Fairlight 1 Childcare & Preschool

Campus Overview

Our purpose-built two-level Campus is conveniently located at Level 1, 87-95 Balgowlah Road, in the heart of Fairlight, and right opposite Manly Golf Club. We have two early learning preschool centres operating out of the same building. We enjoy being within walking distance of a number of reserves and playgrounds with the renowned Manly Beach only a 20-minute walk or a five-seven-minute drive away. With plenty of onsite parking and street parking available, families can enjoy a straightforward drop off and pick up every visit. 

Families at our Fairlight 1 campus enjoy –

• Two dedicated outdoor play areas – offering bike tracks, vegetable gardens and large sandpits – children have ample space to explore, create and lead their own play.
• Six age-based indoor spaces which are designed with natural elements in mind. These spaces encourage children to learn and grow in a safe environment.
• Connecting with our local community through planned excursions and community activities that build on the children’s curriculum and interests. 

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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 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 Fairlight, 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 Fairlight 1 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 Level 1, 87-95 Balgowlah Road, in the heart of Fairlight, and right opposite Manly Golf Club, in the heart of Fairlight, and right opposite Manly Golf Club. We have two early learning preschool centres operating out of the same building. We enjoy being within walking distance of several reserves and playgrounds with the renowned Manly Beach only a 20-minute walk or a five-seven-minute drive away. With plenty of onsite parking and street parking available, families can enjoy a smooth drop off and pick up every visit. We are located near public transport with bus stops nearby that connect to the wider area just outside our door.

We are close to several local schools, including Manly West Public, Balgowlah Heights Public, Manly Village Public, St Kieran’s Catholic School and St Cecilia’s Catholic School.  

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

Our Fairlight 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

Our Fairlight 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

Fairlight 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