St Leonards Childcare Campus Overview
Only About Children St Leonards is a childcare and preschool centre conveniently located on Pacific Highway in the heart of St Leonards, close to Royal North Shore Hospital. With underground parking, a dedicated pram bay and excellent access to public transport, including St Leonards Station just a five-minute walk away, our campus offers a convenient experience for busy families. We are also close to a number of local primary schools, including Artarmon Public, Greenwich Public, St Mary’s Catholic, North Sydney Public, Cammeray Public and St Thomas’ Primary School.
Why Choose Our St Leonards Childcare Centre?
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Expansive Outdoor Spaces: Children enjoy dedicated outdoor areas featuring a sandpit, slide, monkey bars, a large bike track and a cubby house, creating plenty of opportunities for creativity, exploration and self-directed play. Our outdoor spaces also offer beautiful views of the Sydney Harbour Bridge and Sydney Tower.
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Age-Based Learning Environments: Our six indoor learning spaces are specifically designed to support children’s learning and development, with a strong focus on safety and natural elements.
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Strong Community Connections: Through planned excursions and community activities, children build meaningful connections with their local area, including visits to local shops, cafés and Gore Hill Oval. We also welcome regular visits from local police officers and firefighters and host monthly events that help strengthen connections with our families and community.
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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 St Leonards, 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 44-46 Pacific Highway, in the heart of St Leonards, and close to the Royal North Shore Hospital (RNSH). With underground parking spaces, and a pram bay available, families can enjoy a smooth drop off and pick up every visit. We are conveniently located near public transport with St Leonards Train Station a five-minute walk away, and bus stops near the front door.
Interested in learning more? The best place to start is with a tour or call today us on 138 622.
St Leonards Nursery (6 weeks – 2 years)
At Only About Children St Leonards, 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 St Leonards 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.
St Leonards Toddlers (2-3 years)
Our toddler program in St Leonards 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 St Leonards 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.
St Leonards Preschool (3-5 years)
Our St Leonards 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 St Leonards 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)
Our Learning Spaces
Contact Us
- Open hours: Mon-Fri 7:00am – 6:30pm
- Phone: 138 622
- 144-46 Pacific Highway St Leonards NSW 2065
Important Information
Special Enrolment Offer
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
Bo Chen
Our Director, Bo brings 14 years of experience in Early Childhood Education and leads our St Leonards campus with a strong commitment to high‑quality learning and care. He holds a Master of Teaching (Early Childhood) from the University of Sydney.
His journey in the sector began with a strong interest in supporting children’s development during their most important early years. Bo remains passionate about creating environments where children feel safe, valued and inspired to learn. He enjoys building a strong, supportive team and takes pride in seeing both children and educators grow in confidence.
Bo’s philosophy centres on the belief that children learn best through meaningful connections with their environment, their families and their community. He values experienced, consistent educators, well‑resourced learning spaces and programs that reflect children’s interests. Child safety and staff wellbeing are at the heart of his leadership approach.
Also fluent in Mandarin, Bo lives in North Willoughby with his wife, who works in the early childhood sector, and their two children.
He looks forward to welcoming families into the St Leonards community and fostering an environment where children can engage deeply in learning and thrive in their development.
Our Director, Bo brings 14 years of experience in Early Childhood Education and leads our St Leonards campus with a strong commitment to high‑quality learning and care. He holds a Master of Teaching (Early Childhood) from the University of Sydney.
His journey in the sector began with a strong interest in supporting children’s development during their most important early years. Bo remains passionate about creating environments where children feel safe, valued and inspired to learn. He enjoys building a strong, supportive team and takes pride in seeing both children and educators grow in confidence.
Bo’s philosophy centres on the belief that children learn best through meaningful connections with their environment, their families and their community. He values experienced, consistent educators, well‑resourced learning spaces and programs that reflect children’s interests. Child safety and staff wellbeing are at the heart of his leadership approach.
Also fluent in Mandarin, Bo lives in North Willoughby with his wife, who works in the early childhood sector, and their two children.
He looks forward to welcoming families into the St Leonards community and fostering an environment where children can engage deeply in learning and thrive in their development.
Bo Chen
Campus Director
Our Director, Bo brings 14 years of experience in Early Childhood Education and leads our St Leonards campus with a strong commitment to high‑quality learning and care. He holds a Master of Teaching (Early Childhood) from the University of Sydney.
His journey in the sector began with a strong interest in supporting children’s development during their most important early years. Bo remains passionate about creating environments where children feel safe, valued and inspired to learn. He enjoys building a strong, supportive team and takes pride in seeing both children and educators grow in confidence.
Bo’s philosophy centres on the belief that children learn best through meaningful connections with their environment, their families and their community. He values experienced, consistent educators, well‑resourced learning spaces and programs that reflect children’s interests. Child safety and staff wellbeing are at the heart of his leadership approach.
Also fluent in Mandarin, Bo lives in North Willoughby with his wife, who works in the early childhood sector, and their two children.
He looks forward to welcoming families into the St Leonards community and fostering an environment where children can engage deeply in learning and thrive in their development.
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