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, 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 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 Toddlers (2-3 years)
Our toddler program in Rose 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 Rose 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.
Rose Bay Preschool (3-5 years)
Our Rose 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 Rose 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
Childcare Subsidy
For more information, visit our Childcare Subsidy Information (CCS)
Rose Bay Campus Team
Ana Gomes
Campus Director
Our Learning Spaces
Contact Us
- Open hours: Mon-Fri 7:00am – 6:00pm
- Phone: 138 622
- 70-74 Dover Road, 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.
Here’s what our families have to say
Meet our Campus Director
Ana Gomes
Our Campus Director Ana has been part of Only About Children for almost 9 years and is a qualified Early Childhood Teacher. Originally from Brazil, she brings a unique perspective to her role – having spent over a decade working as a lawyer before following her passion for education.
Coming from a family of teachers, Ana has always been driven by a love of learning and supporting others, and she leads our campus with warmth, care and a genuine commitment to every child and family.
Most importantly, our team takes the time to truly get to know your child—what they love, how they learn, and how to help them feel happy and secure each day.
Our Campus Director Ana has been part of Only About Children for almost 9 years and is a qualified Early Childhood Teacher. Originally from Brazil, she brings a unique perspective to her role – having spent over a decade working as a lawyer before following her passion for education.
Coming from a family of teachers, Ana has always been driven by a love of learning and supporting others, and she leads our campus with warmth, care and a genuine commitment to every child and family.
Most importantly, our team takes the time to truly get to know your child—what they love, how they learn, and how to help them feel happy and secure each day.
Ana Gomes
Campus Director
Our Campus Director Ana has been part of Only About Children for almost 9 years and is a qualified Early Childhood Teacher. Originally from Brazil, she brings a unique perspective to her role – having spent over a decade working as a lawyer before following her passion for education.
Coming from a family of teachers, Ana has always been driven by a love of learning and supporting others, and she leads our campus with warmth, care and a genuine commitment to every child and family.
Most importantly, our team takes the time to truly get to know your child—what they love, how they learn, and how to help them feel happy and secure each day.
