Leichhardt Marion St Childcare & Preschool

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Claire Hird Claire Hird 1719513065
Both of our children attended Leichhardt Marion St for 2.5 years and 1.5 years. Progressing from the baby room, to toddler to pre-school they have both developed so much. We loved that whilst there were different rooms for the different age groups, there were times in the day when they mixed together. This really helped my little one settle in seeing her older sibling and we were so impressed that all of the carers knew our kids and knew their routines from the beginning. The transition from pre-school to big school is also fantastic. We can't recommend this centre highly enough. Thank you all for all you've done for our kids!

Cat Guy Cat Guy 1700446232
My 18 month old daughter has been going to this centre for 3 months now and we absolutely love it. They are very flexible with casual days. All of the teachers in the baby rooms love having her and she loves seeing them. And best of all, the children seem very happy there and love.

Dmitry Shatilov Dmitry Shatilov 1681979835
Our child has been going to that school for over a year and both my wife and I cannot be more satisfied with quality of the service. Educators are caring and we know our child is in good hands! ❤️

Heather Galvin Heather Galvin 1668506194
Our experience at OAC Marion Street, has been nothing but positive. Very grateful to the team (especially Ashlee and Helen) who have supported our family this past year

hannah Carolan hannah Carolan 1665635501
Amazing staff and facility! Ollie loves the staff and his friends there, thanks for OAC crew :-)

Sharon Sterne Sharon Sterne 1629680986
Such an amazing team - they're like an extension to our family, they take such good care of our little boy

Matt pearman Matt pearman 1511924035
My kids have been going to the Little Learning School for just over a year. They love it there and even ask to go to 'school' on days when they aren't booked in. My son loves the teachers and activities they do in the pre-school room and his development has sky-rocked since moving to this room a few months ago. He surprises me daily with the new stuff he is learning.

Jacklyn P (Brooke2606) Jacklyn P (Brooke2606) 1511831725
My children have been attending Little Learning School at Leichhardt for almost 2 years now.The management and staff are excellent - experienced and professional;They have a great learning curriculum and always have new and different learning toys which the kids love;The kids are happy there, so i know i am leaving them in good hands.
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Campus Overview

Our Exceeding NQS Rated childcare centre, Only About Children Leichhardt Marion Street is an intimate Campus, with a dedicated outdoor play area – featuring a cubby house, a sandpit, a sensory path and a bike track – children have the freedom to create, explore and lead their own play. We also have a vegetable patch, which our children are very proud of! Indoors, we enjoy spacious rooms, beautiful high ceilings and leadlight windows. Our three age-based indoor spaces are designed, with natural elements and safety in mind, to encourage growth and learning amongst our children. 

We love to connect with our local area and community through excursions and activities that feed into children’s interests and learning. At our Leichhardt childcare centre we love to take our children out into the local community and enjoy going out to our well-known local cafe for a treat. We also enjoy exploring the local nursery, book store and local park. 

Families at our Leichhardt Marion St campus enjoy –

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  • 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 nutritionhealth 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 Marion St, 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 Marion St 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.

Only About Children Leichhardt Marion St is located at 2 Marion Street, Leichhardt, is situated in a beautiful heritage church building on the corner of Renwick Street and Marion Street, in the heart of Leichhardt, and a three-minute walk from Leichhardt Public School. With plenty of surrounding street parking available, families can enjoy a smooth drop off and pick up every visit. We are conveniently located right next to Norton Street, with frequent buses heading in all directions. 

We have 3 childcare centres located in Leichhardt, please view our Leichhardt Campus page to see more

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

Leichhardt Marion St Nursery (6 weeks – 2 years)

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

The Leichhardt Marion St 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 Marion St 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

OAC Nursery Room Guide

Leichhardt Marion St Toddlers (2-3 years)

Our Only About Children Leichhardt Marion St 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 Marion St 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

OAC Toddler Room Guide

Leichhardt Marion St Preschool (3-5 years)

Only About Children Leichhardt Marion St 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 Marion St 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

OAC Preschool Room Guide

Helpful Information

Leichhardt Marion St Campus Educators

Saoirse Kerins Saoirse Kerins

Saoirse Kerins

Campus Director

Saoirse has over 13 years experience in Early Childhood Education and has been at the Leichhardt Marion St Campus for 5 years, starting as the Toddler Room Lead before becoming Campus Director. She loves watching the children grow as they start in the Nursery Room and go all the way to graduate Preschool,  the connections they have built with the educators and what they have learnt from their time at the campus. She aims for the team to be seen as extended family to every child in their care and enjoys being available to provide knowledge, support and understanding. 

Childcare Subsidy

For more information, visit our Childcare Subsidy Information (CCS)

Contact Us

  • Open hours: Mon-Fri 7:00am – 6:00pm
  • Phone: 138 622
  • 2 Marion Street, Leichhardt, NSW, 2040

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