Address:
140-142 Barkers Road, Hawthorn, VIC, 3122
Care Type:
Long Day Care, Pre-school
Hours:
7:15AM to 6:15PM
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Address:
140-142 Barkers Road, Hawthorn, VIC, 3122
Rating Score
R M-A
We love the staff here - we've been attending for 2 years now - however - I wouldn't recommend this centre to anyone due to the fees being out of hand. They now charge over $200 a day which means a lot of it isn't covered by CCS as it is (well) over $150 (which is the cap) - so it isn't ideal for high or low income earners. Everytime the subsidy increases they directly use it as an excuse to keep increasing their fees so you actually end up paying more when the CCS goes up. Shamelessly - when they give notice of their fee increases they mention it was driven by subsidy increases (that are meant to benefit parents! Not overseas shareholders). It is very unpleasant being ripped off so blatantly. They even charge their full fees for public holidays - despite not offering care on these days. This isn't regular practice at other centres. The high fees do not translate to any investment in the centre either. They are constantly short staffed and not following ratio. A lot of casual staff - some days it's completely casual staff and they don't even know your child's name. You don't know them either, yet they've been with your child all day - changing their nappies ect it's creepy. Food is low budget and I'm pretty sure they only employ one chef who has to make all of those meals. Most their toys seem to be donations from parents. Location is on a high risk intersection that has almost weekly car accidents (not even exaggerating) and makes it a pain to get in and out of their before and after work. The owners of this company are completely driven by profit. Do not go here - shop around. Try find somewhere closer to or below the $150 mark so as you can actually benefit from the CCS. We were paying over $500 a week when we were full time. That's not normal. Actual staff are lovely people, many of them whom we adore and love. These issues are through no fault of the staff on site.
Hi R Thank you for recognising the team on site and the care they provide. We are grateful for your kind words about them. We are also sorry to hear how strongly you feel about fees and the other issues you have raised. We never want families to feel this way, and your feedback is important to us. If you would like to talk through your concerns again, our family support team is available on 138 622. Regards The OAC Team
Janelle Devine
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.
Hi 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 brook
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 .
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.
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.
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