Only About Children Wahroonga Eastern Rd
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Only About Children Wahroonga Eastern Rd Centre overview
We take a holistic approach to childcare at Only About Children Wahroonga Eastern Rd. We believe that every child is given the greatest opportunity to reach their full potential through innovative quality early learning programs, with a focus on education, health and wellbeing.
Our purpose-built two-level Campus is conveniently located at 168 Eastern Road, in the leafy suburb of Wahroonga. This early learning centre is close to local bushwalks and playgrounds and a short walk from Wahroonga Public School. With onsite parking available, families can experience a simple drop off and pick up every visit. We have a bus stop right across the road, with buses that connect to the wider area in both directions.
Our large, multi-purpose outdoor play space caters for all age groups, with our sandpit and natural play spaces being favourite features. We have a large undercover space which is perfect for hot and rainy days. Our natural bush space has a teepee where we practice yoga, quiet activities and engage in meditations. Our children love our onsite worm farm and herb and vegetable gardens!
Our four age-based indoor spaces have been specifically created to encourage children in their learning and growth, with a focus on safety and natural elements. We love to connect with our local area and community through excursions and activities that feed into children’s interests and learning. At Only About Children childcare Wahroonga, these include regular trips to Wahroonga Public School as part of our School Readiness Program. We also enjoy regular excursions to our local bushwalks and playgrounds.
As part of their enrolment at Only About Children childcare Wahroonga, children have access to our Health Program, with specialist screening and support in Occupational Therapy, Speech Pathology, Vision and Nutrition.
At our Wahroonga early learning centre you will find a team of qualified and passionate Educators ready to help your child feel stimulated, nurtured, happy and safe. Our educational curriculum, known as Oac Grow, specifically supports the development of growing minds in Nursery and Preschool aged children. We cover numeracy and literacy, technology, creative expression, exploration and sustainability. Every day, your child will take part in a range of experiences exclusive to Only About Children. Our teaching is delivered in a fun, inclusive environment.
Our play-based curriculum allows us to deliver considered teaching in dynamic small group learning environments where we regularly monitor children’s challenges, successes and skills.
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About the curriculum
About the curriculum
Only About Children consider themselves much more than just child care. They are a place for children to grow, learn, make friends, explore the world and become school-ready. The children are exposed to a vast array of programs and inclusions as part of the daily fee.
The Grow Curriculum is the centre’s unique educational framework and the basis for essential early years learning and development. It includes core practices and programs that children are immersed in daily, through a balance of structured and unstructured play-based learning. It is guided by the Australian Early Years Learning Framework. Spanning toddler, preschool and school readiness ages.
The 4 key areas of the curriculum are:
- 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 & Relationships and Resilience & Mindfulness
To support the Grow Curriculum, the centre also has relationships with local schools to help with the transition to school, including school readiness workshops for families.
Programs
Programs
Morning
Alex is two and a half years old and loves to join his fellow room friends for breakfast before heading out to the toddler play environment for an abundance of open ended materials and experiences. Alex and his mates are free to discover the space safely and independently with educator supervision.
The educators like to arrange activities in small groups in intentional teaching settings to support the children with their growing curiosity and sense of self. Today Alex’s group is collecting different shaped leaves that they will use in a creative project.
Lunch & Rest Time
Alex loves to help the educators weed and water the herb garden. Today he picks some of the mint to taste. He takes the rest inside to the campus cook to use in the cacao mint muffins for afternoon tea. For lunch Alex eats his favourite Chicken and Mushroom Risotto.
Busy toddlers need time to rest so this is integrated into every day. Alex has dropped his day sleep so enjoys quiet reading and relaxation.
Afternoon
The children are sitting on the mat with their educator to enjoy some nursery. Alex sings along to Twinkle, Twinkle Little Star and copies the educator’s hand movements.
Morning
Tess is 5 years old and likes to start her day with her Educator and small group playing numeracy and literacy activities as part of the broader campus school readiness program.
Lunch & Learn
The educators discuss ways that children can contribute to reducing climate change. Tess suggests that people could take shorter showers to save water, and her friends agree that they will try that too. Sustainability practices are so embedded in the day that Tess’s group empty the water cups straight into the garden after lunch.
Afternoon
Tess loves the friendships she has made at the centre, and gets great joy out of sharing their creative passions through daily music and drama. These programs also support Tess in her social, emotional and physical wellbeing too. All of which are so important for their next stage in life - school!
Meet the team
Meet the team
At Only About Children, the qualified and passionate educators seek to create a nurturing learning environment for the children in their care. They are committed to helping each child reach their full potential.
The educators help the children to feel safe, nurtured, stimulated and happy. They follow an innovative play-based curriculum, and use a small group learning environment where children’s successes, skills and challenges are monitored on an ongoing basis. Families can enjoy daily photos and updates from the centre, through their free app.
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Centre Reviews
My child has been attending the centre for over four months now and I'm so happy to have found a place with such... My child has been attending the centre for over four months now and I'm so happy to have found a place with such caring and thoughtful educators. They have provided frequent updates on my child's growth journey and is really invested in their development. The facilities are clean and the outdoor area is reasonably spacious. The educators spend a lot of time setting up the rooms in the morning to offer engaging activities for the kids and the outdoor mud kitchen provides endless opportunities for entertainment. The only downside to the centre is that lunch is not provided (morning tea, afternoon tea, and snacks are provided) but I've grown accustomed to packing lunches now, usually just with leftovers. I find it a small price to pay for my child to attend a centre where I know he will be well taken care of. I am also grateful for educators who go the extra mile to make life easier for me as a parent. There have been times where I have had difficult drop offs and pick ups and the educators do not hesistate to provide me with assistance. I highly recommend OAC Eastern Road for any parent who are looking to place their child in a good-quality ELC. Read more
My daughter started at OAC back in 2020 after we moved into the area, she settled almost instantly, my son has been attending... My daughter started at OAC back in 2020 after we moved into the area, she settled almost instantly, my son has been attending since he was 18 months old, he is now 4 and he absolutely loves Renee and the team. It’s like a second home and a second family for us, all the educators are so warm, caring and compassionate. The activities and curriculum are amazing, my daughter still insists on coming into pickup so she can see all her old teachers. I can’t speak highly enough of OAC Eastern Rd, Renee and all the staff. We are so incredibly happy with the care both our kids have and are receiving. Read more
Sally thanks for your awesome review of Only About Children Wahroonga Eastern Rd and for being part of the Only About Children family since 2020! We really appreciate you sharing your experience and we love that your daughter wants to come to pick ups to see the educators, it shows what amazing relationships the educators form with the children in their care Kind regards Fiona
My four children have each attended Oac North Wahroonga, over the past 15 years. The teachers are dedicated and have such a heart... My four children have each attended Oac North Wahroonga, over the past 15 years. The teachers are dedicated and have such a heart for the kids, their wellbeing and their development. All of my kids have loved it here and I would not hesitate to recommend. Read more
Hi Jennifer, thanks for your wonderful 5* review of Only About Children Wahroonga Eastern Rd and for being part of the Only About Children over the past 15 years! Your wonderful review is great testament to the amazing team of Educators at this campus and the great care and quality education they provide to each and every child in their care. Thanks for sharing Kind regards Fiona