Coonans Hill - Pascoe Vale Childcare & Kindergarten
Only About Children Coonans Hill, also known as our Pascoe Vale Childcare campus, is a warm and welcoming centre, with a wide range of exciting, stimulating environments custom-designed to ensure your child thrives.
Children at our Coonans Hill campus enjoy –
- Our outdoor area includes four spacious playgrounds – abundant in greenery and sunshine – for outdoor learning and exploration.
- Our unparalleled Playground to Plate Program teaches children to grow, prepare and share fresh seasonal food while learning about healthy eating habits.
- Our age-based indoor spaces that have been specifically created to encourage children in their learning and growth, with a focus on safety and natural elements.
- At Only About Children Coonans Hill we get out and about on regular excursions, so we have a great connection with the local community. We explore a variety of locations, including neighbouring parks, shops and cafes to encourage social confidence, outdoor skills and independence.
- Passionate educators and allied health specialists who are focused on creating a learning space where families and children can learn and grow together.
- A leading nutrition, health and wellbeing offering which includes a Dietitian designed seasonal menu and fresh meals prepared daily in-house by our campus cooks
- All-inclusive offering including our daily app diary updates, nappies, formula, bedding, sunscreen and more.
At Only About Children Coonans Hill, we offer More Than Childcare. Our unique approach to early years learning goes beyond education to encompass the health, social development and wellbeing of every child in our care. We call it The OAC Way.
Our innovative play-based Grow Curriculum gives Nursery, Toddler and Kindergarten children the best opportunity to develop their growing minds during their early years. It includes:
- Left Brain Logic – Literacy & Language, Exploration & STEM (Science, Tech, Engineering & Math) and Sustainability
- Right Brain Creativity – Music, Dramatic Play and Art
- Health and Wellbeing – Physical Activity and Nutrition
- Social Development – Trust, Respect & Relationship and Resilience & Mindfulness
Our Grow curriculum is delivered via intentional teaching in dynamic small group learning environments where children’s successes, skills and challenges are monitored on an ongoing basis.
OAC Flexi (occasional care) is available at our Coonans Hill Campus. This option is for families wishing to utilise occasional or back up childcare at short notice. OAC Flexi is available in 2 sessions, full day or part day and is available for children aged 12 weeks – 5 years old.
Where to find us
Our single-level, purpose-built Coonans Hill Childcare Campus is located at 38A Coonans Road, Pascoe Vale South. We’re conveniently located close to Pascoe Vale South Primary School and Strathmore Train Station (a short 20-minute walk away). There’s plenty of public transport access with regular bus routes just around the corner and our local tram stop a 15-minute walk away. We’re a 5-minute drive from Queens Park, a beautiful green sanctuary in the suburbs, with plenty of birdlife and fun activities for the whole family. With parking available at our Coonans Hill childcare centre, families can plan a straightforward drop-off and pick-up every visit. Our campus is a convenient choice for families living in Pascoe Vale, Glenroy, Hadfield, Brunswick, Coburg and Moonee Ponds who are looking for quality childcare close to home.
Interested in learning more? The best place to start is with a tour or call us today on 138 622.
Coonans Hill Nursery (6 weeks – 2 years)
At Only About Children Coonans Hill Nursery, our passionate educators focus on laying a foundation for enduring curiosity, confidence and a love of learning. Our Coonans Hill Nursery caters to the care and development needs of infants aged 6 weeks -2 years.
The Coonans Hill Nursery focuses on safe sleep practices developed by qualified Family Health Nurses and Consultants. Our nursery is a safe and stimulating environment that encourages your child to explore and play and implements both structure and a nurturing environment with our exceptional caregiving and play routines.
Our Coonans Hill Nursery Program includes:
- Age 6 weeks -2 years appropriate indoor/outdoor learning environments.
- Sleeping rooms with a focus on positive sleep practices.
- Dietitian designed baby menus with all meals and snacks included.
- Baby essentials such as nappies, cots, linen, and sunscreen.
- Balanced structured and unstructured play-based learning – Grow curriculum
For more information, download the Only About Children Nursery Room Guide
Coonans Hill Toddlers (2-3 years)
Our Only About Children Coonans Hill campus is focused on giving your child a calm and welcoming environment that balances play, exploration, and learning. Our Toddler rooms are led by passionate educators who create play-based learning activities designed to provide toddler-aged children with nurturing experiences that encourage growth and development.
Our Toddler rooms are safe, supportive spaces that facilitate creative exploration. Each space is expertly designed to encourage younger children to explore, solve problems, create, construct and interact with peers.
Our Coonans Hill Toddler program includes:
- Age 2-3 years of appropriate learning and playing environments.
- Balanced structured and unstructured play-based learning – Grow curriculum
- Small group learning activities.
- Dietitian designed menus with all meals and snacks included.
- Calm sleeping and resting rooms.
For more information, download the Only About Children Toddler Room Guide
Coonans Hill Kindergarten (3-5 years)
Only About Children Coonans Hill Kindergarten is focused on creating quality experiences that place your child in the best position to begin school. Our nurturing kindergarten educators give special emphasis on building school-ready skills, such as Literacy & Language, Exploration & STEM (Science, Tech, Engineering & Math), Sustainability, Music, Dramatic Play and Art. We aim to make your child’s transition to school as smooth as possible by providing balanced, small group learning activities that build independence and resilience along with academic skills.
Our team of highly-skilled educators and health specialists work together to create an integrated journey that enhances your child’s learning and development. Individual learning plans are created to empower each child with skills that will help them reach their full academic and social potential.
We use the Kinder Tick at Only About Children Coonans Hill 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.
Coonans Hill Kindergarten program
- Provides an innovative curriculum focused on left brain logic and right brain creativity
- Includes both structured and unstructured play-based learning that considers the child’s individual interests and development
- Provides an ‘Individual Learning and Development Plan’ for every child with 6 monthly check-ins with families
- A learning focus from 9am to 3pm to prepare children for typical school hours and routine whilst providing the flexibility of long hours for social development and play
- Is guided by the Early Years Learning Framework (EYLF) and the National Quality Standard (NQS) for childcare.
- Includes Health and Social Development support in preparation for school, including complementary Vision Screening
For more information, download the Only About Children Kindergarten Room Guide
For more information, visit our Childcare Subsidy Information (CCS)
Our Learning Spaces
- Open hours: Mon-Fri 6:30am – 6:30pm
- Phone: 138 622
- 38A Coonans Rd, Pascoe Vale South VIC 3044
Here’s what our families have to say
While the cost may be higher, the peace of mind and quality of care they make it worthwhile. A bonus for the staff is undoubtedly well-deserved!!!