“You can feel a beautiful sense of community as soon as you walk in the door. I love that Robyn (the Director) has been there for over 30 years, and many others in the team have also worked there for decades plus. To me it shows a deep respect for staff wellbeing, which translates into incredible relationships with the carers and kids. I feel so lucky my sons get to learn in such a caring environment.” – Current 3s kinder parent Join us for three-year-old kinder in 2026.
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Kath Foley Children's Centre & Kindergarten Inc. Est. 1985
Child Safe Standards commitment:
Kath Foley Children’s Centre & Kindergarten inc.(the Centre) is committed to the rights and of all children to feel safe and be safe at all times. Actions of Management and staff include:
promoting the cultural safety of children from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.
promoting the safety of children with a disability.
promoting the (right to) safety of trans and gender diverse children and their families in ECEC settings.
ensuring that LGBTIQ+ children and families feel included.
displaying respect and care for children.
fostering opportunities for each child to participate, express their views and to learn and develop.
always acting in the best interests of each child and having zero tolerance of child abuse.
taking all reasonable steps to ensure the health, safety and wellbeing of children whilst promoting learning and development.
Actively managing risks of abuse and harm to each child including fulfilling duty of care and legal obligations to protects and prevent any reasonably foreseeable risk of injury or harm.
Continuously monitor and improve methods of identifying risks and responding to child abuse and allegations of child abuse.
Proactively sharing information with relevant authorities and services to support the wellbeing and safety of a child or group of children, consistent with their best interests.
Promoting the cultural safety of Aboriginal children by:
Actively supporting and facilitating the safety, participation, empowerment and inclusion of Aboriginal children, young people and their families within our service.
Providing an educational program that strengthens Aboriginal children’s culture and identity.
Actively supporting and encouraging Aboriginal children to express their culture and enjoy their cultural rights.
Supporting Aboriginal children and their families to identify as Aboriginal without fear of retribution or questioning.
Supporting Aboriginal children to maintain connection to their kinship ties, land and country.
Supporting Aboriginal children to be taught their cultural heritage by Elders.
Facilitating regular training and education on Aboriginal culture and cultural safety.
The Childsafe environment and wellbeing policy is available in its entirety in the Centre policy folder or can be shared electronically on request.
A Little About Us
The Kath Foley Children’s Centre Kindergarten Inc commenced operation in 1985. We offer long day care for children ages 0-6 years, and funded 3’s and 4’s kindergarten. We are proudly community based, and not for profit.
An incorporated parent-based Committee of Management undertakes the management of the Centre.
We provide education and care for the following age groups:
Banksia
We aim to provide a welcoming, nurturing environment for all children and their families. Supporting children’s agency and growing independence is important to us, so our routines are arranged as valuable learning opportunities where children are active participants and decision makers.
Wattle
In the Wattle room we use play as a vehicle for learning. During the day children engage in play areas that are planned to support different aspects of learning and that reflect the interests of the children.
Blackwood
Our 3’s kinder is integrated into long day care at no additional cost. Families can access childcare subsidy and long day care hours. Blackwood sessions are run by an early childhood teacher each day with long day care before and after.
Redgum
During their kindergarten year children form a strong sense of their own identity and establish and build on relationships with others. We believe that if children are to reach their full potential, that their kindergarten environment must be inclusive and free from bias, where they are happy, have fun and feel valued for their individuality.