Woori Yallock Childcare & Kindergarten
Campus Overview
Only About Children Woori Yallock is a warm and inviting childcare centre with a team of passionate and qualified Educators ready to help your child feel stimulated, safe, nurtured and happy. Our Woori Yallock daycare has a dedicated outdoor play area, including a sandpit and outdoor dining space, children have the space to explore, create and lead their own play. Our four age-based indoor spaces are specifically designed, with natural elements, to encourage children to learn and grow safely.
Children at our Woori Yallock campus enjoy –
- 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.
- Connecting with our local community through planned excursions and community activities that build on the children’s curriculum and interests. At Only About Children childcare Woori Yallock, these include visits to our local parks and walks to the local primary school for school transitions.
- 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 Woori Yallock, 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 Woori Yallock 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 renovated Campus is located at 7-13 Symes Road, Woori Yallock and situated in the beautiful Yarra Valley. This early learning centre is close to Woori Yallock Primary School with our local bus stop just a five-minute walk away. We have onsite parking available so families can enjoy a simple drop off and pick up every visit.
Interested in learning more? The best place to start is with a tour or call us today on 138 622.
Woori Yallock Nursery (6 weeks – 2 years)
At Only About Children Woori Yallock Nursery, our passionate educators focus on laying a foundation for enduring curiosity, confidence and a love of learning. Our Woori Yallock Nursery caters to the care and development needs of infants aged 6 weeks -2 years.
The Woori Yallock 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 Woori Yallock 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
Woori Yallock Toddlers (2-3 years)
Our Only About Children Woori Yallock 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 Woori Yallock 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
Woori Yallock Kindergarten (3-5 years)
Only About Children Woori Yallock 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 Woori Yallock 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.
Woori Yallock 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
Woori Yallock Campus Educators
Christine Mason
Campus Director
At Only About Children Woori Yallock, our philosophy is that ‘we teach what we know, and subconsciously teach how to be’. Our focus is on building authentic relationships, and having respectful interactions, with our teams, families and every child in our care.
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
- 7-13 Symes Road, Woori Yallock VIC 3139
Meet our Campus Director
Christine Mason
At Only About Children Woori Yallock, our philosophy is that ‘we teach what we know, and subconsciously teach how to be’. Our focus is on building authentic relationships, and having respectful interactions, with our teams, families and every child in our care.
At Only About Children Woori Yallock, our philosophy is that ‘we teach what we know, and subconsciously teach how to be’. Our focus is on building authentic relationships, and having respectful interactions, with our teams, families and every child in our care.