Kiama World of Learning

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Childcare and preschool in Kiama, NSW

Welcome to World of Learning Kiama. Our daycare and early learning centre is a convenient choice for local families in Kiama, Kiama Heights, Jerrara, and Rose Valley. World of Learning Kiama offers long day care and a preschool program for children aged 6 weeks to 6 years, with extended hours to suit busy families.

Our purpose-built daycare and preschool centre in Kiama offers innovative early learning programs in a safe, nurturing environment. Our Kiama childcare centre is set in a lush garden setting with great outdoor resources for exploration. We offer natural play environments and a beautiful verandah for babies to enjoy in the shade. Our purpose-designed indoor environments include challenging, open-ended resources and prioritise natural and sustainable materials. With a long-standing team and an intimate 39-place capacity, we ensure a community feel where educators know every child. Our Bachelor-qualified Early Childhood Teacher delivers a Government-approved Preschool program that prepares children for a smooth transition to school. We enjoy nature walks to explore our quiet cul-de-sac neighbourhood and local park, and we warmly welcome community guests and family members to enrich children’s learning.

Why you’ll love Kiama World of Learning

Spacious outdoor environments

Surrounded by nature

Passionate, qualified educators

Nappies and wipes provided

Chef-prepared meals

Government-approved Preschool program

Family communication app

Extended/flexible hours

Incursions/excursions

Personalised learning plans

Meet our Centre Manager

Amanda

  • Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care
“I believe that every child is unique and deserves an individual approach that best suits their needs and development.”

My career in early learning began in 2019, and I joined the team at Kiama World of Learning in 2023. My passion lies in fostering the social and emotional development of children during their early years. I believe that every child is unique and deserves an individual approach that best suits their needs and development. My teaching style is child-centric and play-based, ensuring that each child’s interests and rights are at the forefront of their learning journey.

The benefits of early childhood education are immense, particularly in the areas of social and emotional development, which are key in our play-based approach. I explain to families that, while home learning is valuable, a dedicated early learning centre provides a broader range of opportunities for growth and early intervention.

My team is made up of passionate, enthusiastic educators and teachers who put the wellbeing and safety of your child first. We build strong relationships with families through daily in-person communications, ensuring that caregivers feel supported and comfortable approaching me for any reason.

We look forward to welcoming your family to our Kiama early education centre.

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Our innovative early learning programs

At our early learning centre in Kiama, our experienced educators and teachers continually seek innovative ways to enrich your child’s education. Guided by the Early Years Learning Framework, we offer a variety of engaging and diverse learning experiences, including:

Sustainability

Our Kiama centre has an embedded sustainability program and actively engages in local projects. Our sustainability mission statement is “Enough for everyone, forever.” By engaging children in hands-on activities, we foster a sense of responsibility and appreciation for nature.

Community engagement

We love going beyond the gate, often venturing out on nature walks to explore our quiet neighbourhood and local park in Kiama. We warmly welcome community guests, grandparents, and special friends to visit and engage with our children.

Music and movement

Our evidence-based Rhythm and Movement for Self-Regulation (RAMSR) program is designed to develop fundamental skills that help support children’s self-regulation, memory, and concentration. It is an innovative approach to holistic learning, development and well-being in early childhood.

STEM

We encourage your child to ask questions, experiment, and problem-solve, all while engaging their natural curiosity. By fostering this inquisitive mindset, we help them develop critical thinking skills and a deeper understanding of the world around them.

Age-appropriate early learning

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(0-2 years)

Nursery

In the nursery room, our focus is on developing trusting relationships where children form a true sense of belonging. We provide a nurturing environment that fosters security and comfort, which are essential for their early development. Our educators are attentive and responsive to each child’s needs, creating a foundation for emotional well-being and cognitive growth. We also engage children with age-appropriate activities that stimulate their senses and encourage exploration.

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(2-3 years)

Toddler

Our toddler room is led by an qualified educator who is also an emerging Early Childhood Teacher. Our environment and team support holistic and integrated approaches. Educators intentionally support children’s abilities to actively participate in the learning program and develop skills through play. We offer a variety of activities that promote social, emotional, physical, and cognitive development. By encouraging independence and self-expression, we help toddlers build confidence and establish essential life skills.

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(3-5 years)

Preschool

Our preschool program is led by a Bachelor-qualified Early Childhood Teacher and supported by diploma-qualified educators. Our beautifully set preschool environment encourages children to experiment and learn through play. This environment is intentionally designed to support curiosity and a love for learning, preparing children for school with structured learning experiences. We focus on fostering critical thinking, problem-solving, and collaborative skills through engaging and interactive activities. Our program also emphasises the development of early literacy and numeracy, ensuring children are well-prepared for the transition to primary school.

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NSW Government-approved Preschool program

At our early learning centre, your child will benefit from the NSW “Start Strong” program as part of our enhanced learning program. We tailor our preschool program across numeracy, literacy, emotional and social development, and self-regulation. Led by a qualified Early Childhood Teacher, our preschool program will support your child’s learning, development, and well-being for now, at school and beyond.

The added benefits of our preschool program include:

  • Extended long day care opening hours
  • Open all year round (excl. public holidays)
  • Programs developed and delivered by our Early Childhood Teachers
  • Exclusive music and movement program for self-regulation
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We’re all about healthy, nutritious eating

Thanks to the in-house chef at our Kiama child care centre, your child can expect healthy, nutritious, and yummy meals. We offer a rotating seasonal menu, providing breakfast, morning tea, lunch, afternoon tea, and a late snack freshly made daily. We cater for all children’s dietary requirement, preferences and cultural requirements.

What a typical day looks like for your child

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Arrival at the centre

Your child will be welcomed by our team of educators, who will ensure the morning transition from home to centre goes as smoothly as possible. On arrival, share information about your child’s specific needs for the day.

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Mealtimes

Our centre chefs prepare a nutritious menu for your child to sit down and eat. This is a great time for everyone to share stories from the day. Educators model healthy eating practices, social behaviours and support children’s growing independence with mealtime routines.

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Infant care

If you have an infant, we spend one-on-one time with them to establish a connection. Educators talk gently and respond to babies’ cues. We use songs, games, and conversations to strengthen relationships and build language skills.

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Play-based learning

Your child is naturally curious. They want to learn and explore, which is why we teach through play-based learning. It supports language, motor skills, memory, emotions and social relationships. Educators plan play-based learning experiences based on children’s interests and goals.

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Sleep, rest and relaxation

We match routines to your child’s individual needs. Opportunities for rest and relaxation help make them feel safe. Play-based learning experiences are provided for older children who no longer don’t sleep in centre.

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Heading home

As your child prepares to head home, this is your opportunity to speak with our friendly educators about your child’s day and everything they learnt. We look forward to welcoming you back tomorrow.

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Communicating with families

We prioritise clear and consistent communication with families to foster a strong partnership in supporting each child’s development. We ensure families feel informed, involved, and confident in their child’s early learning journey.

Our families love hearing about their child’s progress and the experiences they’re having day to day. We share these moments through centre newsletters, our Xplor App, one-on-one meetings, and at various centre events.

Fees

The Child Care Subsidy can reduce your daily out-of-pocket fee by up to 95% depending on your family’s entitlements.

  • Nursery0 – 2 years

    $176.00
  • Toddler2 – 3 years

    $165.50
  • Preschool3 – 5 years

    $165.50

Child Care Subsidy Estimator

Discover how much child care subsidy you may be entitled to by entering the fields below.*

1-4 days = full day session; 5 days = 10 hour per day sessions

CCS Estimator results

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  • Total fees

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  • Out-of-pocket cost

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*This estimator provides an estimate only and is based on the following assumptions:

  • Accuracy and currency of family income information entered;
  • Family CCS entitlements include 100 hours of subsidised care per fortnight. Please note your family may be entitled to less than 100 hours of subsidised care per fortnight – if you are unsure we recommend you use the comprehensive CCS estimator in the link below.
  • Where 1-4 days of care is selected, full day sessions apply (being full operational hours of the centre, which can vary between centres)
  • Where 5 days of care is selected, 10-hour per day sessions apply (ie, 50 hours p/w to optimise 100 hours of CCS subsidised care across the fortnight)

Where a family’s CCS entitlements include less than 100 hours of subsidised care per fortnight, please use the comprehensive CCS calculator as a guide via the link below.

For a more complete subsidy estimation, check out our comprehensive CCS calculator here.

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Frequently asked questions

A centre tour is a convenient way to experience the childcare centre of your choice and meet with our qualified educators at a time that is suitable for your family’s schedule. Click here to book a tour online.

On the day of the tour, you can observe practices and interactions within the centre environment. You’ll be able to see all the rooms and playgrounds, ask the team members any questions you have in mind, and get all the information you need to make the best decision for your child.

Our Family Support Team will add your child’s name to our waitlist if one of our childcare centres is currently full in your child’s age group. We will then contact you as soon as a place becomes available.

We also do monthly check-ins to review availability, and you will receive a text message confirming whether you’re still happy to remain on the waitlist each month. If you would like an update at any point, you’re welcome to reach out on our Web Chat or give us a call.

Our Family Support Team can also help you find more G8 early learning centres near you, with the same offerings at the World of Learning centre you are interested in that have immediate availability.

It’s common for a child to experience separation anxiety when they first start child care. When you’re getting ready to start child care, you can help your child overcome anxieties by visiting the child care service together for a Stay and Play session, and easing into new routines at home.

Read more tips about how to make the transition easier for your child.

Most of our child care and early education centres offer nappies and wipes, sunscreen and hats, as well as nutritious meals prepared by our in-house cook. Some centres also provide sheets and formula, so you may not need to remember to pack them.

For nursery children, be sure to bring: nappy rash cream, dummies, bottles and teats, comfort toys or blankets, three spare outfits and spare socks.

For toddlers and preschool or kindergarten-aged children, it’s best to bring: spare underwear, water bottle or sippy cup, sun hat, closed-toe shoes, two spare outfits and spare socks.

Plus, anything else your individual child may need, such as breast milk, a sleeping bag, a comforter or medication.

It’s best to speak to your centre of choice for a full list of everything included.

World of Learning uses Xplor Home as our family communication app. It is the best and easiest way to keep track of your child’s day.

After you enrol your child with the centre, you can utilise Xplor Home to book child care days, manage your account, receive the photographs that capture your child’s learning, learn about your child’s progress, as well as keep up-to-date with upcoming centre events and important information.

If your child shows signs of an infectious illness when they arrive at the centre or becomes sick during the day, you may be notified that you need to make alternative arrangements or pick up your child from the centre and keep them home until they are no longer infectious. While we understand that this can be inconvenient, World of Learning is committed to maintaining a healthy environment and reducing the risk of infection for all children.

Under the Child Care Subsidy (CCS), families are allowed 42 absence days per child, per financial year. These can be taken for any reason, including public holidays and when children are sick, without requiring families to provide documentation.

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We look forward to welcoming your family.