KU Rushcutters Bay goes beyond childcare. We create a safe and nurturing environment where childhood is celebrated.
We are proud of our longstanding reputation within the local community of providing rich education and care tailored to each child’s needs in a family-focussed and supportive way.
Our highly experienced and committed teachers and educators build strong, trusting relationships with each child, fostering a sense of belonging and confidence.
Situated in a leafy park setting with magnificent mature trees shading our expansive playground, KU Rushcutters Bay is a calm and nurturing oasis for children to play, learn and grow.
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 cherish our wonderful natural environment where children can enjoy long periods of outdoor play and engage with our garden, native beehive and mud kitchen. This daily engagement with nature enhances learning and encourages sustainable behaviours and respect for the environment.
KU Rushcutters Bay 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
Speech Therapy
Storypark
Transition to school
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University qualified teachers
Helen Meimaroglou is a university qualified Early Childhood Teacher with over 25 years’ experience working with young children. She has been working at KU Rushcutters Bay since 2015. She has previous experience as a university lecturer, teaching Early Childhood at the University of Western Sydney and Randwick TAFE.
Helen holds a strong sense of community spirit, and values relationships with families and the local community. She is committed to reflecting this in the preschool and strives for children to feel part of the community too.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| $12.00 | $43.00 | $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 |
|---|---|---|
| $65.80 | $96.80 | $34.00 |
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.
2-10 Yurong Parkway
SYDNEY NSW 2011
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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.
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© KU Children’s Services 2024
Proudly a not for profit and for purpose organisation
© KU Children’s Services 2024
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.
This service offers speech pathology for children where there is a concern for their speech and/or language development
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.
