Parent Tour Checklist

Building strong, trusting relationships is at the heart of everything we do at Kids Club Early Childhood Centres. Our Educators take the time to understand each child’s personality, interests, strengths and individual learning journey, creating a nurturing environment where every child feels safe, valued and confident to explore.

Guided by the Early Years Learning Framework (EYLF), our play-based educational programs are tailored to each child’s stage of development and encourage curiosity, creativity, problem-solving and independence through meaningful learning experiences.

By observing, listening and working closely with families, our Educators plan experiences that respond to each child’s unique needs, abilities and interests. This individualised approach helps children develop confidence, resilience and a lifelong love of learning while supporting their social, emotional, physical and cognitive development.

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Children’s health, safety and wellbeing are at the heart of everything we do at Kids Club Early Childhood Centres. Our Educators follow comprehensive policies, procedures and best practices that align with the National Quality Standard (NQS) to create safe, healthy and supportive learning environments.

We work closely with families to understand each child’s individual needs, including allergies, dietary requirements, medical conditions and additional health considerations. Individual health management plans are followed where required, and our Educators receive regular training to ensure they can respond appropriately to children’s health and safety needs.

Our centres also maintain high standards of hygiene, nutrition, supervision and risk management to support every child’s wellbeing throughout the day.

You can learn more by viewing our Health & Safety Policies and Procedures by clicking here.

At Kids Club Early Childhood Centres, our learning environments are thoughtfully designed to inspire curiosity, creativity and exploration. Our indoor spaces provide a balance of child-led and educator-guided learning experiences, with areas that support quiet reflection, imaginative play, collaboration, investigation and active learning.

Beyond the classroom, our bespoke outdoor playscapes are an extension of the learning environment. Designed and built in-house, these premium spaces encourage children to explore, take appropriate risks, build confidence and develop their physical, social and cognitive skills through meaningful play.

Every environment is intentionally created to support children’s learning, wellbeing and development, providing engaging experiences that evolve alongside their interests, abilities and stages of growth.

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Exceptional early learning starts with exceptional people. At Kids Club Early Childhood Centres, our qualified and experienced Educators create safe, nurturing environments where children feel supported to learn, grow and thrive.

All of our centres operate in accordance with the educator-to-child ratios required under the National Quality Framework (NQF), ensuring children receive the supervision, care and individual attention they need throughout the day.

We’re equally committed to supporting our team. Through ongoing professional development, mentoring, coaching and collaborative learning, our Educators continually build their knowledge and skills to provide the highest standard of early childhood education and care.

Educator-to-child ratios:

• Birth to 24 months: 1:4
• 24 to 36 months: 1:5 (1:4 in Victoria)
• 36 months to school age: 1:10 (New South Wales) or *1:11 (Queensland and Victoria)

To learn more about the leadership team at your closest Kids Club location, visit here.

At Kids Club Early Childhood Centres, we believe the best outcomes for children are achieved when families, Educators and the wider community work together. We value open communication and build genuine partnerships with families based on trust, respect and shared goals for every child’s learning and wellbeing.

Families are encouraged to be active participants in their child’s early learning journey through regular updates, learning observations, family events, centre celebrations, surveys and ongoing conversations with our Educators and Centre Directors. We welcome feedback and use it to continually improve the experiences we provide for children and families.

We also work collaboratively with local schools, health professionals and support services when required, ensuring children and families receive the appropriate guidance and additional support throughout their early learning journey.

To further enrich children’s learning, many of our centres also offer a range of extracurricular experiences and community connections, helping children explore new interests, develop confidence and strengthen their connection with the world around them.

At Kids Club Early Childhood Centres, strong leadership and effective governance ensure every family receives a consistent, high-quality experience from enrolment through to their child’s transition to school.

We are committed to being transparent with our fees, enrolment processes and centre operations, so families have the information they need to make informed decisions. Our policies and procedures are regularly reviewed to ensure they remain current, compliant with regulatory requirements and aligned with best practice in early childhood education and care.

Our experienced Centre Directors are supported by a dedicated leadership team who work closely with Educators to foster a culture of continuous improvement, professional development and child-first decision making. Together, they ensure our values are reflected in every aspect of daily practice.

From your first enquiry through to your child’s final day with us, we’re committed to building trusted relationships with families and providing a supportive, positive experience throughout your early learning journey.

Staying connected with your child’s day is an important part of the partnership between families and our Educators. At Kids Club Early Childhood Centres, we use a secure family communication app to keep you informed and involved in your child’s learning journey.

Through the app, you’ll receive regular updates about your child’s day, including meals, sleep, bottles, nappy changes (where applicable), wellbeing and daily routines. You’ll also have access to learning observations, photos and developmental updates that showcase your child’s experiences, achievements and progress.

Our Educators also value face-to-face conversations at drop-off and pick-up, providing opportunities to discuss your child’s day, celebrate milestones and answer any questions you may have.

To learn more about how we communicate with families, visit our Communicating with Families page.

Each room at Kids Club Early Childhood Centres follows a flexible daily routine tailored to children’s age, stage of development and individual needs. Our Rainforest (0–2 years), Ocean (2–3 years) and Outback (3–5 years) rooms provide a balance of play-based learning, intentional teaching, outdoor exploration, meals, rest and opportunities for children to build confidence, independence and new skills throughout the day.

Guided by the Early Years Learning Framework (EYLF), our Educators create engaging learning experiences that support children’s social, emotional, physical and cognitive development while encouraging curiosity, creativity and a lifelong love of learning.

While each room follows a consistent daily rhythm, our Educators remain responsive to every child’s interests, wellbeing and individual learning needs, adapting routines to make the most of teachable moments and ensuring each child receives the support they need to thrive.

At Kids Club Early Childhood Centres, we believe nutritious food plays an important role in supporting children’s health, wellbeing and learning. Our qualified in-house Chefs prepare fresh, balanced meals and snacks each day using quality ingredients, with menus developed in line with the Australian Guide to Healthy Eating.

Our rotating seasonal menus include a variety of age-appropriate meals from the five food groups, helping children explore new flavours while supporting their growth and development. Fresh fruit, vegetables and water are available throughout the day, and babies are provided with formula, expressed breastmilk or milk according to their individual routine.

We work closely with families to cater for allergies, intolerances, cultural preferences and dietary requirements, ensuring every child can enjoy safe and nutritious meals. All meals, snacks and beverages are included in your daily fees.

Our current menu is displayed at each centre and is available for families to view at any time.

Enrolling at Kids Club Early Childhood Centres is simple. Once you’ve enquired or booked a tour, our Enrolments Team will guide you through the next steps and, if a place is available, send you an invitation to complete your enrolment through OWNA, our secure online enrolment platform.

Using OWNA, you’ll complete your child’s enrolment details, provide the required documentation and submit your enrolment forms electronically. Once your enrolment has been reviewed and confirmed, you’ll receive a Confirmation of Enrolment with everything you need to know before your child’s first day, including your start date and any applicable enrolment information.

Before your child commences care, you’ll also be invited to attend an orientation visit. This is an opportunity for your family to meet your child’s Educators, explore the learning environment, discuss your child’s routine, interests and individual needs, and help your child become familiar with their new surroundings. We believe a positive orientation experience helps children and families transition into early learning with confidence.

At Kids Club Early Childhood Centres, we believe every child should have the opportunity to thrive. We work collaboratively with families and, where appropriate, support access to a range of allied health professionals and community services to help meet each child’s individual needs.

Depending on the needs of the child and the location of the centre, this may include partnerships with speech pathologists, occupational therapists, behavioural specialists and other early intervention services. We also welcome collaboration with external professionals to ensure children receive consistent support across all learning environments.

Many of our centres also participate in community health initiatives and educational incursions, such as dental education, vision screening and other wellbeing programs, where available. These experiences help children become familiar with health professionals, promote healthy habits and support early identification of developmental needs.

Our goal is to work in partnership with families and the wider community to ensure every child receives the support they need to learn, grow and reach their full potential.

Absolutely! Our Parent Tour Checklist has been designed as a practical resource for families visiting any early learning service, not just Kids Club Early Childhood Centres.

The checklist is based on Australia’s National Quality Standard (NQS) and includes practical questions and key areas to observe during your visit. It helps you compare centres consistently, record your observations and make a confident, informed decision about the early learning environment that’s right for your child.

Simply download the checklist before your tour and keep it on your phone or print a copy to take with you as you visit different centres.

Download The Parent Tour Checklist