Rhodes Childcare & Preschool
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Min L 1720075272
Janet W 1717670455
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Jay 1715907904
Brigitte Kelly 1715907434
Niranjan Patil 1715904997
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Alexander Tan 1715723888
Natasha De Silva 1715663936
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Campus Overview ( 中文浏览 )
Only About Children Rhodes is a warm and inviting childcare centre with two incredible outdoor learning environments. These outdoor spaces, separated for nursery and toddler children (0-3 years) and preschool children (3-6 years), encourage engaging and creative experiences. Our younger children have a sandpit, curve hill and garden beds, whilst our preschoolers have a bike track, sandpit, cubby house, deck and garden beds. Our children love to enjoy the fruit, vegetables and flowers of their own gardens! Our 10 age-based indoor spaces are designed to encourage children to learn and grow, at their age and stage of development, in a secure ‘home away from home’ environment.
Families at our Rhodes campus enjoy –
- Our ten age-based indoor rooms encourage children to learn and grow with a focus on safety and natural elements.
- Dedicated outdoor play area with plenty of space for exploration, creativity and self-lead play. including a sandpit, climbing equipment, cubby houses and garden beds.
- Celebrating the multi-culturalism of our campus with dedicated team of multilingual educators, with many speaking Mandarin, which allows us to provide our children with an appreciation of Chinese culture, including celebrating Lunar New Year with lion dancers.
- Connecting with our local community through planned excursions and community activities including trips to our local shopping centre, train station and to Homebush Library and Concord Retirement Village.
- 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 Rhodes, 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 Rhodes 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 two-centre Campus is conveniently located at 1E Homebush Bay Drive, within the Rhodes Corporate Park, on the fringe of Rhodes and Concord West. We are a five-minute walk from Rhodes Train Station and a three-minute walk to the bus stop at Homebush Bay Drive. Rhodes Waterside shopping centre is just a three-minute walk, with a gorgeous waterfront walk another couple of minutes beyond that. We offer onsite parking so families can enjoy an efficient drop off and pick up every time they visit. We are close to St Ambrose Public School located at Concord West.
Interested in learning more? The best place to start is with a tour or call today us on 138 622.
Rhodes Nursery (6 weeks – 2 years)
At Only About Children Rhodes Nursery, our passionate educators focus on laying a foundation for enduring curiosity, confidence and a love of learning. Our Rhodes Nursery caters to the care and development needs of infants aged 6 weeks -2 years.
The Rhodes 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 Rhodes 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
Rhodes Toddlers (2-3 years)
Our Only About Children Rhodes 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 Rhodes 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
Rhodes Preschool (3-5 years)
Only About Children Rhodes 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.
Rhodes 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
Rhodes Campus Educators
Sana Mohsin
Campus Director
Campus Director Sana believes in making positive contributions to all children’s early development by taking their learning forward, celebrating uniqueness and providing opportunities to succeed. She is a strong advocate of collaboration through shared vision and continuous reflective practice, that ensures provision of exceptional and diverse education and care programs for our families.
Sana Mohsin
Campus Director
Campus Director Sana believes in making positive contributions to all children’s early development by taking their learning forward, celebrating uniqueness and providing opportunities to succeed. She is a strong advocate of collaboration through shared vision and continuous reflective practice, that ensures provision of exceptional and diverse education and care programs for our families.
Campus Director Sana believes in making positive contributions to all children’s early development by taking their learning forward, celebrating uniqueness and providing opportunities to succeed. She is a strong advocate of collaboration through shared vision and continuous reflective practice, that ensures provision of exceptional and diverse education and care programs for our families.
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
- 1E Homebush Bay Drive, Rhodes, NSW 2138
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
Sana Mohsin
Campus Director Sana believes in making positive contributions to all children’s early development by taking their learning forward, celebrating uniqueness and providing opportunities to succeed. She is a strong advocate of collaboration through shared vision and continuous reflective practice, that ensures provision of exceptional and diverse education and care programs for our families.
Campus Director Sana believes in making positive contributions to all children’s early development by taking their learning forward, celebrating uniqueness and providing opportunities to succeed. She is a strong advocate of collaboration through shared vision and continuous reflective practice, that ensures provision of exceptional and diverse education and care programs for our families.
Sana Mohsin
Campus Director
Campus Director Sana believes in making positive contributions to all children’s early development by taking their learning forward, celebrating uniqueness and providing opportunities to succeed. She is a strong advocate of collaboration through shared vision and continuous reflective practice, that ensures provision of exceptional and diverse education and care programs for our families.
Here’s what our families have to say
Claire Hu 1728532310
Min L 1720075272
Janet W 1717670455
Sayani Sarkar 1716336776
Jay 1715907904
Brigitte Kelly 1715907434
Niranjan Patil 1715904997
Jasmine Smith 1715753515
Alexander Tan 1715723888
Natasha De Silva 1715663936
Alison Tenoria 1704764410
Ania Aquino 1703065501
Guillaume Navarro 1703054908
Yana Andelic 1702959824
Michelle Law 1702893001
aakash deep dhawan 1699852014
Shankar Iyer 1698879397
Navin Gavas 1693948562
Nathalia Nascimento 1693444504
Avril Zhao 1681254300
Sunayana Dutt Mukherjee 1673498643
Maguy Sakkal 1638229996
Oliver Hua 1631787450Rhodes Campus Community
