Leichhardt Elswick St Childcare & Preschool
Campus Overview
Our Only About Children Leichhardt Elswick Street Campus has two large, dedicated outdoor play areas – made up of beautiful trees, sandpits and paintings reflective of Indigenous culture – children have plenty of natural space to explore, create and lead their own play. Our children enjoy contributing to their vegetable patch, compost bin and worm farm. Our four age-based indoor spaces are designed to encourage children to learn and grow with a focus on safety and natural elements.
Families at our Leichhardt Elswick Street campus enjoy –
- Our age-based indoor spaces are specifically designed to encourage children to learn and grow with a focus on safety and natural elements.
- Our dedicated outdoor play areas offering vegetable gardens and a worm farm – children have plenty of space to explore, create and lead their own play
- We have a culturally diverse team of bilingual educators who can speak Italian, Mandarin, Cantonese, Korean and Hindi.
- Connecting with our local community through planned excursions and activities that build on the children’s interests and learning.These include walks around our local area, looking at the various architecture surrounding us, and visits to the neighbouring St Colunmba’s Catholic primary school library where children enjoy looking at books and having story time with the librarian. Our children also enjoy regular visits from our local fire brigade, police and dentist.
- 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 Leichhardt Elswick Street, 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 Leichhardt Elswick Street 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.
Where to find us
Our two-level Campus is a converted convent, located at 215 Elswick Street, a short eight-minute walk to the Light Rail Station. This Leichhardt early learning centre is a short walk to the popular Pioneers Memorial Park, an expansive green space with ample room to play and explore and a fantastic playground for children of all ages. With plenty of street parking on Elswick Street, families can enjoy a smooth drop off and pick up with each visit. We are conveniently located near public transport with bus stops nearby that connect to the wider area.
Interested in learning more? The best place to start is with a tour or call today us on 138 622.
Leichhardt Elswick Street Nursery (6 weeks – 2 years)
At Only About Children Leichhardt Elswick Street Nursery, our passionate educators focus on laying a foundation for enduring curiosity, confidence and a love of learning. Our Leichhardt Elswick Street Nursery caters to the care and development needs of infants aged 6 weeks -2 years.
The Leichhardt Elswick Street 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 Leichhardt Elswick Street 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
Leichhardt Elswick Street Toddlers (2-3 years)
Our Only About Children Leichhardt Elswick Street 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 Leichhardt Elswick Street 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
Leichhardt Elswick Street Preschool (3-5 years)
Only About Children Leichhardt Elswick Street 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.
Leichhardt Elswick Street 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
Leichhardt Elswick Street Campus Educators
Costanza Guaricci
Campus Director
Our Campus Director, Costa, has worked at the Leichhardt, Elswick St campus for 14 years. Costa is qualified as an Early Childhood Teacher bringing years of experience and expertise to her role.
Costa is very passionate about early childhood education, in particular school readiness. Costa explains, “I strive to ensure an effective school readiness program is offered to all children and promote the importance of a child’s self and emotional wellbeing when preparing for school”.
At Only About Children Leichhardt Elswick Street we pride ourselves on our safe and natural environments. Our team are committed to providing children with amazing learning experiences which are shared with families. We honour and respect children’s rights, and their voices, and value families and colleagues alike. Our exceeding rating has committed us to continue to strive for quality and excellence as we remain abreast of the changing face in education.
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
- 215 Elswick Street, Leichhardt, NSW 2040
Meet our Campus Director
Costanza Guaricci
Our Campus Director, Costa, has worked at the Leichhardt, Elswick St campus for 14 years. Costa is qualified as an Early Childhood Teacher bringing years of experience and expertise to her role.
Costa is very passionate about early childhood education, in particular school readiness. Costa explains, “I strive to ensure an effective school readiness program is offered to all children and promote the importance of a child’s self and emotional wellbeing when preparing for school”.
At Only About Children Leichhardt Elswick Street we pride ourselves on our safe and natural environments. Our team are committed to providing children with amazing learning experiences which are shared with families. We honour and respect children’s rights, and their voices, and value families and colleagues alike. Our exceeding rating has committed us to continue to strive for quality and excellence as we remain abreast of the changing face in education.
Our Campus Director, Costa, has worked at the Leichhardt, Elswick St campus for 14 years. Costa is qualified as an Early Childhood Teacher bringing years of experience and expertise to her role.
Costa is very passionate about early childhood education, in particular school readiness. Costa explains, “I strive to ensure an effective school readiness program is offered to all children and promote the importance of a child’s self and emotional wellbeing when preparing for school”.
At Only About Children Leichhardt Elswick Street we pride ourselves on our safe and natural environments. Our team are committed to providing children with amazing learning experiences which are shared with families. We honour and respect children’s rights, and their voices, and value families and colleagues alike. Our exceeding rating has committed us to continue to strive for quality and excellence as we remain abreast of the changing face in education.