KU Ashmont provides an integrated service model, creating the best opportunity to positively respond to the needs of the community and offer additional beneficial services for children and families.
KU Ashmont Preschool provides a high-quality preschool program with emphasis on the importance of relationships with children and their families. These relationships help children feel secure, which enable them to explore, play and learn.
KU Ashmont Family Centre offers a range of allied health and NDIS services for preschool-aged children who have additional educational needs. KU is a registered NDIS provider and uses evidence-based approaches.
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 work in genuine partnership with our families, local community and wider communities of the Wiradjuri Nation to strengthen our understanding of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander ways of knowing and being, and to provide a culturally safe and supportive environment.
KU Ashmont 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
Education for Sustainability
Parking
Outdoor play
Play-based learning
Storypark
Allied health
Transition to school
University qualified teachers
Eileen Bach is a university qualified early childhood teacher with over 20 years’ experience working with children. Eileen has a Masters Degree in Education specialising in Educational Leadership.
Eileen is an advocate of children’s voices and of shared learning through projects and inquiry work. She is passionate about embedding Indigenous perspectives through community engagement and incorporating Indigenous knowledge and values to promote cultural safety and inclusion.
The KU Ashmont Team under the leadership of Eileen was awarded a ‘Making the KU Difference for Communities’ Award in 2022, recognising their commitment to establishing genuine and respectful relationships with the local community.
| Age group | Amount |
|---|---|
| 4 year old Start Strong Fee Relief fee | FREE |
| 3 year old Start Strong Fee Relief fee | FREE |
| Start Strong Equity Fee Relief fee | FREE |
| Unfunded fee | $52 |
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.
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.
This KU service has university qualified teachers with early education and care qualifications.
