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Oak Park Children's Centre

Oak Park Children's Centre

667 Pascoe Vale Rd, Oak Park, VIC, 3046 view map
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5.0
(03) 9122 8608

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Long Day Care

Hours:

7am to 6pm

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Address:

667 Pascoe Vale Rd, Oak Park, VIC, 3046

5.0

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Wonderful community vibe, brilliant educators. Independent centre, the educators put a lot of effort into making meaningful and exciting learning experiences for the kids.

- Kristina Larson

About Oak Park Children's Centre

Welcome to�Oak Park Children's Centre!

We are located in the beautiful suburb of Oak Park.

Family owned since its inception, we provide high quality childcare for children aged 4 months to preschool.

Centre Features & Highlights

  • Exciting Environments - Our carefully designed, sensor-rich spaces inspire children to explore the world around them and unleash their creativity.�� �
  • Bush Kinder Program - At Oak Park Children�s Centre, we understand the benefits of connecting with nature and how this will support children�s learning. Children will have the opportunity to explore, connect and learn with nature every week.
  • Wellbeing & Nutrition - Our children enjoy nutritious meals and snacks prepared by our on-site cooks using only fresh ingredients and seasonal produce.��
  • Community Connections - Our community excursions and programs encourage collaboration, embrace diversity and offer rich learning experiences

Oak Park is proud to be owned by an experienced and qualified kindergarten teacher who truly understands the care and education young children need.

That is why we do things differently. We believe the best way for you to find the right early learning centre or kindergarten for your family is to have a tour, meet the team and ask lots of questions.

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What the parents say

What the parents say

We have used OPCC for 6 years. The staff are kind caring and great at their job. My little girl ran in each morning to be greeted with hugs. Made going to work easier knowing they were well looked after.

Marion - parent

This is such a lovely, family-operated centre. Both of my children love going here and absolutely adore all of the staff. The staff are always so friendly, helpful and accommodating and greet us with such warmth every time we walk in. I definitely recommend this centre.

Melanie - parent 

My daughter has been attending Oak Park Children's Centre for over two years now and she loves it there. The staff are caring and engaging and always encouraging learning and participation, the space is clean and pretty and the food is always freshly prepared. We have always received great support and professionalism from the staff and centre management. Definitely recommend this centre.

Rudrani - parent

Programs

Programs

At Oak Park Children’s Centre, the children enjoy additional programs with specialist teachers coming into the centre as part of the daily fee. Some of the programs include: 

  • Music and movement
  • Sport 
  • Art 
  • Science / STEM  
  • Bush kinder
  • School readiness program
  • Languages 
  • Mindfulness, yoga and wellbeing. 
  • Cooking
About the curriculum

About the curriculum

The curriculum at Oak Park Children’s Centre is underpinned by the National Early Years Learning Framework and inspired by the Reggio Emilia Approach. The Reggio Emilia Approach views young children as curious about the world around them and as capable and confident individuals. 

There are five light filled classrooms and separate sleep rooms for the younger children to rest throughout the day. The natural outdoor playspaces allow children to connect with nature, play with water and sand, climb on rocks, tree stumps and tyres, grow plants for smelling and tasting, observe insects, animals and birds, nurture and observe worm farms and compost areas, hide away in a teepee and much much more.

The children are cared for in the following rooms: 

Nursery 

The educators encourage strong relationships with the children through positive interactions and safe environments. Children will be cherished and supported to be their best selves. An indoor, outdoor program ensures children get maximum outdoor time and encourages physical development, mental wellbeing, and health. Daily mindfulness will set the tone for developing emotional regulation and encouraging relaxation for children throughout the day. 

The children take part in activities with a strong emphasis on STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics, and the arts such as music, creative arts and drama. Indigenous culture is embedded into the program and children are encouraged to bring their home culture into the centre too. 

Toddlers

For the toddlers, routines are an important opportunity for learning. Performing daily, predictable tasks while having fun is a chance for young Kookas to build their self-confidence, communication and social skills and the ability to develop their self-control.

Each day’s rhythmic routine assists the children to transition between activities. The educators believe that if children can anticipate the next part of their day, they can participate at their best. There are natural, sensory rich play spaces with natural materials, water play and a natural garden with large trees for this young age to explore. The activities are designed for children to develop their self identity, awareness, physical strength and hand eye coordination.

Each week, specialist teachers run classes for the children to enhance the learning programs as well as take part in routine outings into the local community.

3 years - 4 years

This room offers children a mix of indoor and outdoor play.  Research shows that children engaged in quality play-based experiences are more likely to have well-developed memory skills, language development and can regulate their behaviour, supporting the transition to school and academic learning later on in life.

The curriculum is driven by a project and investigation approach to learning where the children’s ideas, interests, theories and voices are heard and explored. 

The goal is to assist children in their growth and development, by participating in group time focused on the current project and investigation, maths, literacy, Italian, STEM, drama and culture.  They also work with the specialist teachers  that run classes for the children, as well as taking part in routine outings into the local community.

4 years - 5 years

This room is for the children who will be preparing to go to school the following year. The programs are all about a guided choice for children, following a Reggio Emilia approach. 

Through the daily curriculum, children are provided with plenty of learning experiences ensuring that they have opportunities to participate in teacher initiated and play-based activities that are responsive to their needs, interests, and choices. This includes STEM, literacy, drama, Spanish, creative arts, gardening and outdoor play. 

Literacy,  phonics and numeracy programs give children the chance to develop fundamental skills before they head off to school. They enjoy the visits from the specialist teachers who come and run classes to enhance the learning programs,  as well as take part in routine outings into the local community.

Health & nutrition

Health & nutrition

At Oak Park Children’s Centre, the children are provided with fresh, nutritious and creative meals that expose them to the broadest range of flavours, textures, ingredients and cultures.

The centre’s chef uses high-quality, fresh ingredients and a broad range of flavours to create meals that meet and exceed the latest nutritional guidelines for children in care. The menus also offer a wide selection of fresh fruit and raw vegetables with morning and afternoon tea, as well as steamed, fresh vegetables at lunchtime. As an allergy aware centre, the educators are equipped to accommodate any dietary requirement.

Programs

Programs

Morning

Isabel is ten months old and when she arrives her mother chats to her educator. Isabel sits on the mat with her friends, where they’re exploring some soft blocks and building a tower.

Lunchtime

Isabel has finished her lunch and is sitting with her educator to read some books. Soon it will be time to go into the sleeping area for a rest. 

Afternoon

Isabel and the other nursery children are playing outside. She has some fun in the sandpit and the boat with her friends.

Fees & Vacancies

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$165 /day

Toddler

1-2 years

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$165 /day

Pre-Kindy

2-3 years

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$165 /day

Kindy

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Oak Park Children's Centre Reviews (23)

5.0

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Kristina Larson

Mar, 2025

Wonderful community vibe, brilliant educators. Independent centre, the educators put a lot of effort into making meaningful and exciting learning experiences for the kids.

Response from the owner 21 Mar 2025

Thanks Kristina! So grateful for your beautiful family ❤️

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Vaya Pashos

Mar, 2025

My son has been at the centre for two years with consistent staff the entire time. All the staff take magnificent care of the kids, keep them stimulated with a variety of activities and observe cultural celebrations with respect and kindness. It's a beautiful centre.

Response from the owner 20 Mar 2025

Thanks Vaya! We love our Remy days! ☺️

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Bianca Folino

Mar, 2025

Highly recommend! We are so thrilled with our move to OPCC. We were previously very happy where we had our two sons at childcare and kinder before moving suburbs, but we feel that this is exactly the right care and learning facility for our children. The educators are warm and welcoming and our son always has big smiles when we pick him up each day. Very impressed with the variety of daily activities and inclusion around multicultural activities too. Also really enjoy the daily updates on the app. It’s nice to see what the children get up to and see them learning and having fun. Thanks Cass and team x

Response from the owner 20 Mar 2025

Thank you so much Bianca! We are so lucky to have Gene here with us! ☺️

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