Campus Overview
Only About Children St Leonards is 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. We have several local schools in the area, including Artarmon Public, Greenwich, St Mary’s Catholic, North Sydney Public, Cammeray Public and St Thomas.
Families at our St Leonards campus enjoy –
- Our six age-based indoor spaces are specifically designed to encourage children to learn and grow with a focus on safety and natural elements.
- Our dedicated outdoor areas where children have plenty of space for creativity, exploration and self-lead play with a sandpit, slide and monkey bars, a large bike track and a cubby house and a beautiful view of the Sydney Tower and Sydney Harbour Bridge.
- Connecting with our local community through planned excursions and community activities including trips to the local shops, the local cafe and the Gore Hill Oval. We enjoy hosting monthly visits to build connections with our families and our children love to invite local police officers and firefighters to talk.
- Passionate educators and allied health specialists who are focused on creating a learning space where families and children can learn and grow together.
- A leading nutrition, health and wellbeing offering which includes a Dietitian designed seasonal menu and fresh meals prepared daily in-house by our campus cooks
- All-inclusive offering including our daily app diary updates, nappies, formula, bedding, sunscreen and more.
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.
Our innovative play-based Grow Curriculum gives Nursery, Toddler and Preschool children the best opportunity to develop their growing minds during their early years. It includes:
- Left Brain Logic – Literacy & Language, Exploration & STEM (Science, Tech, Engineering & Math) and Sustainability
- Right Brain Creativity – Music, Dramatic Play and Art
- Health and Wellbeing – Physical Activity and Nutrition
- Social Development – Trust, Respect & Relationship and Resilience & Mindfulness
Our Grow curriculum is delivered via intentional teaching in dynamic small group learning environments where children’s successes, skills and challenges are monitored on an ongoing basis.
OAC Flexi (occasional care) is available at our St Leonards Campus. This option is for families wishing to utilise occasional or back up childcare at short notice. OAC Flexi is available in 2 sessions, full day or part day and is available for children aged 12 weeks – 5 years old.
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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