At KU, children have a voice. Curious and social, they’re ready for the world. Proudly not for profit and for purpose. Since 1895, KU Children's Services ('KU') has been delivering early childhood education and care, and operates 130 services and programs. We enrich the lives of more than 10,000 children each year. In addition to being Australia's most experienced communitybased provider, we are highly respected for our proven highquality programs. At KU, we create all our educational programs with the child as the central focus. From a child's very first visit, until they transition to school, KU's playbased approach and our team of qualified and experienced teachers and educators, work together to bring out their best. We draw on more than 125 years of experience, and create opportunities that encourage children to connect, wonder, explore and discover. At KU, we contribute to our purpose by delivering, supporting, and leading high quality playbased learning programs. We provide opportunities for children to become the creators, thinkers, and doers of today and tomorrow. KU's comprehensive professional development program and dedicated term of experienced early childhood educators is invaluable in maintaining our high standards. Each KU Service is unique and reflects the children and the families who attend the service, and their communities. We foster strong relationships with KU families and open communication is a vital part of that relationship. We also encourage the involvement of parents and families within our services and provide many opportunities to offer feedback, assistance, and practical handson support. The early years are a special time in a child's life' an exciting period of discovery and learning. KU has a strong playbased learning philosophy and our qualified early childhood staff create programs based on current research, practice, and decades of experience. Playbased programs provide a range of active and meaningful experiences that incorporate choice, while enabling children to experience many organisational elements that are important at school, helping children prepare for their transition to school and beyond.