KU Mayfield goes beyond childcare. We create a safe and nurturing environment where childhood is celebrated.
We are proud of our longstanding 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.
Celebrated for our caring, welcoming environment and wonderful outdoor play area that invites exploration, KU Mayfield is a multi-award-winning preschool and certified Little Scientists House. We offer extended preschool hours and open over school holidays.
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 Early Years Learning Framework.
We specialise in STEAM (science, technology, engineering, arts, maths) learning through play-based, child-led learning experiences, where children are enabled to question and actively investigate the world around them. This approach fosters lifelong learning skills and dispositions.
KU Mayfield has been independently assessed by the NSW 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
Experienced staff
Hat and sunscreen
Education for Sustainability
Parking
Outdoor play
Public transport
Play-based learning
Storypark
Transition to school
Award
University qualified teachers
Child Care Subsidy
Megan Parkes is a university-qualified early childhood teacher with over 25 years of experience working with young children. She has been the Director of KU Mayfield Preschool since 2026.
Megan has a commitment to community-based early childhood services and working collaboratively with staff, families and children to provide an innovative, high-quality program. She has a strong focus in her work on inclusive, creative, natural play-based learning environments.
| Age group | Amount |
|---|---|
| Preschoolers | $125.40 |
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.
The centre is purpose-built and architecturally designed or recently refurbished.
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 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 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.
The service is accessible by public transport and is close to a train station and/or public buses.
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.
