Carindale Childcare & Kindergarten

Reviews from Google

Sally Torrie Sally Torrie 1705995289
Such a nurturing and fun environment for kids. The educators are amazing and have gone above and beyond to help my little man settle in. I feel at ease knowing my little boy is well looked after and having fun each day.

Brooke Roberts Brooke Roberts 1660768288
Making the move to OAC was the best choice for my little one, he is so loved and cared for, the communication from educators is amazing and he has learnt so much already. Have never experienced a childcare like this one, their philosophy and values really make a difference in the way they run each day.

Jen Hillier Jen Hillier 1659412633
Has been the best decision for our son! His teacher Miss Kacie is so caring and you can see how the children adore her! My little boy is flourishing and I love that the teachers are always happy to have a chat every afternoon about what happened in the day! Love this little center!

Claudia Aistrope Claudia Aistrope 1559790579
Seeds carindale is a lovely family feel centre, where the staff have a genuine relationships with the children.

R R 1544505686
I would recommend seeds early learning centre, my little girl is always happy and learning. The staff are very professional and very welcoming.

Zsofi Nemeth Zsofi Nemeth 1544143514
My daughter started at Seeds Carindale about a year ago and we love it ever since we first started there. The educators at the centre are wonderful, always happy and smiling. Our director, Julie is very approachable too, they always on a look out for you as a parent, genuinely interested about how are you going. I always get great tips and advice from Julie, Kacie or the educators in my daughters' room. I also love the activities the educators do, there is so much variety every day, simply amazing! I love the photos, stories, updates on the Childcarers app every day. Thank you for looking after our little girl.

Bridie Charlotte Bridie Charlotte 1542867591
By far the best kindy around! The staff are phenomenal! The curriculum the centre provides is outstanding, my son is very well prepared for prep next year. The teachers are loving! The centre is clean and food is great without a complaint from my son. Going to miss them! They have become like family and I am beyond grateful for their guidance in my son's life.

bonne rose bonne rose 1542866359
Supportive, caring staff. Beautiful center and people here. My child is so happy and gets to be her true self as all her creative ideas are encouraged and embraced. Would highly recommend

chris askew chris askew 1507259011
Staff and facilities are great, especially with the recent renovations to the outdoor areas. Would definitely recommend.

528A91 528A91 1481589371
This is a really friendly, reasonably priced and quality daycare centre. In addition to all the usual things you would expect they have a mechanism to provide feedback on issue that are important, regularly have seasonal events and extra-curricular events. Our small fellow has loved going here for 2 years now and we'll be sending No. 2.

Theo Georga Theo Georga 1465972666
I can't speak highly enough about Seeds. The staff are amazing and the facilities are top notch.
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Campus Overview

Only About Children childcare and kindergarten in Carindale has two dedicated outdoor play areas, each with plenty of shading, our children have ample space to lead their own play through exploration and adventure. Our children can enjoy our mud kitchen, water features, and our adventure and climbing equipment – we have a tyre tree and a large rope web for climbing in the senior playground. Another favourite is our large garden area and sustainable spaces that include a worm farm and compost heap!

Families at our Carindale campus enjoy –

  • Our three age-based indoor spaces are specifically designed to encourage children to learn and grow with a focus on safety and natural elements.
  • Connecting with our local area and community through excursions and activities that feed into children’s interests and learning. At Only About Children childcare Carindale, these include regular trips to the Carindale Library, local retirement homes, Bunnings and Woolworths and Clean Up Australia walks.
  • Our many visits and celebrations throughout the year including animal visits, performances, cultural celebrations, Grandparent’s Day, Pyjama Day and many more! 

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  • 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 nutritionhealth 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.

Only About Children Carindale, 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 Carindale 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

Our purpose-built Campus is conveniently located at 1 Epala Street Carina, on the corner of Epala Street and Meadowlands Road, in the heart of Carindale and 15-30 minutes from the Brisbane CBD. This early learning centre is an eight-minute walk to Preston Road Park and the beautiful Minnippi Parkland, a fantastic area for family gatherings with picnic space, playground and much more! There are several local schools within the nearby area. Our onsite parking ensures families a simple and safe drop off and pick up every visit. For public transport, we have a local bus stop just outside on Meadowlands Road. 

Interested in learning more? The best place to start is with a tour or call today us on 138 622.

Carindale Nursery (6 weeks – 2 years)

At Only About Children Carindale Nursery, our passionate educators focus on laying a foundation for enduring curiosity, confidence and a love of learning. Our Carindale Nursery caters to the care and development needs of infants aged 6 weeks -2 years.

The Carindale Nursery focuses on safe sleep practices developed by qualified Family Health Nurses and Consultants. Our nursery is a safe and stimulating environment that encourages your child to explore and play and implements both structure and a nurturing environment with our exceptional caregiving and play routines.

Our Carindale Nursery Program includes:

  • Age 6 weeks -2 years appropriate indoor/outdoor learning environments.
  • Sleeping rooms with a focus on positive sleep practices.
  • Dietitian designed baby menus with all meals and snacks included.
  • Baby essentials such as nappies, cots, linen, and sunscreen.
  • Balanced structured and unstructured play-based learning – Grow curriculum

For more information, download the Only About Children Nursery Room Guide

OAC Nursery Room Guide

Carindale Toddlers (2-3 years)

Our Only About Children Carindale campus is focused on giving your child a calm and welcoming environment that balances play, exploration, and learning. Our Toddler rooms are led by passionate educators who create play-based learning activities designed to provide toddler-aged children with nurturing experiences that encourage growth and development.

Our Toddler rooms are safe, supportive spaces that facilitate creative exploration. Each space is expertly designed to encourage younger children to explore, solve problems, create, construct and interact with peers.

Our Carindale Toddler program includes:

  • Age 2-3 years of appropriate learning and playing environments.
  • Balanced structured and unstructured play-based learning – Grow curriculum
  • Small group learning activities.
  • Dietitian designed menus with all meals and snacks included.
  • Calm sleeping and resting rooms.

For more information, download the Only About Children Toddler Room Guide

OAC Toddler Room Guide

Carindale Kindergarten (3-5 years)

Only About Children Carindale Kindergarten is focused on creating quality experiences that place your child in the best position to begin school. Our nurturing kindergarten educators give special emphasis on building school-ready skills, such as Literacy & Language, Exploration & STEM (Science, Tech, Engineering & Math), Sustainability, Music, Dramatic Play and Art. We aim to make your child’s transition to school as smooth as possible by providing balanced, small group learning activities that build independence and resilience along with academic skills.

Our team of highly-skilled educators and health specialists work together to create an integrated journey that enhances your child’s learning and development. Individual learning plans are created to empower each child with skills that will help them reach their full academic and social potential.

 

Carindale Kindergarten program

  • Provides an innovative curriculum focused on left brain logic and right brain creativity
  • Includes both structured and unstructured play-based learning that considers the child’s individual interests and development
  • Provides an ‘Individual Learning and Development Plan’ for every child with 6 monthly check-ins with families
  • A learning focus from 9am to 3pm to prepare children for typical school hours and routine whilst providing the flexibility of long hours for social development and play
  • Is guided by the Early Years Learning Framework (EYLF) and the National Quality Standard (NQS) for childcare.
  • Includes Health and Social Development support in preparation for school, including complementary Vision Screening

For more information, download the Only About Children Kindergarten Room Guide

OAC Kindergarten Room Guide

Helpful Information

Carindale Campus Educators

Julie-Ann Maxwell Julie-Ann Maxwell

Julie-Ann Maxwell

Campus Director

Our Campus Director, Julie-Ann, has worked at the Carindale campus for over 12 years.  Julie-Ann has a deep understanding of Early childhood development and loves sharing this.  She looks at  the Carindale campus as not just a campus but as her extended family.  “Early Childhood is not just a job to me it is an absolute passion for me!”

Childcare Subsidy

For more information, visit our Childcare Subsidy Information (CCS)

Contact Us

  • Open hours: Mon-Fri 7:00am – 6:00pm
  • Phone: 07 5445 6888
  • 1 Epala Street, Carina, QLD, 4152

 

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