Rose Bay Childcare & Preschool
Responsible staff with an environment of accountability and responsibility make for an incredibly secure and safe environment. It also doesn't hurt that the child carers are genuinely vested in the children and actually care about them to boot! This is more than just a job for them - what more can you ask for?
Four of my kids have gone through this place and I cannot recommend it highly enough.
Rose Bay Childcare Campus Overview
Our purpose-built two-level Rose Bay Campus is situated at 70-74 Dover Road, not far from Old South Head Road. With onsite parking available, families can enjoy a smooth drop off and pick up every visit. We are conveniently located near public transport with our closest bus stops only a 2-3-minute walk in either direction. Rose Bay Public School is a two-minute drive or a seven-minute walk from our Rose Bay childcare centre.
Why Choose Our Rose Bay Childcare Centre?
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Expansive Outdoor Play Areas: Each age group enjoys dedicated outdoor spaces designed for exploration, adventure and play. These areas encourage physical development, creativity and connection with nature.
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Age-Based Indoor Rooms: Our indoor learning environments are designed to encourage children’s development at their age and stage of growth.
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Edible Garden: Our on-site edible garden provides hands-on experiences in gardening, where children grow and harvest herbs, fruits and vegetables. A favourite spot is our berry patch, where the children delight in picking strawberries, blueberries and raspberries.
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Sustainability in Action: We’re committed to sustainable practices through our active sustainability project, which includes a worm farm, compost bin and a recycling station. Families are encouraged to contribute clean recycled materials that enhance our play-based learning. Our worm farms also produce “worm tea” a natural fertilizer that families can take home for their gardens.
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Campus Animals: The children love interacting with our campus pets which includes – four chickens —Snow, Cheese ball, Nugget, and Motley; a fluffy lop-eared bunny named Butter and two goldfish in our senior preschool room named Matza and Mimi.
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Community Connections: We are actively engaged with our local community through regular excursions to the library, museum, parks, local shops and cafes. To extend learning, we also host a variety of incursions featuring visits from community helpers such as firefighters, police officers, dentists and paramedics.
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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 Rose 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 70-74 Dover Road, not far from Old South Head Road. With onsite parking available, families can enjoy a smooth drop off and pick up every visit. We are conveniently located near public transport with our closest bus stops only a 2-3-minute walk in either direction.
Interested in learning more? The best place to start is with a tour or call today us on 138 622.
Rose Bay Nursery (6 weeks – 2 years)
At Only About Children Rose Bay Nursery, our passionate educators focus on laying a foundation for enduring curiosity, confidence and a love of learning. Our Rose Bay Nursery caters to the care and development needs of infants aged 6 weeks -2 years.
The Rose Bay 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 Rose Bay 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
Rose Bay Toddlers (2-3 years)
Our Only About Children Rose Bay 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 Rose Bay 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
Rose Bay Preschool (3-5 years)
Only About Children Rose Bay 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.
Rose Bay 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
Childcare Subsidy
For more information, visit our Childcare Subsidy Information (CCS)
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Contact Us
- Open hours: Mon-Fri 7:00am – 6:00pm
- Phone: 138 622
- 70-74 Dover Road, Rose Bay, NSW 2029
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.
Here’s what our families have to say
Responsible staff with an environment of accountability and responsibility make for an incredibly secure and safe environment. It also doesn't hurt that the child carers are genuinely vested in the children and actually care about them to boot! This is more than just a job for them - what more can you ask for?
Four of my kids have gone through this place and I cannot recommend it highly enough.
Meet our Campus Director
Leah Espino
Hello, Kumusta? (How are you in Tagalog)! I am Leah (pronounced Leya) – originally from the Philippines and now proud to call Australia home. I moved here in 2013 to pursue further studies and have been part of the OAC community for almost a decade.
Over the years, I’ve had the opportunity to work across multiple campuses and age groups, starting as a casual educator before stepping into a Room Leader role. Since 2019, I’ve been based at the Rose Bay campus, where I’ve loved supporting our team, families, and, most importantly, the children
Creating a safe, trusting, and respectful environment is at the heart of everything I do. I believe that positive relationships are built on this foundation – where every child, family, and team member feels valued, heard, and a true sense of belonging.
As the eldest of three siblings, caring for children has always been a part of my life — from helping with family and cousins to volunteering in Sunday school and outreach programs supporting underprivileged children in the Philippines. These early experiences helped shape my passion for early childhood education and community connection.
In my spare time, I’m drawn to anything creative — from making candles to crochet, knitting, and tending to my indoor plants. I love learning new skills and challenging myself with new hobbies. I also enjoy cooking and hosting cozy dinner parties for friends and family.
Hello, Kumusta? (How are you in Tagalog)! I am Leah (pronounced Leya) – originally from the Philippines and now proud to call Australia home. I moved here in 2013 to pursue further studies and have been part of the OAC community for almost a decade.
Over the years, I’ve had the opportunity to work across multiple campuses and age groups, starting as a casual educator before stepping into a Room Leader role. Since 2019, I’ve been based at the Rose Bay campus, where I’ve loved supporting our team, families, and, most importantly, the children
Creating a safe, trusting, and respectful environment is at the heart of everything I do. I believe that positive relationships are built on this foundation – where every child, family, and team member feels valued, heard, and a true sense of belonging.
As the eldest of three siblings, caring for children has always been a part of my life — from helping with family and cousins to volunteering in Sunday school and outreach programs supporting underprivileged children in the Philippines. These early experiences helped shape my passion for early childhood education and community connection.
In my spare time, I’m drawn to anything creative — from making candles to crochet, knitting, and tending to my indoor plants. I love learning new skills and challenging myself with new hobbies. I also enjoy cooking and hosting cozy dinner parties for friends and family.
Leah Espino
Campus Director
Hello, Kumusta? (How are you in Tagalog)! I am Leah (pronounced Leya) – originally from the Philippines and now proud to call Australia home. I moved here in 2013 to pursue further studies and have been part of the OAC community for almost a decade.
Over the years, I’ve had the opportunity to work across multiple campuses and age groups, starting as a casual educator before stepping into a Room Leader role. Since 2019, I’ve been based at the Rose Bay campus, where I’ve loved supporting our team, families, and, most importantly, the children
Creating a safe, trusting, and respectful environment is at the heart of everything I do. I believe that positive relationships are built on this foundation – where every child, family, and team member feels valued, heard, and a true sense of belonging.
As the eldest of three siblings, caring for children has always been a part of my life — from helping with family and cousins to volunteering in Sunday school and outreach programs supporting underprivileged children in the Philippines. These early experiences helped shape my passion for early childhood education and community connection.
In my spare time, I’m drawn to anything creative — from making candles to crochet, knitting, and tending to my indoor plants. I love learning new skills and challenging myself with new hobbies. I also enjoy cooking and hosting cozy dinner parties for friends and family.
