Moonee Ponds Childcare & Kindergarten
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Campus Overview
Only About Children Moonee Ponds childcare is a light-filled, warm and welcoming centre, with a range of exciting, resource-rich environments. The campus has a large outdoor area that wraps around the front and side of the building, with two spacious yards available for age-appropriate outdoor learning; there are dedicated spaces for nursery aged children and ample room for adventure and play amongst our toddler and Kinder children.
Children at our Moonee Ponds campus enjoy –
- Our expansive, dedicated outdoor play spaces, including a bike track, a large climbing area situated over soft fall, entertaining mud and sand pits, worm farms, compost bins, a refreshing water trough, and large blackboards for children to play and learn.
- Our age-based indoor spaces that have been specifically created to encourage children in their learning and growth, with a focus on safety and natural elements.
- Additionally, the campus features its own unique sensory garden with a variety of edible plants where children are encouraged to explore and learn. Marie, our on-site professional garden educator, works alongside the educators to revolutionise the relationship children have with their food.
- Getting out into our local community through planned excursions and community activities that build on our educational curriculum and the children’s interests. We run a Nature Play Program during terms 2 and 3 for kinder age to visit the local park, Napier Park in Strathmore, to build on the children’s interests and learning.
- 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 Moonee Ponds, 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 Kindergarten 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 Moonee Ponds 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 Moonee Ponds childcare campus is located on Level 1/767 Mt Alexander Road, Moonee Ponds, and is close to Moonee Ponds Primary and Essendon Primary School. We’re a convenient nine-minute walk from the Essendon train station and have a public bus stop right in front of our building, with regular bus services. With undercover parking provided, families can rely on a smooth drop off and pick-up during every visit. Our campus is an excellent choice for local families in and around Moonee Ponds, Essendon, Brunswick West & Ascot Vale.
Interested in learning more? The best place to start is with a tour or call us today on 138 622.
Moonee Ponds Nursery (6 weeks – 2 years)
At Only About Children Moonee Ponds Nursery, our passionate educators focus on laying a foundation for enduring curiosity, confidence and a love of learning. Our Moonee Ponds Nursery caters to the care and development needs of infants aged 6 weeks -2 years.
The Moonee Ponds 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 Moonee Ponds 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
Moonee Ponds Toddlers (2-3 years)
Our Only About Children Moonee Ponds 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 Moonee Ponds 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
Moonee Ponds Kindergarten (3-5 years)
Only About Children Moonee Ponds 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.
We use the Kinder Tick at Only About Children Moonee Ponds because we’re an approved provider of a Victorian Government funded kindergarten program. That means our service delivers a play-based learning program, led by a qualified early childhood teacher.
Moonee Ponds 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
Helpful Info
Campus Educators
Sharna Troise
Campus Director
Sharna has been a part of the OAC family for almost 5 years, working in the Moonee Ponds and Hawthorn Campus. She has a passion for building strong and meaningful relationships with children where they feel safe and supported, connecting with families and the community, and guiding and mentoring professional growth. Sharna takes a hands-on approach and prides herself on promoting an open and friendly culture in the campus. Currently, she is completing her Bachelor of Early Childhood Teaching, which she will finish this November.
Sharna Troise
Campus Director
Sharna has been a part of the OAC family for almost 5 years, working in the Moonee Ponds and Hawthorn Campus. She has a passion for building strong and meaningful relationships with children where they feel safe and supported, connecting with families and the community, and guiding and mentoring professional growth. Sharna takes a hands-on approach and prides herself on promoting an open and friendly culture in the campus. Currently, she is completing her Bachelor of Early Childhood Teaching, which she will finish this November.
Sharna has been a part of the OAC family for almost 5 years, working in the Moonee Ponds and Hawthorn Campus. She has a passion for building strong and meaningful relationships with children where they feel safe and supported, connecting with families and the community, and guiding and mentoring professional growth. Sharna takes a hands-on approach and prides herself on promoting an open and friendly culture in the campus. Currently, she is completing her Bachelor of Early Childhood Teaching, which she will finish this November.
Childcare Subsidy
For more information, visit our Childcare Subsidy Information (CCS)
Our Learning Spaces
Contact Us
- Open hours: Mon-Fri 6:30am – 6:30pm
- Phone: 138 622
- 1/767 Mt Alexander Road, Moonee Ponds VIC 3039
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
Sharna Troise
Sharna has been a part of the OAC family for almost 5 years, working in the Moonee Ponds and Hawthorn Campus. She has a passion for building strong and meaningful relationships with children where they feel safe and supported, connecting with families and the community, and guiding and mentoring professional growth. Sharna takes a hands-on approach and prides herself on promoting an open and friendly culture in the campus. Currently, she is completing her Bachelor of Early Childhood Teaching, which she will finish this November.
Sharna has been a part of the OAC family for almost 5 years, working in the Moonee Ponds and Hawthorn Campus. She has a passion for building strong and meaningful relationships with children where they feel safe and supported, connecting with families and the community, and guiding and mentoring professional growth. Sharna takes a hands-on approach and prides herself on promoting an open and friendly culture in the campus. Currently, she is completing her Bachelor of Early Childhood Teaching, which she will finish this November.
Sharna Troise
Campus Director
Sharna has been a part of the OAC family for almost 5 years, working in the Moonee Ponds and Hawthorn Campus. She has a passion for building strong and meaningful relationships with children where they feel safe and supported, connecting with families and the community, and guiding and mentoring professional growth. Sharna takes a hands-on approach and prides herself on promoting an open and friendly culture in the campus. Currently, she is completing her Bachelor of Early Childhood Teaching, which she will finish this November.
Here’s what our families have to say
Mustafa Farasat 1711316989
Alexandra Belson (MissBelson) 1699961271
Georgia Stormont 1686300555
Renee De jong 1677149424
Natalie Colosimo 1665625578
Kelly Connelly 1579173091
Jay Doolan 1579151128
Nivek London 1573108497
Sonja Kolokithas 1571991282
M H 1523427095
