Caringbah Childcare & Preschool
Campus Overview
Only About Children Caringbah is an expansive childcare centre, with an incredible outdoor play area featuring various spaces – including a mud kitchen, a vegetable garden and a climbing pirate ship – children have plenty of space for adventure, creativity and play. Spread over two floors, our five age-based indoor spaces are uniquely designed to encourage learning and growth with a focus on safety and natural elements.
Families at our Caringbah campus enjoy –
- Three large, undercover outdoor play areas children have ample space for creativity, exploration and self-directed play
- Our age-based indoor spaces that host an abundance of natural light and are designed to encourage children to learn and grow, at their age and stage of development, in a secure ‘home away from home’ environment.
- Connecting with our local community through planned excursions and community activities. We also have a buddy system with Taren Point Public School, where students come and play with the children who are getting ready for school.
- Our school readiness program that prepares our children for primary schools in the area including: Caringbah North Public School, Miranda North Public School, Laguna Street Public School, St Catherine Catholic School, St Aloysius Catholic School and Our Lady of Fatima Catholic School.
- 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 Caringbah, 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 Caringbah 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 two-level campus is conveniently located at 32 Cawarra Road, in the heart of Caringbah. This early learning centre is in a semi-industrial area with close proximity to gyms, cafes, swim schools and dance schools. With 12 designated parking spaces, and ample shared parking, families can enjoy a smooth drop off and pick up every visit. We are close to public transport with bus stops nearby that connect to the wider area in both directions. Caringbah train station is a 20-25-minute walk from our Caringbah campus.
Interested in learning more? The best place to start is with a tour or call today us on 138 622.
Caringbah Nursery (6 weeks – 2 years)
At Only About Children Caringbah Nursery, our passionate educators focus on laying a foundation for enduring curiosity, confidence and a love of learning. Our Caringbah Nursery caters to the care and development needs of infants aged 6 weeks -2 years.
The Caringbah 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 Caringbah 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
Caringbah Toddlers (2-3 years)
Our Only About Children Caringbah 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 Caringbah 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
Caringbah Preschool (3-5 years)
Only About Children Caringbah Preschool 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.
Caringbah Preschool 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
- Is eligible for NSW Start Strong Preschool Funding
For more information, download the Only About Children Preschool Room Guide
Helpful Info
Caringbah Campus Educators
Liz Hitz
Campus Director
At Only About Children Caringbah, we believe that every child and their family is valuable. We love to be seen as an extended family to children and enjoy being available to provide knowledge, support and understanding.
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
- 32 Cawarra Road Caringbah NSW 2229
Meet our Campus Director
Liz Hitz
At Only About Children Caringbah, we believe that every child and their family is valuable. We love to be seen as an extended family to children and enjoy being available to provide knowledge, support and understanding.
At Only About Children Caringbah, we believe that every child and their family is valuable. We love to be seen as an extended family to children and enjoy being available to provide knowledge, support and understanding.