Coogee Beach Childcare & Preschool
Campus Overview
Experience an enriching early learning journey at our Coogee Beach childcare centre, Only About Children. Our dedicated team, including passionate educators, allied health specialists, and accredited dietitians, are committed to fostering a nurturing environment for families and children to thrive together.
Families at our Coogee Beach campus enjoy –
- Our age-based indoor spaces that host an abundance of natural light and are designed to encourage children to learn and grow, at their age and stage of development, in a secure ‘home away from home’ environment.
- 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, bedding, sunscreen and more.
At Only About Children Coogee Beach, 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.
Where to find us
We are located at Level 1, 54B Bream Street, Coogee NSW 2034. Our centre is conveniently situated near public transport, with our closest bus stops only a 2-3-minute walk in either direction.
Interested in learning more? The best place to start is with a tour or call today us on 138 622.
Coogee Beach Nursery (6 weeks – 2 years)
At Only About Children Coogee Beach Nursery, our passionate educators focus on laying a foundation for enduring curiosity, confidence and a love of learning. Our Coogee Beach Nursery caters to the care and development needs of infants aged 6 weeks -2 years.
The Coogee Beach 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 Coogee Beach 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.
- Balanced structured and unstructured play-based learning – Grow curriculum
For more information, download the Only About Children Nursery Room Guide
Coogee Beach Toddlers (2-3 years)
Our Only About Children Coogee Beach 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 Coogee Beach 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
Coogee Beach Preschool (3-5 years)
Only About Children Coogee Beach 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.
Coogee Beach 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
Coogee Beach Campus Educators
Valerie O’Sullivan
Campus Director
At Only About Children Coogee Beach we believe that children are the heart of everything we do. We strive to ensure we provide a safe, nurturing and caring environment where our children and families feel empowered to make decisions and to build a strong sense of identity. We reflect on our surrounding community to ensure we are creating a holistic environment for everyone to learn.
Childcare Subsidy
For more information, visit our Childcare Subsidy Information (CCS)
Our Learning Spaces
Contact Us
- Open hours: Mon-Fri 7:30am – 6:00pm
- Phone: 138 622
- Level 1, 54B Bream Street, Coogee NSW 2034
Meet our Campus Director
Valerie O’Sullivan
At Only About Children Coogee Beach we believe that children are the heart of everything we do. We strive to ensure we provide a safe, nurturing and caring environment where our children and families feel empowered to make decisions and to build a strong sense of identity. We reflect on our surrounding community to ensure we are creating a holistic environment for everyone to learn.
At Only About Children Coogee Beach we believe that children are the heart of everything we do. We strive to ensure we provide a safe, nurturing and caring environment where our children and families feel empowered to make decisions and to build a strong sense of identity. We reflect on our surrounding community to ensure we are creating a holistic environment for everyone to learn.