KU Chester Hill 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.
With a large, natural outdoor area for children to explore, KU Chester Hill is a welcoming and inclusive place offering engaging learning experiences that nurture curiosity and development.
When children play and explore, their imagination and curiosity are sparked
Our play-based program intentionally provides a wide range of engaging opportunities and activities based on the Early Years Learning Framework.
We put emphasis on the natural environment and sustainability by encouraging children to explore our natural outdoor space and engage with our animals, worm farms, and fruit and vegetable garden where children grow their own produce and harvest them for cooking activities.
KU Chester Hill has been independently assessed by the NSW Department of Education and are proud to be rated as Exceeding 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
Cooked meal
Hat and sunscreen
Parking
Outdoor play
Nappies
Public transport
Play-based learning
Storypark
Transition to school
Award
Child Care Subsidy
Jennifer O’Dowd is a university qualified early childhood teacher with over 25 years’ experience working with young children. She has been working at KU Chester Hill since 2003.
Jennifer has a passion for educating children about the natural environment and exploring what the outdoors has to offer. She was awarded the ‘Making the KU Difference through Reconciliation’ Award in 2020.
Jennifer leads a team of qualified educators who work closely together and who give careful consideration to the needs of children and families in our diverse community.
| Age group | Amount |
|---|---|
| Infants | $133 |
| Toddlers | $133 |
| Preschoolers | $131.50 |
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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© 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.
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.
Parking for drop-off and pick-up is available.
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.
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.
The service has been recognised and awarded as an outstanding service provider.
The service is an approved service for CCS, therefore fees may vary depending on individual circumstances.
