Redfern Childcare Campus Overview
Our purpose-built, two-level Childcare and Preschool Campus is conveniently located at 38 Orlando Road, Cromer, in the heart of Sydney’s Northern Beaches. Just moments from Cromer Park, our campus offers onsite and undercover parking for easy drop-offs and pick-ups, as well as convenient access to nearby public transport and surrounding suburbs including Dee Why and Collaroy.
Why Choose Our Cromer Childcare Centre?
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Indoor and Outdoor Play Spaces: Our campus features a large simulated outdoor playground and a smaller outdoor yard, providing children with opportunities to explore, create and develop their physical skills. Children can enjoy the obstacle course, ball pit and sandpit, while the dedicated bike track supports gross motor development and sensory exploration.
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Age-Based Learning Environments: Our five indoor learning spaces are thoughtfully designed to support children at every stage of development, with a focus on safety, natural elements and creating engaging environments where children can learn and grow.
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Community Connections: We regularly connect with our local community through planned excursions and community activities that build on children’s interests and support our educational curriculum, including regular visits to the local park.
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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 Redfern, 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 Redfern Early Learning Centre
Where to find us
We are located in the Australia Post building at 219 -241 Cleveland Street (on the corner of Cleveland and Pitt St). To enter the campus, walk through the front of the building (entrance via Cleveland St) and up the stairs/ramp next to the Australia Post shop. Proceed across the courtyard of the corporate tower and through the main glass doors of the tower. Turn right and you will see a sign for the campus – it is just behind the cafe Sette Posta. Proceed down the ramp and that will take you to the front door of the campus.
Redfern Station is a short 10-minute walk in one direction and Central Train Station and the light rail, with connections across the wider Sydney, a 10-12-minute walk in the other.
Interested in learning more? The best place to start is with a tour or call today us on 138 622.
Redfern Nursery (6 weeks – 2 years)
At Only About Children Redfern, 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 Redfern 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.
Redfern Toddlers (2-3 years)
Our toddler program in Redfern 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 Redfern 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.
Redfern Preschool (3-5 years)
Our Redfern 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 Redfern 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
Redfern Campus Educators
Diana Arciniegas
Campus Director
Childcare Subsidy
For more information, visit our Childcare Subsidy Information (CCS)
Our Learning Spaces
Contact Us
- Open hours: Mon-Fri 7:00am – 6:30pm
- Phone: 138 622
- 219-241 Cleveland Street, Surry Hills, NSW, 2010