Philosophy
Our Play-based Learning Philosophy
The early years are a special time in a child's life, an exciting period of discovery and learning. KU has a strong play-based learning philosophy and our qualified early childhood staff create programs based on current research and practice plus decades of experience.
KU views young children as capable and strong learners rather than as dependant and needing to be "filled up". Our high quality play-based programs are designed to give children a wide range of active and meaningful experiences, building on the children's own strengths and interests.
In play-based programs children are learning all the time. The learning that occurs is often informal, gained as children interact, explore and try out different ways of doing things that our staff have intentionally planned. Through play, children develop skills, knowledge, feelings and dispositions that provide a solid foundation for lifelong learning.
At KU all children are viewed as individuals whilst learning to interact positively within a group. This helps develop relationships, social skills and tolerance of others and their environment.
For those children who are approaching school age, we place a strong emphasis on programs which challenge and extend their abilities and confidence, aiding their transition to school.
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"My daughter could not have had a more enjoyable and rewarding preschool experience than the one she had a KU over the past 2 years. The dedication, commitment to early childhood education and development, and the sense of joy shown by the staff each day was fantastic.
The way in which you always made the time to let me know how she was going was enormously appreciated, all the comments and observations were both interesting and insightful.
A special thanks to her teacher for all her enthusiasm and genuine care.
I had the joy of watching my daughter bloom during her time at preschool and have you to thank for that."
KU Parent - KU Parent Exit Questionnaire 2008
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