Camberwell Childcare & Kindergarten
The meals provided are amazing, offering nutritious and delicious options that the children enjoy. There’s truly never a dull moment, as the center provides plenty of activities to keep the kids engaged, learning, and having fun.
Highly recommend this center to any parents looking for a safe, nurturing, and enriching place for their children!
We find the educators at OAC pay attention more than his previous childcare. Some examples include - keeping the kids inside when it’s going to be too hot/UV is too high. Making sure our son is wearing his hat. Remembering how our son went with his toilet training that day. Remembering overall how our son’s day was - who he played with, how his mood was etc.
Our son is currently going through toilet training and within only a couple of weeks OAC has 100% toilet trained him. He still refuses to go at home, but that’s another story!
At OAC, our son is currently learning the days of the week, colours, AUSLAN, yoga, using a microscope to inspect items, singing and more!
The educators do prioritise spending time with the children over taking copious amounts of photos. OAC uses the Storypark app and there’s up to 10 photos for the day. Previous childcare did about 3 times this amount, but we prefer the overall experience at OAC to previous place, so we don’t mind about the photos!
Over the years, we have also appreciated the leadership from Matt, particularly when my older children have transitioned rooms. Maddi, Yvonne and Mel have also taken wonderful care of our children in the nursery and other rooms.
Camberwell Childcare Campus Overview
Only About Children Camberwell is a modern kindergarten and childcare centre for children aged 6 weeks to 5 years, designed specifically for early years education.
Why Choose Our Camberwell Childcare Centre?
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Purpose-Built Facilities: Modern classrooms and large outdoor play areas designed for all age groups.
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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, age-specific outdoor yards where children explore, create and lead their own play, with safe shared play between age groups.
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Age-Based Indoor Rooms: Nine specialised rooms. designed for each developmental stage, combining natural elements and safety to support children’s learning and growth.
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Multilingual Educators: Our dedicated team of educators are fluent in over 9 languages including Mandarin, Hindi, French, Greek, Cantonese, Japanese, Spanish and Filipino
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Specialised Kindergarten Spaces: Our kindergarten-age children use three dedicated rooms daily: a construction room, a numeracy and literacy room, and an art studio. A private parents conference room is also available.
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Local Excursions and Community Engagement: Regular outings within the Camberwell community through planned excursions and activities that build on our educational curriculum and the children’s interests. These include shopping at the local supermarket, visits to the Post Office and the occasional trip to the city to the NGV and Museum on the train. Our local Fordham Gardens is a favourite with our children who love to learn about the local area and the traditional owners of the land.
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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 Camberwell, 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 Camberwell Early Learning Centre
Where to find us
Our purpose-built two-level childcare campus at 1067-1069 Toorak Road, Camberwell, offers undercover parking and easy access to local parks including Fordham Gardens. We are a short walk from Hartwell and Burwood Stations, with tram access nearby on Camberwell Road.
Interested in learning more? The best place to start is with a tour or call us today on 138 622.
Camberwell Nursery (6 weeks – 2 years)
At Only About Children Camberwell 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 Camberwell 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.
Our Camberwell 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 to learn more.
Camberwell Toddlers (2-3 years)
Our Only About Children Camberwell, 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 Camberwell 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.
Camberwell Kindergarten (3-5 years)
At Only About Children Camberwell, 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 Elsternwick kindergarten is part of the Victorian Government Free Kinder program, plus recognised with the Kinder Tick.
What’s Included in Our Camberwell 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
Camberwell Campus Educators
Allana Christie
Campus Director
I have worked at Only About Children for the past 9 years, with more than 10 years of experience in the Early Childhood industry.
I pride myself on my gentle nature, respectful interactions with children, strong relationships with families, connections with the community, strong educational knowledge, and supportive leadership approach.
I am incredibly passionate about the Child Safe Standards in respecting children’s rights and voices.
I strongly believe that all children are capable and confident learners who should be treated with respect and provided endless opportunities to learn at their own pace through play-based learning in a safe, supportive and inclusive environment.
In 2021, I won the National ‘Passion for Education’ award for my passion to support my team in delivering a rich and meaningful learning program for children to flourish within.
At Camberwell, I endeavour to provide a supportive and warm environment where each child, family and team member feels a sense of belonging, community, consistency and inclusiveness.
Allana Christie
Campus Director
I have worked at Only About Children for the past 9 years, with more than 10 years of experience in the Early Childhood industry.
I pride myself on my gentle nature, respectful interactions with children, strong relationships with families, connections with the community, strong educational knowledge, and supportive leadership approach.
I am incredibly passionate about the Child Safe Standards in respecting children’s rights and voices.
I strongly believe that all children are capable and confident learners who should be treated with respect and provided endless opportunities to learn at their own pace through play-based learning in a safe, supportive and inclusive environment.
In 2021, I won the National ‘Passion for Education’ award for my passion to support my team in delivering a rich and meaningful learning program for children to flourish within.
At Camberwell, I endeavour to provide a supportive and warm environment where each child, family and team member feels a sense of belonging, community, consistency and inclusiveness.
I have worked at Only About Children for the past 9 years, with more than 10 years of experience in the Early Childhood industry.
I pride myself on my gentle nature, respectful interactions with children, strong relationships with families, connections with the community, strong educational knowledge, and supportive leadership approach.
I am incredibly passionate about the Child Safe Standards in respecting children’s rights and voices.
I strongly believe that all children are capable and confident learners who should be treated with respect and provided endless opportunities to learn at their own pace through play-based learning in a safe, supportive and inclusive environment.
In 2021, I won the National ‘Passion for Education’ award for my passion to support my team in delivering a rich and meaningful learning program for children to flourish within.
At Camberwell, I endeavour to provide a supportive and warm environment where each child, family and team member feels a sense of belonging, community, consistency and inclusiveness.
Childcare Subsidy
For more information, visit our Childcare Subsidy Information (CCS)
Our Learning Spaces
Contact Us
- Open hours: Mon-Fri 7:00am – 6:30pm
- Phone: 138 622
- 1067 – 1069 Toorak Road, Camberwell VIC 3124
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
Allana Christie
I have worked at Only About Children for the past 9 years, with more than 10 years of experience in the Early Childhood industry.
I pride myself on my gentle nature, respectful interactions with children, strong relationships with families, connections with the community, strong educational knowledge, and supportive leadership approach.
I am incredibly passionate about the Child Safe Standards in respecting children’s rights and voices.
I strongly believe that all children are capable and confident learners who should be treated with respect and provided endless opportunities to learn at their own pace through play-based learning in a safe, supportive and inclusive environment.
In 2021, I won the National ‘Passion for Education’ award for my passion to support my team in delivering a rich and meaningful learning program for children to flourish within.
At Camberwell, I endeavour to provide a supportive and warm environment where each child, family and team member feels a sense of belonging, community, consistency and inclusiveness.
I have worked at Only About Children for the past 9 years, with more than 10 years of experience in the Early Childhood industry.
I pride myself on my gentle nature, respectful interactions with children, strong relationships with families, connections with the community, strong educational knowledge, and supportive leadership approach.
I am incredibly passionate about the Child Safe Standards in respecting children’s rights and voices.
I strongly believe that all children are capable and confident learners who should be treated with respect and provided endless opportunities to learn at their own pace through play-based learning in a safe, supportive and inclusive environment.
In 2021, I won the National ‘Passion for Education’ award for my passion to support my team in delivering a rich and meaningful learning program for children to flourish within.
At Camberwell, I endeavour to provide a supportive and warm environment where each child, family and team member feels a sense of belonging, community, consistency and inclusiveness.
Allana Christie
Campus Director
I have worked at Only About Children for the past 9 years, with more than 10 years of experience in the Early Childhood industry.
I pride myself on my gentle nature, respectful interactions with children, strong relationships with families, connections with the community, strong educational knowledge, and supportive leadership approach.
I am incredibly passionate about the Child Safe Standards in respecting children’s rights and voices.
I strongly believe that all children are capable and confident learners who should be treated with respect and provided endless opportunities to learn at their own pace through play-based learning in a safe, supportive and inclusive environment.
In 2021, I won the National ‘Passion for Education’ award for my passion to support my team in delivering a rich and meaningful learning program for children to flourish within.
At Camberwell, I endeavour to provide a supportive and warm environment where each child, family and team member feels a sense of belonging, community, consistency and inclusiveness.
Here's what our families have to say
The meals provided are amazing, offering nutritious and delicious options that the children enjoy. There’s truly never a dull moment, as the center provides plenty of activities to keep the kids engaged, learning, and having fun.
Highly recommend this center to any parents looking for a safe, nurturing, and enriching place for their children!
We find the educators at OAC pay attention more than his previous childcare. Some examples include - keeping the kids inside when it’s going to be too hot/UV is too high. Making sure our son is wearing his hat. Remembering how our son went with his toilet training that day. Remembering overall how our son’s day was - who he played with, how his mood was etc.
Our son is currently going through toilet training and within only a couple of weeks OAC has 100% toilet trained him. He still refuses to go at home, but that’s another story!
At OAC, our son is currently learning the days of the week, colours, AUSLAN, yoga, using a microscope to inspect items, singing and more!
The educators do prioritise spending time with the children over taking copious amounts of photos. OAC uses the Storypark app and there’s up to 10 photos for the day. Previous childcare did about 3 times this amount, but we prefer the overall experience at OAC to previous place, so we don’t mind about the photos!
Over the years, we have also appreciated the leadership from Matt, particularly when my older children have transitioned rooms. Maddi, Yvonne and Mel have also taken wonderful care of our children in the nursery and other rooms.
