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Only About Children Cheltenham

15 Herald Street, Cheltenham, VIC, 3192 view map
4.0

Care Type:

Long Day Care, Pre-school

Hours:

7AM to 6:30PM

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15 Herald Street, Cheltenham, VIC, 3192

Only About Children Cheltenham Reviews (16)

4.0

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Our Family

Sep, 2025

We have had such wonderful experiences within the Nursery 1.2, Toddler 1.1 and Toddler 2.2 rooms over the past few years. Some of the carer's from our beginning have moved interstate or overseas but many remain the same and we love the sense of familiarity. It's a smaller centre on a quiet street which for me was critical for child safety. It's all one level and the casual staff are very consistent across the Cheltenham campus - there are casual staff who will (many years later) greet my elder child as if they are long lost friends. Special shout out to Mel T, Kellie, Peta, Rohini, Nari, Nora, Mel B, Flilishy, Akhila, Liz, Judit - you are all such wonderful carer's to our children. Thank you for making OAC feel like home.

Response from the owner 09 Sep 2025

Hi there, Thank you for sharing your lovely feedback. We’re so glad your children have had such positive experiences across the Cheltenham rooms and that the consistency and care of our team have made OAC feel like home. We’ll be sure to pass on your kind words to Mel T, Kellie, Peta, Rohini, Nari, Nora, Mel B, Flilishy, Akhila, Liz, and Judit. Warmly, The OAC Team

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Luke Hague

Jun, 2025

The Cheltenham branch seems to be ok, but what is with the accounts/billing department? Extremely poor communication, exorbitant fees, fees that don't make sense, take forever to get back to you. Extremely unprofessional and once we have finished the month with our son, we won't be back, nor will we recommend OAC to anyone.

Response from the owner 27 Jun 2025

Hi Luke, Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback. We’re pleased to hear your experience at Cheltenham has been positive, though we’re sorry to hear you’ve had frustrations with the billing process. We encourage you to contact your Campus Leadership Team, or please reach out to familysupport@oac.edu.au, so we can assist you further. Warmest, The OAC Team

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Nikki Cupit

Apr, 2025

Do not send your child here. Our 1-year-old son suffered second-degree burns at this daycare—yes, burns. We’ve been told this was from a child’s play mat on a 21°C day, which is not only unbelievable but completely unacceptable. The daycare failed to follow basic sun safety procedures and has offered us lie after lie in response to our concerns. There has been no accountability, only excuses. In what world does a child receive second-degree burns from a play mat in mild weather? This is a clear sign of neglect. Our child has been immediately removed from this center, and we strongly urge other parents to reconsider before entrusting their children to a place that demonstrates such a lack of care and attention.

About Only About Children Cheltenham

Welcome to Only About Children Cheltenham!

Only About Children Cheltenham is a warm and inviting child care centre made up of two buildings, crafted and designed by a Melbourne-based boutique architecture and design consultancy. Children are cared for by qualified and passionate educators, in a safe and spacious environment that facilitates play-based learning that is both structured and unstructured. Children from six weeks to school aged are cared for from 7am to 6.30pm with all meals and snacks provided.

In the three large outdoor play spaces, the children are free to dig in the sandpit, splash in the river stream 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
  • Worm farm & edible garden
  • School readiness program
  • Incursions & excursions
  • Nappies, formula, linen & sunscreen
  • Daily photos & updates via parent app

This purpose-built campus is close to local schools, with on-site parking to make drop off and pick up times easier. Why not book a tour today?

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$150

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Exceeding

Educational Program and Practice Meeting
Children's Health and Safety Meeting
Physical environment Exceeding
Staffing Arrangements Meeting
Relationships with children Exceeding
Collaborative partnerships with families and communities Exceeding
Governance and leadership Exceeding
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