Granville Childcare & Preschool
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Only About Children Granville is an expansive childcare centre with a separate nursery and toddler campus (0-3 years) and another space dedicated for preschool age children (3-5 years). Our age-based indoor spaces are carefully designed to encourage growth and learning amongst children, with a focus on safety and natural elements.
Families at our Granville campus enjoy –
- Three large, undercover outdoor play areas children have ample space for creativity, exploration and self-directed play
- With two dedicated outdoor play areas, and five indoor play areas, children have ample space to explore, create and lead their own play. Our outdoor spaces include a fun bike track, a worm farm, vegetable pots and a slide. All are covered with shade cloth.
- Connecting with our local community through planned excursions and community activities including trips to the grocery store, bakery, butcher and nursing home. Our children love to host regular visits from our local fire brigade, police, dentist, optometrist, road and traffic experts, mathematics tutors and local school students.
- 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 Granville, 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 Granville 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 Granville and South Granville Campuses are combined in the one building with South Granville catering for nursery and toddler age (0-3 years) and Granville Campus for preschool age children (3-6 years). With onsite parking spots provided, families can enjoy a smooth drop off and pick up every visit. We are located at 20-22 Ostend Street Granville, a five-minute drive from the gorgeous Auburn Botanic Gardens. A short walk will take you to Ray Marshall Reserve, a great place for local walks, with sports fields available. We are conveniently located near public transport with bus stops nearby that connect to the wider area in both directions. We have numerous local public and Catholic schools close by.
Interested in learning more? The best place to start is with a tour or call today us on 138 622.
Granville Nursery (6 weeks – 2 years)
At Only About Children Granville Nursery, our passionate educators focus on laying a foundation for enduring curiosity, confidence and a love of learning. Our Granville Nursery caters to the care and development needs of infants aged 6 weeks -2 years.
The Granville 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 Granville 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
Granville Toddlers (2-3 years)
Our Only About Children Granville 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 Granville 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
Granville Preschool (3-5 years)
Only About Children Granville 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.
Granville 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
Granville Campus Educators
Julie Younan
Campus Director
At Only About Children Granville we aim to provide a sense of belonging that welcomes and values all families and children. We respect, and identify the significance, that all children are capable and competent learners. We pride ourselves on having devoted and dedicated educators who have been within the service for years, creating a sense of comfort and familiarity for all families and children.
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
- 20-22 Ostend Street, Granville NSW 2142
Meet our Campus Director
Julie Younan
At Only About Children Granville we aim to provide a sense of belonging that welcomes and values all families and children. We respect, and identify the significance, that all children are capable and competent learners. We pride ourselves on having devoted and dedicated educators who have been within the service for years, creating a sense of comfort and familiarity for all families and children.
At Only About Children Granville we aim to provide a sense of belonging that welcomes and values all families and children. We respect, and identify the significance, that all children are capable and competent learners. We pride ourselves on having devoted and dedicated educators who have been within the service for years, creating a sense of comfort and familiarity for all families and children.