Campus Overview
Since opening our doors in December 2024, Only About Children Torquay has quickly become a vibrant and much-loved part of the local community. From our first-floor ocean views to the relaxed, coastal feel of our campus, we embrace the surf lifestyle that makes Torquay so special. Thoughtful touches throughout our spaces – from furnishings to artwork – reflect the beauty and spirit of the local area, creating an environment where children feel connected, inspired and at home.
What makes Torquay so unique is its close-knit, community feel – and that’s something we experience every day. Whether it’s a friendly chat at the local shops or bumping into families on the weekend, the connections between our educators and families extend well beyond the campus. We’re proud to be part of a community where everyone knows each other and genuinely supports one another – it truly feels like an extended family.
Why Choose Our Torquay Childcare Centre?
- Expansive Outdoor Spaces: Our outdoor areas are split into age-based sections, each featuring a combination of natural and built shade ensures comfortable, all-weather play.
- Age-Based Indoor Rooms: tailored learning spaces designed to support each developmental stage, from infants to preschoolers.
- Passionate educators & allied health specialists: Experienced educators and allied health specialists create a nurturing learning space that supports each child’s growth alongside their family.
- On-Site Nutrition Program: Fresh, seasonal meals and snacks prepared daily by in-house cooks using dietitian-designed menus.
- Play-Based Grow Curriculum: Our innovative Grow Curriculum supports Nursery, Toddler and Preschool children through intentional teaching in small groups, with ongoing monitoring of each child’s progress.
- 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 Torquay, 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 Learning Spaces
Our purpose-built Torquay Campus is conveniently located by Geelong Road & Grossmans Road, Torquay close to nearby schools and shopping centres with plenty of on-site parking so families can enjoy a smooth drop-off and pick-up every visit.
Interested in learning more? Call us today on 138 622.
Torquay Nursery (6 weeks – 2 years)
At Only About Children Torquay Nursery, our passionate educators focus on laying a foundation for enduring curiosity, confidence and a love of learning. Our Torquay Nursery caters to the care and development needs of infants aged 6 weeks -2 years.
The Torquay 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 Torquay 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
Torquay Toddlers (2-3 years)
Our Only About Children Torquay 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 Torquay 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
Torquay Kindergarten (3-5 years)
Only About Children Torquay 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 will use the Kinder Tick at Only About Children Torquay 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.
Torquay 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
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Contact Us
- Phone: 138 622
- 9 Grossmans Road Torquay 3228
