Why Choose Us?
So glad you asked! Because we’re so much more than childcare. We’re a place to grow (and learn and make friends and explore the world and become school-ready!). What sets us apart is our curriculum and inclusions, immersed throughout your child’s day, every single day.
Stay & Play Open Day Sat 12 Sept
You’re invited to experience your local campus in action at our Stay & Play Open Day this September. Explore our inspiring learning environments and stay to enjoy fun, play-based experiences with our team.
At Only About Children We Are More Than Childcare.
Our unique approach to early learning goes beyond education to encompass the health, social development and total wellbeing of every child in our care. We call it the OAC Way.Here's what our families have to say
My child has been in short term care in the nursery at OAC Southbank while I completed a short term work contract nearby. The care was exceptional and I felt my child was well-loved by the staff. A particular mention to Caitlin and Shania and Tanisha who at various times went above and beyond to help our family, but all the educators at OAC have been wonderful. As a strange aside: in four months over winter, not once did we get gastro. This feels kind of remarkable given it’s a daycare and daycares are notorious for winter viruses. I feel it speaks to the cleanliness of the centre and the effort put in by the staff in caring for the children. We have loved being part of the OAC community and wouldn’t hesitate recommending this centre! Thank you all!!!
Only About Children Armadale is such a welcoming community to be a part of, from the moment you walk through the doors there is always someone to greet you making you feel like they are truly happy to see you. The team is passionate about providing high-quality education and care, and there is a genuine focus on creating a warm, welcoming environment for children and families. The educators are caring, dedicated, and you can tell they really know the children in their care. Every day you get photo updates on your child's learning. It's clear that the children's wellbeing, safety, and learning are at the heart of everything the team does.
I would happily recommend Only About Children Armadale to families looking for a nurturing and high-quality early learning centre.
All three of my children have attended OAC at different times. Over the past year, our experience with the current team has been really positive. The educators are warm, caring and attentive. Drop-offs are usually easy, and if my child is unsettled, someone quickly steps in to help. They provide thoughtful feedback about how my child is going and what they are working on, which I really appreciate. We have been happy with the care provided by the team.
My daughter and I are leaving this centre with such grateful hearts, and we are incredibly sad to say goodbye. As a first time mum, I was so anxious about sending my little girl to childcare, but from the very beginning the kindness, patience, and support from all of the management/educators made the transition so much easier for both of us.
At first, my daughter found it difficult to settle in, but watching her grow in confidence and build such beautiful relationships with the educators and the other children has been amazing. Seeing how happy and comfortable she is each day, especially with Emma and the wonderful nursery team, has given me so much reassurance and peace of mind. There is nothing more comforting than seeing her at the end of the day with a smile and seeing the educators excited to see her, knowing she is genuinely cared for.
This centre I cannot recommend more highly to any family. Thank you to each and every one of you for creating such a warm, welcoming, and nurturing environment. The love, care, and dedication this centre provides every day have made a lasting impact on both my daughter and me. I truly appreciate everything they have done to support her learning, development, and happiness. We will always be grateful for the wonderful start she has been given! ❤️
This is a fantastic centre. The team are very friendly and professional and my grandchildren are always happy and cheerful when I collect them.
We couldn't be happier with our experience at this childcare centre. We started when our little one was just 3.5 months old, which was a big step for us as new parents. From day one, the educators made us feel comfortable and reassured that our baby was in the best hands.
The level of care they provide is exceptional. The staff are so loving, patient, and attentive, and it's clear they genuinely care about each child. Communication is also fantastic—they keep us updated throughout the day with photos, activities, feeding, naps, and how our baby is doing, which gives us so much peace of mind.
Our baby absolutely loves coming here! There are so many fun and age-appropriate developmental activities that encourage learning, exploration, and growth. It's wonderful to see how engaged and happy our little one is every day.
One thing we really appreciate is how supportive they are with breastfeeding. If you want your baby to continue having breast milk, they take great care of storing, handling, warming, and bottle-feeding it safely. They are very respectful of your feeding preferences and make the whole process easy for parents, which meant so much to us.
We truly feel like our child is safe, happy, and thriving here. We highly recommend this childcare centre to any family looking for a caring, professional, and nurturing environment for their little one. Thank you to the amazing team for everything you do!
Choosing the right childcare centre for your child is never easy. Looking back now, I can honestly say that choosing Only About Children Eastern Road was one of the best decisions we have ever made for our daughter.
When Ava first started, saying goodbye each morning was heartbreaking. She would cry, cling to us, and struggle with the transition. As parents, leaving her each day was incredibly difficult because we didn’t know if she would be okay.
Today, she runs through the gate with the biggest smile, excited to see her educators and friends. She talks about her day when she gets home, sings the songs she has learned, and can’t wait to come back each week. That transformation says everything about this wonderful centre.
Every educator here has shown genuine kindness, patience and professionalism. They don’t simply care for children—they build meaningful relationships with them. Every cuddle, every conversation, every word of encouragement, and every little achievement they celebrate has helped Ava grow into the happy, confident little girl she is today. Knowing that she is surrounded by people who truly care for her gives us so much comfort as parents.
A very special thank you to Kiki. She has had such a meaningful impact on Ava’s early childhood journey. Her warmth, patience and genuine love for children shine through in everything she does.
The Learning Stories she writes are something our family will treasure forever. They don’t simply describe what happened during the day—they beautifully capture who Ava is as a little person. Every story reflects thoughtful observation, genuine encouragement and a deep understanding of her personality. As a mum, I have read them more than once, and they have brought tears to my eyes. They remind me that while I am away, someone truly sees my daughter, believes in her, celebrates her strengths, and loves her for exactly who she is.
We would also like to sincerely thank Jackie, Belinda, Mikayla, Georgia, Ariane and the entire team. Every educator we have met has been kind, caring and dedicated. It is so clear that everyone works together to create a warm, safe and nurturing environment where every child feels respected, valued and loved.
There is no greater comfort for a parent than knowing your child is not only safe, but genuinely happy and deeply cared for while you are apart.
Thank you for giving Ava such a beautiful start to her early years. The countless little moments of love, patience and encouragement you have shared with her have helped shape the confident, happy little girl she is becoming today.
We will always be grateful for everything you have done for Ava and for our family. Thank you, Kiki, Jackie, Belinda, Mikayla, Georgia, Ariane and the entire OAC Eastern Road team, for making such a positive difference in our daughter’s life.
We couldn’t recommend Only About Children Eastern Road more highly.
Choosing the right childcare centre for your child is never easy. Looking back now, I can honestly say that choosing Only About Children Eastern Road was one of the best decisions we have ever made for our daughter.
When Ava first started, saying goodbye each morning was heartbreaking. She would cry, cling to us, and struggle with the transition. As parents, leaving her each day was incredibly difficult because we didn’t know if she would be okay.
Today, she runs through the gate with the biggest smile, excited to see her educators and friends. She talks about her day when she gets home, sings the songs she has learned, and can’t wait to come back each week. That transformation says everything about this wonderful centre.
Every educator here has shown genuine kindness, patience and professionalism. They don’t simply care for children—they build meaningful relationships with them. Every cuddle, every conversation, every word of encouragement, and every little achievement they celebrate has helped Ava grow into the happy, confident little girl she is today. Knowing that she is surrounded by people who truly care for her gives us so much comfort as parents.
A very special thank you to Kiki. She has had such a meaningful impact on Ava’s early childhood journey. Her warmth, patience and genuine love for children shine through in everything she does.
The Learning Stories she writes are something our family will treasure forever. They don’t simply describe what happened during the day—they beautifully capture who Ava is as a little person. Every story reflects thoughtful observation, genuine encouragement and a deep understanding of her personality. As a mum, I have read them more than once, and they have brought tears to my eyes. They remind me that while I am away, someone truly sees my daughter, believes in her, celebrates her strengths, and loves her for exactly who she is.
We would also like to sincerely thank Jackie, Belinda, Mikayla, Georgia, Ariane and the entire team. Every educator we have met has been kind, caring and dedicated. It is so clear that everyone works together to create a warm, safe and nurturing environment where every child feels respected, valued and loved.
There is no greater comfort for a parent than knowing your child is not only safe, but genuinely happy and deeply cared for while you are apart.
Thank you for giving Ava such a beautiful start to her early years. The countless little moments of love, patience and encouragement you have shared with her have helped shape the confident, happy little girl she is becoming today.
We will always be grateful for everything you have done for Ava and for our family. Thank you, Kiki, Jackie, Belinda, Mikayla, Georgia, Ariane and the entire OAC Eastern Road team, for making such a positive difference in our daughter’s life.
We couldn’t recommend Only About Children Eastern Road more highly.
We've had such a great experience with OAC Croydon Park. Our boys (4 years and 10 months) are always happy to go in. Everyone is so friendly and welcoming, and it's such a nice feeling knowing they're in good hands.
The Educators create a nurturing, positive & educational environment for all of the kids and the daily updates keep us informed on all the amazing things they get up to during the day. I also appreciate all of the extra things the center does for us parents such as
The weekly newsletter, campus library & giving pantry. I highly recommend OAC Croydon Park!
We couldn’t be happier with our experience at OAC hill street. From the very beginning, the staff have made our son feel safe, supported, and genuinely excited to come each day. The care, patience, and dedication they show every child is truly exceptional, and it’s been wonderful watching his confidence, independence, and love of learning grow.
A special mention has to go to the director, Ange. She is an incredible leader who creates such a warm, welcoming, and nurturing environment for both the children and their families. Her genuine care, kindness, and passion for early childhood education shine through in everything she does. It’s clear she goes above and beyond to ensure every child feels valued and every family feels supported.
We are so grateful to have found such an amazing kindy and couldn’t recommend it more highly to anyone looking for a caring and inspiring place for their child.
High quality childcare centre with top facilities, very clean and excellent staff that have a lot of care for the children. Excellent communication and educational focus to ensure the children are learning, whilst having lots of fun. My daughter always has a lot of fun on the days she attends. I am satisfied knowing she is getting nutritious meals throughout the day with a top quality chief. My wife and I looked at a few centre locally and this one won us over immediately with it excellent safety measures, cleanliness and educational focus whilst always ensuring the wellbeing of the children are top priority. Highly recommend!
Friendly and helpful support from the team. Amazing families and children
Sharna and the team at OAC have been so kind and caring to my son and daughter over the many years we have spent there. The centre always feels warm and welcoming, the rooms are so bright and engaging for the children and their individual interests have been supported and explored. The big outdoor area is a plus for active kids and the underground parking is so handy for drop offs when it's raining. If you have a question or an issue, they genuinely listen and try to help. It's so hard to find a place where the vibes feel right and you feel like you trust the team, but we do here :)
A fantastic daycare centre with friendly, caring staff who provide excellent communication and keep families well informed.
The campus is lovely, and the rooftop playground is a favourite with the children. The school readiness program is excellent and does a great job preparing children for school.
The educators are dedicated, supportive, and genuinely care about every child.
Our daughter C. has been thriving here. She started in the babies’ room after we had a difficult experience at another daycare, where she cried all day and struggled to settle. On her very first day here, she walked in with a smile and never looked back—there wasn’t a single tear.
The entire team is so warm, caring, and welcoming. A special thank you to Liz, the director, who has always been incredibly supportive and understanding of our family’s needs. As we don’t have any family in Australia, her kindness and willingness to work with us have meant so much.
It’s such a reassuring feeling to know our daughter is happy, safe, and genuinely excited to go each day. We couldn’t recommend this centre more highly.
A fantastic daycare centre with friendly, caring staff who provide excellent communication and keep families well informed.
The campus is lovely, and the rooftop playground is a favourite with the children. The school readiness program is excellent and does a great job preparing children for school.
The educators are dedicated, supportive, and genuinely care about every child.
Our daughter C. has been thriving here. She started in the babies’ room after we had a difficult experience at another daycare, where she cried all day and struggled to settle. On her very first day here, she walked in with a smile and never looked back—there wasn’t a single tear.
The entire team is so warm, caring, and welcoming. A special thank you to Liz, the director, who has always been incredibly supportive and understanding of our family’s needs. As we don’t have any family in Australia, her kindness and willingness to work with us have meant so much.
It’s such a reassuring feeling to know our daughter is happy, safe, and genuinely excited to go each day. We couldn’t recommend this centre more highly.
My boys adore it here. They have made lovely friends and they have learned so much from the wonderful educators.
My boys adore it here. They have made lovely friends and they have learned so much from the wonderful educators.
Honestly theses guys deserve way more then a 5 star 🌟 my little girl and I have been on quite a journey to find the right fit for us. Feeling incredibly grateful to have been so lucky to attend this centre. Management are incredibly switched on and supportive so grateful for Georgia and Erin. In the little time my daughter has attended this centre her development and growth is incredible, biggest gratitude to Sonya, Teresa and Seema. I believe it is every mother’s wish to be able to leave their children in good hands and to know they will be nurtured, love, safe and well taken care of in every aspect.
Forever grateful
Sara 🩷
Our Commitment to Child Safety
OAC is a child safe organisation where the protection and wellbeing of children is our highest priority. We are unwavering in our commitment to providing a safe, nurturing and inclusive environment, where every child has a
voice, feels safe, valued and respected.
Children are supported by Bunji our Health & Safety Mascot, who helps teams and children understand the importance of OAC’s policies and procedures in an age-appropriate way.
Everything your child needs to thrive is included in the daily fee:
- Our unique Grow Curriculum designed for nursery, toddler and preschool ages and offered everyday
- 2 year school readiness program
- In–house Allied Health Specialist support in Nutrition, Speech Pathology, Occupational Therapy & Vision
- Health & wellbeing focus to support your child’s physical health and emotional wellbeing
- Dietitian designed seasonal menu with all meals prepared freshly every day by our in-house campus cooks
- Stimulating outdoor spaces
- Daily photo & diary updates via the Storypark app
- Family & community focus at every campus
- Qualified & passionate Educators
- All essentials from nappies, formula & cot linen to sunscreen
- Flexible enrolment benefits including Casual Day and Public Holiday Swap Day bookings for eligible families.
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