KU West Pymble goes beyond childcare. We create a safe and nurturing environment where childhood is celebrated.
We are proud of our longstanding 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.
A warm and welcoming preschool nestled in a peaceful bush setting away from main roads, KU West Pymble has received numerous accolades including a 2023 Better Business Partnership Sustainable Business Award, 2019 SPROuts Award, and were finalists in the prestigious 2021 HESTA ECEC Awards.
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 a special interest in sustainability, helping children to appreciate our natural environment and become socially responsible. In consultation with children and families, we have embedded a wide range of initiatives around recycling, waste, water, energy and wildlife protection.
KU West Pymble 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
Transition to school
Award
University qualified teachers
Katrina Hendry is a university qualified early childhood teacher with over 30 years’ experience working with children.
Katrina’s passion for early years education has led her to seek out varied and rewarding roles. These include teacher training and Early Years Government policy development for the Ministry of Education in West Africa; teaching in international schools in Madrid, Spain; an advisory role at North Sydney Council for children’s services; and considerable years as a Director and teacher in early childhood education and care services.
Katrina was awarded the 2024 HESTA Early Childhood Education & Care Award for Individual Leadership, recognising her significant impact on early childhood education. She has also the recipient of the 2023 ‘Making the KU Difference to Quality’ Award for her dedication to providing a high-quality program.
| Age group | Amount |
|---|---|
| 4 year old Start Strong Fee Relief fee | $9.00 |
| 3 year old Start Strong Fee Relief fee | $36.00 |
| Start Strong Equity Fee Relief fee | FREE |
| Unfunded fee | $101.50 |
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.
The service has been recognised and awarded as an outstanding service provider.
This KU service has university qualified teachers with early education and care qualifications.
