Kensington Community Children's Cooperative

Welcome to Kensington Community Children's Co-Operative (KCCC), a not-for-profit community-based organization that has been providing high-quality early childhood education and care to children from Kensington and surrounding areas since 1982. We are a child-safe organization committed to creating a nurturing and stimulating environment where children can learn, discover, and grow.

Our cooperative model is unique, governed by a dedicated group of parents with highly qualified and experienced staff. We are proud of our strong business profile and sound financial health, enabling us to focus on what is best for children rather than profits. We offer education and care to children from 6 weeks to school age, with a capacity of 140 children and 50 dedicated staff.

At KCCC, we recognise and value the primary role that families play in their children's lives. We foster strong partnerships with families to create the best learning opportunities for children. Our programs and shared spaces encourage collaboration and communication, exploration, and respect for children as capable and competent.

Our staff members' knowledge, experience, and commitment encourage children to have a positive attitude to challenge, learn, and respect. Our integrated teaching and learning approaches have a strong focus on child-directed play and learning that is driven by the child's interest to understand and know more.

Services Offered

We offer a range of services tailored to the individual needs of children at different developmental stages:

• Babies Room: Our babies room is a fun and purpose-built space for children aged 6 weeks to 12 months. We offer flexible programs that support each child's individual interests and development. Our experienced and qualified educators provide a safe and nurturing environment that stimulates enquiry, invites discussions, engages the senses, and offers choices for children to learn, discover and grow.
• Under 3 Rooms: Our under 3's rooms cater for children aged 1 to 3. Our programs support each child's individual interests and development. Our experienced and qualified educators provide a safe and nurturing environment that stimulates enquiry, invites discussions, engages the senses, and offers choices for children to learn, discover and grow.
• Over 3 Long Day Care Programs: Our over 3 long day care programs cater for children aged 3 to 6. Each child's individual interests and development are supported. We offer a range of activities tailored to children's needs and interests, including art and craft, music and movement, and outdoor play.
• Kindergarten Program: Our kindergarten program includes two sessional kindergarten groups and several integrated long daycare and kindergarten groups, each over three days. Our kindergarten program is designed to prepare children for school, focusing on developing social, emotional, cognitive, and physical skills.

At KCCC, we are committed to providing affordable, accessible, and high-quality education and care to the local community. We welcome all families and ensure a positive and effective orientation to the service. We comply with Commonwealth requirements relating to priority of access for child care placements and DET funding requirements relating to the enrolment of children in government-funded services.