KU Shalvey 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, inclusive 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 Shalvey offers a welcoming and home-like environment for your child to explore safely and happily. We work in partnership with children, families and communities to support each child to reach their full potential.
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 are committed to supporting children to learn strategies to manage their physical and emotional wellbeing, through activities like messy play, yoga, music, talking about emotions and breathing exercises. As a result, children develop a greater sense of wellbeing and confidence.
KU Shalvey 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.
Experienced staff
Hat and sunscreen
Outdoor play
Public transport
Play-based learning
Storypark
Transition to school
University qualified teachers
Bing Pannell is the Acting Director at KU Shalvey. Bing is a university-qualified early childhood teacher who has been working in early childhood since 2017. She achieved a Bachelor of Early Childhood Education (Birth to Five Years) with High Distinction in 2024.
Bing believes that relationships are at the heart of early childhood education and care. Relationship pedagogy guides her everyday practice in building respectful, supportive relationships with all children, families, colleagues and wider communities.
Bing finds it enriching to understand how young children learn through play in the environment around them, and how even subtle interactions between children and adults supports learning.
2026 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 | $0 | $0 |
2026 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 |
|---|---|---|
| $56.00 | $58.00 | $55.00 |
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 10 years running and certified Great Place to Work, we attract the best and brightest staff who stay with KU for longer.
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 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.
This KU service has university qualified teachers with early education and care qualifications.
