SMALL FRIENDS CHILDCARE & EDUCATION Oak Park
Welcome to Small Friends Childcare & Education Oak Park Our spacious, bright and welcoming early learning centre in Oak Park provides leading learning programs in a nurturing environment for children aged six weeks to six years.
Join the Wait List
Come and see the Centre for yourself, meet the team and have all your questions answered. Book a tour today.
Join the Wait List
Come and see the Centre for yourself, meet the team and have all your questions answered. Book a tour today.
SMALL FRIENDS CHILDCARE & EDUCATION Oak Park
Welcome to Small Friends Childcare & Education Oak Park Our spacious, bright and welcoming early learning centre in Oak Park provides leading learning programs in a nurturing environment for children aged six weeks to six years.
WELCOME TO OUR CENTRE
Our Oak Park child care is a great choice for local families wanting high-quality education and care for their children.
- A warm, inviting Centre offering incredible learning programs and extended opening hours to support families.
- Dedicated two-year funded kindergarten program that prepares children for school, with the benefits of long day care.
- Secure, safe indoor and outdoor learning spaces filled with state-of-the-art educational resources.
- Passionate, diverse team of educators and degree-qualified Teachers support each child’s growth and wellbeing.
Take A Look Around
Take a look around our childcare center by viewing our picture gallery! See the joyful moments, creative activities, and safe, nurturing environment we provide. Our photos showcase the happy faces and exciting experiences your child will enjoy here. Come explore and imagine your child thriving with us.
Begin the Adventure at Small Friends
Come and see the Centre for yourself, meet the team and have all your questions answered. Book a tour today.
Rhythm of The Day
With endless possibilities, there’s never a dull moment at Small Friends and no two days are the same. Here’s what a day at Small Friends might look like. Please note, this will vary depending on centre opening hours.
• Breakfast time where families are welcome to stay and enjoy breakfast or a coffee with the children in their room.
•Handover time with children, families and our friendly educators. There’s a chance to share what’s important for the day and any news from home.
•An opportunity to play and discover with open-plan play in family groups and multi-age groupings.
• Another nutritious meal expertly prepared by families are invited to join the children for meals and excursions if they wish.
• As you arrive to pick up child, there’s a chance to speak with our educators and share news about the day. Our Storypark App also allows you to stay in touch 24/7 wherever you are.
Meet Our Centre Manager
Meet Farah
“Children are so very competent, capable, independent and have a strong sense of their own wellbeing. Seeing these moments and being part of a child’s learning journey is an absolute joy”.
Our Reviews
Insights from Families
From heartfelt testimonials to practical insights, our parent reviews offer a glimpse into the diverse journeys of families navigating childcare, education, and beyond. Whether you’re seeking reassurance, inspiration, or practical advice, these firsthand accounts provide valuable perspectives to help guide your parenting journey.
FAQ's
Got questions? Visit our FAQ section to learn about our programs, operating hours, our educators, and more. Discover how Small Friends Childcare supports your child’s development.
Open 6:30am to 6:30pm
Monday to Friday
Our team of Educators are committed and passionate about ensuring your child will be safe, nurtured and cared for every day. At Small Friends, children are encouraged to engage in interest-led play that creates learning and meaningful experiences.
Our Educators seek to optimise diverse learning opportunities and implement the curriculum as framed by the Early Years Learning Framework.
All Small Friends Centres provide a Centre-to-Family communication platform so families can maintain contact with their children’s experiences through photos, stories and learning outcomes.
Our Centres use Storypark and each family is provided with a secure login to access on their computers, mobiles or apps.
Small Friends Glenroy can be accessed by Pearl Street via the main road entry. Entrance has parking options to ensure safe drop-off and pick-ups.
Custom designed to enhance learning, the architecturally designed space references the history of the area and the building’s former service as an Australia Post distribution centre.
Reach out to us , Our team is here to help
Our friendly team at Small Friends Childcare is here to support you every step of the way. Contact us today to find out how we can help.
- 234-236 , Waterloo Rd Oak Park
- 03 8383 3056
- Oakpark@smallfriendschildcare.com.au