Kira goes beyond childcare. We create a safe and nurturing environment where childhood is celebrated.
We are proud of our longstanding reputation within the Paddington 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.
Kira is a rare inner-city oasis with an expansive, natural outdoor space that has real grass and trees, inspiring children’s love for outdoor exploration and play.
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 encourage children to explore in our expansive outdoor space, as it promotes an active and healthy lifestyle. A broad range of activities are offered including social exploration and physical activity, sand and mud play, and a seasonal vegetable garden
Kira 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
Hat and sunscreen
Extended hours
Education for Sustainability
Parking
Outdoor play
Nappies
Public transport
Play-based learning
Storypark
Transition to school
Child Care Subsidy
Shohali Parvin is the Acting Director at Kira Child Care Centre. Shohali is a university qualified early childhood teacher who has been working in early childhood since 2006. She holds a Bachelor degree in Education (Birth-Five Years).
Working with children is Shohali’s passion. She strongly believes that early childhood is a crucial time in a child’s life and that children are capable learners.
Shohali is committed to providing high quality education and learning opportunities in a safe and secure play environment.
| Age group | Amount |
|---|---|
| Infants | $165 |
| Toddlers | $160 |
| Preschoolers | $158 |
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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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.
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.
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 is an approved service for CCS, therefore fees may vary depending on individual circumstances.
