Campus Overview
At Only About Children (OAC) we see ourselves as More Than Childcare. Our unique approach to childcare goes beyond education to encompass the health and total wellbeing of every child.
Our newest campus, Torquay is a brand-new purpose built centre that provides an abundance of space for your child to learn, grow and explore from ages 6 week to 6 years. Our childcare centre will feature a range of inspiring, custom-designed environments for children to explore with a focus on safety and development surrounded by age-appropriate natural and recycled materials.
Families at our Torquay campus will enjoy –
- 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.
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
Our Learning Spaces
Our purpose-built Torquay Campus will be located by Geelong Road & Grossmans Road, Torquay close to nearby schools and shopping centres with plenty of parking so families can enjoy a smooth drop-off and pick-up every visit.
Interested in learning more? Call us today on 138 622.
Torquay Nursery (6 weeks – 2 years)
At Only About Children Torquay Nursery, our passionate educators focus on laying a foundation for enduring curiosity, confidence and a love of learning. Our Torquay Nursery caters to the care and development needs of infants aged 6 weeks -2 years.
The Torquay 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 Torquay 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
Torquay Toddlers (2-3 years)
Our Only About Children Torquay 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 Torquay 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
Torquay Kindergarten (3-5 years)
Only About Children Torquay 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 will use the Kinder Tick at Only About Children Torquay 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.
Torquay 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 Information
Torquay Campus Educators
Shayne Cronin
Campus Director
Shayne is an experienced Campus Director with over 33 years in the early learning and childcare sector. She is passionate about providing all children with high-quality learning opportunities and does this by creating inviting learning environments, inspired by sustainability and natural resources. Shayne is an enthused leader and is committed to building and leading a team of nurturing Educators who are passionate about supporting children to become critical thinkers with a lifelong love for learning.
Shayne Cronin
Campus Director
Shayne is an experienced Campus Director with over 33 years in the early learning and childcare sector. She is passionate about providing all children with high-quality learning opportunities and does this by creating inviting learning environments, inspired by sustainability and natural resources. Shayne is an enthused leader and is committed to building and leading a team of nurturing Educators who are passionate about supporting children to become critical thinkers with a lifelong love for learning.
Shayne is an experienced Campus Director with over 33 years in the early learning and childcare sector. She is passionate about providing all children with high-quality learning opportunities and does this by creating inviting learning environments, inspired by sustainability and natural resources. Shayne is an enthused leader and is committed to building and leading a team of nurturing Educators who are passionate about supporting children to become critical thinkers with a lifelong love for learning.
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Contact Us
- Phone: 138 622
- 9 Grossmans Road Torquay 3228
Meet our Campus Director
Shayne Cronin
Shayne is an experienced Campus Director with over 33 years in the early learning and childcare sector. She is passionate about providing all children with high-quality learning opportunities and does this by creating inviting learning environments, inspired by sustainability and natural resources. Shayne is an enthused leader and is committed to building and leading a team of nurturing Educators who are passionate about supporting children to become critical thinkers with a lifelong love for learning.
Shayne is an experienced Campus Director with over 33 years in the early learning and childcare sector. She is passionate about providing all children with high-quality learning opportunities and does this by creating inviting learning environments, inspired by sustainability and natural resources. Shayne is an enthused leader and is committed to building and leading a team of nurturing Educators who are passionate about supporting children to become critical thinkers with a lifelong love for learning.
Shayne Cronin
Campus Director
Shayne is an experienced Campus Director with over 33 years in the early learning and childcare sector. She is passionate about providing all children with high-quality learning opportunities and does this by creating inviting learning environments, inspired by sustainability and natural resources. Shayne is an enthused leader and is committed to building and leading a team of nurturing Educators who are passionate about supporting children to become critical thinkers with a lifelong love for learning.
