KU Berowra Preschool

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About this service
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Director
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Address

38 Hillcrest Road

BEROWRA NSW 2081

38 Hillcrest Rd, Berowra NSW 2081, Australia

02 9456 2762

Monday to Friday 8:00am - 3:30pm

Preschool (3-5Y)Preschool/Kindergarten (3-5Y)

Overview

KU Berowra goes beyond childcare. We create a safe and nurturing environment where childhood is celebrated.

We are proud of our longstanding reputation within the local community of providing rich 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.

Situated in a leafy park setting with spacious indoor and outdoor play areas, KU Berowra is an ideal environment for children to explore, learn and flourish.

About this service

Our program and approach

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 weave cultural connections and environmental sustainability into our program and offer extensive pre-literacy and creative arts experiences. This helps children to engage with their peers and community, and equips them with skills they can take into the future.

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Our quality

KU Berowra 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.

Features

Hat and sunscreen

Education for Sustainability

Parking

Outdoor play

Public transport

Play-based learning

Storypark

Transition to school

Children playing in the outdoor kitchen at KU Berowra childcare

KU Berowra childcare educator interacting with a child

KU Berowra childcare educators reading a book with a child

KU Berowra childcare educator playing with children and trainsets

Child playing outdoors at KU Berowra childcare

Children using magnifying glasses to study objects at KU Berowra childcare

Child counting number tiles at KU Berowra childcare

Child playing hopscotch at KU Berowra childcare

Child doing a painting at KU Berowra childcare

KU Berowra childcare outdoor environment

KU Berowra childcare educator writing and drawing with a child

Child using a magnifying glass to study an object at KU Berowra childcare

Director

Zoe Mizzi is a university-qualified early childhood teacher who has many years of experience working with young children. She holds a Master of Teaching (0-5) from Western Sydney University and a Bachelor degree in Musicology.

Zoe is passionate about children learning through music from their early years and providing quality education and care to children and families.

“I believe that each child is a unique individual who needs a secure, caring and stimulating atmosphere in which to grow and mature emotionally, intellectually, physically and socially. Helping children to develop a deep love and respect for themselves, others and their environment occurs through an open sharing of ideas.”

Fees

The daily fees for 2024 at KU Berowra Preschool are:

Age group	Amount
4 year old Start Strong Fee Relief fee	$13.00
3 year old Start Strong Fee Relief fee	$34.50
Start Strong Equity Fee Relief fee	FREE
Unfunded fee	$100.00

The NSW Government is committed to ensuring that all children in NSW can participate in 600 hours of quality preschool education in the year before school, no matter where they live or what their circumstances are.

To ensure that affordability is not a barrier for families, the NSW Government provides Start Strong funding. This funding makes 600 hours, or 15 hours per week, of preschool participation in the two years before school more affordable. In KU preschools, this 15 hours per week is met by enrolling for two days per week, and offers your child quality early childhood education.

Which fee will you pay?

Start Strong Fee Relief Fee (3 year olds and 4 year olds)

From 2024, the NSW Government is providing additional fee relief funding of $4,220 per eligible child. This enables NSW preschools to reduce the daily fee as much as possible, within the Start Strong funding parameters.

This funding is for children who:

Turn 3 or 4 years of age by 31 July of the preschool year, and
Are enrolled in a preschool program for 15 hours per week. At KU preschools, the ‘15 hours’ is usually met by enrolling in two 7.5-hour days per week.

Start Strong fee relief can only be accessed at one service, either a preschool or long day care service. This ensures as many children as possible can access affordable early childhood education.

To be eligible for Start Strong fee relief funding, the NSW Department of Education requires parents to sign the ‘Fee Relief Declaration and Consent’ form at the time of enrolment.

Start Strong Equity Fee Relief Fee

The NSW Government provides further funding for children who meet the Start Strong Equity funding criteria. These include:

Children with an Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander background
Children from a family holding a Health Care Card or Pensioner Concession Card
Children with disability or additional needs

If you think you may be eligible for Equity funding, please speak with the Preschool Director further about this.

Unfunded Fee

The Unfunded Fee is charged when a family has chosen to access the Start Strong fee relief at another community preschool or long day care service.

A little more about our fees…

KU has remained very proudly a not-for-profit provider of quality education for more than 129 years. Our fees are designed to cover the operational costs of delivering the unique KU learning experience, and to ensure KU can continue delivering those experiences for many years to come.

Any surplus we may make is reinvested into our local staff, continually improving the quality of our services, and ensuring our long-term sustainability. KU does not distribute our profits to shareholders or send them offshore.

If you have any questions about our fees, please don’t hesitate to contact us.

Family testimonials

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KU Berowra Preschool parent

“We have been part of KU Berowra community for over eight years. The teachers and educators are like part of our family. The caring and nurturing environment is so wonderful. We can’t imagine a more fulfilling preschool experience for our girls. We are so grateful!”

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KU Berowra Preschool parent

“KU Berowra is a great centre! My child loves all the aspects of it; the outdoor play and the quiet area inside. The teachers are lovely and she has made great friends. She is so happy there, I think she will be missing her friends and teacher there next year. Can’t wait to send my youngest in a few years time.”

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KU Berowra Preschool parent

“I love the dynamic between the staff and families. The staff have been such a huge part of our children’s lives since they started and have really made it feel like a family.”

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KU Berowra Preschool parent

“I love the staff and the relationships between the staff, children and parents. The indoor/outdoor area and the freedom for children to choose.”

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KU Berowra Preschool parent

“KU Berowra is such a supportive, welcoming and flexible preschool environment. Both of my children have loved going to KU each day. We feel very privileged to be able to send our precious children here.”

Apply to KU Berowra Preschool today

KU Berowra Preschool offers high-quality early childhood education, where brilliant staff and the play-based program benefit from over 125 years of sector experience. At KU your child is given the best chance to build a great foundation for lifelong learning. Apply now.