KU North Ryde goes beyond childcare. We create a safe and welcoming 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 beautiful outdoor area and inviting indoor spaces, we nurture your child’s curiosity and creativity with an emphasis on open communication to ensure your family feels supported and involved.
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 emphasise connection with and learning through our natural environments. Our playground and surrounding bushland offer hands-on opportunities to explore, discover and engage in sustainability practices. This enhances children’s wellbeing and fosters a sense of wonder and belonging.
KU North Ryde 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.
Experienced staff
Hat and sunscreen
Parking
Outdoor play
Public transport
Play-based learning
Storypark
Transition to school
University qualified teachers
Kathy Cole-Clarke is a university qualified early childhood teacher with over 30 years’ experience working in the early childhood sector. She has worked in a range of settings, including primary school, long day care and preschool.
Kathy has always striven to develop strong positive relationships with children, their families and the staff team to work together in partnership. She sees children as capable and competent learners and believes that children thrive through engaging in intentional play-based experiences that extend and develop their interests and strengths.
Kathy has a strong interest in natural science and the endless possibilities it holds for investigation, co-learning and connecting children with Country and the natural world.
| Age group | Amount |
|---|---|
| 4 year old Start Strong Fee Relief fee | FREE |
| 3 year old Start Strong Fee Relief fee | $24 |
| Start Strong Equity Fee Relief fee | FREE |
| Unfunded fee | $91 |
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
The service has a dedicated team of experienced early childhood teachers and educators who work with you to support your child’s learning and wellbeing.
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.
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.
This KU service has university qualified teachers with early education and care qualifications.
