Artarmon Childcare & Preschool
Angela Yao 1717686738
Mai Nagashima 1663647418
Christine Brown 1645584144
Christine Brown 1640005989
Amruta Palekar 1511433153
Gabrielle Brosas 1511404257
Campus Overview
Our purpose-built Campus is located in the heart of Artarmon, at 86 Dickson Avenue, Artarmon, 2064, directly off the Pacific Highway. With underground parking onsite, and lift access available, families can enjoy a smooth drop off and pick up every visit. Only About Children childcare Artarmon is just a five-minute drive to both Artarmon and St Leonards Station. Additionally, we are conveniently located near public transport, with bus stops nearby that connect to St Leonards Station and the city or Chatswood.
Families at our Artarmon campus enjoy –
- An immaculate covered outdoor play area featuring wonderful spaces including slides, tunnels, sandpits and bike tracks, children have plenty of space to explore, create and lead their own play.
- Five age-based indoor spaces are designed to encourage children’s development, with a focus on 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. At Only About Children Artarmon this includes activities with Artarmon Public School and Chatswood Public School and engaging with our local indigenous community who have helped us build our Reconciliation Action Plan.
- 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 Artarmon, 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 Preschool 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 Artarmon 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.
Our Learning Spaces
Where to find us
We are located at 86 Dickson Avenue, Artarmon, 2064, directly off the Pacific Highway.
With underground parking onsite, and lift access available, families can enjoy a smooth drop off and pick up every visit. We are conveniently located near public transport with bus stops nearby that connect to St Leonards Station and the city or Chatswood. It is a five-minute drive to both Artarmon and St Leonards Station from Only About Children childcare Artarmon.
Interested in learning more? The best place to start is with a tour or call today us on 138 622.
Artarmon Nursery (6 weeks – 2 years)
At Only About Children Artarmon Nursery, our passionate educators focus on laying a foundation for enduring curiosity, confidence and a love of learning. Our Artarmon Nursery caters to the care and development needs of infants aged 6 weeks -2 years.
The Artarmon 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 Artarmon 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
Artarmon Toddlers (2-3 years)
Our Only About Children Artarmon 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 Artarmon 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
Artarmon Preschool (3-5 years)
Only About Children Artarmon Preschool 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.
Artarmon Preschool 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
- Is eligible for NSW Start Strong Preschool Funding
For more information, download the Only About Children Preschool Room Guide
Helpful Information
Childcare Subsidy
For more information, visit our Childcare Subsidy Information (CCS)
Contact Us
- Open hours: Mon-Fri 7:00am – 6:30pm
- Phone: 138 622
- 86-88 Dickson Avenue, Artarmon, NSW, 2064
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.
Here’s what our families have to say
Angela Yao 1717686738
Mai Nagashima 1663647418
Christine Brown 1645584144
Christine Brown 1640005989
Amruta Palekar 1511433153
Gabrielle Brosas 1511404257
