Croydon Park Childcare & Preschool
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.
- 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 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
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
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
Helpful Info
Croydon Park Campus Educators
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)
Our Learning Spaces
Contact Us
- Open hours: Mon-Fri 7:00am – 6:00pm
- Phone: 138 622
- 462 Georges River Road, Croydon Park, NSW, 2133
Meet our Campus Director
Mary Davis
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.
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.