Service Types
Different types of families have different types of needs when it comes to the education and care of their children. KU offers a range of service types that all seek the same ends - enriching children's lives:
Long Day Care
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Community based
Provides education and care from birth to 6 year olds. Operates at minimum 8 hours to maximum 12 hours a day, at least 48 weeks per year and is ideal for working families. In most centres meals are provided.
Autism specific centre
Provides education and care for children up to 6 years old with Autism Specific Disorder. Operates a minimum 8 hours per day, at least 48 weeks per year.
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Work based
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An employer provides an early childhood care and education service specifically for the children of its employees. It generally operates the same as community based long day care, but this may vary dependent on the particular needs of the sponsor organisation.
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Preschool
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Provides education and care for 2 to 6 year olds depending on community demand (Note: not all services will have places for 2 year olds). Operates 9am to 3pm with short extended hours available and has 4 terms per year. Meals are generally not provided.
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Occasional Care
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Provides education and care from birth to 6 year-olds. Operates a maximum 8 hours a day up to 48 weeks per year. Meals are generally not provided.
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Out of School Hours Care
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Provides a recreation-based program for 5 to 13 year-olds. Operates before and/or after school, matching school terms.
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Vacation Care
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Provides education and care for children aged 5 to 13 year olds in a recreation-based program. Operates during school holidays. Note: limited availablity.
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Family Programs
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We offer a number of specialised play and family support programs.
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Adult Migrant English Program (AMEP)
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Provides child care for Adult Migrant English Program in partnership with ACL.
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Mobile Services
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Operates in remote communities to provide education and care for 2 to 6 year olds depending on community demand (Note: not all services will have places for 2 year olds). Operates 9am to 3pm with short extended hours available and has 4 terms per year. Meals are generally not provided. |