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Early Education & Child Care in Kensington
At Kids Academy Early Learning, we know how important it is to find a childcare centre where your little one feels safe, happy, and supported. Our caring and experienced educators are passionate about creating a warm, welcoming space where children aged 0-5 can thrive.
Every day at our long day care centre is filled with opportunities for fun, learning, and discovery. With engaging indoor and outdoor play areas and developmentally appropriate equipment, children can explore their interests, make friends, and build confidence. We also provide healthy, delicious meals prepared onsite, ensuring your child is fueled for a day of play and learning.
As part of the Affinity Education family, we’re proud to deliver the exclusive Lifelong Learning Curriculum, designed to develop essential skills and prepare children for the transition to primary school. And with child safety as our top priority, you can trust that your little one is in the best hands.
Families in Kensington choose Kids Academy for our caring environment and commitment to supporting every child’s unique journey. We’d love to welcome you and your child into our community - get in contact and book a tour today to discover how we can help your family!
About Our Centre
- Our friendly, welcoming, committed team love their job and are dedicated to nurturing the development of children
- Culturally diverse team that speak a number of different languages
- Our educational program incorporates parent input from the beginning, right through to Kinder years
- Wonderfully bright and engaging play areas
- We hold regular incursions, including sports lessons and language lessons
- We have a centre veggie pod system, as well as gardening experiences in each room
- Conveniently located close to a number of public transport options
- Fresh, healthy, delicious meals prepared onsite
- Government approved kindergarten program
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We know you’re busy and that deciding on child care and early education is a huge task. We are here to help you though!
Our dedicated Family Support Team is available to answer any questions you may have about our programs, services, and subsidies available to your family.
Contact us today at 1800 244 532 or fill in our online form to start the enrolment process, meet our team, and learn more.
Meet Our Centre Manager
Hi, I’m Doreen Macafee and I’ve been working in the Early Childhood Education sector for over 15 years, and most recently as a service manager for the last 7 years. I hold a Diploma in Early Childhood, with a passion for supporting children’s learning and development. I have been privileged to work in partnership with families to support their children through their early years journey.
My personal philosophies derive from the importance of connection, and respectful interactions with children, their families, different cultural backgrounds, and the community that surrounds us. We provide the highest quality care and education for children when we work with the families, using your input into our programs will enhance the effectiveness of what we do to support your child’s growth from the day they start. “It takes a village to raise a child” - with 2 young boys of my own I understand the trust and confidence you place in the hands of the Educators, I want to make the transition as smooth as I can, whilst building the foundation of a great relationship and connection between home and childcare.
We want to be able to support children’s learning in a caring, nurturing a responsive environment that helps them grow and develop in the early years, ensuring they have the best start to their journey into primary school. I’m very excited about our journey forward, establishing our service within the community.
Fees & Inclusions
Our fees are dependant on the number of days and the session times your child attends. Please contact our Family Support Team on 1800 244 532 for personalised fee information for your child.
You may also be eligible for the Child Care Subsidy. The CCS will reduce your daily fees significantly in some circumstances. Use our handy CCS Estimator tool to estimate what your out of pocket fees will be each week.
What we provide:
- Freshly prepared nutritionally balanced meals
- Nappies and wipes
- Sunscreen
- Music and movement experiences
- Culinary experiences
- Regular updates via Storypark
- Bachelor qualified educators
- Incursions and enrichment programs
- Science, technology, engineering and technology (STEM) education
- Language classes
- Sport, yoga and physical education
- First nations education
- Sustainability and outdoor education
- Subscriptions to the Reading Eggs & MathSeeds programs
What you bring:
- Water bottle
- Wide brimmed hat
- A complete change of seasonal appropriate clothes (a few sets if learning to use the toilet)
- A special comforter
- Breast milk or formula and bottles
- A dummy with a container for storage
- A photo of the family
We are Committed to Quality
Our centre practices, policies and procedures align with legislative requirements as outlined in the National Quality Framework. This means that every effort is made to comply with the Education and Care Services National Law and the Education and Care Services National Regulation, the approved learning frameworks and the National Quality Standards.
Lifelong Learning Starts Here!
Kids Academy's bachelor qualified teachers and experienced educators are trained in Affinity Education's Lifelong Learning Curriculum, Australia’s most advanced approach to early education for children from birth to age five. The Lifelong Learning Curriculum draws on the best models of early education, contemporary research and evidence informed practices such as Circle of Security, Abecedarian, and Project Based learning, and is based on what children learn, where they learn and how they learn. It aligns to Australia’s Early Years Learning Framework and offers a rich combination of play-based and intentional teaching experiences appropriate to each age group.
Healthy Beginnings
Babies aged 0-1 years
Your baby will start their lifelong learning journey with us in a safe, nurturing environment. Educators will:
- Develop strong, positive bonds;
- Encourage confidence to explore new surroundings;
- Spark curiosity through sensory experiences; and
- Establish helpful routines that support health and wellbeing.
Early Experiences
Toddlers aged 1-3 years
Your toddler will enjoy an exciting environment in which to explore and experiment as their confidence and social skills emerge. Educators will:
- Introduce literacy and numeracy through learning games;
- Support self expression through language skills; and
- Develop social and friendship skills in group settings.
School Readiness
Children aged 3-5 years
Your child will be given the very best start before they begin primary school! Educators will:
- Guide self-awareness, self-help skills and socialisation;
- Investigate literacy, mathematics, science, technology and the arts;
- Stimulate creativity, deeper thinking and problem solving; and
- Prepare children for classroom environments through play-based preschool and kindergarten programs.
We offer a government approved kindergarten (also known as kinder or preschool in some states) program and long day care under one roof. This is not only more convenient for you, it helps children prepare for the transition to 'big school', develop a love of learning and make friends.
Our Program Inclusions
Here at Kids Academy, we know that all children are capable of realising their full potential if they are in the right environment. That is why we use project-based learning, appropriate technology and enrichment programs to spark the best experiences, and give children the very best start to their lifelong learning journey. These programs are included in the Lifelong Learning Curriculum, and are unique to Affinity Education centres.
Positive Living Skills
This program is designed to equip children with essential skills for mental and emotional wellbeing. It helps them develop healthy self esteem and positive relationships, plus gives them tools and strategies that will help in all aspects of their life. Endorsed by Beyond Blue.
Reading Eggs & MathSeeds
These fun, engaging technology-based games help children learn foundational reading, mathematics and problem solving skills. Families enroled in our School Readiness program receive full access to these programs (valued at $250) at no additional charge.
Big Thinkers STEM
Our Big Thinkers STEM program focuses on engaging children's interest in Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics. It covers topics like natural science, weather, physics, and biology using a learning-through-play and hands-on approach.
Early Years Toolbox
This app-based assessment tool for children aged 4-5 years is designed to accurately assesses their learning and development in areas such as numeracy, vocabulary, working memory, and aspects of self-regulation. This information in turn helps educators identify future intentional teaching opportunities.
Aussie Wildlife Champions
Developed in partnership with the Australian Wildlife Conservancy, this program aims to support young children build an understanding of our unique Australian animals and habitats, as well as foundational aspects of conservation.
First Nations Education
We have partnered with Wandana Aboriginal Education to deliver a purpose-built Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultural education program for children. This immersive cultural learning experience includes weekly classroom activities, as well as an authentic Aboriginal handmade artefacts and education kit.
Our Safety Commitment
At Kids Academy and Affinity Education, we believe that child safety is everyone’s responsibility. We are committed to upholding the safety, rights and wellbeing of all children and promote a culture of child safety with a zero-tolerance approach to child abuse and harm.
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