KU Maybanke goes beyond childcare. We create a safe and nurturing environment where childhood is celebrated.
A cornerstone of early childhood education in the community since the 1920s, we are proud of our reputation 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 beautiful heritage listed building with a large and engaging outdoor play area, KU Maybanke offers a warm and inclusive environment where children are able to thrive.
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.
As many of our families live in an urban, high-density environment, we put emphasis on connecting children with nature through wide-ranging activities in our spacious outdoor area. Through this, they learn about conservation and sustainability and develop respect for nature.
KU Maybanke 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.
Hat and sunscreen
Nappies
Outdoor play
Play-based learning
Public transport
Speech Therapy
Storypark
Transition to school
Jessie Xu is a university qualified Early Childhood Teacher with more than 10 years’ of experience working with children in varied services and in different roles.
Jessie believes in the rights of every child. She values the children’s voice and empowers children to make decisions and choices that are relevant to themselves. She is an enthusiastic facilitator, committed to creating a welcoming, secure and quality learning environment that supports children to reach their full potential and allows families to share in their child’s learning journey.
Diversity and multiculturalism are valued by Jessie. She is also interested in creative art, music, gardening and sustainability, which feature strongly in the program.
| Age group | Amount |
|---|---|
| 4 year old Start Strong Fee Relief fee | $12.00 |
| 3 year old Start Strong Fee Relief fee | $38.00 |
| Start Strong Equity Fee Relief fee | FREE |
| Unfunded fee | $92.00 |
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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Proudly a not for profit and for purpose organisation
© KU Children’s Services 2024
Proudly a not for profit and for purpose organisation
© KU Children’s Services 2024
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.
All nappies are supplied by the service and included in the fee.
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.
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 is accessible by public transport and is close to a train station and/or public buses.
This service offers speech pathology for children where there is a concern for their speech and/or language development
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.
