Campus Overview
At Only About Children Hampton, we have a large natural yard with gorgeous trees for Kinder and toddler aged children to enjoy. Our children love the bike track, vegetable garden, lemon trees, and outdoor dining area. Our Hampton childcare centre has a separate yard for our Nursery children, with a large oak tree providing shade on hot days. Our three age-based rooms have been designed, with natural elements, to safely encourage children in their learning and growth.
Children at our Hampton campus enjoy –
- Our expansive, dedicated outdoor play spaces, including a bike track, vegetable garden, lemon trees, and outdoor dining area and plenty of space for children to explore, create and lead their own play.
- 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.
- 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, shopping for our monthly fruit and vegetables at Coles and weekly visits to our local Aged Care Facility, where the children have strong connections with the residents.
- 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 Hampton, 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 Hampton 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 intimate cottage-Campus is located at 461-463 Bluff Road, Hampton, close to Hampton Street shops, with many bus stops just a short walk away. We are situated in between Wishart Reserve and Hilltop Hampton Reserve, with football clubs, athletics centres and baseballs clubs all within a 15-minute walk or two-minute drive.
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.
Hampton Nursery (6 weeks – 2 years)
At Only About Children Hampton, 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 Hampton 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.
Hampton Toddlers (2-3 years)
Our Only About Children Hampton, 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 Hampton 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.
Hampton Kindergarten (3-5 years)
At Only About Children Hampton, 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 Hampton kindergarten is part of the Victorian Government Free Kinder program, plus recognised with the Kinder Tick.
What’s Included in Our Hampton 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
Hampton Campus Educators
Fabiola Jorquera Matta
Campus Director
Fabiola has over 11 years experience working in Early Childhood Education and speaks Spanish, Portuguese and English.
She believes that children are active participants in our society, and they deserve to learn and engage in a diverse range of experiences. The importance of the environment as a third teacher and the many ways of learning is also vital in their early years of age.
Embracing their ideas, listening to them, providing safe environments are some of Fabiola’s priorities as a campus director. She believes that children are capable, unique, fun and the future of our society. Educators are role models and scaffolders of their learning, guiding them throughout their learning journey.
Fabiola Jorquera Matta
Campus Director
Fabiola has over 11 years experience working in Early Childhood Education and speaks Spanish, Portuguese and English.
She believes that children are active participants in our society, and they deserve to learn and engage in a diverse range of experiences. The importance of the environment as a third teacher and the many ways of learning is also vital in their early years of age.
Embracing their ideas, listening to them, providing safe environments are some of Fabiola’s priorities as a campus director. She believes that children are capable, unique, fun and the future of our society. Educators are role models and scaffolders of their learning, guiding them throughout their learning journey.
Fabiola has over 11 years experience working in Early Childhood Education and speaks Spanish, Portuguese and English.
She believes that children are active participants in our society, and they deserve to learn and engage in a diverse range of experiences. The importance of the environment as a third teacher and the many ways of learning is also vital in their early years of age.
Embracing their ideas, listening to them, providing safe environments are some of Fabiola’s priorities as a campus director. She believes that children are capable, unique, fun and the future of our society. Educators are role models and scaffolders of their learning, guiding them throughout their learning journey.
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
- 461- 463 Bluff Road, Hampton VIC 3188
Important Information
Meet our Campus Director
Fabiola Jorquera Matta
Fabiola has over 11 years experience working in Early Childhood Education and speaks Spanish, Portuguese and English.
She believes that children are active participants in our society, and they deserve to learn and engage in a diverse range of experiences. The importance of the environment as a third teacher and the many ways of learning is also vital in their early years of age.
Embracing their ideas, listening to them, providing safe environments are some of Fabiola’s priorities as a campus director. She believes that children are capable, unique, fun and the future of our society. Educators are role models and scaffolders of their learning, guiding them throughout their learning journey.
Fabiola has over 11 years experience working in Early Childhood Education and speaks Spanish, Portuguese and English.
She believes that children are active participants in our society, and they deserve to learn and engage in a diverse range of experiences. The importance of the environment as a third teacher and the many ways of learning is also vital in their early years of age.
Embracing their ideas, listening to them, providing safe environments are some of Fabiola’s priorities as a campus director. She believes that children are capable, unique, fun and the future of our society. Educators are role models and scaffolders of their learning, guiding them throughout their learning journey.
Fabiola Jorquera Matta
Campus Director
Fabiola has over 11 years experience working in Early Childhood Education and speaks Spanish, Portuguese and English.
She believes that children are active participants in our society, and they deserve to learn and engage in a diverse range of experiences. The importance of the environment as a third teacher and the many ways of learning is also vital in their early years of age.
Embracing their ideas, listening to them, providing safe environments are some of Fabiola’s priorities as a campus director. She believes that children are capable, unique, fun and the future of our society. Educators are role models and scaffolders of their learning, guiding them throughout their learning journey.
