Now offering integrated long day care and free sessional kinder, together in one trusted KU service.
KU Craigieburn goes beyond childcare. We create a safe and nurturing environment where childhood is celebrated.
We are proud of our strong reputation of providing rich education and care tailored to each child’s needs in a family-focussed and supportive way.
Our highly experienced and dedicated teachers and educators build strong, trusting relationships with each child, fostering a sense of belonging and confidence.
KU Craigieburn was a finalist at the prestigious HESTA ECEC Awards in 2023, where we were recognised as an ‘Outstanding Service’ for our dedication to embracing cultural diversity, fostering inclusion and a sense of belonging in children.
When children play and explore, their imagination and curiosity are sparked – they enjoy learning and are inspired to continue learning more.
Our play-based program intentionally provides a wide range of engaging opportunities and activities based on the Victorian Early Years Learning and Development Framework.
We have a special interest in incorporating home languages and embracing cultural diversity in our program, enhancing children’s sense of belonging and identity and representing our true cultural context.
KU Craigieburn has been independently assessed by the Victorian Department of Education, and are proud to be rated as Exceeding the National Quality Standard.
We believe that the positive interactions children have with our staff are the most important component of our high quality program. Our team of teachers and educators are qualified, experienced, caring and motivated.
Our staff undergo continuous professional development, staying at the forefront of early childhood education.
Designed centre
Cooked meal
Experienced staff
Hat and sunscreen
Extended hours
Education for Sustainability
Parking
Lunch
Outdoor play
Nappies
Play-based learning
Storypark
Transition to school
Award
University qualified teachers
Child Care Subsidy
Roop Mala is a qualified Early Childhood Teacher with over 15 years of experience in the early childhood education sector. She holds a Bachelor of Education and a Master’s degree in Inclusive Education, equipping her to support children experiencing trauma, vulnerability, and neurodiversity.
Roop has served as a sessional lecturer for Bachelor of Teaching students and as an Applied Behaviour Analysis (ABA) therapist, contributing to both academic and community settings.
Her approach to teaching is grounded in relational and differentiated practices, which means that she emphasises strong, meaningful relationships and responsive, individualised teaching that supports the diverse needs, abilities, and learning styles of all children.
Highly respected for our high quality programs, KU's National Quality Standard Ratings far exceed the national average.
KU was established in 1895 and is the most experienced provider of early childhood education in Australia.
As an Employer of Choice for 10 years running and certified Great Place to Work, we attract the best and brightest staff who stay with KU for longer.
7-9 Hampstead Road
MAIDSTONE VIC 3012
11 Alfred Lane
MELBOURNE VIC 3004
The centre is purpose-built and architecturally designed or recently refurbished.
The service has a chef and provides a seasonal menu with freshly cooked food, including morning tea, lunch, afternoon tea and a late snack.
The service has a dedicated team of experienced early childhood teachers and educators who work with you to support your child’s learning and wellbeing.
As part of the service’s duty of care in minimising exposure to Ultraviolet Radiation (UVR) and promoting sun safe practices among children, families and staff, the service provides each child with a KU hat and sunscreen is administered by staff where possible 20 minutes before commencing outdoor play.
The service provides extended hours of care and operates a minimum of eight hours a day.
The service has embraced a commitment to a more sustainable early education community, embedding sustainability into pedagogy and practice. We welcome families' participation.
Parking for drop-off and pick-up is available.
The service provides a seasonal menu including lunch.
The service provides a natural outdoor environment designed as an active place for learning. We encourage children to develop an understanding about sustainability by exploring the natural world around them.
All nappies are supplied by the service and included in the fee.
Our high-quality play-based programs are based on current research and are planned by experienced and qualified early childhood staff. Through play, children learn the skills, knowledge, feelings and dispositions that provide a solid foundation for their life-long learning.
The service provides a secure, private online communication portal called Storypark at no cost that is designed to document your child’s progress and learning and provide you with updates about your child.
The service offers a full preschool program and places a strong emphasis on programs that challenge and extend children’s abilities and confidence, aiding their transition to school.
The service has been recognised and awarded as an outstanding service provider.
This KU service has university qualified teachers with early education and care qualifications.
The service is an approved service for CCS, therefore fees may vary depending on individual circumstances.
