Only About Children St Leonards Centre overview
Welcome to Only About Children St Leonards!
Only About Children St Leonards is a warm and inviting child care centre conveniently located on the Pacific Highway. Children are cared for by qualified and passionate educators, in a safe and home-like environment that facilitates play-based learning that is both structured and unstructured. Children from six weeks to school age are cared for from 7:00 am to 6:30 pm in this bright and airy centre, with all meals and snacks provided.
In the large outdoor play spaces, the children are free to dig in the sandpit, ride around the bike track, or play in the cubby house. Inside, the light-filled spaces use natural materials to encourage play and interaction with friends. Educators enjoy taking the children out in the local community for excursions and community activities that build on the children’s interests. This includes visits to the local shops, cafe and the Gore Hill Oval.
Centre Extras
- Dietitian designed menu prepared in-house
- In-house allied health specialists
- Nursery/Toddler/Preschool curriculum
- Full & half day occasional care options
- School readiness program
- Focus on nature & sustainability
- Nappies, formula, linen & sunscreen
- Daily photos & updates via parent app
This purpose-built campus is right in the heart of St Leonards, close to the Royal North Shore Hospital and St Leonards train station, in addition to a bus stop right out the front. It is close to local schools, with an underground parking area to make drop off and pick up times easier. Why not book a tour today?
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Location
44-46 Pacific HighwaySt Leonards, NSW, 2065
Centre Reviews
The Educators and Management at this centre are the best I've ever experienced with my 2 children who have attended 2 different centres... The Educators and Management at this centre are the best I've ever experienced with my 2 children who have attended 2 different centres previously. The level of tailored care they have had for each of my kids is extremely unique and highly valued in my household. My oldest who is now at school asks every week to come back and visit her Daycare Educators (particularly Laju in the Pre-School room); that's how much of a lasting impression they have left on her. Last year when my daughter was prepping for Kindy, the level of personalised attention and focus she received from her Educators was incredible, as it paved the way for her now confident approach to learning now that she is in Kindergarden in Primary School. Her Educators knew her strengths and really encouraged and supported her learnings during her transition period in the last 6 months of the year for her before starting Kindy. They also provided us constant one on one feedbacks on her learning and focus areas, and provided resources to further cater to her learnings. Even though she no longer attends OAC, she is always welcomed back with open arms by her old Educators, who also continue to show interest in her development and learning as she grows up and is at her new big girl school. My youngest who is currently in the nursery room at OAC St Leonards absolutely loves her Educators Sarika, Suzanne + Ann), and the love and genuine care I see from everyone who looks after her shines through her happiness and her development. My little one has never ever cried at drop off, and on the odd occasion she is feeling a little attached, she is always approached by her Educators with a gentle, reassuring manner. The centre even provided me additional support and resources when we were struggling with her night time sleeps! Thank you Mariah <3 What I love about this centre is that you only need to communicate with them once on any changes/amendments your child needs and they are on top of it. From nap schedules, to food preferences, bottle time etc. Another thing thats shines through about this centre is the culture; from the Director Jess and Assistance Director Mariah, to the part-time carers, everyone respects one anothers roles and help out wherever it is needed. As Directors, they are not only in the office running the show behind the scenes, but they are also on the floor with the children, forming meaningful and important relationships with their fellow peers and the kids. Childcare is an industry that is doing it really hard at the moment, but as a parent, I've not once felt or sensed the difficulties up front; the behind the scenes juggle is not apparent to me, and I have definately seen the struggle come through at previous centres, but OAC have done an incredible job at managing this, without it impacting parents and children. Thank you beautiful OAC team! Highly recommended! Read more
Our two kids (1 year old and 3 year old) got to OAC St Leonards and they absolutely love it! Our eldest has... Our two kids (1 year old and 3 year old) got to OAC St Leonards and they absolutely love it! Our eldest has been there since he was 7 months old. The staff are amazing and attentive, and genuinely interested and concerned in the kids’ development. The centre is clean, the food they serve looks great, and they are always up to fun and stimulating activities throughout the day and the educators post regular updates on their app. Most importantly though, the staff are genuinely caring and have an interest in the kids and I feel very safe leaving them there. Read more
Hi Georgia, thanks for your great review of Only About Children St Leonards and for being part of the Only Abut Children family. At Only About Children we are committed to creating an environment where carers feel safe leaving their children and to providing the best care and quality education for each individual child. We are glad to read you are experiencing this at our St Leonards campus Kind regards Fiona
I have not found any other childcare centre as good as OAC St Leonards. I have had my children in different centres before... I have not found any other childcare centre as good as OAC St Leonards. I have had my children in different centres before and have finally settled here with the support of caring, passionate and genuine educators. How I wish I have found them sooner! Jess the director, has also been supportive and truly cares for the wellbeing of my children and our families' needs since day one. I am at peace to leave my children under the care of this professional team who respects, cares and loves them. My children are thriving there and it's such a joy as a parent to see how they learn and develop so much in their early years. Big thanks to the all the educators who are truly amazing in what they do! Read more
Hi Mary Ann, thanks for your wonderful google review of Only About Children St Leonards and for being part of the Only About Children family. We are so glad that you have chosen to settle at our campus and that your children are thriving. Kind regards Fiona