KU Kookaburra 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 highly experienced and dedicated teachers and educators build strong, trusting relationships with each child, fostering a sense of belonging and confidence.
With a large, lush outdoor area featuring beautiful mature trees, KU Kookaburra is a warm and home-like preschool that offers endless opportunities for exploration and creative 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 are committed to promoting and practising sustainability, fostering lifelong learning for a sustainable future. We take a highly practical approach to this, such as offering hands-on experiences in our natural playground and using natural materials in crafts and play.
KU Kookaburra 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.
Hat and sunscreen
Extended hours
Education for Sustainability
Parking
Outdoor play
Play-based learning
Storypark
Transition to school
Award
Kerrie Harris has worked at KU Kookaburra since 2002 and has a Bachelor of Teaching (Early Childhood Education). Prior to her work at KU Kookaburra, Kerrie worked in various other Early Childhood settings for over 15 years. Kerrie’s particular interests are children’s literacy and sustainability.
2025 daily fees WITH Start Strong fee relief allocation – 2 days enrolment (fees charged when fee relief declared at KU)
| 4-year-old non equity fee | 3-year-old non equity fee | Equity fee |
|---|---|---|
| $0 | $8.70 | $0 |
2025 daily fees WITHOUT Start Strong fee relief allocation – 2 days enrolment (fees charged when fee relief is not declared at KU)
| 4-year-old non equity fee | 3-year-old non equity fee | Equity fee |
|---|---|---|
| $40.00 | $62.50 | $30.00 |
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 respectfully acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the many lands on which our services are delivered.
The contribution by Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples to the education of young children existed long before our story began.
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.
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.
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.
