KU Croydon Preschool has celebrated 80 years of providing high quality early childhood education and care to generations of local children and families.
 Among the attendees celebrating the milestone were Jo Carlisle, Djarrawunang Ward (Ashfield) Councillor, KU Children’s Services Chief Executive Officer Christine Legg and KU Croydon Preschool Service Director Amanda Alderman, who came together to reflect on the service’s rich history and contribution to the community.
Service Director Amanda Alderman said, “For 80 years, KU Croydon has been a place where children have learned, grown, formed friendships and begun their educational journeys. While much has changed over the years, our commitment to providing children with the very best start in life has remained constant.”
As part of the celebrations, a Lemon Myrtle tree was planted at the preschool as a symbol of KU Croydon’s ongoing commitment to future generations of children and families.
KU Children’s Services Chief Executive Officer Christine Legg said the milestone highlighted the service’s enduring impact on the local community.
“Over the past 80 years, KU Croydon Preschool has supported generations of local children and families through the delivery of high quality, not for profit early childhood education. This milestone reflects the dedication of our teachers and educators, past and present, and the strong community connections that continue to make KU Croydon such a valued part of the local community,” Ms Legg said.
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KU is one of the largest not for profit and for purpose providers of early education. Established in 1895 as the Kindergarten Union of NSW, KU was the first provider of early childhood education and care (ECEC) in Australia and is the nation’s most experienced provider. KU is committed to ensuring children’s safety, rights and best interests remain the paramount consideration in all our decisions and actions.
