Waitara Childcare & Preschool
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Our purpose-built Campus is located at 32 Palmerston Road, just a 15-minute walk from both Hornsby Station and Waitara Station, and two doors down from Hornsby Hospital. Waitara Public School is a five-minute walk from this early learning centre. With both street parking and onsite parking available, families can enjoy a problem-free drop off and pick up every visit. There is a bus stop just around the corner with buses travelling in both directions.
Families at our Waitara campus enjoy –
- Two dedicated outdoor play areas, featuring sandpits, shaded areas, child-lead gardens, vegetable patches and worm farm, children have lots of space for exploration and creativity.
- Two age-based indoor spaces are designed to encourage children to learn and grow, at their age and stage of development, in a secure ‘home away from home’ environment.
- Connecting with our local area and community through excursions and activities that feed into children’s interests and learning. At Only About Children childcare Waitara, these include regular excursions to our local parks and gardens.
- 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 Waitara, 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 Waitara 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.
Our Learning Spaces
Where to find us
We are located at 32 Palmerston Road, just a 15-minute walk from both Hornsby Station and Waitara Station, and two doors down from Hornsby Hospital. Waitara Public School is a five-minute walk from this early learning centre. With both street parking and onsite parking available, families can enjoy a problem-free drop off and pick up every visit. There is a bus stop just around the corner with buses travelling in both directions.
Interested in learning more? The best place to start is with a tour or call today us on 138 622.
Waitara Nursery (6 weeks – 2 years)
At Only About Children Waitara, 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 Waitara 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.
Waitara Toddlers (2-3 years)
Our toddler program in Waitara 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 Waitara 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.
Waitara Preschool (3-5 years)
Our Waitara 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 Waitara 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
Waitara Campus Educators
Clare McEwan
Campus Director
At Only About Children Waitara Street we strive to foster holistic development. We achieve this through intentional and spontaneous experiences, small groups and primary care giving with guidance from the Early Years Learning Framework and the OAC Grow programs. We support and value interactions that are respectful, positive and nurturing. Ours is a warm, inclusive environment that builds a sense of belonging in all children through the meeting of physical, intellectual, emotional and social needs.
Clare McEwan
Campus Director
At Only About Children Waitara Street we strive to foster holistic development. We achieve this through intentional and spontaneous experiences, small groups and primary care giving with guidance from the Early Years Learning Framework and the OAC Grow programs. We support and value interactions that are respectful, positive and nurturing. Ours is a warm, inclusive environment that builds a sense of belonging in all children through the meeting of physical, intellectual, emotional and social needs.
At Only About Children Waitara Street we strive to foster holistic development. We achieve this through intentional and spontaneous experiences, small groups and primary care giving with guidance from the Early Years Learning Framework and the OAC Grow programs. We support and value interactions that are respectful, positive and nurturing. Ours is a warm, inclusive environment that builds a sense of belonging in all children through the meeting of physical, intellectual, emotional and social needs.
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
- 32 Palmerston Road, Waitara, NSW 2077
Important Information
Stay & Play Open Day
Special Offer For Hornsby Hospital Staff
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
Clare McEwan
At Only About Children Waitara we strive to foster holistic development. We achieve this through intentional and spontaneous experiences, small groups and primary care giving with guidance from the Early Years Learning Framework and the OAC Grow programs. We support and value interactions that are respectful, positive and nurturing. Ours is a warm, inclusive environment that builds a sense of belonging in all children through the meeting of physical, intellectual, emotional and social needs.
At Only About Children Waitara we strive to foster holistic development. We achieve this through intentional and spontaneous experiences, small groups and primary care giving with guidance from the Early Years Learning Framework and the OAC Grow programs. We support and value interactions that are respectful, positive and nurturing. Ours is a warm, inclusive environment that builds a sense of belonging in all children through the meeting of physical, intellectual, emotional and social needs.
Clare McEwan
Campus Director
At Only About Children Waitara we strive to foster holistic development. We achieve this through intentional and spontaneous experiences, small groups and primary care giving with guidance from the Early Years Learning Framework and the OAC Grow programs. We support and value interactions that are respectful, positive and nurturing. Ours is a warm, inclusive environment that builds a sense of belonging in all children through the meeting of physical, intellectual, emotional and social needs.
