Neutral Bay Childcare Campus Overview
Only About Children Neutral Bay is a unique childcare and preschool centre located within a beautifully renovated former church school on Lindsay Street. Spread across two levels and retaining many of its original features, the campus offers a warm and welcoming environment for children and families. Just a short walk from Neutral Bay Public School and nearby bus stops, with street parking and pram storage available, the campus is designed for convenience and connection.
Why Choose Our Neutral Bay Childcare Centre?
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Expansive Outdoor Spaces: Children enjoy access to two dedicated outdoor play areas, featuring shaded natural gardens, sloping hills, a sandpit and a herb garden that encourage exploration, creativity and self-directed play.
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Age-Based Learning Environments: Our six age-based indoor learning spaces are filled with natural light and thoughtfully designed to support children’s learning and development, with a strong focus on safety and natural elements.
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Strong Community Connections: Children regularly engage with the local community through planned excursions and experiences, including visits to the local fire station, post office, nursing home and hairdresser. We also welcome regular visits from local Indigenous groups, performers, emergency services workers and family members who share their professions and experiences.
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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 Neutral Bay, 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.
Where to find us
We are located at 11 Lindsay Street, we’re a short three-minute walk from Neutral Bay Public School and a number of local bus stops. With street parking and pram storage available, families can enjoy a smooth drop off and pick up every visit.
Interested in learning more? The best place to start is with a tour or call today us on 138 622.
Neutral Bay Nursery (6 weeks – 2 years)
At Only About Children Neutral Bay, 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 Neutral Bay 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.
Neutral Bay Toddlers (2-3 years)
Our toddler program in Neutral Bay 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 Neutral Bay 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.
Neutral Bay Preschool (3-5 years)
Our Neutral Bay 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 Neutral Bay 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 Info
Neutral Bay Campus Educators
Ingrid Grassy
Campus Director
Introducing Ingrid, our dedicated Campus Director at OAC Neutral Bay. Ingrid has been part of the OAC family for over 12 years, starting as a casual educator before quickly moving into a permanent role as Room Leader. Five years later, she advanced to Assistant Director, and for the past five years, she’s been proudly leading the campus as Director.
Ingrid’s passion as a Campus Director lies in supporting and mentoring her educators to become the best advocates for young children. She finds great joy in partnering with families, guiding children on their journey from the Nursery to being fully prepared for school.
Ingrid embraces the philosophy that “it takes a village to raise a child,” believing that collaboration between educators and families is key to fostering each child’s development.
Outside of work, Ingrid enjoys spending time at the beach, walking her dog, and traveling the world.
Feel free to stop by and say hello to Ingrid!
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
- 11 Lindsay Street, Neutral Bay, NSW 2089
Important Information
Under these standards, childcare services are assessed and rated against the seven quality areas, 18 standards, and 58 elements that make up the NQS. Click here to find out more about the NQS quality areas, standards, and elements.
Meet our Campus Director
Ingrid Grassy
Introducing Ingrid, our dedicated Campus Director at OAC Neutral Bay. Ingrid has been part of the OAC family for over 12 years, starting as a casual educator before quickly moving into a permanent role as Room Leader. Five years later, she advanced to Assistant Director, and for the past five years, she’s been proudly leading the campus as Director.
Ingrid’s passion as a Campus Director lies in supporting and mentoring her educators to become the best advocates for young children. She finds great joy in partnering with families, guiding children on their journey from the Nursery to being fully prepared for school.
Ingrid embraces the philosophy that “it takes a village to raise a child,” believing that collaboration between educators and families is key to fostering each child’s development.
Outside of work, Ingrid enjoys spending time at the beach, walking her dog, and traveling the world.
Feel free to stop by and say hello to Ingrid!
Introducing Ingrid, our dedicated Campus Director at OAC Neutral Bay. Ingrid has been part of the OAC family for over 12 years, starting as a casual educator before quickly moving into a permanent role as Room Leader. Five years later, she advanced to Assistant Director, and for the past five years, she’s been proudly leading the campus as Director.
Ingrid’s passion as a Campus Director lies in supporting and mentoring her educators to become the best advocates for young children. She finds great joy in partnering with families, guiding children on their journey from the Nursery to being fully prepared for school.
Ingrid embraces the philosophy that “it takes a village to raise a child,” believing that collaboration between educators and families is key to fostering each child’s development.
Outside of work, Ingrid enjoys spending time at the beach, walking her dog, and traveling the world.
Feel free to stop by and say hello to Ingrid!
Ingrid Grassy
Campus Director
Introducing Ingrid, our dedicated Campus Director at OAC Neutral Bay. Ingrid has been part of the OAC family for over 12 years, starting as a casual educator before quickly moving into a permanent role as Room Leader. Five years later, she advanced to Assistant Director, and for the past five years, she’s been proudly leading the campus as Director.
Ingrid’s passion as a Campus Director lies in supporting and mentoring her educators to become the best advocates for young children. She finds great joy in partnering with families, guiding children on their journey from the Nursery to being fully prepared for school.
Ingrid embraces the philosophy that “it takes a village to raise a child,” believing that collaboration between educators and families is key to fostering each child’s development.
Outside of work, Ingrid enjoys spending time at the beach, walking her dog, and traveling the world.
Feel free to stop by and say hello to Ingrid!
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