Williamstown Child Care & Kindergarten
Campus Overview
Only About Children Williamstown has two dedicated outdoor yards where children have plenty of space for creating, exploring and directing their own play. You’ll find a team of qualified and passionate Educators at our Williamstown early learning centre, ready to provide a safe, stimulating, happy and nurturing space for your child. Our children enjoy a bike track, a large fort with a slide, a swing, sandpits, vegetable patch and composting space. We have an abundance of trees, for both shade and fruit growing. Rated as ‘Exceeding’ the National Quality Standard, our Williamstown Campus is committed to providing the best care for every child in a nurturing environment.
Children at our Williamstown campus enjoy –
- Our outdoor area includes four spacious playgrounds – abundant in greenery and sunshine – for outdoor learning and exploration.
- 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.
- At Only About Children Williamstown we get out and about on regular excursions, so we have a great connection with the local community. We explore a variety of locations, including reciprocal visits with Grade 4 students from Williamstown North Primary School, train trips to local areas and Library visits.
- 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 Williamstown, 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 Williamstown 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
Only About Children Williamstown childcare is conveniently located at 19-23 Power Street, Williamstown, with Williamstown North Station just a three-minute walk away. Williamstown North Primary School is across the road and a number of other schools sit near us. With plenty of onsite parking and street parking available, families can enjoy a convenient drop off and pick up every time they visit. Our local bus stops are a short five-minute walk away, with services connecting the wider area.
Interested in learning more? The best place to start is with a tour or call us today on 138 622.
Williamstown Nursery (6 weeks – 2 years)
At Only About Children Williamstown Nursery, our passionate educators focus on laying a foundation for enduring curiosity, confidence and a love of learning. Our Williamstown Nursery caters to the care and development needs of infants aged 6 weeks -2 years.
The Williamstown 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 Williamstown 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
Williamstown Toddlers (2-3 years)
Our Only About Children Williamstown 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 Williamstown 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
Williamstown Kindergarten (3-5 years)
Only About Children Williamstown 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 Williamstown 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.
Williamstown 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
Williamstown Campus Educators
Tania Boddington
Campus Director
Tania has over 15 years experience working in Early Childhood Education. She always strives to provide children with a “home away from home” experience, while maintaining a safe, happy, and clean environment.
She believes the first 5 years of a child’s life is a critical time for physical, social, emotional, and behavioural development and thinking and communication skills. Shee believes all children are entitled to care that is warm, caring, safe but also stimulating, fun and educational. She is committed to providing a fulfilling and professional environment that encourages initiative, feedback from all the families and the delivery of excellence in childcare.
Tania is blessed to have 2 beautiful children of her own and a wonderful and supportive partner.
Childcare Subsidy
For more information, visit our Childcare Subsidy Information (CCS)
Our Learning Spaces
Contact Us
- Open hours: Mon-Fri 7:00am – 6:00pm
- Phone: 138 622
- 19-23 Power Street Williamstown VIC 3016
Meet our Campus Director
Tania Boddington
Tania has over 15 years experience working in Early Childhood Education. She always strives to provide children with a “home away from home” experience, while maintaining a safe, happy, and clean environment.
She believes the first 5 years of a child’s life is a critical time for physical, social, emotional, and behavioural development and thinking and communication skills. Shee believes all children are entitled to care that is warm, caring, safe but also stimulating, fun and educational. She is committed to providing a fulfilling and professional environment that encourages initiative, feedback from all the families and the delivery of excellence in childcare.
Tania is blessed to have 2 beautiful children of her own and a wonderful and supportive partner.
Tania has over 15 years experience working in Early Childhood Education. She always strives to provide children with a “home away from home” experience, while maintaining a safe, happy, and clean environment.
She believes the first 5 years of a child’s life is a critical time for physical, social, emotional, and behavioural development and thinking and communication skills. Shee believes all children are entitled to care that is warm, caring, safe but also stimulating, fun and educational. She is committed to providing a fulfilling and professional environment that encourages initiative, feedback from all the families and the delivery of excellence in childcare.
Tania is blessed to have 2 beautiful children of her own and a wonderful and supportive partner.