Daystars Killara
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Daystars Killara Centre overview
Welcome to Daystars Killara
About Us
We view children as ‘STARS’ because they light up their families, our Service and the community. As a service provider, it is our privilege to enhance the potential of our daystars to shine brighter, higher and further so that the world becomes a better place for themselves and others.
Our mission is dedicated to children, families and community.
We believe that quality relationships and experiences in early childhood are essential to optimise children’s growth, development and learning, and to help them acquire positive attitudes, values and dispositions.
We view children as unique individuals with the ability to construct knowledge about themselves, others, and the world around them.
We value the natural environment and its creatures, and are committed to sustainable practices. Our aim is to be a community role model in sustainability by caring for the environment, reducing, reusing, recycling and being ‘green’.
We provide a friendly, nurturing and welcoming environment for children and parents, and respect and involve those from diverse cultural backgrounds.
Our Program
Daystars is committed to high quality play- based programs which reflect on Early Years Learning Framework and National Quality Framework. As Daystars children are valued as unique individuals, our qualified staff design programs building on children's own strengths and interests. We also respect families beliefs and cultures to construct curriculum and learning experiences. For smooth school transition, we strongly stress on programs for children who are preparing for school. We commit to support our children to challenge and extend their skills and confidence by working collaboratively with other professionals.
At this centre, children are the stars. They light up their families, the centre, and the community.
- Concept of child: children are unique individuals.
- Sustainability: valuing the natural environment.
- Inclusion: a friendly, nurturing, and welcoming environment for all.
- Family: acknowledging the central role of families in children’s lives.
- Community: helping children connect to their community.
Inclusions
- Music program: using music and songs from different languages and cultures.
- Multicultural program: diversity is celebrated through various festivities, exploration of different culture’s foods, and learning new languages.
- Cooking experiences: each week the children take part in cooking to learn relevant skills (and taste the results!).
- Gardening: weekly gardening experiences support children to be sensitive towards plants and nature.
- Munch and Movement: the Munch and Move program supports children’s healthy development by promoting physical activity, healthy eating and reduced small screen time.
Fees & Vacancies
Enquire & enrol to get a week on Care For Kids*
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Enquire & enrol to get a week on Care For Kids*
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Daystars Killara Service features
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Please feel free to book one of our centre tour sessions at 10:30 am and 2:30 pm.
We invite you to meet our staff and browse our centre.
Get to know us
What the parents say
What the parents say
We chose Daystars as it is a warm, caring and personal environment. The educators have lovely bonds with the children and there’s a positive, calm atmosphere.
Suzanne - Parent
Our daughter absolutely loves it here.
Rajiv - Parent
Centre philosophy
Centre philosophy
At this centre, children are the stars. They light up their families, the centre, and the community.
- Concept of child: children are unique individuals.
- Sustainability: valuing the natural environment.
- Inclusion: a friendly, nurturing, and welcoming environment for all.
- Family: acknowledging the central role of families in children’s lives.
- Community: helping children connect to their community.
Programs
Programs
- Music program: using music and songs from different languages and cultures.
- Multicultural program: diversity is celebrated through various festivities, exploration of different culture’s foods, and learning new languages.
- Cooking experiences: each week the children take part in cooking to learn relevant skills (and taste the results!).
- Gardening: weekly gardening experiences support children to be sensitive towards plants and nature.
- Munch and Movement: the Munch and Move program supports children’s healthy development by promoting physical activity, healthy eating and reduced small screen time.
About the curriculum
About the curriculum
6 weeks - 2 years
Babies learn through interactions with people and the environment whether the world is a comfortable and trustworthy place. Daystars works with parents and guardians to provide your child with consistency, warmth and responsive care to help your child develop this sense of trust through positive interactions and experiences.
Activities include music, dance, sensory play, books, art and craft, cultural celebrations, outdoor free play, and gardening.
2 - 3 years
Toddlers are encouraged to develop new thinking, movement, and language skills, using them to express individual feelings and independence. Activities include music and movement, table activities, cultural celebrations, art and craft, outdoor games, outdoor free play, yoga, sports, cooking experiences, and storytime.
3 - 5 years
Daystars will encourage children to make decisions and be more independent, as well as teaching them to remember rules and limits. Activities include a school readiness program to support the transition to school, literacy, numeracy, science program, project-based learning, dance, yoga, munch and move, cooking experiences, cultural celebration, art and craft, circle time sessions and storytime.
Meet the team
Meet the team
There are many parts within my role as a mentor and these are a selection of them: To provide a positive point of contact for the educators. To inspire, motivate and lead best practice, be knowledgeable and encourage reflective practice. Assist in providing knowledge and skills personalise to the needs of each educator. Another important aspect of my position is to develop and maintain positive relationship with not just the children but with their parents and families and providing the individual support that each family requires. As a Director being hands is important to me too. My passion is to teach young children. The highlights of my days at work are when I see a child’s eyes light up when they learn/try something new. When they suddenly are able to make the letters in their name, or do something they weren’t previously able to do, I get just as excited as they do.
Odette Zeid, Centre Manager, Daystars Killara
Every child is unique and that is an understatement. They can make you laugh, cry and even pull your hair out. But it’s not on purpose as I will always come back because they are the ones who need the most care in this world. Working in the early childhood strengthens my love for children. It is such a rewarding job which can create a positive difference, and help children grow and guide them during their early years. Children LOVE having company – and it’s mostly either for a playful or nurturing purpose. It’s an interaction you can take enjoyment and real comfort from, and an added bonus is it’s what you do for a living — one of the charms of being a child care educator.
Yasmin - Full-time Educator
I love working here as I feel it's fulfilling to work with children. The staff here are supportive, which creates a positive work environment for everyone.
Chandra - Part-time Educator
Health & Nutrition
Health & Nutrition
With a ‘no junk food’ policy, the centre’s in-house chef focuses on healthier options while also catering for any allergies, intolerances, cultural preferences or food requirements. The centre’s four week rotating menus are specially designed and planned to meet the nutritional requirements of the NSW Health Nutrition Checklist.
Through regular cooking experiences, the centre introduces important life skills of health and safety, healthy eating habits, nutrition, and hygiene.
Educators promote skills such as turn taking and sharing through modeling healthy eating experiences, and involving children in meaningful discussions during mealtimes and cooking activities.
Some of the children’s favourite meals include BBQ chicken pizza with garden salad, or meatballs with spaghetti. For their snacks, they love the homemade cheese muffins, fruit salad and pancakes.
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18 Fiddens Wharf RdKillara, NSW, 2071