KU Grandstand Preschool

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Address

5 Fig Tree Lane

NORTH SYDNEY NSW 2060

KU Grandstand Preschool, Fig Tree Lane, North Sydney NSW, Australia

02 9955 7118

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

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

Overview

KU Grandstand 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 experienced and dedicated teachers and educators build strong, trusting relationships with each child, fostering a sense of belonging and confidence.

With a spacious outdoor play area and stunning view of St Leonards Park, children are immersed in the beauty of nature and the vibrant rhythm of the community.

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 embed sustainability in the program through practices such as worm farming, water conservation, recycling and gardening. We teach children that they can make a positive impact anywhere, empowering them with skills to influence the world around them.

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Our quality

KU Grandstand 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.

Features

Hat and sunscreen

Outdoor play

Public transport

Play-based learning

Storypark

Transition to school

Award

KU Grandstand childcare indoor environment

Children playing on equipment at KU Grandstand childcare

Children painting at KU Grandstand childcare

KU Grandstand childcare educators and children sitting in a circle

KU Grandstand childcare educator reading a story to children

Director

Karla De Angelis is a university qualified early childhood teacher with a strong passion for creative and practical arts. Her approach to teaching emphasises nurturing children’s imagination and creativity, and she takes pride in helping young children explore and articulate their ideas.

Karla especially enjoys children’s natural curiosity and spontaneity, and the opportunity to learn and grow alongside children. By nurturing the curiosity and passion of young learners, Karla aims to inspire children to become enthusiastic, engaged learners who are excited about exploring new ideas and experiences.

Karla’s experience as a primary teacher has equipped her with the skills to support young individuals in their journey toward school readiness and foster a love for life-long learning.

Fees

The daily fees for 2024 at KU Grandstand Preschool are:

Age group	Amount
4 year old Start Strong Fee Relief fee	$7.50
3 year old Start Strong Fee Relief fee	$29.00
Start Strong Equity Fee Relief fee	FREE
Unfunded fee	$96.00

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 Grandstand Preschool parent

“Being part of this centre community has been a source of such delight for our family. Our child has been happy and engaged there and I feel that she has been very well prepared for school.”

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KU Grandstand Preschool parent

“The teachers have supported my son and we have seen him grow in confidence and independence. His social skills and ability to make friends has been beautifully supported and the feedback about his progress from teachers has been excellent.”

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KU Grandstand Preschool parent

“This service and the staff are fantastic. We have had such an overwhelmingly positive experience with both of our children here. I can’t speak highly enough of the staff and the centre.”

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KU Grandstand Preschool parent

“Very welcoming staff and encouraging of different cultures. Loved the outdoor space and quality of the teachers.”

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KU Grandstand Preschool parent

“My child loves the learning environment at KU Grandstand, with so many play resources and a well-planned curriculum. My child loves all of the staff who are really caring and nurturing.”

Google reviews

KU Grandstand Preschool

5.0

Based on 2 reviews

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Priya Raghuveer

02:14 30 Aug 24

I only have great things to say about this preschool. My son has learnt so much and grown a lot since he started going here. The staff are extremely kind, loving and professional. They've taught my son so much and the atmosphere is so welcoming and warm!

Shailly Prasad

03:01 28 Jan 21

An excellent kindergarten for kids upto 6 years that emphasises a child s 360 degree development in the formative years - a very playful learning methodology they have opted for and an experiential one that keep the children entertained and positively engaged throughout . They gave a decent outdoor space as well for various outdoor activities that would help create a balanced physical n mental well being . I got an opportunity to spend a day during my daughter s first day at this school and I was extremely happy .children were mostly left to free play , according to each one’s interests following a story telling session that helped them explore themselves on their own from within . I also loved the idea of the children eating their food outside , in the schhool garden area, during the two food breaks and the teachers would make sure each child finishes his/her food in the given break time .The teachers are very courteous and polite to interact with and would pay individual attention toeach kid. The class would end with the kids doing their bit towards helping teachers wind up the class rooms by packing up all the stuff and arranging their tiny furniture.My child has some very fond memories of KU Grandstand and she would cherish them ever.Thank you.Shailly

Apply to KU Grandstand Preschool today

KU Grandstand 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.