Centre Highlights

Allergy & Anaphylaxis Aware

Educational & Developmental Programs

Dietitian designed menu prepared in-house

Nappies, formula, linen & sunscreen provided

SunSmart Aware

About Only About Children Southbank

Welcome to Only About Children Southbank!

Only About Children Southbank is a warm and inviting child care centre that is proud to be rated ‘exceeding’ by the National Quality Standard. Children are cared for by qualified and passionate educators, in a safe and home-like environment that facilitates play-based learning that is both structured and unstructured. Children from six weeks to school aged are cared for from 7.15 am to 6.15 pm with all meals and snacks provided.

In the large outdoor play spaces, the children are free to dig in the sandpit, ride on the bike track or water the plants in the vegetable garden. Inside, the light-filled spaces use natural materials to encourage play and interaction with friends. Educators enjoy taking the children out in the local community for excursions and community activities that build on the children’s interests.

Centre Extras

  • Dietitian designed menu prepared in-house
  • In-house allied health specialists
  • Nursery/Toddler/Preschool curriculum
  • Full & half day occasional care options
  • School readiness program
  • Focus on sustainability & nature
  • Nappies, formula, linen & sunscreen
  • Daily photos & updates via parent app

This purpose-built campus in the Melbourne CBD is close to Flinders St station and is on the 8th floor of a premium apartment building, with on-site parking to make drop off and pick up times easier. Why not book a tour today?

Availability & Fees

Long Day Care

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 Southbank may vary based childcare subsidy eligibility. You may be eligible to a rebate of up to 85% of your childcare fees.

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Reviews for Only About Children Southbank

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  • Poppy Liabout 1 month ago

    The staffs are super friendly and helpful. I learn a lot from them as a student. All the children are well taken care of and get the chance to explore different activities. My mentors in the room taught me skills about how to get along with children and how to best support their development. We had good discussions about it helping me shape my vision of the career. Gratitude to everyone I met here and truly wish them the best.

  • Iori Nishida2 months ago

    Our daughter has been at OAC Southbank for over three years, and the care has been consistently outstanding. The meals are healthy and we get daily updates, which gives us peace of mind. The environment is warm and welcoming — she’s gone from having no friends (born during COVID) to building strong friendships, and the confidence to speak with others. Tina and everyone at the centre are incredibly supportive and genuinely care about the children and families. Security is solid with pass and code access, and rooms are well set up by age group. We really appreciate the regular updates and photos — they help us feel connected to her day. OAC Southbank has been a wonderful place for our daughter to grow.

Location of Only About Children Southbank

Level 8, 2 Southbank Boulevard, Southbank

Southbank suburb information

Southbank is a suburb located in Victoria. There are approximately 22 child care centres in Southbank.

How much is child care in Southbank? On average, the cost of child care in Southbank is $172 per day. This breaks down to $172 per day for babies, $175 per day for toddlers and $169 per day for kindergarten.

Southbank sits just above the national NQS Rating & the average rating of centres is «Meeting NQS».

Number of centres

Child care centres in Southbank

22

Average cost per day

Baby

0-12 Months

$172

Toddler

13-24 Months

$175

Kindergarten

2-3 Years

$169

National quality standard

Southbank
National Average
5%7%
Working towards
73%49%
Meeting
14%14%
Exceeding
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