Deanside Childcare & Kindergarten

Deanside Childcare Campus Overview

Only About Children Deanside is a brand-new, purpose-built centre, planned to open in 2026. Located in the up-and-coming suburb of Deanside in the City Of Melton, this new campus will provide an abundance of space and age-based resources for up to 132 children ages 6 weeks to 6 years.

Why Choose Our Deanside Childcare Centre?

• Play-Based Learning: Our Grow Curriculum covers STEM, literacy, arts, health and wellbeing.

• Age-Based Indoor Rooms: 8 specialised rooms designed to support each developmental stage, from Nursery through to Toddler and Kindergarten. 

• Spacious Outdoor Play Areas: The campus will enjoy 2 expansive outdoor yards, each designed and resourced specifically for different age groups. 

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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.

• Allied Health Support: On-site OT & Speech specialists and tailored Individual Learning Plans.

• 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.

• 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 Deanside, 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.

Deanside Nursery (6 weeks – 2 years)

At Only About Children Deanside 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 Deanside 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.

OAC Nursery Room Guide

Deanside Toddlers (2-3 years)

Our Only About Children Deanside, 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 Deanside 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.

OAC Toddler Room Guide

Deanside Kindergarten (3-5 years)

At Only About Children Deanside, 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 Deanside kindergarten is part of the Victorian Government Free Kinder program, plus recognised with the Kinder Tick. 

What’s Included in Our Deanside 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.

OAC Kindergarten Room Guide