Long day care
KU long day care services go beyond childcare. Designed for children from birth to 5 years, we provide a safe, supportive, and enriching environment where your child can learn, grow and thrive.
What are KU long day care services?
KU long day care services go beyond childcare. Designed for children from birth to 5 years, KU long day care services provide safe, supportive and enriching environments where your child can learn, grow and thrive.
Our long day care services offer extended hours, operating for 10-12 hours each day, 5 days a week and up to or over 50 weeks a year (excluding public holidays). This offers families the flexibility to balance work and family, while also ensuring that children receive high-quality education and care during these important early years.
Long day care services are eligible for the Commonwealth Government's Child Care Subsidy. All meals are generally provided.
Why are the early years so important?
From their very first moment, children are absorbing information and learning from the world and the people around them. In these early years, children learn important skills such as listening, consideration and reflection.
The skills children develop in a KU program become the foundation for lifelong learning, and in fact, can positively shape the way they approach learning for the rest of their lives.
What can you expect to see in a KU long day care service?
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Caring and experienced staff
Our caring and experienced teachers and educators are committed to fostering strong, trusting relationships with each child, helping them feel safe, secure and ready to explore the world around them. We take the time to understand each child’s individual needs and interests, creating a nurturing atmosphere where every child can thrive.
High quality age-appropriate programs
Led by university qualified Early Childhood Teachers, KU’s high-quality play-based programs are thoughtfully designed to nurture each child’s curiosity, creativity and sense of self. We offer infants and toddlers a play-based program in a warm, responsive environment that fosters secure attachment and early development. Preschool / kindergarten aged children experience a dedicated program and a rich range of play-based learning experiences, preparing them for school and nurturing a lifelong love of learning.
Preschool or kindergarten programs
Within each of our long day care services we offer a rich, play-based program designed specifically and exclusively for preschool / kindergarten age children, with the convenience of longer hours and meals included. Through a wide range of engaging learning experiences and activities, we foster a love of learning and help children develop the confidence and skills they need for their transition to school.
Strong partnerships with families
We place great emphasis on strong partnerships with families and actively involve families in their child’s learning journey. By working together, we create a collaborative and supportive community that enhances each child’s development and experience at KU.
Nourishing meals
KU understands the importance of proper nutrition in supporting children’s growth and wellbeing. Our long day care services provide freshly prepared, nutritionally balanced meals and snacks throughout the day, and cater to individual dietary requirements.
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Ensuring quality
KU has long had an unwavering commitment to providing high-quality early childhood education. Our National Quality Standard Ratings exceed the national average and we are committed to continually raising the bar.
Each KU service has a highly experienced Education and Quality Manager who plays a crucial role in upholding our high standards. They collaborate closely with the service team to ensure the delivery of quality early childhood education that prioritises strong relationships with children, families and communities, as well as compliance with National Law and Regulations.Â
With this specialist support, KU services are empowered to consistently deliver quality that you can trust, with teaching approaches that are evidence-based and informed by best practice.
Inclusion in KU long day care
At KU we value inclusion and diversity, and advocate for the rights of all children and their families to have a sense of belonging and wellbeing in our services. KU recognises the need to specifically support services to give vulnerable children the best start.
Each KU service has an Education Support Manager and access to our Autism Support Team. The team have expert knowledge in supporting children with additional needs including children with diagnosed disabilities, developmental delay, challenging behaviour, and social and emotional difficulties.
The manager or a support team member may visit the service your child attends by direct request of the family, the service, or as a part of the educational program implementation.
KU Craigieburn Children’s Centre parent
Staff are amazing. Both my children have attended this service. My daughter from five months old and my son from three months old and I cannot fault a single thing. The staff make the centre, from the Director all the way through to the cooks.
KU Carillon Avenue Children’s Centre parent
KU Carillon Avenue has been a big part of our lives for four years. The teachers and educators are warm, friendly and always ready to follow and enrich my child’s interests and learning. Our family beliefs and ethics are valued and considered in planning. We have found support, advice and friendship in good times and bad.
