Fairlight 2 Childcare & Preschool

Explore our Fairlight 2 Childcare campus and discover how our unique approach to early learning, health and development can help your child reach their full potential!

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Campus overview

Our purpose-built two-level Campus is conveniently located at Level 2, 87-95 Balgowlah Road, in the heart of Fairlight, and right opposite Manly Golf Club. We have two early learning preschool centres operating out of the same building. We enjoy being within walking distance of a number of reserves and playgrounds with the renowned Manly Beach only a 20-minute walk or a five-seven-minute drive away. With plenty of onsite parking and street parking available, families can enjoy a straightforward drop off and pick up every visit. We are located near public transport with bus stops nearby that connect to the wider area just outside our door. We are close to several local schools, including Manly West Public, Balgowlah Heights Public, Manly Village Public, St Kieran’s Catholic School and St Cecilia’s Catholic School.  

With two dedicated outdoor play areas – offering bike tracks, vegetable gardens and large sandpits – children have ample space to explore, create and lead their own play. Our four age-based indoor spaces are designed with natural elements in mind. These spaces encourage children to learn and grow in a safe environment. We provide a creative, dynamic and interactive environment, including construction zone, creative spaces and a loose parts space. At our Fairlight childcare centre, we enjoy connecting with our local community through planned excursions and community activities that build on the children’s curriculum and interests. 

At our Fairlight childcare centre, our passionate educators, allied health specialists and accredited dietitians are focused on creating a learning space where families and children can learn and grow together. Each day, our in-house chefs prepare nutritionally balanced meals using fresh, locally grown ingredients. Our nourishing meals are included in enrolment, allowing your child to enjoy seasonal meals with the right nutrition for their growing bodies.

With a team of qualified and passionate Educators, your child will find an early learning environment where they feel safe, nurtured, stimulated and happy. Our educational curriculum – Grow – gives Nursery, Toddler and Kindergarten 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

With an innovative play-based curriculum we stand out by delivering intentional teaching in dynamic small group learning environments where children’s successes, skills and challenges are monitored on an ongoing basis. 

Flexi Care (occasional care) is available at our Fairlight 2 Campus.  This option is for families wishing to utilise occasional or back up childcare at short notice. Flexi Care is available in 2 sessions, full day or part day and is available for children aged 12 weeks – 5 years old.

Fairlight Preschool

Only About Children Fairlight 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.

Our Fairlight Preschool program includes:

  • Age 3-5 years appropriate indoor/outdoor learning environments.
  • Dietitian designed menus with all meals and snacks included.
  • Small group learning activities for individual attention.
  • Special focus on school readiness and skill development.
  • Balanced structured and unstructured play-based learning – Grow curriculum.

Fairlight Toddlers

Our Only About Children Enmore 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 Fairlight  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.

Fairlight Nursery 

At Only About Children Fairlight Nursery, our passionate educators focus on laying a foundation for enduring curiosity, confidence and a love of learning. Our Fairlight Nursery caters to the care and development needs of infants aged 6 weeks -2 years.

The Fairlight 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 Fairlight 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.

Where to find us

We are located at Level 2, 87-95 Balgowlah Road, in the heart of Fairlight, and right opposite Manly Golf Club, in the heart of Fairlight, and right opposite Manly Golf Club. We have two early learning preschool centres operating out of the same building. We enjoy being within walking distance of several reserves and playgrounds with the renowned Manly Beach only a 20-minute walk or a five-seven-minute drive away. With plenty of onsite parking and street parking available, families can enjoy a smooth drop off and pick up every visit. We are located near public transport with bus stops nearby that connect to the wider area just outside our door.

Interested in learning more? The best place to start is with a tour or call today us on 138 622.

Helpful information

Meet our Campus Directors

Tara Colwell Tara Colwell

Tara Colwell

Campus Director

Samantha Pateman Samantha Pateman

Samantha Pateman

Campus Director

What our families are saying

Both of our girls have been extremely happy at Fairlight 2 Campus. The quality of education and care is very high. The curriculum and facilities are excellent.

Thank you Fairlight 2 Team

NSW Govt Start Strong Preschool Funding In 2024 Claim Start Strong Preschool Funding at Only About Children Fairlight 2.The subsidy is up to $2,110 in addition to CCS

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