Cheltenham Childcare & Kindergarten
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Campus Overview
Only About Children Childcare in Cheltenham has three dedicated outdoor play areas, one each for Nursery, Toddler and Kindergarten aged children, there is lots of active space for creativity and exploration. We have sandpits, raised gardens filled with herbs, lemon trees and native flora, balance-bridges, specially designed undulating turf surfaces, a river stream and a worm farm!
Families at our Cheltenham campus enjoy –
- Our indoor spaces are all age-based and designed to encourage children’s learning and development, with a focus on safety and natural elements.
- Connecting with our local community through activities and planned excursions that build on the children’s interests and learning. At Only About Children Cheltenham, these include road safety education with visits to the school crossing in preparation for school readiness.
- 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 Cheltenham, 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 Cheltenham 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 gorgeous purpose-built Campus is located at 15 Herald Street, Cheltenham. Made up of two buildings, crafted and designed by a Melbourne-based boutique architecture and design consultancy, we are nestled into quiet streets with local native flora and fauna surrounding us. We are right next door to Cheltenham East Primary School and a short walk to Le Page Primary School. With dedicated onsite car parking, including disability access, families can be confident of a smooth and safe drop off and pick up every visit. We are a short walk to public transport and Centre Dandenong Road with regular bus services operating. Moorabbin Airport is a five-eight-minute drive in one direction and the City of Kingston Council Offices a five-minute drive in the other.
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 today us on 138 622.
Cheltenham Nursery (6 weeks – 2 years)
At Only About Children Cheltenham Nursery, our passionate educators focus on laying a foundation for enduring curiosity, confidence and a love of learning. Our Cheltenham Nursery caters to the care and development needs of infants aged 6 weeks -2 years.
The Cheltenham 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 Cheltenham 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
Cheltenham Toddlers (2-3 years)
Our Only About Children Cheltenham 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 Cheltenham 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
Cheltenham Kindergarten (3-5 years)
Only About Children Cheltenham 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 Cheltenham 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.
Cheltenham 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 Info
Cheltenham Campus Educators
Jes Barrett
Campus Director
With over fifteen years’ experience working in the Early Years Learning Sector Jes has a very strong understanding of every role within a service, having held most of them at one time or another.
Jes started her career in the Northern Territory as an Assistant Educator before coming back home to Victoria to work her way up into a Service Manager/Director’s position. She is proud to be able to share her experience and knowledge with the team.
Jes has a passion for photography and for the last few years, while working as a casual educator across centres in Melbourne has also worked as a Childcare & Preschool Photographer. When she doesn’t have a camera in her hands, you can usually find her at the beach or spending time with her family, especially her beautiful nieces and nephew.
Jes Barrett
Campus Director
With over fifteen years’ experience working in the Early Years Learning Sector Jes has a very strong understanding of every role within a service, having held most of them at one time or another.
Jes started her career in the Northern Territory as an Assistant Educator before coming back home to Victoria to work her way up into a Service Manager/Director’s position. She is proud to be able to share her experience and knowledge with the team.
Jes has a passion for photography and for the last few years, while working as a casual educator across centres in Melbourne has also worked as a Childcare & Preschool Photographer. When she doesn’t have a camera in her hands, you can usually find her at the beach or spending time with her family, especially her beautiful nieces and nephew.
With over fifteen years’ experience working in the Early Years Learning Sector Jes has a very strong understanding of every role within a service, having held most of them at one time or another.
Jes started her career in the Northern Territory as an Assistant Educator before coming back home to Victoria to work her way up into a Service Manager/Director’s position. She is proud to be able to share her experience and knowledge with the team.
Jes has a passion for photography and for the last few years, while working as a casual educator across centres in Melbourne has also worked as a Childcare & Preschool Photographer. When she doesn’t have a camera in her hands, you can usually find her at the beach or spending time with her family, especially her beautiful nieces and nephew.
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
- 15 Herald Street, Cheltenham VIC 3192
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
Jes Barrett
With over fifteen years’ experience working in the Early Years Learning Sector Jes has a very strong understanding of every role within a service, having held most of them at one time or another.
Jes started her career in the Northern Territory as an Assistant Educator before coming back home to Victoria to work her way up into a Service Manager/Director’s position. She is proud to be able to share her experience and knowledge with the team.
Jes has a passion for photography and for the last few years, while working as a casual educator across centres in Melbourne has also worked as a Childcare & Preschool Photographer. When she doesn’t have a camera in her hands, you can usually find her at the beach or spending time with her family, especially her beautiful nieces and nephew.
With over fifteen years’ experience working in the Early Years Learning Sector Jes has a very strong understanding of every role within a service, having held most of them at one time or another.
Jes started her career in the Northern Territory as an Assistant Educator before coming back home to Victoria to work her way up into a Service Manager/Director’s position. She is proud to be able to share her experience and knowledge with the team.
Jes has a passion for photography and for the last few years, while working as a casual educator across centres in Melbourne has also worked as a Childcare & Preschool Photographer. When she doesn’t have a camera in her hands, you can usually find her at the beach or spending time with her family, especially her beautiful nieces and nephew.
Jes Barrett
Campus Director
With over fifteen years’ experience working in the Early Years Learning Sector Jes has a very strong understanding of every role within a service, having held most of them at one time or another.
Jes started her career in the Northern Territory as an Assistant Educator before coming back home to Victoria to work her way up into a Service Manager/Director’s position. She is proud to be able to share her experience and knowledge with the team.
Jes has a passion for photography and for the last few years, while working as a casual educator across centres in Melbourne has also worked as a Childcare & Preschool Photographer. When she doesn’t have a camera in her hands, you can usually find her at the beach or spending time with her family, especially her beautiful nieces and nephew.
Here’s what our families have to say
Nunzio Bagnato 1723605367
Seaneen Bradley 1720041697
Mimi Giordano 1712823273
filishy trishani 1712786073
Courtney Rice 1628752142
Sarah Chung 1495116774Take a look around – view our campus tour
