Hampton Childcare & Kindergarten
Going to work, knowing my son is in safe and loving hands makes such a difference.
Staff retention appears to be above average with many team members who were there on day 1 still working at the Centre.
-Catherine & Ryan (Thomas E parents)
UPDATE 2025
I initially felt apprehensive about Thomas moving up to the next age group, knowing how much he adored his previous educators. However, my worries quickly disappeared because his second group of educators has proven to be absolutely amazing. Fifi and Teresa, in particular, have gone above and beyond—they genuinely care for the kids, and their warmth and dedication are unmistakable. Thomas has also been thoroughly enjoying Tyson's PE lessons and Fabi does an excellent job running the centre!
I’m incredibly grateful for this group of educators who have made such a positive impact on Thomas. Their efforts have given me so much peace of mind and confidence in this transition. I wholeheartedly recommend this centre to any parent looking for their children—it has truly exceeded all my expectations!
Highly recommend to any families looking for childcare.
After moving to Melbourne and trying two other centres I was ready to pull my daughter out of childcare completely.
OAC completely changed this! From the moment I did the tour, ALL the educators and staff were so welcoming and friendly from all the rooms! Centre directors Fabi & Tyson are incredible and you’ll see them hands on with the kids in the rooms everyday day!
Upon starting a few months ago everything has just been more than we could have hoped! Consistent staff (which is everything!). A lovely small centre where every educator/ manager knows your child’s name! The communication has been A+ with daily photos and communications.
I can’t tell you how comforting it is dropping off and knowing your child is going to have an amazing day.
Couldn’t recommend this centre more highly!
I highly recommend this holiday program
The centre itself has a homely feel to it which is just what you want.
All the staff at this centre at excellent. The nursery staff in particular Jan, Ruby and Steph were so great with our child when they were in this room. It was great to have consistent staff during the week and also to see a familiar face at drop off in the morning to help our child feel comfortable at a younger age. The toddler room is also great fun and our child gets up to many fun activities during the day with plenty of play based learning an weekly visits from Hey Dee Ho (music program).
The new leadership at the centre under Fabi and Tyson is also fantastic. The communication through the app and the weekly newsletter is also great.
Don't hestitate to consider this centre for your child!
Our first experience in childcare. Our daughter adjusted really quickly and loved it here. A truly loving, nurturing centre with a great team. Cannot recommend highly enough!
Despite all the disruptions caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, this place has come out even better, thanks to management and its staff. We have our little community back! All educators are amazing and I love all the events they setup for us to enjoy with our kids.
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 Nursery, our passionate educators focus on laying a foundation for enduring curiosity, confidence and a love of learning. Our Hampton Nursery caters to the care and development needs of infants aged 6 weeks -2 years.
The Hampton 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 Hampton 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
Hampton Toddlers (2-3 years)
Our Only About Children Hampton 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 Hampton 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
Hampton Kindergarten (3-5 years)
Only About Children Hampton 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 Hampton 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.
Hampton 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
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
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.
Here’s what our families have to say
Going to work, knowing my son is in safe and loving hands makes such a difference.
Staff retention appears to be above average with many team members who were there on day 1 still working at the Centre.
-Catherine & Ryan (Thomas E parents)
UPDATE 2025
I initially felt apprehensive about Thomas moving up to the next age group, knowing how much he adored his previous educators. However, my worries quickly disappeared because his second group of educators has proven to be absolutely amazing. Fifi and Teresa, in particular, have gone above and beyond—they genuinely care for the kids, and their warmth and dedication are unmistakable. Thomas has also been thoroughly enjoying Tyson's PE lessons and Fabi does an excellent job running the centre!
I’m incredibly grateful for this group of educators who have made such a positive impact on Thomas. Their efforts have given me so much peace of mind and confidence in this transition. I wholeheartedly recommend this centre to any parent looking for their children—it has truly exceeded all my expectations!
Highly recommend to any families looking for childcare.
After moving to Melbourne and trying two other centres I was ready to pull my daughter out of childcare completely.
OAC completely changed this! From the moment I did the tour, ALL the educators and staff were so welcoming and friendly from all the rooms! Centre directors Fabi & Tyson are incredible and you’ll see them hands on with the kids in the rooms everyday day!
Upon starting a few months ago everything has just been more than we could have hoped! Consistent staff (which is everything!). A lovely small centre where every educator/ manager knows your child’s name! The communication has been A+ with daily photos and communications.
I can’t tell you how comforting it is dropping off and knowing your child is going to have an amazing day.
Couldn’t recommend this centre more highly!
I highly recommend this holiday program
The centre itself has a homely feel to it which is just what you want.
All the staff at this centre at excellent. The nursery staff in particular Jan, Ruby and Steph were so great with our child when they were in this room. It was great to have consistent staff during the week and also to see a familiar face at drop off in the morning to help our child feel comfortable at a younger age. The toddler room is also great fun and our child gets up to many fun activities during the day with plenty of play based learning an weekly visits from Hey Dee Ho (music program).
The new leadership at the centre under Fabi and Tyson is also fantastic. The communication through the app and the weekly newsletter is also great.
Don't hestitate to consider this centre for your child!
Our first experience in childcare. Our daughter adjusted really quickly and loved it here. A truly loving, nurturing centre with a great team. Cannot recommend highly enough!
Despite all the disruptions caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, this place has come out even better, thanks to management and its staff. We have our little community back! All educators are amazing and I love all the events they setup for us to enjoy with our kids.
