Castle Hill Childcare & Preschool
Castle Hill Childcare Campus Overview
Only About Children Castle Hill Preschool and Childcare Centre is set on a spacious rural property at 569 Old Northern Road, Glenhaven, offering a natural, engaging environment for early learning. With large outdoor areas, purpose-built classrooms and passionate educators, our Castle Hill campus is ideal for families seeking quality early education and care in the area.
Why Choose Our Castle Hill Childcare Centre?
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Expansive Outdoor Spaces: Our outdoor space is split into two sections, each featuring its own dedicated sandpit and herb and vegetable garden. A combination of natural and built shade ensures comfortable, all-weather play.
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Interactive Preschool Playground: Includes a mud kitchen and five resident chickens which the children help care for, including recycling food scraps for our chickens, worms and compost bins!
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Age-Based Indoor Rooms: Five tailored learning spaces designed to support each developmental stage, from infants to preschoolers.
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Local Excursions and Community Engagement: Activities include visits to the Castle Hill Fire Brigade and nature walks on our large rural property enriching the learning experience.
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Campus Events & Celebrations: Regular events such as chicken hatching, STEM activities, reptile shows, family functions including Mother’s and Father’s Day, as well as our annual Christmas Party and graduation ceremony for our school leavers.
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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 Castle Hill, 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 Castle Hill Early Learning Centre
Where to find us
Our Castle Hill childcare centre is situated on a large rural property at 569 Old Northern Road, Glenhaven, just across the street from our local Castle Hill Fire Station.
With plenty of onsite parking, families can enjoy smooth drop-offs and pick-ups every visit. We are a short drive or a 15-minute walk from the gorgeous Castle Hill Heritage Park which offers a fantastic BBQ area, playground and some wonderful walking tracks. We are a four-minute drive from Oakhill Drive Public School and a seven-minute drive from Castle Hill Public School and Samuel Gilbert Public School.
Interested in learning more? The best place to start is with a tour or call us today on 138 622.
Nursery in Castle Hill (6 weeks – 2 years)
At Only About Children Castle Hill, our nursery provides a calm and supportive environment for infants aged 6 weeks to 2 years. Our educators focus on building secure relationships and encouraging safe exploration during this important developmental stage.
Our Castle Hill Nursery Program includes:
- Dedicated indoor and outdoor spaces for infants aged 6 weeks – 2 years.
- Sleeping rooms with a focus on safe sleep practices.
- Dietitian-designed baby meals and snacks.
- Essentials provided: nappies, cots, linen, and sunscreen.
- Gentle play-based learning through our Grow Curriculum
Download the Only About Children Nursery Room Guide to learn more about our infant care approach.
Castle Hill Toddlers (2-3 years)
Our toddler program in Castle Hill supports children aged 2-3 in a nurturing environment that balances learning and play. Our educators use small group activities to build confidence, social skills and early learning foundations.
What’s Included in Our Castle Hill Toddler program:
- Purpose-built learning spaces for toddlers aged 2-3 years
- Balanced structured and unstructured play-based learning through our Grow Curriculum
- Small group learning activities.
- Dietitian-designed meals and snacks are included.
- Calm rest and sleep rooms.
- All essentials provided
Download the Only About Children Toddler Room Guide to learn more about our program and daily routines.
Castle Hill Preschool (3-5 years)
Our Castle Hill preschool program prepares children for school through a blend of structured learning, creative play and wellbeing support. We use individualised learning plans to build skills in literacy, STEM, social development and resilience.
As a provider of NSW Start Strong Preschool Funding, our program is government-recognised and led by qualified early childhood teachers.
Our Castle Hill Preschool Program Includes:
- Literacy, STEM, sustainability, music and art
- Individual Learning and Development Plans for every child with family check-ins every 6 months
- School-ready structure with core learning hours from 9am–3pm
- Long daycare hours for added flexibility and social growth
- Aligned with the Early Years Learning Framework (EYLF) and the National Quality Standard (NQS) for childcare.
- School-readiness support, including free Vision Screening
Download the Only About Children Preschool Room Guide to explore how we prepare your child for school success.
Helpful Information
Castle Hill Campus Educators


Aleesha Hazell
Campus Director
Aleesha has been a dedicated part of the Castle Hill campus for 13 years, beginning as a trainee and now serving as Campus Director. With a Diploma in Early Childhood Education, she is passionate about creating a nurturing, homelike environment where children feel respected and valued. Aleesha believes in empowering each child to grow with confidence, ensuring they feel involved and heard. Outside of work, she enjoys spending time with her daughter and husband.
Childcare Subsidy
For more information, visit our Childcare Subsidy Information (CCS)
Contact Us
- Open hours: Mon-Fri 7:00am – 6:00pm
- Phone: 138 622
- 569 Old Northern Road, Glenhaven, NSW 2156


Meet our Campus Director
Aleesha Hazell
Aleesha has been a dedicated part of the Castle Hill campus for 13 years, beginning as a trainee and now serving as Campus Director. With a Diploma in Early Childhood Education, she is passionate about creating a nurturing, homelike environment where children feel respected and valued. Aleesha believes in empowering each child to grow with confidence, ensuring they feel involved and heard. Outside of work, she enjoys spending time with her daughter and husband.
Aleesha has been a dedicated part of the Castle Hill campus for 13 years, beginning as a trainee and now serving as Campus Director. With a Diploma in Early Childhood Education, she is passionate about creating a nurturing, homelike environment where children feel respected and valued. Aleesha believes in empowering each child to grow with confidence, ensuring they feel involved and heard. Outside of work, she enjoys spending time with her daughter and husband.
Here’s what our families have to say
The campus radiates home away from home.