Empowering every child to reach their full potential through a passion for learning.
Only About Children
Only About Children has over a decade of experience in early years education and childcare. We proudly operate over 75 campuses across Sydney, Melbourne and Brisbane. This breadth gives us the opportunity to provide high-quality early years education and care to over 8,000 families and employs over 2,000 people, whose skills, experience and passion help us to deliver on our mission to empower every child to reach their full potential.
It's our unique approach to childcare that gives children the platform they need to thrive. It's an approach that goes beyond education to encompass the health, development and total wellbeing of every child in our care.
Only About Children is owned by Bright Horizons, a leading global provider of high-quality early education and childcare, backup care, and workplace education services.
We believe… Every day of the first 5 years of a child's life matters in their development
We exist to… Empower every child to reach their full potential
We do this by offering… More Than Childcare. Delivered The OAC Way.
Our HEART Principles
Our HEART Principles are the foundation of our culture and how we interact with one another when we are at our best. These values – Honesty, Excellence, Accountability, Respect and Teamwork – guide all of us in the work we do each day.
The big minds behind making big things happen. Our team is dedicated to inspire every child to reach their full potential through a passion for learning.
We are committed to identifying and addressing risks of modern slavery occurring in our operations and supply chain. This Modern Slavery Policy applies to our employees and our suppliers, who are expected to adhere and align to its terms. The policy explains what modern slavery is, what we are doing to raise awareness of, identify and address the risks of modern slavery, and how to report any concerns around this topic.
How Does Preschool/Kindergarten In Long Daycare Differ?
Struggling to understand the difference between preschool/kindergarten in a long daycare setting versus community preschool/kindergarten? We review the key differences and similarities.
2 Easy Ways To Support Mindfulness in Toddlers
Growing evidence suggests that teaching mindfulness to children can help with learning, decision making, emotional intelligence, self-confidence and connectedness to others. Here are 2 fun ways to teach your little ones mindfulness and help express their feelings.
Respectful Nappy Changes
"Nappy changing is not just about getting a job done, or having a clean baby. Our hands are a baby's introduction to the world. If they touch slowly, gently, and "ask" a child for cooperation rather than demand it, we are rewarded with a relationship bound in trust, respect and the inexorable knowledge of our importance to each other." – Janet Lansbury
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