KU Monash goes beyond childcare. We create a safe and nurturing environment where childhood is celebrated.
Located near the Monash University Peninsula Campus and welcome to all families in the community, we are proud to provide high-quality education and care tailored to each child’s needs in a family-focussed and supportive way.
Our highly experienced and dedicated teachers and educators build strong, trusting relationships with each child, fostering a sense of belonging and confidence.
KU Monash provides a caring, inclusive environment where your child’s learning is founded on a deep sense of safety and knowing they are cared for.
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 Victorian Early Years Learning and Development Framework.
We put emphasis on building strong, respectful and reciprocal relationships with children and families. Our key educator approach assigns one educator to a small group, establishing consistency and familiarity. This in turn supports positive engagement and learning.
KU Monash will be independently assessed by the Victorian Department of Education under the National Quality Standards.
We believe that the positive interactions children have with our staff are the most important component of our high-quality . 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.
Cooked meal
Experienced staff
Hat and sunscreen
Extended hours
Education for Sustainability
Parking
Nappies
Public transport
Play-based learning
Storypark
Transition to school
University qualified teachers
Child Care Subsidy
Julia Palhares Gontijo is a university qualified educator with additional qualifications in business management and leadership training. Julia speaks three languages and is currently undertaking an additional education degree with a focus on early childhood development.
Julia has been working at KU Monash since its opening in January 2024 and enjoys sharing her love of language and literature with children. As a past ballet teacher, Julia also enjoys sharing her passion for movement and dance, promoting opportunities for physical activity indoors and outdoors.
| Age group | Amount |
|---|---|
| Infants | $145 |
| Toddlers | $145 |
| Preschoolers | $142 |
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.
11 Alfred Lane
MELBOURNE VIC 3004
7-9 Hampstead Road
MAIDSTONE VIC 3012
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Proudly a not for profit and for purpose organisation
© KU Children’s Services 2024
Proudly a not for profit and for purpose organisation
© KU Children’s Services 2024
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 provides extended hours of care and operates a minimum of eight hours a day.
The service has embraced a commitment to a more sustainable early education community, embedding sustainability into pedagogy and practice. We welcome families' participation.
Parking for drop-off and pick-up is available.
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.
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.
