KU Kogarah goes beyond childcare. We create a safe and nurturing environment where childhood is celebrated.
We are proud of our strong reputation of providing rich education and care for children of, Westpac Financial employees. There is also now the capacity to take enrolments from the general community for positions not filled by Westpac employees.
Our highly experienced and dedicated teachers and educators build strong, trusting relationships with each child, fostering a sense of belonging and confidence.
KU Kogarah offers inviting play areas and is a welcoming space where each child is supported to grow and learn.
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 have an ongoing commitment to incorporating cultural competence and inclusion in our program. This encourages respect and understanding among the different cultural backgrounds within our diverse community, and helps children to develop a sense of identity and belonging.
KU Kogarah 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.
Designed centre
Cooked meal
Hat and sunscreen
Extended hours
Lunch
Outdoor play
Nappies
Public transport
Play-based learning
Storypark
Transition to school
Award
Child Care Subsidy
Jiahong (Bei) Li is a university qualified early childhood teacher with over 10 years’ experience working with young children. Bei has been working at KU Kogarah since 2023.
Bei is deeply committed to promoting inclusion in early childhood education and care. She believes that inclusion should be for all children and will benefit all. She is very enthusiastic about finding the best way to support all children and ensure equal learning opportunities for all children.
Bei is a passionate advocate for play-based learning in early childhood. She believes that by nurturing children to become active, confident, brave, and independent learners in their early years, they will be best equipped to thrive in the future.
| Age group | Amount |
|---|---|
| Infants | $154.00 |
| Toddlers | $154.00 |
| Preschoolers | $150.00 |
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 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 provides a seasonal menu including lunch.
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.
