Only About Children Hawthorn
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About Only About Children Hawthorn
We take a holistic approach to childcare and kindergarten at Only About Children Hawthorn. We believe that every child is given the best opportunity to reach their full potential through innovative quality early learning programs, with a focus on education, health and wellbeing.
Our beautiful purpose-built three-level Campus is conveniently located on ocated at 140-142 Barkers Road, Hawthorn, just across from Xavier College, with several private schools and public schools within the local Hawthorn area. We are close to public transport. With onsite parking provided, families can enjoy an efficient drop off and pick up every visit.
Children have ample space to create, explore and lead their own play in all of our four dedicated outdoor areas. Our Kinder space has a vast play area with a large sandpit and slides, and our toddler space overlooks the Melbourne City skyline. Our five age-based indoor spaces are specifically designed to encourage children to learn and grow with a focus on safety and natural elements. We enjoy connecting with our local community through planned excursions and community activities that build on the children’s interests and learning.
When your child is enrolled at Only About Children childcare Hawthorn, they are included in our innovative Health Program, with specialist screening and ongoing support in Nutrition, Speech Pathology, Occupational Therapy and Vision. They will enjoy a nourishing seasonal menu, designed by a qualified Dietitian and prepared by our Cooks each day.
With a team of qualified and passionate Educators, your child will find an early learning environment where they feel safe, nurtured, stimulated and happy. Our educational curriculum – Oac Grow – gives Nursery and Kindergarten children the best opportunity to develop their growing minds, with programs ranging from literacy and numeracy to exploration, technology, creative expression and sustainability. Each day your child will participate in our fun, inclusive programs.
With an innovative play-based curriculum we stand out by delivering intentional teaching in dynamic small group learning environments where children’s successes, skills and challenges are monitored on an ongoing basis.
Only About Children is proud to display the Kinder Tick because we’re an approved provider of a Victorian Government funded kindergarten program. That means our service delivers a play-based learning program, led by a qualified early childhood teacher.
Availability & Fees
Nursery - 6 wks to 2 yrs
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Toddler - 2 yrs to 3 yrs
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Kindergarten - 3 yrs to 5 yrs
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Fees for Only About Children Hawthorn may vary based childcare subsidy eligibility. You may be eligible to a rebate of up to 85% of your childcare fees.
Calculate your subsidyKindergarten - 3 yrs to 5 yrs
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Fees for Only About Children Hawthorn may vary based childcare subsidy eligibility. You may be eligible to a rebate of up to 85% of your childcare fees.
Calculate your subsidyReviews for Only About Children Hawthorn
- Janelle Devine27 days ago
My daughter had attended for 1.5 months and was happy to go. The room leader was lovely and my daughter liked her. An incident occurred in the Tiny Tots room when the room leader was off for the day - daughter’s nappy was not changed since the morning. When my partner picked her up she was crying and she was not able to walk properly. She was walking with her legs spread a part. When they arrived home her nappy was heavily soiled and full. She had severe rash to her inner thighs and groin. She was screaming in pain. I tried the bath which was not tolerated and resulted in bleeding to her groin area. Rash remained for several weeks. Poor communication between staff was the reason for not changing it. Absolutely neglectful. High ratio of children in the room. Can’t get basic needs of child met.
Response from the owner24 days agoHi Janelle, We’re so sorry to hear about your experience and appreciate you bringing it to our attention. Your feedback has helped us strengthen our commitment to children’s wellbeing, and we’ve made some thoughtful changes to ensure we’re providing the highest standard of care at all times. If you’d like to talk further, please reach out to us at familysupport@oac.edu.au. Warmest, The OAC Team
- chris brook4 months ago
Our 2 kids have been at OAC for a month and love it. Well organised, great space, good food. Kids always happy when we pick them up. Special shout out to Matt .
Location of Only About Children Hawthorn
Hawthorn suburb information
Hawthorn is a suburb located in Victoria. There are approximately 32 child care centres in Hawthorn.
How much is child care in Hawthorn? On average, the cost of child care in Hawthorn is $159 per day. This breaks down to $159 per day for babies, $149 per day for toddlers and $139 per day for kindergarten.
Hawthorn sits just above the national NQS Rating & the average rating of centres is «Meeting NQS».
Number of centres
Child care centres in Hawthorn
32
Average cost per day
Baby
0-12 Months
$159
Toddler
13-24 Months
$149
Kindergarten
2-3 Years