Partnerships, consulting and management
Drawing on KU's sector wide experience and expertise in delivering high-quality early childhood services, KU is proud to be a trusted partner and consultant to a range of corporate, community and local government clients.
Established in 1895, KU was the first provider of early childhood education in Australia. Today, KU is one of Australia's leading not for profit providers and our services have been independently assessed as amongst the highest quality in the country.
We understand the complexities of designing, establishing, and delivering high-quality services for young children. Our vision is for every child to experience excellence in early education and care, inspiring lifelong learning.
Our Business Development Managers provide consultancy services to the corporate, community and local government sectors. With 129 years of experience and exceptional quality results in our own services, we are proud to be a trusted advisor to some of Australia’s largest and smallest organisations.
We specialise in tailoring consultancy to meet the unique needs of each client and offer an extensive suite of services.
Establishment phase
Designing a children’s service
Understanding how children learn and the features of environments that best support it is essential to every successful new children’s service.
KU Business Development Managers can collaborate with your developer and architect to deliver high-quality designs that meet regulations, attract families, and create spaces educators will love.
If you’re an architect or developer needing childcare consultant service, please contact us.
Feasibility analysis
The components which make a business viable include understanding the local political and economic climate, the latest changes to government funding, the infrastructure requirements, as well as an appreciation for local competitors, needs of the community and relevant local challenges and opportunities.
Feasibility analysis includes supply and demand, operational analysis, budget and modelling to provide a holistic view of your current operations and where your future opportunities may lie.
Budgets and modelling
When you are establishing a children’s service, building enrolments takes time. Understanding how to budget for these impacts can assist in your decision making about operating structure and associated costs.
KU Business Development Managers can work through this with you and offer you alternatives to support your financial decision making.
Supply and demand analysis
Deciding on where to build a service is based on how well you understand the local community, as well as the changes in population and where children live now, and where they will live in the future.
KU Business Development Managers can help you understand current supply and projected demand, and developments that are in the pipeline that enable you to make informed decisions about your future business operations.
Operational service support
Compliance assessment
The National Quality Framework requires Approved Providers and Nominated Supervisors to operate within Federal and State legislation to ensure the safety and wellbeing of children, families, and educators.
KU Business Development Managers can conduct an audit of your service and provide you with a detailed report on all areas requiring action. You can be confident that our consultants have the most up to date knowledge and access to the latest research.
Assessment and rating preparation visit
Every service wants to achieve the best possible result in their assessment and rating visit. KU Business Development Managers can assist you to identify your next steps towards continuous improvement.
KU’s purpose is to partner with families and communities to nurture children’s learning, development and wellbeing.
Operational budget and viability review
Operating a financially viable business is not always easy and is dependent on many factors. Staff roster systems, enrolment patterns, utilisation, funding, and fee collection all play a part.
KU Development Managers can assist you in understanding the current funding landscape and how your business systems can be improved.
KU Business Development Managers can conduct an audit of your service and provide you with a detailed report on all areas requiring action. You can be confident that our managers have the most up to date knowledge and access to the latest research.
Childcare management services
Transfer of Approved Provider
If you are an Approved Provider and you are looking to transfer this responsibility, look no further than KU. Our Business Development Managers understand how to transfer the legal, financial, and organisational requirements of this role and will ensure a smooth transition of your service management.
Come and join the KU family, where you will find an organisation that has lived values of celebrating childhood, integrity and relationships, diversity and inclusion. We strive for honest and open relationships, leading by example, embracing our responsibilities to sustainability, and we hold bold visions for the future.
Workplace solutions
Increasing workforce participation and provision of children’s services go hand in hand. Businesses investigating ways to support their employees with childcare options can contact KU Business Development Managers, who can work with you to identify childcare options that can support your workplace.
