Rose Bay Village Childcare Campus Overview
Only About Children Rose Bay Village is located within a beautiful Federation-style campus that offers all the character and intimacy of a home. More than childcare, our campus is a nurturing community where children and families are known, valued and genuinely connected.
Why Choose Our Rose Bay Village Childcare Centre?
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Spacious Outdoor Spaces: Our spacious outdoor environments include undercover play spaces, a large sandpit and a bike track, providing children with opportunities for exploration, active play and confidence-building in all seasons.
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Thoughtfully Designed Learning Spaces: Our Federation-style childcare and preschool campus combines the warmth and familiarity of a home with purpose-designed learning environments that support children’s growth, wellbeing and learning. Children and Educators also enjoy access to a dedicated Zen Room/library used for small group experiences.
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Strong Community Connections: We regularly connect with our local community through excursions, incursions, local business partnerships and experiences that build on children’s interests and learning. Our strong relationships with nearby schools help support a smooth transition to primary school while fostering children’s sense of belonging within the wider Rose Bay community. Children regularly explore local landmarks and community spaces, including Lyne Park Playground, Rose Bay Beach, McAuley Catholic Primary School and Rose Bay Public School, helping them build confidence and meaningful connections with the world around them.
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Passionate Educators & Allied Health Specialists: Our well-supported Educators create opportunities for smaller group learning, meaningful interactions and individual moments throughout the day. Children also benefit from access to allied health specialists, including Occupational Therapists, who work alongside Educators and children within classroom environments to provide integrated, collaborative support.
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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. Families can also choose from optional extracurricular experiences offered on campus, including sports programs, dance, Spanish, sensory and music classes. We encourage families to actively participate in their child’s learning journey through connection evenings, parent-teacher meetings and opportunities to contribute to campus life and learning experiences.
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Family Events & Celebrations: Family events, celebrations and shared traditions are an important part of life at Rose Bay Village, helping to strengthen connections between children, families and Educators.
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School Readiness & Transition: Every child’s journey to school is unique. Alongside our school readiness program, we work closely with families, our Primary School Liaison and local school partners to support each child’s confidence, independence and successful transition to primary school.
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Inclusion & Support: Offering: We maintain a longstanding partnership with an Inclusion Support Consultant who helps advocate for children and connect families with additional support and resources where needed.
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Occasional Care: OAC Flexi offers parents and guardians flexible, casual care care in full-day or part-day sessions for children ages 12 weeks to 5 years.
At Only About Children Rose Bay Village, 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 Rose Bay Village Early Learning Centre
Where to find us
We are located at 25 – 27 Newcastle Street Rose Bay, not far from New 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 Village Nursery (6 weeks – 2 years)
At Only About Children Rose Bay Village, 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 Rose Bay Village 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.
Rose Bay Village Toddlers (2-3 years)
Our toddler program in Rose Bay Village 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 Rose Bay Village 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.
Rose Bay Village Preschool (3-5 years)
Our Rose Bay Village 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 Rose Bay Village 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
Rose Bay Village Campus Educators
Bianca Betheldo
Campus Director
Bianca brings over a decade of experience and an unshakable passion for early childhood education. Her love for pedagogy, community, and sustainability shines through in everything she does. For Bianca, building a vibrant, inclusive, and evolving community is at the heart of her role. She believes that when children, families, and educators work together in a trusted environment, everyone thrives.
Bianca’s passion extends beyond education to a love for food and laughter. Known for her homemade salami and her knack for bringing people together, she cherishes moments that celebrate individuality and togetherness. With a core belief in the power of inclusion, Bianca is committed to fostering a community where everyone feels valued, safe, and inspired to learn and grow. Her approach as a director is deeply personal and rooted in a vision of sustainable practices, strong relationships, and joy in learning—qualities that make her a beloved leader at Only About Children, Rose Bay Village.
Bianca Betheldo
Campus Director
Bianca brings over a decade of experience and an unshakable passion for early childhood education. Her love for pedagogy, community, and sustainability shines through in everything she does. For Bianca, building a vibrant, inclusive, and evolving community is at the heart of her role. She believes that when children, families, and educators work together in a trusted environment, everyone thrives.
Bianca’s passion extends beyond education to a love for food and laughter. Known for her homemade salami and her knack for bringing people together, she cherishes moments that celebrate individuality and togetherness. With a core belief in the power of inclusion, Bianca is committed to fostering a community where everyone feels valued, safe, and inspired to learn and grow. Her approach as a director is deeply personal and rooted in a vision of sustainable practices, strong relationships, and joy in learning—qualities that make her a beloved leader at Only About Children, Rose Bay Village.
Bianca brings over a decade of experience and an unshakable passion for early childhood education. Her love for pedagogy, community, and sustainability shines through in everything she does. For Bianca, building a vibrant, inclusive, and evolving community is at the heart of her role. She believes that when children, families, and educators work together in a trusted environment, everyone thrives.
Bianca’s passion extends beyond education to a love for food and laughter. Known for her homemade salami and her knack for bringing people together, she cherishes moments that celebrate individuality and togetherness. With a core belief in the power of inclusion, Bianca is committed to fostering a community where everyone feels valued, safe, and inspired to learn and grow. Her approach as a director is deeply personal and rooted in a vision of sustainable practices, strong relationships, and joy in learning—qualities that make her a beloved leader at Only About Children, Rose Bay Village.
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
- 25 Newcastle St, Rose Bay NSW 2029
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
Bianca Betheldo
Bianca brings over a decade of experience and an unshakable passion for early childhood education. Her love for pedagogy, community, and sustainability shines through in everything she does. For Bianca, building a vibrant, inclusive, and evolving community is at the heart of her role. She believes that when children, families, and educators work together in a trusted environment, everyone thrives.
Bianca’s passion extends beyond education to a love for food and laughter. Known for her homemade salami and her knack for bringing people together, she cherishes moments that celebrate individuality and togetherness. With a core belief in the power of inclusion, Bianca is committed to fostering a community where everyone feels valued, safe, and inspired to learn and grow. Her approach as a director is deeply personal and rooted in a vision of sustainable practices, strong relationships, and joy in learning—qualities that make her a beloved leader at Only About Children, Rose Bay Village.
Bianca brings over a decade of experience and an unshakable passion for early childhood education. Her love for pedagogy, community, and sustainability shines through in everything she does. For Bianca, building a vibrant, inclusive, and evolving community is at the heart of her role. She believes that when children, families, and educators work together in a trusted environment, everyone thrives.
Bianca’s passion extends beyond education to a love for food and laughter. Known for her homemade salami and her knack for bringing people together, she cherishes moments that celebrate individuality and togetherness. With a core belief in the power of inclusion, Bianca is committed to fostering a community where everyone feels valued, safe, and inspired to learn and grow. Her approach as a director is deeply personal and rooted in a vision of sustainable practices, strong relationships, and joy in learning—qualities that make her a beloved leader at Only About Children, Rose Bay Village.
Bianca Betheldo
Campus Director
Bianca brings over a decade of experience and an unshakable passion for early childhood education. Her love for pedagogy, community, and sustainability shines through in everything she does. For Bianca, building a vibrant, inclusive, and evolving community is at the heart of her role. She believes that when children, families, and educators work together in a trusted environment, everyone thrives.
Bianca’s passion extends beyond education to a love for food and laughter. Known for her homemade salami and her knack for bringing people together, she cherishes moments that celebrate individuality and togetherness. With a core belief in the power of inclusion, Bianca is committed to fostering a community where everyone feels valued, safe, and inspired to learn and grow. Her approach as a director is deeply personal and rooted in a vision of sustainable practices, strong relationships, and joy in learning—qualities that make her a beloved leader at Only About Children, Rose Bay Village.
