centre and local parks. With street parking available, families have close access for drop off and pick up every visit. We are near to both Altona Gate bus stops and Blackshaw Road bus stops, offering services to nearby train stations and to the city.
Interested in learning more? The best place to start is with a tour or call today us on 138 622.
Altona North Nursery (6 weeks – 2 years)
At Only About Children Altona North, 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 Altona North 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.
Altona North Toddlers (2-3 years)
Our Only About Children Altona North, 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 Altona North 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.
Altona North Kindergarten (3-5 years)
At Only About Children Altona North, 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 Altona North kindergarten is part of the Victorian Government Free Kinder program, plus recognised with the Kinder Tick.
What’s Included in Our Altona North 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 Info
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
- 37 Misten Avenue, Altona North VIC 3025
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.
Meet our Campus Director
Emily Brockdorff
Emily has been working in early childhood education for 7 years, including almost 2.5 years with Only About Children. Her passion for working with children began in her school holidays, accompanying her mother to work in the sector. She has since gained diverse experience, from nannying and swim teaching to long day care, valuing every part of a child’s early learning journey.
Emily loves building strong relationships with children, families, and her team. She enjoys sharing ideas, encouraging community involvement, and creating a positive, inclusive environment where children feel supported and inspired to explore and learn. She believes every child is capable and unique, and that a safe and nurturing environment allows them to thrive.
Emily has studied Auslan and enjoys using it with the children whenever she can. Outside of work, she is passionate about health and fitness and enjoys staying active.
Emily has been working in early childhood education for 7 years, including almost 2.5 years with Only About Children. Her passion for working with children began in her school holidays, accompanying her mother to work in the sector. She has since gained diverse experience, from nannying and swim teaching to long day care, valuing every part of a child’s early learning journey.
Emily loves building strong relationships with children, families, and her team. She enjoys sharing ideas, encouraging community involvement, and creating a positive, inclusive environment where children feel supported and inspired to explore and learn. She believes every child is capable and unique, and that a safe and nurturing environment allows them to thrive.
Emily has studied Auslan and enjoys using it with the children whenever she can. Outside of work, she is passionate about health and fitness and enjoys staying active.
Emily Brockdorff
Campus Director
Emily has been working in early childhood education for 7 years, including almost 2.5 years with Only About Children. Her passion for working with children began in her school holidays, accompanying her mother to work in the sector. She has since gained diverse experience, from nannying and swim teaching to long day care, valuing every part of a child’s early learning journey.
Emily loves building strong relationships with children, families, and her team. She enjoys sharing ideas, encouraging community involvement, and creating a positive, inclusive environment where children feel supported and inspired to explore and learn. She believes every child is capable and unique, and that a safe and nurturing environment allows them to thrive.
Emily has studied Auslan and enjoys using it with the children whenever she can. Outside of work, she is passionate about health and fitness and enjoys staying active.
Here’s what our families have to say
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