Armadale Childcare & Kindergarten
Armadale Childcare Campus Overview
Only About Children Armadale is a wonderful kindergarten and childcare centre for children aged 6 weeks to 5 years.
Why Choose Our Armadale Childcare Centre?
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Play-Based Learning: Our Grow Curriculum covers STEM, literacy, arts, health and wellbeing.
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Outdoor Play Areas: Expansive outdoor play areas featuring sandpits; a wooden fort with a slide; rocky riverbeds; and a mister for the warmer months. All areas are shaded or partly shaded with a beautiful big tree providing an element of natural shading.
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Age-Based Indoor Rooms: Six specialised rooms. designed for each developmental stage, combining natural elements and safety to support children’s learning and growth.
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Local Excursions and Community Engagement: Regular outings within the Armadale community including fun train trips with our older children, visits to local parks and Malvern Central with our younger ones.
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Experienced Educators: Passionate educators who are focused on creating a supportive learning space children and families can learn and grow together.
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Allied Health Support: On-site specialists and tailored Individual Learning Plans.
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Nutritious Meals: Dietitian-designed seasonal menus, fresh daily meals prepared in-house by our campus cooks, with a focus on children’s nutrition, health and wellbeing.
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All-inclusive Childcare Offering: Includes nappies, formula, bedding, sunscreen, and daily updates via our parent app.
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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 Armadale, 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 Learning Spaces
Our two-level Campus is situated in a gorgeous renovated church at 30 Kooyong Rd, Armadale, on the corner of St Georges Road and Kooyong Road. Our early learning centre is conveniently situated between Armadale Station and Malvern East Station, with Armadale Station just a four-minute walk away. There are a number of local parks and playgrounds in the area. We have both onsite parking and street parking available, so families can enjoy a simple drop off and pick up every visit. We have several local bus stops just a short walk away, with services connecting to the wider area.
Interested in learning more? The best place to start is with a tour or call us today on 138 622.
Armadale Nursery (6 weeks – 2 years)
At Only About Children Armadale 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 Armadale 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.
Armadale Toddlers (2-3 years)
Our Only About Children Armadale, 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 Armadale 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.
Armadale Kindergarten (3-5 years)
At Only About Children Armdale, 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 Armadale kindergarten is part of the Victorian Government Free Kinder program, plus recognised with the Kinder Tick.
What’s Included in Our Armadale 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
- 30 Kooyong Road, Armadale VIC 3143
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.
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