Darling Nest goes beyond childcare. We create a safe and nurturing environment where childhood is celebrated.
We are proud of our strong reputation of providing rich education and care for children of Commonwealth Bank direct employees and the general community, in a family-focussed and supportive way.
Our experienced and dedicated educators build secure, trusting relationships with each child, fostering a sense of belonging and confidence.
We are conveniently located in Darling Square, allowing Commonwealth Bank employees to work near their children and visit during the day, creating a wonderful community feel.
When children play and explore, their imagination and curiosity are sparked – they enjoy learning and are inspired to continue learning more.
Our play-based program intentionally provides a wide range of engaging opportunities and activities based on the Early Years Learning Framework.
We strive to build connections with families through many open-door events such as Lunar New Year and Early Learning Matters Week celebrations, as well as an ongoing clothes swap which supports our teaching about environmental sustainability.
Darling Nest has been independently assessed by the NSW Department of Education and are proud to be rated as Meeting the National Quality Standard.
We believe that the positive interactions children have with our staff are the most important component of our high-quality program. Our team of teachers and educators are qualified, experienced, caring and motivated.
Our staff undergo continuous professional development, staying at the forefront of early childhood education.
Designed centre
Cooked meal
Experienced staff
Hat and sunscreen
Education for Sustainability
KU Speech Therapy
Lunch
Outdoor play
Nappies
Public transport
Play-based learning
Speech Therapy
Storypark
Transition to school
University qualified teachers
Child Care Subsidy
Bethany Yu has over two decades of experience in early childhood education and care, with her journey defined by a deep passion for inclusive leadership, diversity and the overall wellbeing of children.
Bethany was recognised for her educational leadership with an Australian Scholarship for the Young Leader Forum in 2022, and in 2023 published an article, Our Philosophy, Our Anchor, in Early Childhood Australia’s Every Child magazine.
Bethany’s leadership style is anchored in program leadership, strategic management, and a human-centred approach. She has consistently demonstrated a commitment to professional excellence by guiding high quality practices while fostering inclusive learning cultures.
Bethany has a Bachelor’s Degree in Early Childhood Education and Master’s Degree in Educational Leadership.
| Age group | Amount |
|---|---|
| Infants | $179 |
| Toddlers | $179 |
| Preschoolers | $179 |
Highly respected for our high quality programs, KU's National Quality Standard Ratings far exceed the national average.
KU was established in 1895 and is the most experienced provider of early childhood education in Australia.
As an Employer of Choice for 9 years running and certified Great Place to Work, we attract the best and brightest staff who stay with KU for longer.
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Proudly a not for profit and for purpose organisation
© KU Children’s Services 2024
The centre is purpose-built and architecturally designed or recently refurbished.
The service has a chef and provides a seasonal menu with freshly cooked food, including morning tea, lunch, afternoon tea and a late snack.
The service has a dedicated team of experienced early childhood teachers and educators who work with you to support your child’s learning and wellbeing.
As part of the service’s duty of care in minimising exposure to Ultraviolet Radiation (UVR) and promoting sun safe practices among children, families and staff, the service provides each child with a KU hat and sunscreen is administered by staff where possible 20 minutes before commencing outdoor play.
The service has embraced a commitment to a more sustainable early education community, embedding sustainability into pedagogy and practice. We welcome families' participation.
This service offers Speech Therapy for enrolled children where there is a concern for their speech and/or language development. Fees apply.
The service provides a seasonal menu including lunch.
The service provides a natural outdoor environment designed as an active place for learning. We encourage children to develop an understanding about sustainability by exploring the natural world around them.
All nappies are supplied by the service and included in the fee.
The service is accessible by public transport and is close to a train station and/or public buses.
Our high-quality play-based programs are based on current research and are planned by experienced and qualified early childhood staff. Through play, children learn the skills, knowledge, feelings and dispositions that provide a solid foundation for their life-long learning.
This service offers speech pathology for children where there is a concern for their speech and/or language development
The service provides a secure, private online communication portal called Storypark at no cost that is designed to document your child’s progress and learning and provide you with updates about your child.
The service offers a full preschool program and places a strong emphasis on programs that challenge and extend children’s abilities and confidence, aiding their transition to school.
This KU service has university qualified teachers with early education and care qualifications.
The service is an approved service for CCS, therefore fees may vary depending on individual circumstances.
