Caringbah Childcare Campus Overview
Only About Children Caringbah is an expansive early learning centre with an incredible outdoor play environment featuring a mud kitchen, vegetable garden and climbing pirate ship — giving children plenty of space for adventure, creativity and play. Spread over two floors, our five age‑based indoor rooms are designed to encourage learning and growth, with a strong focus on natural elements, safety and a warm ‘home away from home’ feel.
Why Choose Our Caringbah Childcare Centre?
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Expansive Outdoor Play Areas: Three large, undercover outdoor spaces where children have ample room for creativity, exploration and self‑directed play.
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Age‑Based Indoor Learning Spaces: Bright, natural‑light‑filled rooms designed to support each developmental stage in a secure and nurturing environment.
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Community Connections: Planned excursions and local engagement activities, including our buddy system with Taren Point Public School, where students visit and play with children preparing for school.
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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.
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On-Site Nutrition Program: Fresh, seasonal meals and snacks prepared daily by in-house cooks using dietitian-designed menus.
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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.
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All-inclusive Childcare Offering: Includes nappies, formula, bedding, sunscreen, and daily updates via our parent app.
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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 Caringbah, 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.
Where to find us
Our two-level campus is conveniently located at 32 Cawarra Road, in the heart of Caringbah. This early learning centre is in a semi-industrial area with close proximity to gyms, cafes, swim schools and dance schools. With 12 designated parking spaces, and ample shared parking, families can enjoy a smooth drop off and pick up every visit. We are close to public transport with bus stops nearby that connect to the wider area in both directions. Caringbah train station is a 20-25-minute walk from our Caringbah campus.
Interested in learning more? The best place to start is with a tour or call today us on 138 622.
Caringbah Nursery (6 weeks – 2 years)
At Only About Children Caringbah Nursery, our passionate educators focus on laying a foundation for enduring curiosity, confidence and a love of learning. Our Caringbah Nursery caters to the care and development needs of infants aged 6 weeks -2 years.
The Caringbah 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 Caringbah 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
Caringbah Toddlers (2-3 years)
Our Only About Children Caringbah 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 Caringbah 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
Caringbah Preschool (3-5 years)
Only About Children Caringbah 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.
Caringbah 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 Info
Caringbah Campus Educators
Liz Hitz
Campus Director
At Only About Children Caringbah, we believe that every child and their family is valuable. We love to be seen as an extended family to children and enjoy being available to provide knowledge, support and understanding.
Liz Hitz
Campus Director
At Only About Children Caringbah, we believe that every child and their family is valuable. We love to be seen as an extended family to children and enjoy being available to provide knowledge, support and understanding.
At Only About Children Caringbah, we believe that every child and their family is valuable. We love to be seen as an extended family to children and enjoy being available to provide knowledge, support and understanding.
Childcare Subsidy
For more information, visit our Childcare Subsidy Information (CCS)
Our Learning Spaces
Contact Us
- Open hours: Mon-Fri 7:00am – 6:00pm
- Phone: 138 622
- 32 Cawarra Road Caringbah NSW 2229
Important Information
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.
Meet our Campus Director
Liz Hitz
At Only About Children Caringbah, we believe that every child and their family is valuable. We love to be seen as an extended family to children and enjoy being available to provide knowledge, support and understanding.
At Only About Children Caringbah, we believe that every child and their family is valuable. We love to be seen as an extended family to children and enjoy being available to provide knowledge, support and understanding.
Liz Hitz
Campus Director
At Only About Children Caringbah, we believe that every child and their family is valuable. We love to be seen as an extended family to children and enjoy being available to provide knowledge, support and understanding.
