Coogee Carr St Childcare & Preschool
Chanelle Ten Broeke 1665709436
Tony Kwok Hung CHUNG 1661923763
Aurora Sassone 1642982128
Martin Marklund 1641253282
Campus Overview
Our purpose-built Campus is conveniently located at 2A Carr St, just a three-minute drive or a 14-minute walk to Coogee Beach. We are right next to a bus stop where you can easily catch a bus to either Randwick or the City. With plenty of street parking, families can enjoy a smooth drop off and pick up every visit.
Families at our Coogee Carr St campus enjoy –
- Two dedicated outdoor play areas have been created with exploration, adventure and self-lead play in mind. Our children can enjoy the bike track, fairy garden, slide and our 2 large sandpits.
- Our seven age-based indoor spaces are specifically designed to encourage children to learn and grow with a focus on safety and natural elements.
- At our Coogee Carr St childcare centre, our passionate educators, allied health specialists and accredited dietitians are focused on creating a learning space where families and children can learn and grow together.
- Getting out into our local community through planned excursions and community activities that build on our educational curriculum and the children’s interests. These regular trips to the local library, post office and the local public school with our children and families.
- 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 Coogee Carr St, 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 Coogee Carr St 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.
We are located at 2A Carr St, just a three-minute drive or a 14-minute walk to Coogee Beach. We are right next to a bus stop where you can easily catch a bus to either Randwick or the City. With plenty of street parking, families can enjoy a smooth drop off and pick up every visit.
We have 2 childcare centres located in Coogee, please view our Coogee Campus page to see more
Interested in learning more? The best place to start is with a tour or call today us on 138 622.
Coogee Carr St Nursery (6 weeks – 2 years)
At Only About Children Coogee Carr St Nursery, our passionate educators focus on laying a foundation for enduring curiosity, confidence and a love of learning. Our Coogee Carr St Nursery caters to the care and development needs of infants aged 6 weeks -2 years.
The Coogee Carr St 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 Coogee Carr St 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
Coogee Carr St Toddlers (2-3 years)
Our Only About Children Coogee Carr St 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 Coogee Carr St 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
Coogee Carr St Preschool (3-5 years)
Only About Children Coogee Carr St 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.
Coogee Carr St 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
Coogee Carr St Campus Educators
Ana Gomes
Campus Director
Ana has been with Only About Children for over 5 years and holds a Certificate III and Diploma in Early Childhood Education. Before working in Early Childhood Education, Anna worked as a lawyer in Brazil for over 10 years, however her passion has always been in teaching, coming from a a family of teachers.
At Only About Children Coogee Carr St Campus, we acknowledge and welcome all families, their histories, cultures and traditions. We pay our respect to the land, the people and the practice that have come before us, and with us and lead us into the next generation.
Ana Gomes
Campus Director
Ana has been with Only About Children for over 5 years and holds a Certificate III and Diploma in Early Childhood Education. Before working in Early Childhood Education, Anna worked as a lawyer in Brazil for over 10 years, however her passion has always been in teaching, coming from a a family of teachers.
At Only About Children Coogee Carr St Campus, we acknowledge and welcome all families, their histories, cultures and traditions. We pay our respect to the land, the people and the practice that have come before us, and with us and lead us into the next generation.
Ana has been with Only About Children for over 5 years and holds a Certificate III and Diploma in Early Childhood Education. Before working in Early Childhood Education, Anna worked as a lawyer in Brazil for over 10 years, however her passion has always been in teaching, coming from a a family of teachers.
At Only About Children Coogee Carr St Campus, we acknowledge and welcome all families, their histories, cultures and traditions. We pay our respect to the land, the people and the practice that have come before us, and with us and lead us into the next generation.
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
- 2A Carr Street, Coogee, NSW 2034
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
Ana Gomes
Ana has been with Only About Children for over 5 years and holds a Certificate III and Diploma in Early Childhood Education. Before working in Early Childhood Education, Anna worked as a lawyer in Brazil for over 10 years, however her passion has always been in teaching, coming from a a family of teachers.
At Only About Children Coogee Carr St Campus, we acknowledge and welcome all families, their histories, cultures and traditions. We pay our respect to the land, the people and the practice that have come before us, and with us and lead us into the next generation.
Ana has been with Only About Children for over 5 years and holds a Certificate III and Diploma in Early Childhood Education. Before working in Early Childhood Education, Anna worked as a lawyer in Brazil for over 10 years, however her passion has always been in teaching, coming from a a family of teachers.
At Only About Children Coogee Carr St Campus, we acknowledge and welcome all families, their histories, cultures and traditions. We pay our respect to the land, the people and the practice that have come before us, and with us and lead us into the next generation.
Ana Gomes
Campus Director
Ana has been with Only About Children for over 5 years and holds a Certificate III and Diploma in Early Childhood Education. Before working in Early Childhood Education, Anna worked as a lawyer in Brazil for over 10 years, however her passion has always been in teaching, coming from a a family of teachers.
At Only About Children Coogee Carr St Campus, we acknowledge and welcome all families, their histories, cultures and traditions. We pay our respect to the land, the people and the practice that have come before us, and with us and lead us into the next generation.
Here’s what our families have to say
Chanelle Ten Broeke 1665709436
Tony Kwok Hung CHUNG 1661923763
Aurora Sassone 1642982128
Martin Marklund 1641253282
