Kurilpa was established in 1962 in Boundary Street, West End. It operated in this location for some 37 years before moving to its current location in Gray Street, West End in 1999. The premises are purpose-built and can accommodate children aged 6 weeks to 5 years.
Kurilpa is a non-profit, community-based centre. A committee of elected parents oversees the management of the centre. These parents work closely with the centre's Director to ensure quality of care and the majority of parents' requirements are being met. As a member of our association, you can have direct input into how your child is cared for and educated. General meetings are held twice a year for parents to have a say in how the centre is run and what services are provided, and to give you in-depth information about the centre's finances and operation.
Kurilpa offers you...
A great team
- Qualified and experienced team members, dedicated to building relationships with you and your child
- Additional team members to cover breaks, ensuring ratios are correct at all times (above legislative requirements)
Innovative Programs
- Our program works in conjunction with the "Early Years Learning Framework" and emergent curriculum
- Our State funded Kindergarten program runs between the hours of 9:00am and 4:30pm and follows the kindergarten guidelines
- Play based programs that emerge from children's interests, so your child is intrinsically motivated to ask 'how' and 'why?'
- Individual portfolios that record each child's journey through observations, stories and pictures
- Quality toys and equipment
- Music classes and excursions (for a small extra fee)
- Sound educational principles in all we do
Beautiful places to play
- Comfortable, home-like, airconditioned rooms
- Natural outdoor areas
- Separate playgrounds for babies and toddlers to build their skills and confidence
- A junior kindy/kindergarten playground, designed by Australia's leading playspace expert, Prue Walsh
Healthy meals
- Balanced vegetarian menu approved by Nutrition Australia
- Meals included in your daily fee