Croydon Park Childcare & Preschool

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Scott Walters Scott Walters 1727744013
Fantastic, caring and educational support for my child. Would highly recommend!

Leah Campbell Leah Campbell 1725586737
Only About Children Croydon Park certainly stands up to its name. All staff are amazing and supportive. Regular updates are provided. There's an underground carpark with a lift. Very generous with the children's provisions and the food is very nutritional. Highly recommended.

Benjamin Roebuck Benjamin Roebuck 1716527416
Very friendly staff! They show a genuine interest in all the kids, and provide a supportive and caring environment for them to flourish. They guide them in activities throughout the day, while also encouraging them to explore their own creativity. The food menu is healthy (and smells good too - lol)

Michael Ajaka Michael Ajaka 1698055697
My children have been attending this facility for two years, and our experience has consistently been excellent. There was a recent incident when my son woke up feeling unwell and the director and staff went above and beyond to ensure his safety and well-being. They were quick to respond, even prepared to call for an ambulance if necessary. This incident reaffirmed my high level of trust in them when it comes to the care and safety of my children.

Chris Matthews Chris Matthews 1687393845
During my recent visit to Only About Children Childcare Centre in Croydon Park, I was immediately drawn to the remarkable director, Mary, whose vibrant and professional personality created an environment filled with warmth and inclusivity. Mary's authentic and genuine approach forged deep connections with children, families, the community, and her co-workers.Only About Children Childcare Centre in Croydon Park is an exceptional facility that provides a nurturing and inclusive environment for children. The engaging learning spaces, commitment to diversity, and strong relationships with families create a supportive network for growth and development. With well-designed facilities, a thoughtfully curated curriculum, and a warm atmosphere, this centre stands out.

Mel Rose Mel Rose 1687391209
Am grateful to Mary and Dimi and all the other educators. They take pridetheir work and the care for the children. My daughter has been at this centre for 2 years and always excited to see her friends and educators. I Highly recommend this centre.

Mrs Fernandes Mrs Fernandes 1676939159
My daughter had a difficult time at her previous daycare centre. OAC made her feel right at home for her last few months of preschool. She didn't want to stay home! She loved the food, activities (especially arts and crafts) and the teachers were all very kind and patient. I would highly recommend this centre to anyone!

Susan Darwiche Susan Darwiche 1665632791
Very attentive, caring and professional educators. My daughter loves attending OAC and her social skills in particular have improved as a result.

Gabriella Al-Mallou Gabriella Al-Mallou 1648813835
Can't fault Mary and Dimi and their amazing team of educators. They are caring and work with you to achieve the best learning outcome for your child no matter the age. The centre is very welcoming and clean. Highly recommend!!

Jamil Mannah Jamil Mannah 1648813111
The best decision my wife and I made was sending our son to Only About Children, Croydon Park. We are so happy with the level of care that he receives every day from the enthusiastic educators. Most importantly he is happy. Knowing he is safe and taken care of is the most comforting thing as a parent. We appreciate the daily updates/photos from the educators. What has stood out to us the most is his development over the past year.We are so thankful and appreciative of our Only About Children Family!

Sandra Chan Sandra Chan 1645491290
Best childcare for my kids =)

Madeleine Madden Madeleine Madden 1634172830
We could not be happier with our choice to send our children to OAC Croydon Park. Mary and her team are incredible educators, kind, helpful, and communicate thoroughly with parents about anything that needs to be discussed. We toured nine centres locally and knew this was the one the moment we stepped foot in the door. Our kids love the variety in activities and the outdoor equipment is great for the various ages attending. The daily menu for meals and snacks is amazing. Thank you, OAC Croydon Park!

Carmen Sonja Carmen Sonja 1634130769
My daughter has attended OAC Croydon park for the last 1.5 yrs and just blossomed socially and academically under the care and education from the wonderful staff and educators at The Croydon park Campus.Its such a relief as a parent to see all the children happy and learning so much everyday, the food is great, we love the app to keep up w the children’s daily schedule and routines.I have been really happy with the communication from the educators about my child’s development too.Thank you for all you do for our kids Team Croydon park.

Kay Cooney Kay Cooney 1633951128
My 3 Children have attended OAC Croydon Park since they were babies, with my 2 little girls still attending I couldn’t recommend the centre highly enough, the staff are very professional and caring, throughout this whole Pandemic they kept the centre running with the highest regard for the safety of the children. My girls go in each morning with smiles on their faces & my son still talks about his time spent at the centre. My son started Kindy this year which was such an easy smooth transition from his pre-school learning.

Ashnita Singh Ashnita Singh 1603093132
My 4 year daughter is in pre school room and absolutely loves the positive atmosphere and environment. The staff are incredibly friendly and are easy to communicate if I ever have any questions. It’s a great centre and my daughter loves every minute of it!

Hetal Patel Hetal Patel 1603064868
My 2.5 year boy is been to this childcare and I am the witnessed.an excellent centre with amazing educators and management who truly care for children and update you with there programing and daily based development.

La na Austrália La na Austrália 1560828306
Beautiful environment and the staff are friendly.

Bella Tozza Bella Tozza 1541154325
Since my children started care in April this year, they have blossomed. In the beginning there were changes in staff, etc. However, I feel this centre is fantastic. The staff go out of their way to chat to you about their child's day and pass on any feedback given with maturity and respect. The variety of resources that are available is amazing, the layout of the centre is warm and inviting. Each room has it's own character, all the teachers and educators deserve credit. I enjoy reading the daily journals which are above standards. Coming from an early childhood background myself (17 years experience) and have seen the many different ways documentation is done, I can say by far, this centre out does themselves. They give parents the opportunity to provide feedback, add to the curriculum and join in the daily activities. Such as Grand parents reading to the group and joining in excursions. At the moment, the centre is going through new management and the smooth transition and the civil way it is done is very professional and they deserve all the praise; I highly recommend this centre. When ever I arrive at the centre, I am always warmly greeted by whoever is in the office. My children come home talking non stop about their teachers, squealing in delight as they pass their photo in the hallway. Well Done to all the Educators and teachers.
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Campus Overview

Only About Children Croydon Park is a warm inviting childcare centre with dedicated outdoor play areas, children have a wonderful environment to direct their own play, explore and create. We have a large sandpit, a vegetable garden, a worm farm, an obstacle course, a slide and a bike track. Our three age-based indoor spaces are designed to encourage growth and learning amongst our children, with a focus on natural elements and safety.  

Families at our Croydon Park campus enjoy –

  • Access to our Health Program, with specialist screening and support in Occupational Therapy, Speech Pathology, Vision and Nutrition.
  • Our dietitian-designed seasonal menus are prepared daily by our Cooks, from breakfast through to evening snack so your child is well-nourished throughout their day, every day.  
  • Connecting with our local community through planned excursions and community activities including regular trips to the park next door and connection with local community groups. 

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  • 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 nutritionhealth 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 Croydon Park, 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 Croydon Park 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 purpose-built three-level Campus is located at 462 Georges River Road, Croydon Park and a short walk to several popular local parks and reserves. With plenty of undercover parking, families can enjoy a smooth drop off and pick up every visit. We are conveniently located close to public transport with bus stops nearby that connect to the wider area in both directions. Our families enjoy being close to a number of local schools. 

Interested in learning more? The best place to start is with a tour or call today us on 138 622.

Croydon Park Nursery (6 weeks – 2 years)

At Only About Children Croydon Park Nursery, our passionate educators focus on laying a foundation for enduring curiosity, confidence and a love of learning. Our Croydon Park Nursery caters to the care and development needs of infants aged 6 weeks -2 years.

The Croydon Park 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 Croydon Park 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

OAC Nursery Room Guide

Croydon Park Toddlers (2-3 years)

Our Only About Children Croydon Park 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 Croydon Park 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

OAC Toddler Room Guide

Croydon Park Preschool (3-5 years)

Only About Children Croydon Park 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.

 

Croydon Park 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

OAC Preschool Room Guide

Helpful Info

Croydon Park Campus Educators

Mary Davis Mary Davis

Mary Davis

Campus Director

Mary has been working with Only About Children for over 5 years.   Mary has been fortunate enough to have lived, studied, and worked in Africa (Uganda), Europe (London) and Australia (Sydney) bringing back with her vast experience in working with different cultures and beliefs. 

Childcare Subsidy

For more information, visit our Childcare Subsidy Information (CCS)

Contact Us

  • Open hours: Mon-Fri 7:00am – 6:00pm
  • Phone: 138 622
  • 462 Georges River Road, Croydon Park, NSW, 2133
NSW Govt Start Strong Preschool Funding In 2024 Claim Start Strong Preschool Funding at Only About Children Croydon Park. The subsidy is up to $2,110 in addition to CCS

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