Brighton East Childcare & Kindergarten

Reviews from Google

Nathan T 1713255034

A warm inviting centre with fantastic outdoor play area for children. My daughter especially loves playing on the bikes.

Lauren Considine 1711337460

Great Atmosphere and family friendly

Ladze Nixon 1710843828

Our daughter has settled in with ease at OAC Brighton East, wonderful educators and a warm environment.

Agatha Liang 1708759214

My daughter had a wonderful 2.5 years experience at the childcare. The teachers and staff were nice and friendly, and the chef Martin made delicious foods.

Ellie Stockley 1693089396

I am so grateful to OAC Brighton East for the care they provide my 5 month old. I was initially anxious about sending him to daycare so young but I was immediately put at ease once we started at OAC. The staff are all amazing and take such good care of him and he lights up when he sees them :). The updates they provide throughout the day are very detailed and it’s lovely to see him having fun and getting such loving care when I’m at work.

Vin Tan 1683159301

Great educators, staff and campus director is amazing. Our son loves going to this place and will miss everyone here once we move out of this neighbourhood in a months time. Peronal thanks to entire team at OAC Brighton East and Family support Team in supporing our child for the last 16 months.

chris sherlock 1660629695

Bec and all the staff have been very friendly and accommodating to our family. The facility has easy parking for pickup/drop off.

Lynnette Lai 1655100134

Could not have asked for a better transition and start into a new daycare. From the start of enquiry all the way through to orientation and the first six months, Oac has been great at every step of the way. I love getting updates to see and read what my girls have been up to all day as well as the updates on the routine part of the day so I can see when they have had meals, naps and nappy changes (for my little one). Bec, the campus director leads such a great group of passionate educators who love what they do and the program offers such great educational and fun plans throughout the day. My youngest loves her food and she has never been happier eating all the deliciously well-balanced and beautifully cooked meals by Martin and the team! I have seen such a positive change in my girls since they commenced full time care, the bonds they have made with the educators/teachers and children has been so lovely to see. Knowing that the care I would have provided for my girls is being continued during their days spent at Oac offers me such great peace of mind. Thanks OAC Brighton East! We love daycare days!

Iro 1638608447

Our child's experience of starting daycare has been terrific thanks to the team at OAC Brighton East. Bec, the campus director, and the Nursery team are wonderful - attentive and so caring.

Little Happy Hut Mobile Coffee & Catering 1636614313

Loved working with these guys, such lovely staff members. Happy thoughtful, kind and professional. Rebecca was easy to deal with, friendly and couldn't do enough for us. Thank you

Jade Elcham 1636278035

The team the communication and the quick call to action about any issues that may arise. OAC Brighton East is such an amazing centre they are all about the children Especially in the middle of the pandemic OAC as a business saw the struggles many were facing and took action. Never once do you feel like you're not apart of the OAC community or that it's to much trouble whenever you ask questions or raise concerns. Whenever I bring up a concern. action is taken the same day and not only do they lnclude new solutions to just one child they see the benefit for one and include everyone so no one ever feels excluded. This daycare is amazing. OAC believethat children have a voice and they help raise children to be confident individuals that show respect for everyone including themselves

Ally Shaw (Velogear) 1633665438

We have 2 children that love attending the OAC Brighton East campus. My youngest has only been going for a couple months but has already settled in very nicely with the super friendly and helpful staff. I would highly recommend sending any child to this campus. I have particularly been impressed how they have handled the last 1.5 years, through this difficult time of the pandemic. Thanks again to all the staff! :)

Campus Overview

Only About Children Brighton East, is a warm and inviting childcare centre perfectly situated on the Nepean Highway, close to surrounding suburbs of Moorabbin, Bentleigh, Hampton and Brighton East, making it easy to access from surrounding suburbs to the CBD, inbound and outbound.

Children at our Brighton East campus enjoy –

Our expansive, dedicated outdoor play spaces, including bike tracks, a sandpit, climbing structures, a mud kitchen and plenty of space for children to explore, create and lead their own play.
Caring for their vegetable garden and worm farm.
Our age-based indoor spaces that have been specifically created to encourage children in their learning and growth, with a focus on safety and natural elements.
Meals in the spacious dining hall which is next to our open kitchen so that children can watch our much loved cook Martin prepare meals as well as participate in cooking activities.
Getting out into our local community through planned excursions and community activities that build on our educational curriculum and the children’s interests. These include regular outings to nearby schools and parks.

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 Brighton East, 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 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

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 Brighton East 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.

Our Learning Spaces

Alfreso Dining

Children enjoy our alfresco dining in our expansive outdoor area

Huge, dedicated outdoor play space

Featuring bike tracks, climbing structures, a mud kitchen and plenty of space for children to explore, create and lead their own play.

Dedicated outdoor play space

Featuring huge sandpit

Vegetable garden

The children also enjoy caring for the vegetable garden and worm farm.

Age-based indoor spaces

Our age-based indoor spaces have been specifically created to encourage children in their learning and growth, with a focus on safety and natural elements

Indoor learning spaCE

Dining hall

Children enjoy meals in the spacious dining hall which is next to our open kitchen so that children can watch our much loved cook Martin prepare meals as well as participate in cooking activities.

Outdoor play area

Indoor learning space

Where to find us

Our purpose-built state of the art Early Learning Centre is conveniently located at 409-411 South Road, Brighton East, VIC, a seven-minute walk from Moorabbin Train Station and close to nearby schools. The childcare centre has a large carpark off the main road, providing plenty of parking spaces so families can be assured of a smooth drop off and pick up every visit. There are bus stops nearby that connect to the wider area in both directions.

We have 4 childcare centres located in the Bayside area, please view our Bayside Campus page to see more.

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

Brighton East Nursery (6 weeks – 2 years)

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

The Brighton East 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 Brighton East 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

OAC Nursery Room Guide

Brighton East Toddlers (2-3 years)

Our Only About Children Brighton East 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 Brighton East 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

OAC Toddler Room Guide

Brighton East Kindergarten (3-5 years)

Only About Children Brighton East 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.

We use the Kinder Tick at Only About Children Brighton East because we’re an approved provider of a Victorian Government funded kindergarten program. That means our service delivers a play-based learning program, led by a qualified early childhood teacher.

Brighton East 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

OAC Kindergarten Room Guide

Helpful Info

Brighton East Campus Educators

Cat Hannan

Campus Director

Cat is an experienced Early Childhood Education Leader with over 23 years experience working in the industry, including leading campuses and supporting Early Childhood Teachers to move to full registration. She has a Bachelor of Teaching (birth – 5 years) and places high value on forming relationships between adult and children and believe that children learn best when they feel loved, respected and heard.

Cat has 2 daughters and a dog called Dex. She loves spending her time at the beach, visiting zoos and loves true crime!