KU Bel Air goes beyond childcare. We create a safe and nurturing environment where childhood is celebrated.
We are proud of our longstanding reputation within the Adamstown Heights community 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.
Known for our positive and caring atmosphere, KU Bel Air is a special place where children can be children, and are supported to learn through curiosity, exploration and imagination.
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 have a focus on inquiry-based learning, through activities that invite hands-on learning experiences and, in turn, participation, inquiry, research and exploration. This helps drive children’s learning and fosters critical thinking skills to take into the future.
KU Bel Air has been independently assessed by the NSW Department of Education, and are proud to be rated as Meeting 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.
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Education for Sustainability
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Outdoor play
Public transport
Play-based learning
Storypark
Transition to school
Rashifah Kamsan is a university qualified early childhood teacher with over 20 years of experience working in a range of early childhood services. This has provided her with the skills to support children and families in her role as Director of KU Bel Air.
Rashifah believes that children are capable and resourceful learners who are active contributors to their own learning. She supports this by working in partnership with families to enable children to have the best learning opportunities in order to develop lifelong skills and a love for learning.
2025 daily fees WITH Start Strong fee relief allocation – 2 days enrolment (fees charged when fee relief declared at KU)
| 4-year-old non equity fee | 3-year-old non equity fee | Equity fee |
|---|---|---|
| $0.70 | $24.70 | $0 |
2025 daily fees WITHOUT Start Strong fee relief allocation – 2 days enrolment (fees charged when fee relief is not declared at KU)
| 4-year-old non equity fee | 3-year-old non equity fee | Equity fee |
|---|---|---|
| $54.50 | $78.50 | $24.00 |
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 9 years running and certified Great Place to Work, we attract the best and brightest staff who stay with KU for longer.
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KU respectfully acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the many lands on which our services are delivered.
The contribution by Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples to the education of young children existed long before our story began.
Proudly a not for profit and for purpose organisation
© KU Children’s Services 2024
Proudly a not for profit and for purpose organisation
© KU Children’s Services 2024
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.
