KU Children's Services 116th Annual Report 2011

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KU Children’s Services116th Annual Report2011

KU Children’s Services 2

Our Vision

Every family is able to access affordable, high quality early childhood education and care for their children.

Our Objectives

1. Become the most preferred provider of early childhood education and care services

2. Become the most trusted and respected adviser to families, communities, educators, the media and policy makers on early childhood education and care

3. Become the “employer of choice” in early childhood education and care

Our Visionand Objectives

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Our Visionand Objectives

116th Annual Report 2011

Contents

Chairman and CEO’s Report 4

Making the KU Difference

Making the KU Difference for children 6Making the KU Difference for families 7Making the KU Difference for communities 8Making the KU Difference for staff 9Making the KU Difference to quality 10Making the KU Difference through sustainability 11Making the KU Difference through innovation 12Making the KU Difference by representing KU 13KU Marcia Burgess Award 14

The KU Family 15

KU Financial Report

Directors’ Report 16Auditor’s Independence Declaration 18Independent Auditor’s Report 19Directors’ Declaration 21Declaration by Board of Directors in Respect of Fundraising Appeals 21Statement of Comprehensive Income 22Statement of Financial Position 23Statement of Changes in Equity 24Statement of Cash Flows 24Notes to the Financial Statements 25

KU Centre List 40


For early childhood education and care services across Australia, 2011 was an important and historical moment in time, as it marked the implementation of the National Quality Reform Agenda, the most significant reform to occur in early childhood education in Australia for many decades. For the first time, all the Ministers in the States and Territories across Australia agreed to a national system that would provide consistency and improve the quality of early childhood education for young children. KU fully supports this reform as it gives significant recognition to the importance of the quality of experiences for children in their early years to ensure their current and future wellbeing.

Within KU, 2011 was a year of preparation and transition as our education staff embraced the beginning of the reform by implementing the two national curriculum documents, the Early Years Learning Framework – Belonging, Being and Becoming for our birth to 6 services and the My Time, Our Place Framework for School Aged Care in Australia in our out of school hours care programs. In addition to the introduction of the national curriculum frameworks, 2011 in NSW marked the implementation of the requirement for a 1:4 ratio of educators to children for the 0-2 year olds in every early childhood service. In KU, this was fully implemented in our services from the beginning of 2010.

In April, Sheridan Dudley resigned as CEO of KU to take up a new appointment as the Chief of Staff to the new Minister for Education, The Hon. Adrian Piccoli, MP. During her time as CEO of KU, Sheridan was instrumental in developing the KU Strategic Plan “Making the KU Difference” and bringing in many other changes that have enhanced the organisation. We thank Sheridan Dudley for her valuable contribution to KU.

The new government in NSW transferred early childhood education from the welfare portfolio to the education portfolio. This change increases the status and standing of early childhood education services in NSW and brings NSW into line with jurisdictions across Australia.

KU continued to expand during 2011. In January we welcomed the transfer of Gosford Community Child Care Centre to KU which became KU Gosford Children’s Centre. KU Queanbeyan South, a 48 place service (one

of three Early Learning and Care Centres funded by the Commonwealth Government) was completed and officially opened by The Hon. Peter Garrett,

Minister for School Education, Early Childhood and Youth in April. Our work in Victoria expanded as KU became an approved Cluster Manager and Heidelberg Preschool officially joined KU in July as our first community

The year in reviewChairman and CEO’s ReportDuring 2011, KU continued to implement our Strategic Plan “Making the KU Difference” with our major focus on continually improving the quality of our early childhood education and care services and programs whilst being conscious of our fees remaining affordable for families.

KU’s National Quality Reform journeyKU has strongly advocated for and championed the National Quality Reforms. Our long term commitment to quality, our own quality standards, and the planned approach we are taking, see KU lead the way in the implementation of the reforms.

National Quality Standard Requirement Deadline KU’s current position (2011)

1:4 ratio for 0-2 year olds By 1/1/12 Already in place from 2010

1:5 ratio for 2-3 year olds By 1/1/16 ACT already at 1:5 NSW currently 1:8 QLD currently at 1:6 VIC transitioning to 1:4

1:11 ratio for 3-5 year olds By 1/1/16 ACT, NSW & QLD already at 1:10 VIC currently 1:12

University qualified Early Childhood teachers By 1/1/14 Already in place: KU’s long term policy

50% Diploma or above (or working towards) By 1/1/14 76% already have Diploma or above (permanent educators)

All other staff have Cert III (or working towards)

By 1/1/14 53% CCWs have Cert III (permanent educators) including - 100% in QLD - 100% in VIC

5-Step National Quality Rating System From 1/1/12 Planning in place for roll-out

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“2011 was an important and historical

moment in time, as it saw the implementation of the National Quality Reform Agenda, the most significant reform to occur in early childhood education in Australia for many decades

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based preschool in Victoria operating under the Cluster Management Model. Our AMEP services expanded to include KU Hurstville AMEP Child Care Centre and KU AMEP Bankstown Child Care Centre which opened in July 2011.

Through the Preschool Growth Program, KU was successful in gaining capital funding to expand KU Merewether Preschool and KU Peninsula Preschool. KU also received $300,000 funding towards the relocation and construction of a new larger building for KU Koala Preschool in Wagga Wagga, which is due to open in 2012.

Regrettably, due to changing demographics, lack of sustainable funding models and low utilisation, KU Playstation Occasional Care, KU Macarthur Occasional Care and KU Lethbridge Park Preschool closed during 2011.

Both the NSW and Victorian Governments undertook funding reviews for early childhood education. After many years of lobbying for improved funding for preschools in NSW, KU welcomed these reviews as affordability of preschool services in NSW remains one of the major barriers to preschool education for many families. KU submitted written responses to both these reviews and we look forward to the outcomes in 2012.

The year was saddened by the sudden death of KU’s Manager Child Wellbeing, Kerry Burke and two

former KU Executive staff, Meredith Griggs CEO and Jan Fitzgerald, Office Manager.

Much of the Board’s work continued to focus on ensuring a sustainable financial future for KU, whilst maintaining our strong commitment to the delivery of high quality early childhood education. As a result of this focus, changes were made to our fee payment system; budgeting processes; Central Office staffing was reduced; the permanent relief staff team was restructured and the management of workers compensation was improved. KU’s financial result for 2011 was a total reported surplus of $2,055,973.

At the very heart of KU is our staff - in our early childhood centres, in our support and inclusion programs and in Central Office. The KU Board and Management would like to thank them for their contribution to KU and their continued commitment and passion towards providing early childhood education to young children and their families.

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KU Family Profile

David Bryant Chairman, Board of Directors

Christine LeggChief Executive Officer

KU Service Summary Service Type: Services / *Licenced and other places

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Preschools (including mobiles): 92 / *3,007KU Managed Services: 16 / *862Community Based Long Day Care: 22 / *1,025Out of School Hours: 2 / *125Vacation Care: 2 / *172Occasional Care: 3 / *95Family Programs: 7 / *541AMEP: 9 / *592

Total: 153 / *6,419


Making the KU DifferenceFor children

Rosie has been awarded the KU Difference Award for children through leading by example in the protection of children and advocating for their rights through early identification and referral to community agencies.

KU Eastwood Preschool has many families who come from culturally diverse backgrounds and who have differing values and childrearing practices and expectations that may conflict with our cultural expectations, particularly in the areas of child protection legislation. Rosie engages with these families

in a sensitive and respectful manner. An effective motivator, Rosie encourages her team to support families in meeting their needs as well as supporting their children in their daily challenges.

In addition, Rosie recognises the importance of supporting families outside of the preschool environment and has developed many positive relationships with local community agencies in an effort to improve outcomes for children and their families.

Rosie is a caring and nurturing early childhood professional who is respected and admired for her commitment to the rights of young children and epitomises the KU Difference for children on a daily basis.

The annual KU Difference Awards are designed to recognise and celebrate staff who have worked over and beyond their normal duties, and made a significant contribution to KU. The awards are peer nominated and are open to any KU staff member or team who has made the KU Difference in one of the award categories.

KU’s commitment to InclusionIn 2011 KU very proudly continued to deliver on our commitment to the inclusion of all children through a variety of inclusive settings and programs.

KU’s Education Support Team supported 850 children, including:

•TheSpeechPathologyProgramwhocarriedout124assessmentsofchildren,and •KUIndigenousProgramswhosupported106childrenandfamilies

In addition:

•KUFamilyProgramssupported636childrenfrom541families •KU’sEarlyLanguageandLiteracyInitiative(ELLI)providedsupportfor122childrenandtheir

families,aswellas36staff,topromotelanguageandliteracyinthehomeandcentreenvironments.

RosemaryReenActing Director, KU Eastwood Preschool


Jenelle has been awarded the KU Difference Award for families for her advocacy for the inclusion of children with additional needs and for families from vulnerable and socio-economically disadvantaged backgrounds.

Whilst many families are in a position to understand their rights, it is often those from vulnerable and disadvantaged backgrounds who do not have the capacity to do this effectively. With her warm and positive attitude, Jenelle provides confidence and guidance to families in her care and assists them to seek help, over and above her normal duties, where this is needed.

Jenelle offers genuine support not just for the immediate family but for the extended family that are often caught up in the distress of the child’s circumstances. She supports families through their journey of learning to deal with circumstances that are often beyond their control and “the mountains become mole hills”.

Families feel respected and are welcomed into the daily life of the preschool, whether it is on a ‘normal’ day or at one of the many events where families are invited to participate for a specific reason. One such example was the afternoon tea organised at the preschool to celebrate International Literacy Day where parents and children were invited to curl up and read together, a luxury that is often not possible in the busy home environment.

In addition, Jenelle supports and guides her team to be strong advocates for the children and families enrolled at KU Briar Cottage. She updates her knowledge with relevant professional development and encourages her team to do the same, appreciating the value of lifelong learning.

Jenelle has been employed with KU for nearly 15 years, twelve of which have been at KU Briar Cottage where she commenced as a Teacher. She is well respected within the local community for the support and advocacy she provides for families and as an early childhood professional.

Jenelle’s on-going dedication to improving outcomes for families and children is an inspiration and embodies the spirit of the KU Difference.

Making the KU DifferenceFor families

JenelleWilliamsDirector, KU Briar Cottage

Thumbs up from KU families•98.44%ofKUparentswoulduseor

recommend a KU service

•Asinpreviousyears,atleast4outof52011KU parents told us they were highly satisfied with the:

• Educational program • Communication about their child’s day

and development • Centre staff’s helpfulness and

professionalism • Management of the centre

“The KU teaching staff are amazing, caring and patient. Every day it’s easy to see how they use their expertise and training to encourage the children to expand and develop their knowledge through play.” Extract from 2011 KU Parent Exit Questionnaire


Mark has been described as the ‘heart and soul’ of KU Peninsula Preschool, transforming it from a struggling centre with low enrolments to a thriving, strong and positive local community preschool. For this reason, Mark has been awarded the KU Difference Award for communities.

This transformation has taken dedication and commitment and has not been a simple process. Mark’s focus has been on creating a high quality service to meet the needs of the children and families and which celebrates the uniqueness of this small, local community.

Mark has spent many weekends at the centre adding to the outdoor area gardens with an emphasis on using natural and sustainable materials, encouraging participation from families and the community. He has actively engaged with and supported local community events, such as the Tilligerry Festival, establishing many relationships with a range of community groups and organisations in the process. When the opportunity to apply for funding to reduce barriers between low income and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander families and early childhood education arose, Mark supported the submission which was ultimately successful.

KU Peninsula Preschool is now an integral part of the Tanilba Bay community, with a healthy waiting list and a reputation for high quality education.

Mark’s ability to connect with the local community has achieved outstanding results and demonstrates the difference one person can make if they have the passion and determination to make a real difference.

Making the KU DifferenceFor communities

MarkTaylorDirector, KU Peninsula Preschool

Supporting the communityKU Solutions continued to provide support to other early childhood education providers in the form of paid access to resources, consultancy services and workshops. In 2011, KU conducted 45 workshops/consultancy services and 13 new members accessed the online resources.

From 2012 KU Solutions will be rebranded as KU Professional Services to reflect the consolidation of KU’s external support services into a full range of training and consultancy services for early childhood education providers.

Beyond KUKU delivers support to early childhood education and care services right across Australia, through a variety of Commonwealth and NSW Government funded programs designed to promote the inclusion of children with ongoing high support needs, and those from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, and Indigenous children.

As the National Inclusion Support Subsidy (ISS) Provider, KU (in partnership with Illawarra Children’s Services) distributed $52m in funding nationally, assessed 11,985 applications and paid 28,338 claims.

Within our seven Inclusion Support Agency (ISA) regions, KU assisted more than 2,300 services to include more than 27,000 children with additional needs.

KU supported the inclusion of 293 children with additional needs in 76 preschools in the Northern Sydney Region through the Supporting Children with Additional Needs (SCAN) program.


Chris achieved 10 years employment with KU this year and continued her celebrations when she received the KU Difference Award for staff.

Chris is a warm and engaging person who has a positive and respectful manner when helping staff to deal with difficult situations. She makes staff feel comfortable and encourages families to continue to support their child’s learning needs.

Through her work with children with additional needs, Chris always advocates for the rights of children and assists staff to focus on the best outcomes for children and their families.

As an experienced early childhood professional, Chris is sensitive to individual children’s and families’ circumstances. She acknowledges the challenges that lie ahead and works with both staff and families to develop appropriate, inclusive, and achievable strategies.

Chris is an excellent communicator which allows her to develop strong relationships with the staff and to help guide less confident staff in implementing the agreed strategies. No situation is too difficult and Chris is always readily available to support staff either during her centre visits or over the phone.

Chris also supports the staff in their professional development. She has conducted workshops, such as Guiding Children’s Behaviour, on behalf of KU for both KU and non-KU staff, and has also assisted in the development of a number of KU training packages.

Making the KU DifferenceFor staff

ChristineMorandiniEducation Support Manager, KU Central Office

Professional Learning and DevelopmentThe KU Professional Learning and Development Program supports staff in exploring their educational practice and delivery of quality services. The program is offered free of charge to KU staff and families. For the first time, sessions were offered online in 2011 to help improve accessibility.

During 2011 KU’s Professional Learning and Development Program included a total of 193 professional development sessions with 3,637 participants. These included:

•112workshops:1,852participants•57regionalmeetingsandprofessional

developmentdays:1,595participants•23onlinesessions:190participants

The KU Annual Seminar continued to grow, attracting 620 early childhood educators from both within KU and the wider early childhood sector.

An employer of choiceKU continues to enjoy a strong sector reputation as an employer of choice. In 2011 the increase in staff turnover rate was largely company driven by the impact of changes in centre numbers, the redesign of the Permanent Relief Staffing model and the streamlining of Central Office services.

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Making the KU DifferenceTo quality

Fiona has been awarded the KU Difference Award for quality.

Children’s services continue to face many challenges, including how to successfully embed the Early Years Learning Framework into daily practices. Fiona has been exceptionally proactive in developing quality resources related to the Early Years Learning Framework, and is a worthy recipient of this award.

Fiona has willingly shared her knowledge and efforts with her colleagues and inspired her team to embrace the Early Years Learning Framework in an holistic and positive manner. With her upbeat and motivational attitude, Fiona has also led her team on a journey through the draft National Quality Framework documents and processes, dedicating time to critical reflection and staff development and ultimately instilling a wonderful sense of achievement. In addition, Fiona has readily shared her time and knowledge outside of her service including presenting at the 2011 KU Annual Seminar.

Fiona’s dedication to quality is also evidenced in the physical environment of KU Wombarra, which is aesthetically pleasing and reflects the families and local community.

KU Wombarra Preschool is highly regarded in the community and under Fiona’s guidance the focus on quality practice continues to ensure the best outcomes for the children and families.

Recognising talent and rewarding qualityKU supports the broader early childhood community by providing awards to assist exceptional students undertaking early childhood studies at TAFE and University. These awards encourage continuing excellence within the sector and recognise the importance of having qualified and talented staff working with our children.

2011 KU Student Award recipients are:

University Awards:Meryl Ching Macquarie University

Chelsea Daly Charles Sturt University

Gillian Dar University of New England

Emma Louise Lloyd University of Western Sydney

TAFE Awards:Chenee CameronChee ChanAnita CvijicKaryn DevaneyPriscilla FiorioThejani FonekaReinette FourieBrooke LintonSusanne McGilvrayKate MottleyRia SutherlandCamilla ThompsonTanaya WebbBruce WernickQiaoling WuNi Zhang

FionaHarrisDirector, KU Wombarra Preschool


Through the KU Low Plastics Project, the team at KU Mayfield Preschool has demonstrated their commitment to a safe and sustainable environment, taking up the challenge to reduce the amount of plastics within the service.

The increasing amount of plastic products in young children’s lives was recognised as a significant problem on a number of levels. Not only are there potential health risks and environmental damage, but plastic toys often provide limited educational outcomes for children.

Under the leadership of the Director, Lisa Mearns, the staff involved families in the project which included an audit of the plastics in the centre, removal of the high risk plastics and phasing out of the medium and low risk plastics.

The team worked together to classify, sort and dispose of the plastics. When it came time to replace equipment, staff found that many replacement pieces of equipment were more open-ended in their use and encouraged children’s imagination and creativity.

One of the unanticipated outcomes of this project was the level of collaboration between the staff, children and families and this approach has been adapted for other situations in the service.

The team also shared the outcomes and resources from the project with fellow KU staff through the KU Staff Intranet and a workshop has since been developed.

KU Mayfield Preschool staff are worthy recipients of this award, having the courage to try a new approach and the dedication to follow it through and ensure its success.

Recognising those who make our work possibleKU acknowledges the funding and support we received during 2011.

Commonwealth Department of Education, Employment and Workplace Relations

Department of Families, Housing, Community Services and Indigenous Affairs

States and TerritoriesNew South Wales Department of Human Services - Ageing, Disability and Home Care

Housing NSW

Department of Human Services - Community Services

Landcare

Newcastle Coal Foundation

NSW Department of Education and Training

NSW Sport and Recreation

Victoria Department of Education and Early Childhood Development

Australian Capital Territory Department of Disability, Housing and Community Services

Councils Bankstown City Council North Sydney Council City of SydneyWagga Wagga City Council

NSW Clubs Community Development and Support Expenditure Scheme

Making the KU DifferenceThrough sustainability

KUMayfieldPreschoolStaff


There are three recipients of this award this year – KU Emerald Hill Child Care Centre, KU Padstow Preschool and KU Penrith Preschool. Each service took on the challenge of participating in the first and second trials of the draft National Quality Standards and Rating System.

KU Emerald Hill participated in the first trial and their feedback and experience helped inform the documentation of the second trial. Although the service was familiar with the outgoing Accreditation system, this trial required staff to throw away past experiences and participate with open minds.

KU Penrith and KU Padstow Preschools participated in the second trial. This was a very new process for preschool services and the staff at both these centres had less than six weeks, close to the end of the year, to complete their documentation.

The three directors led their teams on a journey through the process and we are proud to say that these KU services were amongst the top 20% of participating services across Australia who achieved National Quality Standard or higher in the trials.

This award recognises the invaluable contribution the services made to help influence the new Quality Standards and Rating System for the early childhood profession.

Making the KU DifferenceThrough innovation

KUEmeraldHillChildCareCentre;KUPadstowPreschool; KUPenrithPreschool

Research ProjectsDuring2011KUapproved7newresearchprojectsto be undertaken in KU centres by universities and research agencies.

KU concluded its partnership in the longitudinal study ‘What is life like for babies and toddlers in care’ with Charles Sturt University and National Family Day Care, and contributed to a final report for the Australian Research Council. The ‘Social, Economic and Health Benefits of vaccinating children in day care centres against influenza’ research project, in which KU partnered with National Centre for Immunisation for Research and Surveillance, Children’s Hospital at Westmead, has been put on indefinite hold.


Jackie’s smiling face has become a beacon for children and families at the two KU services she works in, KU Macarthur Learning Together and KU Macquarie Fields Preschool. She has extensive networking skills, developed over many years of working in the local area, and spends a lot of her personal time attending community events.

KU stands for quality early childhood education, and Jackie demonstrates this in a practical way through her interactions and work within the two services as well as externally. Working with a number of families from vulnerable or disadvantaged backgrounds can be challenging, however Jackie develops relationships and networks to support families, providing them with the links to overcome the challenges and issues they deal with on a daily basis.

Jackie supports families to deal with some of the most difficult situations in a positive and functional manner. She is always professional, treats others with respect and makes them feel comfortable. The best interests of the children and families are at the core of her actions and she inspires other staff to do the same.

Jackie embodies the KU Difference by fostering strong relationships with families, spreading the values of KU Macarthur Learning Together and KU Macquarie Fields into the wider community and incorporating the diversity of the local community back into our services. Jackie is a wonderful representative of KU in the communities she works in, and goes that extra mile for the best interests of children and families.

JacklynStaudingerTeacher, KU Macarthur Learning Together and KU Macquarie Fields Preschool

• Aboriginal Education Committee Sydney Archdiocese Catholic Education

• Australian Community Children’s Services, NSW Branch• Banyule Cluster Management Group Forum (Victoria) • Bethany Early Intervention Program, Advisory Committee• DEEWR

o Early Childhood Development Working Group - Stakeholder Reference Group o National IPSP Forum o National ISA Alliance o National Stakeholders’ Reference Group o NSW/ACT IPSP Forum

• Early Childhood Australia (National Board) • Early Childhood Australia (NSW Branch) • Early Childhood Intervention Australia (NSW Chapter)• Early Childhood Intervention Coordination Program• Forum of Learning & Development in Child Protection

• Forum of Non Government Associations (FONGA)• NCOSS• NSW State Government (Dept Human Services and then

Dept Education and Communities) o Children’s Services Universal Access Round Table o National Quality Framework NSW Reference Group o NSW Preschool Growth Program Reference Group

• NSW Department of Education & Communities Early Childhood Reference Group o NSW FaHCSIA NGO Engagement Forum

• NSW Early Childhood Environmental Education Network• NSW Early Childhood Professional Experience Council• NSW NIFTeY• NSW Ombudsman Investigative Forum• NSW Ombudsman Children’s Services Forum• TAFE NSW Children’s Services Industry Reference Group

Making the KU Differenceby representing KU

Advocacy and RepresentationKU is a trusted and respected adviser on early childhood education, particularly issues surrounding quality, inclusion and affordability. During 2011 KU’s advocacy and representation included:


This year’s award was presented to three highly valued people who have a long standing relationship with KU and who have made a significant difference to the lives of KU children and families over many years.

Mavis Purnell, Dr George Lewis and Judy Croll are responsible for establishing KU Starting Points. KU Starting Points, Macarthur started as a small informal support group for families run by Mavis in a tin shed at the back of KU Briar Cottage Preschool. In 1992, the program was officially founded by KU in partnership with the Institute of Early Childhood at Macquarie University and was called Families First, later changing to Starting Points, Macarthur. Mavis was appointed as the first Coordinator, and George and Judy were our partners from Macquarie University.

Since those early days, the program now receives funding, has moved from the shed to a purpose built building, and is recognised throughout the state as an inspirational, inclusive, family centred program. Its success also laid the foundations for the expansion of the model to another region, the KU Starting Points, Penrith program.

George, Judy and Mavis have continued their formidable partnership with the KU Early Language and Literacy Initiative, which operates in several KU services with children and families who are seen to be particularly vulnerable.

This award acknowledges the great contribution Mavis, George and Judy have made to children, families, staff, and to our organisation as a whole, and represents the affection and high esteem they are held in by all at KU.

Meredith Griggs was CEO of KU from 1981 to 1994. During her time as CEO, Meredith was an outstanding and influential early childhood educator who led the expansion and diversification of KU from preschool services to include long day care and the provision of work based early childhood services for the corporate sector. Meredith’s contribution to the early childhood sector was recognised by the government when she was awarded the medal of the Order of Australia (OAM). Upon her retirement from KU, Meredith was made a Life Member of KU.

Kerry Burke, KU Manager, Child Wellbeing suddenly passed away in September after a career with KU which commenced in 1974. Kerry originally worked in Special Education and in 2002, was appointed as the Manager, Child Protection. Kerry embraced her role with true dedication, and with a great sense of justice and fair process.

Above all, Kerry never lost sight of the rights of all children to feel safe and protected by adults. Kerry’s work was recognised by her colleagues in KU when she was awarded the 2010 KU Marcia Burgess Award for her work with vulnerable children and their families.

Jan Fitzgerald commenced at KU as the Office Manager in 1976 and retired from KU in 2006. During her 30 years at KU, Jan ensured KU’s governance obligations were met and provided support to the Board and the Senior Management staff. Upon her retirement, Jan was made a Life Member of KU in recognition of her contribution to KU.

Each of these three people’s contributions to KU are woven into the fabric of KU’s history and will remain strong threads we value.

Making the KU DifferenceKU Marcia Burgess AwardThe KU Marcia Burgess award is a perpetual honour recognising an individual or a team who demonstrate a strong commitment to vulnerable children and families, or children with additional needs. The award is given in memory of the late Marcia Burgess.

MavisPurnell,DrGeorgeLewis andJudyCroll

ValeDuring 2011 three staff who contributed significantly to the organisation passed away and we wish to honour and acknowledge their contributions to KU.


The KU Family

Bartier PerryBCE Construction GroupBDO

Finn Foster APBEchelonGraeme Butler Designs

QBERobyn Sexton & AssociatesWilliamson Legal

Sheridan Dudley Chief Executive Officer/ Company Secretary (resigned April 2011)Monique Beange General Manager, Early Childhood EducationKim Bertino General Manager, Early Childhood StrategyMargaret Brodie General Manager, Corporate Services (retired December 2011)Poppy Brown General Manager, Community Programs

Christine Legg Chief Executive Officer/ Company Secretary (appointed April 2011)Karen Dawson General Manager, Public Affairs and DevelopmentJane Robinson General Manager, People ServicesStes Stengos General Manager, Corporate Services/Chief Financial OfficerBianca Bastian Executive Officer to CEO/ Company Secretary

KU Executive

Alfred HospitalThe Benevolent SocietyBP AustraliaCharles Sturt UniversityCity East Community CollegeDr Robyn DolbyEilish HughesExxon MobilFairfax FoundationFlowConnectIllawarra Children’s ServicesLend LeaseMacquarie Community CollegeMaria ArtesMission Australia

National Australia BankNavitas EnglishNorth Sydney CouncilQantasReserve BankShellSt George BankSydney South West Area HealthSydney University UnionSydney WaterStocklandUniversity of NewcastleUniversity of NSW

Corporate Clients and Partners

Long Service Awards

Stacey Brown David Bryant Chairman of the Board

David McCracken Chair, KU Marcia Burgess Foundation Committee and CO Premises Committee

Janet Verden

Melissa Potter Chair, KU Governance Committee

Richard Richards Chair, Audit & Risk Management Committee

Stuart Washington Christine Woodrow

KU Board of Directors

45 yearsTeacher: Cynthia Dragovic

35 yearsDirector: Julie Green Teacher: Charmayne Drew Child Care Worker: Irene Kiss

30 yearsChief Executive Officer: Chris Legg Director: Meili De Dear Teachers: Robin Drummond, Catherine Griffith

25 yearsTeachers: Gianna Black, Lesley Ostenfeld Child Care Workers: Anne Coupe, Elizabeth Hopkins, Marta-Nelly Nourry Coordinator: Fung Min Lai

20 yearsDirectors: Megan Dodds, Natalie Lombe, Susan Pethers Coordinator: Anne Ferry, Julie Vertsonis Child Care Workers: Awatif Abdou, Sonia Ashikian, Patricia Hilton, Catharina Kory, Priyathi Kulasingham, Robyn Snape Administrator: Jenny Bell Clerical: Lorraine Brooker

15 yearsArea Manager: Brooke Rankin Directors: Carolyn Artis Campbell, Jeanette

Davidson, Donna Higgins, Diana Hirsch, Karen Penfold, Jeanette Price Coordinator: Bernadette Mitchell Teachers: Mariana Campos, Belinda Fordham Latta, Karen Garlick, Gillian Garsia, Laure Hislop, Susan Kennedy, Kylie Kennemore, Bronwyn McGrane, Michelle Miller, Michelle Munro, Rachel Robinson, Ivka Stefanic, Annabel Struthers Child Care Workers: Marion Batchelor, Susete Carrasqueira, Beverley Cassell, Annette Dobinson, Margaret Eason, Bishnu Gauchan, Zdravka Gladanac, Ruth Jones, Nasrin Mofazzal, Tina Murray, Linda Nguyen, Robyn Stanmore, Catherine Wrigley Clerical: Conny Samson Cooks: Carmen Mallia, Louise Scarlett

10 yearsManagers: Christine Morandini, Nicole Torossian Directors: Donna Clark, Kathryn Hatcher, Roslyn Meager, Jennifer Morrison, Elizabeth Rennie, Catherine Richards, Michelle Ryan, Helen Wilson Coordinator: Gisella Wilson Teachers: Kym Booth, Carolyn Charles, Emilia Contreras, Maria Cozis, Melinda Davis-Vassallo, Judith Donaldson, Katrina Hawkins, Kylie Loebel, Francine Owen, Nicholas Potts, Karen Robson,

Jennifer Stubbs, Julie Thomas, Vijayalakshmi Vasista, Maryann Walker, Elizabeth Whitcombe Child Care Workers: Karen Aliprandi, Jennifer Allan, Wendy Atkins, Judith Avramides, Judith Bartlett, Chumki Basu,Keely Bermingham, Helen Bethune, Mihoko Caesar, Deborah Coulson, Agata Crino, Robyn Ellicott, Cheryl Hall, Robyn Hodgson, Patricia Hucker, Nerida Hudspith, Linda Hui Wu, Dorothy Ivery, Louise Klein, Clare Macks, Patricia Marshall, Nora Matthewson, Hannah Mcelhone, Jolanda Mchugh, Vivian Merza, Colette Mina, Thi Nga Nguyen, Cecilia Pang, Kardina Parera, Barbara Patane, Julie Ann Pendleton, Michelle Pocock, Rose Refalo, Jodi Reilly, Deirdre Rice, Ann Ridley, Sally Rogers, Kiran Roy, Salina Scott, Jacqueline Shalavin, Jan Simmons, Virginia Skelton, Jillian Slater, Angkana Sriboonrod, Mary Watson, Janeane Weary, Sandra Westwood, Yvonne Whiteley, Alice Wong-Sin, Diane Wright, Ibdah Zabalawi Administrator: Ruby Crouche Clericals: Joanne Barwick, Carolyn Monkerund, Sonia Palacios Cook: Helen Ebzery

Key Associates

Robyn Sexton


KU Financial ReportDirectors’ Report The Directors present their report on KU Children’s Services for the financial year ended 31 December 2011. In order to comply with the provisions of the Corporations Act 2001, the Directors report as follows:

Operating Result and CashflowThe net surplus of KU Children’s Services for the financial year ended 31 December 2011 was $2,055,973 (2010: $291,793) representing a 2% net margin on revenue after applying losses on investments the comprehensive income for the year was $1,424,358 (2010: $351,716).The company utilised $5,754,732 of cash reserves during the financial year ended 31 December 2011 (2010: $10,981,428) reflecting KU Children’s Services continued reinvestment in centres and delivery of services against specific grants.

Short and long term objectives of the companyKU Children’s Services continued to implement our Strategic Plan 2007 to 2012 “Making the KU Difference” which is detailed in the Annual Report for the year ended 31 December 2011.

Our VisionEvery family is able to access affordable, high quality early childhood education and care for their children.

Our Objectives(1) Become the most preferred provider of early childhood education and care services Strategies: • Increase the quality of our early childhood education and care services, • Increase the affordability of early childhood education and care services • Increase the number, type and geographic spread of financially viable programs and services(2) Become the most trusted and respected adviser to families, communities, educators, the media and policy makers on early

childhood education and care Strategies: • Ensure the KU brand is recognised as “the best there is” in early childhood education and care • Ensure policies, practices and advocated positions are based on best practice and sound research(3) Become the “employer of choice” in early childhood education and care Strategies: •Increase the capacity of the KU workforce to make “the KU Difference” • Nurture our culture of trust, respect, dignity and safety in the workplace • Recognise, value and reward staff for performance, innovation, risk taking and actions and initiatives that make “the KU

Difference” • Provide innovative, flexible, people-friendly terms and conditions of employment that meet the needs and expectations

of KU staff • Provide safe, attractive, well-resourced, environmentally responsible work places

Principle activities of the companyThe principle activities of KU Children’s Services during the current year have been the provision of early childhood education and care services.

Performance measurement The Annual Report of the company details the achievements and performance over the past year measured against the strategic goals. KU Children’s Services continued to achieve and perform strongly when measured against these strategic goals. Our key performance indicators are utilisation, staff turnover and financial performance of individual services.

Company Limited by GuaranteeThe company is incorporated as a company limited by guarantee. In accordance with the Constitution every member of the company undertakes to contribute to the assets of the Company in the event of it being wound up, while he/she is a member or within one year after he/she ceases to be a member, the sum of $2. The company has 6,489 members (2010: 6,428 members).


DirectorsThe names of the Directors of the company who have held office during or since the end of the financial year are:

Directors’ attendance at Board meetingsThe following table sets out the number of Directors’ meetings (including meetings of committees of Directors) held during the financial year and the number of meetings attended by each Director (while they were a Director or committee member).

The auditors’ independence declaration is included on page 4 of the financial report. Signed in accordance with a resolution of the Directors made pursuant to s 298(2) of the Corporations Act 2001. On behalf of the Directors

Board of Directors Audit & Risk Management Committee Governance Committee KU Marcia Burgess

Foundation Committee

DirectorsMaximum possible

attendanceAttended

Maximum possible

attendanceAttended

Maximum possible

attendanceAttended

Maximum possible

attendanceAttended

David Bryant 8 8

David McCracken 8 6 1 1

Melissa Potter 8 7 5 4

Janet Verden 5 5 4 4 1 1

Richard Richards 5 5 5 5 1 1

Stuart Washington 8 7 5 4 5 5

Christine Woodrow 8 6

Robyn Sexton 5 5 4 3

Stacey Brown 4 3 4 4

Jane Ward (Retired 26 May 2011) 3 3

Borislav Kotic (Retired 26 May 2011) 3 1 1

Anthea Green (Resigned 2 March 2011) 1 1 1

Directors Name & Qualifications Special Responsibilities

David Bryant B.Bus, MBA

Chairman of the Board

David McCracken BA App Sc – Built Environment

Board Member, Chair of KU Marcia Burgess Foundation Committee

Melissa Potter BA, LLB

Board Member, Chairman of Governance Committee

Janet Verden B.Com, MAICD (Appointed 25 May 2011)

Board Member, Member of Governance Committee, Member of KU Marcia Burgess Foundation Committee

Richard Richards BCom/LLB(Hon), LLM, MAPPFIN, FTIA, CA, Admitted Solicitor NSW (Appointed 25 May 2011)

Board Member, Chairman of Audit & Risk Management Committee, Member of KU Marcia Burgess Foundation Committee

Stuart Washington Deputy Chairman of the Board, Member of Audit & Risk Management Committee, Member of Governance Committee

Christine Woodrow PhD, M.Ed, B.Ed, DipTch (ECE)

Board Member

Robyn Sexton BA, LLB (Appointed 25 May 2011)

Board Member, Member of Governance Committee

Stacey Brown B.Bus, CA (Appointed 2 Aug 2011)

Board Member, Member of Audit & Risk Management Committee

Jane Ward BA (Hons), Dip Teach (Retired 26 May 2011)

Board Member

Borislav Kotic BBS (Accounting), MA.(Econ), FCPA (Retired 26 May 2011)


Anthea Green BA (Resigned 2 March 2011)


David Bryant Chairman, Board of Directors Sydney, 3 April 2012

Richard Richards Chairman, Audit & Risk Management Committee Sydney, 3 April 2012


KU Financial ReportAuditor’s Independence Declaration


KU Financial ReportIndependent Auditor’s Report


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KU Financial ReportDeclaration by Board of Directors in Respect of Fundraising Appeals





In the opinion of the Board of Directors:(i) the financial statements give a true and fair view of all income and expenditure of KU Children’s Services with respect to

fundraising appeals; (ii) the statement of financial position gives a true and fair view of the state of affairs with respect to fundraising appeals; (iii) the provisions of the Charitable Fundraising Act 1991 and the regulations under that Act and the conditions attached to

the authority have been complied with; and(iv) the internal controls exercised by KU Children’s Services are appropriate and effective in accounting for all income received.Signed in accordance with a resolution of the Board of Directors.

KU Financial ReportDirectors’ declarationThe Directors declare that:1. The financial statements, comprising the statement of comprehensive income, statement of financial position, statement of

cash flows, statement of changes in equity, and accompanying notes, are in accordance with the Corporations Act 2001 and:

a. comply with Australian Accounting Standards – Reduced Disclosure Requirements and the Corporations Regulations 2001; and

b. give a true and fair view of the company’s financial position as at 31 December 2011 and of its performance for the year ended on that date.

2. In the Directors’ opinion, there are reasonable grounds to believe that the company will be able to pay its debts as and when they become due and payable.

This declaration is made in accordance with a resolution of the Board of Directors and is signed for and on behalf of the Directors by:


KU Financial ReportStatement of Comprehensive Incomefor the Financial Year Ended 31 December 2011 Note 2011 2010

Note 2011 $

2010 $

Revenue 4 93,905,756 88,817,332Employee benefits expense (76,281,294) (73,988,658)Depreciation expense 8 (703,249) (648,088)Repairs and maintenance expense (1,101,708) (1,075,368)Occupancy expense (1,210,254) (881,698)Childcare centre expense (6,987,513) (6,972,687)Other expenses (5,565,765) (4,959,040)

Surplus for the year 4,12 2,055,973 291,793

Other Comprehensive income

Gain / (Loss) on available-for-sale investments taken to equity 14 (631,615) 59,923

Total comprehensive income for the year 1,424,358 351,716

The statement of comprehensive income is to be read in conjunction with the attached notes.


KU Financial ReportStatement of Financial Positionas at 31 December 2011

Note 2011 $

2010 $

Current assetsCash and cash equivalents 19(b) 10,872,656 16,627,388Trade and other receivables 5 4,221,370 2,406,073Other financial assets 6 6,989,862 7,621,477Other assets 7 648,029 166,801

Total current assets 22,731,917 26,821,739

Non-current assets Property, plant and equipment 8 15,561,362 14,061,118

Total non-current assets 15,561,362 14,061,118

Total assets 38,293,279 40,882,857

Current liabilities Trade and other payables 9 7,157,140 5,463,182Unearned Income 10 9,711,585 15,678,395Provisions 11 7,944,340 7,908,433

Total current liabilities 24,813,065 29,050,010

Non-current liabilities Provisions 11 1,343,118 1,120,109

Total non-current liabilities 1,343,118 1,120,109

Total liabilities 26,156,183 30,170,119

Net assets 12,137,096 10,712,738

FundsGeneral Funds 12 10,466,753 8,341,785Fundraising Reserve 13 1,192,584 1,261,579Available-for-Sale Reserve 14 477,759 1,109,374

Total funds 12,137,096 10,712,738

The statement of financial position is to be read in conjunction with the attached notes.


KU Financial ReportStatement of Changes in Equityfor the Financial Year Ended 31 December 2011

General Funds

$

Fundraising Reserve

$

Available- for-Sale Reserve

$Total

$

Balance at 1 January 2010 8,068,119 1,243,452 1,049,451 10,361,022Surplus for the year 291,793 - - 291,793Transfer (from) / to retained earnings (18,127) 18,127 - -Valuation gain recognised - - 59,923 59,923Balance at 31 December 2010 8,341,785 1,261,579 1,109,374 10,712,738Balance at 1 January 2011 8,341,785 1,261,579 1,109,374 10,712,738Surplus for the year 2,055,973 - - 2,055,973Net transfers (from) / to retained earnings 68,995 (68,995) - -Valuation loss recognised - - (631,615) (631,615)Balance at 31 December 2011 10,466,753 1,192,584 477,759 12,137,096The statement of changes in equity is to be read in conjunction with the attached notes.

Note 2011 $

2010 $

Cash flows from operating activitiesReceipts from customers, government bodies and centres 96,036,127 94,875,013Receipts from Government brokered programs 38,338,652 19,540,721Total receipts 134,374,779 114,415,734Payments to suppliers and employees (93,362,608) (91,501,395)Allocations to recipients of brokered programs (45,285,018) (30,559,957)Total Payments (138,647,626) (122,061,352)

Net cash (utilised) by operating activities 19(a) (4,272,847) (7,645,618)

Cash flows from investing activitiesPayment for property, plant and equipment (2,221,895) (3,880,549)Interest received 115,217 136,331Dividends 586,899 376,134Proceeds from sale of property, plant and equipment 37,894 32,274

Net cash (used) in investing activities (1,481,885) (3,335,810)

Net (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents (5,754,732) (10,981,428)

Cash and cash equivalents at the beginning of the financial year 16,627,388 27,608,816

Cash and cash equivalents at the end of the financial year 19(b) 10,872,656 16,627,388

The statement of cash flows is to be read in conjunction with the attached notes.

Statement of Cash Flowsfor the Financial Year Ended 31 December 2011


KU Financial ReportNotes to the Financial Statementsfor the Financial Year Ended 31 December 2011

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1. Corporate informationThe financial statements of KU Children’s Services (the company) for the year ended 31 December 2011 were authorised for issue in accordance with a resolution of the Directors on 27 March 2012.

2. Summary of Accounting Policies

Statement of complianceThe Company has elected to apply AASB 1053 Application of Tiers of Australian Accounting Standards and AASB 2010-2 Amendments to Australian Accounting Standards arising from Reduced Disclosure Requirements in advance of their effective dates. The early adoption of AASB 1053 and AASB 2010-2 has allowed the Company to remove a number of disclosures relating to financial instruments and business combinations.

The financial report is a Tier 2 general purpose financial report which has been prepared in accordance with Australian Accounting Standards – Reduced Disclosure Requirements, other authorative pronouncements of the Australian Accounting Standards Board and the Corporations Act 2001.

A statement of compliance with IFRS cannot be made due to the application of not for profit sector specific requirements contained in the Australian Accounting Standards.

Basis of preparationThe financial report has been prepared on the basis of historical cost, except for the revaluation of certain financial instruments. Cost is based on the fair values of the consideration given in exchange for assets. All amounts are presented in Australian dollars.

Going ConcernDespite the fact that the Company has net current liabilities, on the basis of the points set out below, the Directors have concluded that it is appropriate to prepare the financial statements on a going concern basis as:

1. It is the opinion of the Directors that the amounts shows as current liabilities will not all be payable in cash within 12 months;

2. The Company has prepared a 2012 financial year cash flow forecast which demonstrates that the Company has sufficient cash to pay its liabilities when they fall due;

3. The Company has the ability to manage capital expenditure to ensure funds are available to pay debts as and when they fall due;

4. The Company has committed undrawn bank facilities to ensure sufficient funds are available to pay debts as and when they fall due; and

5. The Company has assets that could be realised to pay debts as and when they fall due.

For these reasons, it is the opinion of the Directors that the Company will generate cash flow from its operations and have sufficient banking facilities available to continue its operations and fulfil all of its financial obligations as and when they fall due.


KU Financial ReportNotes to the Financial StatementsContinued...

The following significant accounting policies have been adopted in the preparation and presentation of the financial report:

a) Property, plant and equipmentLand and buildings, leasehold improvements, furniture and equipment, motor vehicles and computers are stated at cost less accumulated depreciation and impairment. Cost includes expenditure that is directly attributable to the acquisition of the item. In the event that settlement of all or part of the purchase consideration is deferred, cost is determined by discounting the amounts payable in the future to their present value as at the date of acquisition.

Depreciation is provided on furniture and equipment, motor vehicles and computers, including freehold and leasehold buildings but excluding land. Depreciation is calculated on a straight line basis so as to write off the net cost of each asset over its expected useful life to its estimated residual value. The estimated useful lives, residual values and depreciation method are reviewed at the end of each annual reporting period.

The following estimated useful lives are used in the calculation of depreciation:

• Buildings 40 years • Buildings – fixtures and fittings 4-10 years • Leasehold Improvements 40 years • Plant, furniture and equipment 4-10 years • Motor vehicles 6.7 years

b) Employee benefitsA liability is recognised for benefits accruing to employees in respect of wages and salaries, annual leave, long service leave and rostered days off when it is probable that settlement will be required and they are capable of being measured reliably.

Liabilities recognised in respect of employee benefits expected to be settled within 12 months are measured using the remuneration rate expected to apply at the time of settlement.

Liabilities recognised in respect of employee benefits which are not expected to be settled within 12 months are measured as the present value of the estimated future cash outflows to be made by the company in respect of services provided by employees up to reporting date.

The Company pays contributions to certain defined contribution plans. Contributions are recognised in profit or loss in the periods during which services are rendered by employees.

c) Goods and services tax (GST) Revenues, expenses and assets are recognised net of the amount of goods and services tax (GST), except:

i) where the amount of GST incurred is not recoverable from the taxation authority, it is recognised as part of the cost of acquisition of an asset or as part of an item of expense; or

ii) for receivables and payables which are recognised inclusive of GST.

The net amount of GST recoverable from, or payable to, the taxation authority is included as part of receivables or payables.

Cash flows are included in the cash flow statement on a gross basis. The GST component of cash flows arising from investing and financing activities which is recoverable from, or payable to, the taxation authority is classified as operating cash flows.


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d) Financial assetsAll financial assets are initially stated at cost, being the fair value of consideration given plus acquisition costs. Purchases and sales of financial assets are recognised on trade date which is the date on which the company commits to purchase or sell the asset. Accounting policies for each category of financial assets subsequent to initial recognition are set out below:

Loans and receivablesTrade receivables, loans, and other receivables are recorded at amortised cost using the effective interest rate method less impairment. Impairment losses are measured as the difference between the investment’s carrying amount and the present value of estimated future cash flows, excluding future credit losses that have not been incurred. The cash flows are discounted at the investment’s original effective interest rate. Impairment losses are recognised in profit or loss.

Available-for-sale financial assetsAvailable-for-sale investments are those financial assets that are designated as available-for-sale. When available-for-sale financial investments are recognised initially, they are measured at fair value. Any available-for-sale financial investments donated to the company are recognised at fair value at the date the company obtains control of the asset.

After initial recognition available-for-sale financial investments are measured at fair value with gains or losses being recognised in other comprehensive income until the investment is derecognised or until the investment is determined to be impaired, at which time the cumulative gain or loss previously recognised in other comprehensive income is reclassified to the statement of comprehensive income.

The fair value of investments that are actively traded in organised financial markets is determined by reference to quoted market bid prices at the close of business on the reporting date. For investments with no active market, fair value is determined using valuation techniques. Such techniques include using recent arm’s length market transactions, reference to the current market value of another instrument that is substantially the same, discounted cash flow analysis, and option pricing models.

Impairment of financial assetsFinancial assets, other than those at fair value through profit or loss, are assessed for indicators of impairment at each balance date. Financial assets are impaired where there is objective evidence that as a result of one or more events that occurred after the initial recognition of the financial asset the estimated future cash flows of the investment have been impacted.

e) ImpairmentThe carrying values of property, plant and equipment are reviewed for impairment at each reporting date, with recoverable amount being estimated when events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying value may be impaired.

The recoverable amount of property, plant and equipment is the higher of fair value less costs to sell and value in use. Depreciated replacement cost is used to determine value in use. Depreciated replacement cost is the current replacement cost of an item of plant and equipment less, where applicable, accumulated depreciation to date, calculated on the basis of such cost.

Impairment exists when the carrying amount of the cash generating unit exceeds its estimated recoverable amount. The asset is then written down to its recoverable amount.

For the purpose of impairment testing, assets that cannot be tested individually are grouped together into the smallest group of assets that generates cash inflows from continuing use that are largely independent of the cash inflows of other assets or group of assets - cash-generating units(CGU).

An impairment loss is recognised if the carrying amount of an asset or its CGU exceeds its recoverable amount. Impairment losses are recognised in profit or loss. Impairment losses recognised in respect of CGUs are allocated to reduce the carrying amount of the assets in the CGU on a pro rata basis.



f) Leased assetsLeases are classified as finance leases when the terms of the lease transfer substantially all the risks and rewards incidental to ownership of the leased asset to the lessee. All other leases are classified as operating leases.

Company as lesseeOperating lease payments are recognised as an expense on a straight-line basis over the lease term, except where another systematic basis is more representative of the time pattern in which economic benefits from the leased asset are consumed.

Company as lessorRental income from operating leases is recognised on a straight line basis over the term of the relevant lease.

Lease incentivesIn the event that lease incentives are received to enter into operating leases, such incentives are recognised as a liability. The aggregate benefits of incentives are recognised as a reduction of rental expense on a straight-line basis, except where another systematic basis is more representative of the time pattern in which economic benefits from the leased asset are consumed.

g) RevenueRevenue is measured at the fair value of the consideration received or receivable. Amounts disclosed as revenue are net of discounts, refunds and amounts collected on behalf of third parties. The Company recognises revenue when the amount of revenue can be reliably measured, it is probable that future economic benefits will flow to the Company and specific criteria have been met for each of the Company’s activities as described below.

FundraisingFundraising is recorded when the income is received or receivable.

Rendering of servicesRevenue from a contract to provide services is recognised by reference to the stage of completion of the contract.

Government fundingGovernment funding agreements are contracted agreements with the Government to provide a variety of early childhood education and care programs in the community. They are received in the form of transfers of resources to the company in return for past or future compliance with certain conditions relating to the operating activities of the company. Non-reciprocal government funding monies, other than monies held in trust, are credited to income when received in accordance with AASB 1004 “Contributions”. Other service revenues from government agencies are recognised upon delivery of services in accordance with AASB 118 “Revenue”.

Government Brokered ProgramsFunds are received from Government Brokered Programs by KU Children’s Services for the allocation to recipients who provide a variety of early childhood education and care programs in the community. The entity acts as an agent for these programs. The funds received and allocated are not recognised in the Statement of Comprehensive Income in accordance with AASB118 Revenue. Cash flows are included in the Statement of Cash Flows on a gross basis.

Unit trust distributions and interest revenueUnit trust distributions from investments are recognised when the unit holder’s right to receive payment has been established.

Interest revenue is accrued on a time basis, by reference to the principal outstanding and at the effective interest rate applicable, which is the rate that exactly discounts estimated future cash receipts through the expected life of the financial assets to that asset’s net carrying amount.


h) Cash and cash equivalentsCash and cash equivalents comprise cash on hand and demand deposits. Cash equivalents are short-term, highly liquid investments that are readily convertible to known amounts of cash and which are subject to an insignificant risk of changes in value.

i) Trade and other receivablesTrade receivables, which comprise amounts due from services provided, are recognised and carried at original invoice amount less an allowance for uncollectible amounts. Normal terms of settlement are 7 days. The carrying amount of the receivable is deemed to reflect fair value.

An allowance for doubtful debts is made when there is objective evidence that the company will not be able to collect the debts. Bad debts are written off when identified.

j) Income taxThe company is exempt from income tax under s50-5 of the Income Tax Assessment Act, as it is an income tax exempt charitable entity. As a consequence, there is no income tax attributable to the operating result.

k) General funds and reservesGeneral FundsThe general funds represent the funds of the Company that are not designated for particular purposes.

Fundraising ReserveThe fundraising reserve arises from the accumulated efforts of parents and staff to allow services to purchase optional toys and equipment, to assist the service to expand and develop to meet local needs and to allow parents to share in the life of the service and to make a concrete contribution to their children’s lives.

Available-for-sale ReserveThe Available-for-Sale Reserve arises on the revaluation of available-for-sale financial assets. Where a revalued financial asset is sold that portion of the reserve which relates to that financial asset, and is effectively realised, is recognised in profit or loss. Where a revalued financial asset is impaired that portion of the reserve which relates to that financial asset is recognised in profit or loss.

l) Donations in kindOver the course of the year the company has received donations in kind from a number of local councils in the form of the right to use premises at discounted rent. The company is of the view that it is not feasible to fair value the services received accurately and as such it has not brought to account discounted rent as a donation.

m) Trade and other payablesTrade payables and other payables represent liabilities for goods and services provided to the company prior to the end of the financial year that are unpaid. These amounts are usually settled within 30 days. The carrying amount of the creditors and payables is deemed to reflect fair value.

n) ProvisionsProvisions are recognised when the Company has a present obligation (legal or constructive) as a result of a past event, it is probable that the Company will be required to settle the obligation, and a reliable estimate can be made of the amount of the obligation.

The amount recognised as a provision is the best estimate of the consideration required to settle the present obligation at reporting date, taking into account the risks and uncertainties surrounding the obligation. Where a provision is measured using the cash flows estimated to settle the present obligation, its carrying amount is the present value of those cash flows.

When some or all of the economic benefits required to settle a provision are expected to be recovered from a third party, the receivable is recognised as an asset if it is virtually certain that reimbursement will be received and the amount of the receivable can be measured reliably.

o) Unearned incomeThe liability for unearned income is the unutilised amounts of grants received on the condition that specified services are delivered or conditions are fulfilled. The services are usually provided or the conditions usually fulfilled within 12 months of receipt of the grant. Where the amount received is in respect of services to be provided over a period that exceeds 12 months after the reporting date or the conditions will only be satisfied more than 12 months after the reporting date, the liability is discounted and presented as non-current.

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KU Financial ReportNotes to the Financial StatementsContinued...3. Significant accounting judgements, estimates and assumptions

The preparation of financial statements requires management to make judgements, estimates and assumptions that affect the application of policies and reported amounts of assets, liabilities, income and expenses. The estimates and associated assumptions are based on historical experience and other various factors that are believed to be reasonable under the circumstances, the results of which form the basis of making the judgements. Actual results may differ from these estimates.

The estimates and underlying assumptions are reviewed on an ongoing basis. Revisions to accounting estimates are recognised in the period in which the estimate is revised if the revision affects only that period or in the period of the revision and future periods if the revision affects both current and future periods.

Employee entitlements:Management judgement is applied in determining the following key assumptions used in the calculation of long service leave at balance date:

• future increases in wages and salaries;

• future on cost rates; and

• experience of employee departures and period of service.

Leasehold Improvements:KU operates a significant number of long day care and pre-school centres on leased premises. The current policy of KU is to depreciate the leasehold improvements funded by KU over the expected useful life of the improvement rather than the remaining lease term as historically these leases are extended and rolled over. Should these leases not be renewed or renewed on substantially less favourable commercial terms, KU may be required to impair specific leasehold improvements.


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5. Trade and other receivables

Trade receivables Government funding, amounts owed by non-controlled centres and parent fees 2,694,208 1,246,827Allowance for doubtful debts (251,115) (84,714) 2,443,093 1,162,113Parent fees are paid either in advance or by the week. The average credit period on rendering of services is 7 days. No interest is charged on the trade receivables. An allowance has been made for estimated irrecoverable trade receivable amounts arising from the past rendering of services, determined by reference to past default experience. The Company has provided fully for all such receivables outstanding at year end because historical experience is that receivables past due beyond year end are generally not recoverable.

Other receivables Other receivables and worked based centres 1,778,277 1,243,960 4,221,370 2,406,073

6. Other financial assets Available-for-sale investments carried at fair value:Investment in managed funds 6,989,862 7,621,477Disclosed in financial statements as other financial assets

7. Other assets Prepayments 648,029 166,801

2011 $

2010 $

(a) RevenueRevenue from operations consisted of the following items:Government funding 28,456,396 29,264,880Capital grant funding 237,428 2,498,069Parents’ fees 44,928,392 38,706,742Management fees 17,373,820 16,227,692Gross fundraising income 666,624 668,023Interest revenue – bank deposits 115,217 136,331Distributions received 586,899 376,134Sales of publications and courses 29,388 27,550Sponsor support 86,744 37,106Operating rental lease revenue 18,160 6,338Other revenue 1,406,688 868,467

93,905,756 88,817,332(b) Surplus Surplus has been arrived at after charging the following items:

Gain/(Loss) on disposal of property, plant and equipment 19,490 (14,164)

Depreciation of property, plant and equipment (703,249) (648,088)Operating lease rental expenses:

Minimum lease payments (1,075,933) (771,127)Net bad and doubtful debts arising from:

Other entities (345,300) (36,594)

4. (Deficit) from operations



Land and buildings

at cost $

Leasehold improvements

at cost $

Plant and equipment

at cost $

Motor Vehicles at cost

$Total

$

Gross Carrying Amount Balance at 1 January 2010 3,908,625 8,168,816 1,561,329 192,502 13,831,272Additions 121,581 2,783,781 810,719 142,737 3,858,818Buildings under construction 3,198 1,524,806 - - 1,528,004Transfers to Work in Progress - (1,060,929) (445,343) - (1,506,272)Disposals - - - (72,905) (72,905)Balance at 31 December 2010 4,033,404 11,416,474 1,926,705 262,334 17,638,917Additions 114,996 2,279,376 37,896 2,432,268Work in Progress 935,853 346,192 - - 1,282,045Transfers to Work in Progress - (1,492,417) - - (1,492,417)Disposals - - - (31,847) (31,847)Balance at 31 December 2011 5,084,253 12,549,625 1,964,601 230,487 19,828,966

Accumulated DepreciationBalance at 1 January 2010 (1,156,366) (1,331,998) (392,140) (75,674) (2,956,178)Disposals - - - 26,467 26,467Depreciation expense (105,344) (230,514) (282,633) (29,597) (648,088)Balance at 31 December 2010 (1,261,710) (1,562,512) (674,773) (78,804) (3,577,799)Disposals - - - 13,444 13,444Depreciation expense (86,157) (305,828) (279,137) (32,127) (703,249)Balance at 31 December 2011 (1,347,867) (1,868,340) (953,910) (97,487) (4,267,604)

Net Book Value

As at 31 December 2010 2,771,694 9,853,963 1,251,932 183,530 14,061,118As at 31 December 2011 3,736,386 10,681,285 1,010,691 133,000 15,561,362

8. Property, Plant and Equipment

2011 $

2010 $

Aggregate depreciation allocated, whether recognised as an expense or capitalised as part of the carrying amount of other assets during the year:Land and buildings 86,157 105,344Leasehold Improvements 305,828 230,514Furniture and office equipment 279,137 282,633Motor vehicles 32,127 29,597

703,249 648,088


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2011 $

2010 $

Salary and superannuation accruals 2,738,482 1,262,589Prepaid centre fees and holding deposits 1,979,149 1,716,488GST Payable 1,015,311 736,643Other creditors and accruals 1,424,198 1,747,462

7,157,140 5,463,182

Prepaid government funding 9,034,124 15,000,236Prepaid special education income 677,461 678,159

9,711,585 15,678,395

CurrentEmployee Benefits:

Provision for annual leave and rostered days off 4,787,023 5,073,481Provision for long service leave 3,157,317 2,834,952

7,944,340 7,908,433Non-currentEmployee Benefits:

Provision for long service leave 1,343,118 1,120,109

1,343,118 1,120,109

Balance at beginning of financial year 8,341,785 8,068,119Net surplus 2,055,973 291,793Net transfers (from) / to General Funds (note 13) 68,995 (18,127)

Balance at end of financial year 10,466,753 8,341,785

9. Trade and other payables

10. Unearned Income

11. Provisions

12. General Funds



2011 $

2010 $

Fundraising reserve 1,192,584 1,261,579Available-for-Sale Reserve (note 14) 477,759 1,109,374

1,670,343 2,370,953

2011Fundraising Reserve (i)

$Total

$

Balance at beginning of financial year 1,261,579 1,261,579

Transfer to general funds (68,995) (68,995)


2010Fundraising Reserve (i)

$Total

$

Balance at beginning of financial year 1,243,452 1,243,452

Transfer from general funds 18,127 18,127


The fundraising reserve arises from the accumulated efforts of parents and staff to allow services to purchase optional toys and equipment, to assist the service to expand and develop to meet local needs and to allow parents to share in the life of the service and to make a concrete contribution to their children’s lives. (i) Further notes on fundraising are set out in Note 21

13. Reserves


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2011 $

2010 $

14. Available-for-Sale ReserveBalance at beginning of financial year 1,109,374 1,049,451Valuation (loss)/gain (631,615) 59,923

Balance at end of financial year 477,759 1,109,374

The Available-for-Sale Reserve arises on the revaluation of available-for-sale financial assets. Where a revalued financial asset is sold that portion of the reserve which relates to that financial asset, and is effectively realised, is recognised in profit or loss. Where a revalued financial asset is impaired that portion of the reserve which relates to that financial asset is recognised in profit or loss.

15. Commitments for expenditure Operating LeasesLeasing arrangementsOperating leases relate to centre facilities and to centre computer equipment. The company does not have an option to purchase the leased assets at the expiry of the lease period.Non-cancellable operating lease payments

2011 $

2010 $

Not longer than 1 year 722,418 834,423Longer than 1 year and not longer than 5 years 764,215 715,438Longer than 5 years - 11

1,486,633 1,549,872

16. Contingent Liabilities

2011 $

2010 $

Bank Guarantee 22 October 1998 to Commonwealth 191,291 191,291Bank Guarantee 31 January 1995 to Sydney City Council 5,000 5,000

196,291 196,291



17. Economic Dependency As disclosed at note 4 a significant source of revenue is government funding. This funding supports programs for early childhood education and care.

18. Related Party Disclosures

a) Directors’ compensation The Directors act in an honorary capacity and receive no compensation for their services (2010: nil).

b) Transactions with Director-related entities During the year, no amounts were paid to Director-related parties. No amounts are payable to or receivable

from Directors or Director related entities at the reporting date. A Director utilises the services of KU Children’s Services and pays the arms length market rates for provision of these services.

c) Key Management Personnel Remuneration The names and positions of those having authority for planning, directing and controlling the company’s

activities, directly or indirectly (other than Directors), are: Sheridan Dudley Chief Executive Officer (resigned 8 April 2011) Chris Legg Chief Executive Officer Monique Beange General Manager, Early Childhood Education Margaret Brodie General Manager, Corporate Services (resigned 30 December 2011) Stes Stengos Chief Financial Officer / General Manager, Corporate Services Jane Robinson General Manager, People Services Karen Dawson General Manager, Public Affairs and Development Poppy Brown General Manager, Community Programs Kim Bertino General Manager, Early Childhood Strategy

2011 $

2010 $

The aggregate compensation of the key executive management personnel of the company is set out belowTotal compensation 1,285,295 1,099,385


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2011 $

2010 $

(a) Reconciliation of Surplus for the period to Net Cash Flows From Operating Activities

Surplus for the period 2,055,973 291,793

Depreciation and amortisation of non-current assets 703,248 648,088Loss/ (Gain) on sale of non-current assets (19,490) 14,164Unrealised Loss on investments - -Dividends received (586,899) (376,134)Interest received (115,217) (136,331)

Changes in net assets and liabilities:Decrease / (Increase) in current receivables and other assets (2,296,526) 362,490(Decrease) / Increase in current payables and other liabilities (4,272,852) (9,583,212)Increase in provisions 258,916 1,133,524

Net cash from operating activities (4,272,847) (7,645,618)

(b) Reconciliation of Cash and Cash EquivalentsFor the purposes of the cash flow statement, cash and cash equivalents include cash at bank and on hand. Cash and cash equivalents at the end of the financial year as shown in the cash flow statement is reconciled to the related items in the balance sheet as follows:

Cash and cash equivalents 10,872,656 16,627,388Cash includes $4,289,237 (2010: $11,235,604) which is held for disbursement in accordance with government funding agreements, including to organisations other than KU.

20. Reclassifications and Prior Period Adjustments

a) Leasehold improvements:During the previous financial year, leasehold improvements of $1,470,138 were expensed to the statement of comprehensive income. These costs are now recognised in the statement of financial position as leasehold improvements and included in property plant and equipment. The adjustment has the effect of increasing the 2010 surplus by $1,470,138 and increasing property plant and equipment by $1,470,138.

b) Child Care Centres:During the previous financial year, the gross income and expenditure in respect of certain centres were not disclosed on a gross basis. This adjustment has the effect of increasing revenue by $716,909 and increasing expenses by $716,909.These errors have been corrected by restating each of the affected financial statement line items in the statement of financial position in the previous year.

19. Notes to the Cash Flow Statement



(c) Application of Fundraising Proceeds in 2011

2011 $

2010 $

Opening balance 1,261,579 1,243,452Net proceeds from fundraising 328,630 333,198

Centre Improvement and Equipment (397,017) (313,195)Bank charges (608) (1,876)

Total Reserve 1,192,584 1,261,579

21. Information & Declarations to be Furnished Under the Charitable Fundraising Act 1991Under this Act, KU Children’s Services holds a single authority to fundraise for KU centres. The authority does not extend to services which KU manages on behalf of another organisation. Preparation of the following information reflects the level of disclosure existing in management systems in use by the organisation.

(a) Statement of Fundraising Income and ExpenditureDetailed income statement for the year ended 31 December 2011

2011 2010$ $

Raffles 45,195 41,150Functions 293,668 324,387Sale of Items 318,626 292,888Interest 9,135 9,598

Gross Proceeds from Fundraising 666,624 668,023Raffles (2,187) (1,211)Functions (176,111) (162,335)Sale of Items (159,696) (171,279)

Total Cost of Fundraising (337,994) (334,825)

Net Proceeds from Fundraising 328,630 333,198

(b) Accounting Principles and Methods adopted in Fundraising accountsThe fundraising financial statements have been prepared on an accrual basis and in accordance with Australian Accounting Standards as per Note 2.


(d) Details of Gross Income and Aggregate Expenditure of Appeals Conducted Jointly with TradersFor the purpose of this note all fundraising involving the Sale of Items (e.g. chocolates, sun hats, sunscreen, etc) is deemed to have involved a trader.

2011 $

2010 $

Gross income received from sale of items 318,626 292,888

Total expenditure incurred 159,696 171,279

(e) Forms of Fundraising Appeals Conducted in 2011For the purposes of reporting under the requirements of the Charitable Fundraising Act 1991, KU Children’s Services classifies all fundraising activities under four categories; raffles, functions, sale of items and interest.

(f) Key Indicators for 2011 Fundraising ActivitiesTotal Cost of Fundraising ($337,994) divided by Gross Income from Fundraising ($666,624) equals 50.70%.Net Surplus from Fundraising ($328,630) divided by Gross Income from Fundraising ($666,624) equals 49.30%.

22. Additional Company InformationKU Children’s Services is a public company limited by guarantee, incorporated and operating in Australia. Principal Registered Office and Principal Place of Business

129 York Street Sydney NSW 2000

23. Government Grant FundingDuring the course of the calendar year specific Government Funding that required acquittal reporting included the following Programmes:Capital Grants – NSW Department of Education and Communities $ 107,921Supplementary Assistance – Department of Education, Employment and Workplace Relations $ 102,205Wagga Intensive Support – NSW Department of Education and Communities $16,149Macarthur Starting Points – NSW Department of Education and Communities $ 111,216Penrith Starting Points – NSW Department of Education and Communities $ 8,964Early Learning Inclusion Program – NSW Department of Education and Communities $ 398,770Marcia Burgess Autism and Specific Early Learning & Care Centre – NSW Department of Education and Communities $ 45,524Northern Sydney SCAN – NSW Department of Family & Community Services, Community Services $1,244,638

24. Segment InformationManagement has determined the operating segments based on the reports reviewed by the Board of Directors that are used to make Strategic Decisions. The Board considers the business as one group of centres and has therefore identified one operating segment, being management of childcare centres in Australia. The following information is in respect of that segment. All revenue in this report was derived from external customers and relates to the single operating segment. The total profit represents the segment profit and all balance sheet items relate to the single operating segment.

There have been no changes since the last Annual Report in the basis of segmentation or in the basis of segment profit or loss.

25. Events subsequent to reporting dateThere has not arisen in the interval between the end of the financial year and the date of this report, any item, transaction or event of a material and unusual nature likely, in the opinion of the Directors, to significantly affect the operations of the Company, the results of those operations, or the state of affairs of the Company in future financial years.


KU Centre Listas at March 2012 PreschoolsSydney RegionKU Briar Cottage Lot 14 Waterhouse Place AIRDS 2560 (02) 4625 7502 [email protected]

KU Sunbeam 8 Lyne Street ALEXANDRIA 2015 (02) 9698 1649 [email protected]

KU Coomaling Mobile Appin Soccer Club Room Rixon Road APPIN 2560 0417 280 721 [email protected]

KU Avalon 118a Avalon Parade AVALON 2107 (02) 9918 6583 [email protected]

KU Phoenix 36 Evans Street BALMAIN 2041 (02) 9810 2419 [email protected]

KU Bambara Road Cnr Bambara Rd & Forest Way BELROSE 2085 (02) 9451 8622 [email protected]

KU Berowra 38 Hillcrest Road BEROWRA 2081 (02) 9456 2762 [email protected]

KU Mobile 1 Brooklyn Comm. Hall Baden-Powell Road BROOKLYN 2083 (02) 9985 7850 [email protected]

KU Burwood 39 Minna Street BURWOOD 2134 (02) 9747 4090 [email protected]

KU Cammeray Warwick Ave, Green Park CAMMERAY 2062 (02) 9929 8985 [email protected]

KU Castlecrag The Rampart CASTLECRAG 2068 (02) 9958 5393 [email protected]

KU Chatswood 9 Victor Street CHATSWOOD 2067 (02) 9419 7173 [email protected]

KU Chatswood West 61 Dalrymple Avenue CHATSWOOD 2067 (02) 9419 6250 [email protected]

KU Cheltenham Cnr The Promenade & Beecroft Road CHELTENHAM 2119 (02) 9876 3109 [email protected]

KU Cobbitty 296 Cobbitty Road COBBITTY 2570 (02) 4651 2594 [email protected]

KU Croydon 6 Railway Street CROYDON 2132 (02) 9798 7750 [email protected]

KU Frances Newton 222 Palmer Street DARLINGHURST 2010 (02) 9360 4628 [email protected]

KU East Killara 24 Fairbairn Avenue EAST KILLARA 2071 (02) 9498 5944 [email protected]

KU Eastwood 4a Rutledge St EASTWOOD 2122 (02) 9874 3162 [email protected]

KU Isobel Pulsford 46-48 Bridge Street EPPING 2121 (02) 9876 4420 [email protected]

KU Galston 37 Arcadia Road (rear) GALSTON 2159 (02) 9653 2252 [email protected]

KU Georges Hall 200 Birdwood Road GEORGES HALL 2198 (02) 9728 1346 [email protected]

KU Glenhaven Mobile 76 Glenhaven Road GLENHAVEN 2156 0417 229 989 [email protected]

KU Glenhaven 76 Glenhaven Road GLENHAVEN 2156 (02) 9899 7065 [email protected]

KU Karingal Community Place (off Boronia Road) GREENACRE 2190 (02) 9759 9354 [email protected]

KU Greenwich 46 Greenwich Road GREENWICH 2065 (02) 9906 4402 [email protected]

KU Conjola Place Walder Road HAMMONDVILLE 2170 (02) 9825 1195 [email protected]

KU Heathcote 18 Oliver Street HEATHCOTE 2233 (02) 9520 5402 [email protected]

KU Hebersham Lot 21, Howard Place HEBERSHAM 2770 (02) 9625 8334 [email protected]

KU Grevillea 104a Galston Road HORNSBY HEIGHTS 2077 (02) 9476 2686 [email protected]

KU Killara Park 72a Springdale Road KILLARA 2071 (02) 9498 3572 [email protected]

KU Killarney Heights Cnr Melwood Avenue & Starkey Street KILLARNEY HEIGHTS 2087 (02) 9452 1571 [email protected]

KU Penrith 27 Bringelly Road KINGSWOOD 2747 (02) 4736 5777 [email protected]

KU Peter Pan La Perouse 30 Canara Avenue LA PEROUSE 2036 (02) 9661 5832 [email protected]

KU Osborne Park 2 Osborne Place (off Richardson St East) LANE COVE 2066 (02) 9427 5653 [email protected]

KU Leichhardt 8 Prospect Street LEICHHARDT 2040 (02) 9569 4549 [email protected]

KU Liverpool 90 Memorial Avenue LIVERPOOL 2170 (02) 9602 8028 [email protected]

KU Macquarie Fields Flame Crescent MACQUARIE FIELDS 2564 (02) 9605 4679 [email protected]

KU Crusader 53 Malakoff Street MARRICKVILLE 2204 (02) 9569 1940 [email protected]

KU West Merrylands 102 Betts Road MERRYLANDS 2160 (02) 9681 2072 [email protected]

KU Milperra 12 Amiens Avenue MILPERRA 2214 (02) 9772 2827 [email protected]

KU Mosman 38a Belmont Road MOSMAN 2088 (02) 9969 3070 [email protected]

KU Mobile 1 Mt Kuring-Gai Comm.Hall, Church Street MT KURING-GAI 2080 (02) 9457 8998 [email protected]

KU Newport 131 Queen’s Parade East NEWPORT BEACH 2106 (02) 9999 4606 [email protected]

KU North Ryde 147-151 Cox’s Road NORTH RYDE 2113 (02) 9878 0254 [email protected]

KU Grandstand 5 Figtree Lane NORTH SYDNEY 2060 (02) 9955 7118 [email protected]

KU Bligh Park 4a Alto Avenue NORTH SEAFORTH 2092 (02) 9949 1661 [email protected]


KU Burnside 11 Blackwood Place OATLANDS 2117 (02) 9630 5259 [email protected]

KU Peter Pan Paddington 2 Union Street PADDINGTON 2021 (02) 9331 8411 ku.peterpanpaddington@ ku.com.au

KU Padstow 133 Davies Road PADSTOW 2211 (02) 9772 4086 [email protected]

KU Petersham 92a Brighton Street PETERSHAM 2049 (02) 9569 4973 [email protected]

KU Maybanke 99 Harris Street PYRMONT 2009 (02) 9660 1431 [email protected]

KU Randwick Coogee Frances Street RANDWICK 2031 (02) 9398 3982 [email protected]

KU Revesby 123 Sphinx Avenue REVESBY 2212 (02) 9771 4942 [email protected]

KU The Chase 6-8 Babbage Road ROSEVILLE 2069 (02) 9417 3041 [email protected]

KU Rushcutters Bay Waratah Street RUSHCUTTERS BAY 2011 (02) 9358 5428 [email protected]

KU Rydalmere 89-91 Park Road RYDALMERE 2116 (02) 9638 5075 [email protected]

KU Shalvey Cnr Sidwell Av & Hopman Crt SHALVEY 2770 (02) 9628 5583 [email protected]

KU Saddington Street 1 Saddington Street STH TURRAMURRA 2074 (02) 9440 3436 [email protected]

KU South Turramurra 10a Auluba Road STH TURRAMURRA 2074 (02) 9144 4172 [email protected]

KU Coomaling Mobile St Andrews N/hood Ctr, Stranraer Drive ST ANDREWS 2566 0429 992 667 [email protected]

KU St Ives Barra Brui 2a Burraneer Ave ST IVES 2075 (02) 9449 3110 [email protected]

KU Henson Street Cnr Short & Henson Sts SUMMER HILL 2130 (02) 9799 1810 [email protected]

KU John J. Carroll 2 Phelps Street SURRY HILLS 2010 (02) 9360 4921 [email protected]

KU Sutherland 677 Old Princes Hwy SUTHERLAND 2232 (02) 9521 1975 [email protected]

KU Fox Valley 116 Fox Valley Road WAHROONGA 2076 (02) 9489 1862 [email protected]

KU Wahroonga 23 Millewa Avenue WAHROONGA 2076 (02) 9489 4174 [email protected]

KU James Cahill 7 Raglan Street WATERLOO 2017 (02) 9319 4346 [email protected]

KU Wentworthville 26 Water Street WENTWORTHVILLE 2145 (02) 9636 8461 [email protected]

KU West Pymble 30 Lofberg Road WEST PYMBLE 2073 (02) 9498 7285 [email protected]

KU Westmead 16-18 Hawkesbury Road WESTMEAD 2145 (02) 9635 7797 [email protected]

KU Yagoona 425 Hume Hwy YAGOONA 2199 (02) 9796 8812 [email protected]

Blue MountainsKU Hazelbrook 48-50 Oaklands Road HAZELBROOK 2779 (02) 4758 7888 [email protected]

KU Bilya Gulyangarri Cnr Barton & Verdun Sts NORTH KATOOMBA 2780 (02) 4782 5847 [email protected]

Central Coast RegionKU Ourimbah Central Coast Campus South Loop Road OURIMBAH 2258 (02) 4362 2933 [email protected]

Hunter RegionKU Bel Air 38 Corriston Crescent ADAMSTOWN HTS 2289 (02) 4943 1616 [email protected]

KU Mayfield 9 Park Street MAYFIELD 2304 (02) 4968 1517 [email protected]

KU Merewether 25 Caldwell Street MEREWETHER 2291 (02) 4963 1590 [email protected]

KU Maitland Mobile School of Arts Hall, High Street MORPETH 2321 (02) 4933 8777 [email protected]

KU Peninsula 60 Pershing Place TANILBA BAY 2319 (02) 4982 3398 [email protected]

KU Maitland Mobile Pat Hughes Comm. Hall, Taylor Avenue THORNTON 2322 (02) 4933 8777 [email protected]

KU Wickham 18a Albert Street WICKHAM 2293 (02) 4961 3304 [email protected]

The KU Preschool Building Fund enables us to build and maintain preschool buildings so we can continue to educate children within quality environments for generations to come.

The KU Preschool Building Fund is a deductible gift recipient and all donations are tax deductible. To make a gift to support KU preschools in this way, please forward a cheque or money order to:

The KU Preschool Building Fund KU Children’s Services PO Box Q132, QVB Post Office Sydney NSW 1230

If you would prefer to make a credit card donation by phone or would like to enquire about direct debit arrangements, please call (02) 9264 8366.


KU Windale 17 South Street WINDALE 2306 (02) 4948 8391 [email protected]

Illawarra RegionKU Bulli 2 Hospital Road BULLI 2516 (02) 4283 2171 [email protected]

KU Corrimal East 78 Murray Road EAST CORRIMAL 2518 (02) 4283 6233 [email protected]

KU Gwynneville 22 Berkeley Street GWYNNEVILLE 2500 (02) 4229 9917 [email protected]

KU Wombarra Wombarra Comm. Hall off Reef Road WOMBARRA 2515 (02) 4267 3998 [email protected]

Riverina/Wagga WaggaKU Kangaroo 11 Marloo Cres WAGGA WAGGA 2650 (02) 6922 5848 [email protected]

KU Kingfisher Cnr Mt Austin & Bolger Ave WAGGA WAGGA 2650 (02) 6925 1650 [email protected]

KU Koala 65a Trail Street WAGGA WAGGA 2650 (02) 6921 2669 [email protected]

KU Kookaburra 82 Coleman Street WAGGA WAGGA 2650 (02) 6925 2669 [email protected]

Southern HighlandsKU Donkin Donkin Avenue MOSS VALE 2577 (02) 4868 1737 [email protected]

VictoriaHeidelberg Preschool 4 Orient Place HEIDELBERG 3048 (03) 9457 2492 [email protected] *MC - Cluster Management

Long Day CareAustralian Capital Territory and surrounds

KU Queanbeyan South 50 Alanbar Street KARABAR 2620 (02) 6128 9000 [email protected]

KU Black Mountain 12 Farrer Street BRADDON 2612 (02) 6257 2607 [email protected]

New South Wales Sydney RegionKU Village Green 109 Bella Vista Drive BELLA VISTA 2153 (02) 8850 6775 [email protected]

KU Chester Hill 157-159 Waldron Road CHESTER HILL 2162 (02) 9645 1519 [email protected]

KU Concord 2 Crane Street CONCORD 2137 (02) 9744 8180 [email protected]

KU Union University of Sydney 72 Lander Street DARLINGTON 2008 (02) 9351 7878 [email protected]

KU Laurel Tree House 61 Arundel Street GLEBE 2037 (02) 9660 8857 [email protected]

KU Greenacre 87a Waterloo Road GREENACRE 2190 (02) 9750 6196 [email protected]

Willows Child Care Centre Cnr Elizabeth Drive & North Liverpool Road HECKENBURG 2168 (02) 9610 3440 [email protected] *MC - Community Access

St George Bank 14-16 Premier Street KOGARAH 2217 (02) 9952 2833 [email protected] *MC - No community access

KU Marcia Burgess Autism Specific Early Learning and Care Centre 90 Memorial Avenue LIVERPOOL 2170 (02) 9612 9400 [email protected]

KU CT Lewis Cnr Hill Rd & Reilly Street LURNEA 2170 (02) 9607 3561 [email protected]

KU Macquarie Park 27 Ivanhoe Place MACQUARIE PARK 2113 (02) 9878 5969 [email protected]

The Joey Club (Sydney) Qantas Airways QCD Level Ground 14-16 Bourke Road MASCOT 2020 (02) 9693 2599 [email protected] *MC - No community access

Billabond Children’s Centre 30 The Bond 30-34 Hickson Road MILLERS POINT 2000 (02) 9252 7952 [email protected] *MC - Community access

KU Lance 37 High Street MILLERS POINT 2000 (02) 9251 9385 [email protected]

KU Centennial Parklands Cnr Anzac Pde & Dacey Ave MOORE PARK 2021 (02) 9663 1200 [email protected]

KU Carillon Avenue Carillon Avenue (Next to Newtown North Primary School) NEWTOWN 2042 (02) 9557 2344 [email protected]

KU Greenwood Cnr Blue St & Pacific Hwy NORTH SYDNEY 2060 (02) 9957 5806 [email protected] *MC - Community Access

Tree Tops Child Care Centre MLC Building 105-153 Miller Street NORTH SYDNEY 2060 (02) 9954 4379 [email protected] *MC - No community access

Kira Child Care Centre Cnr Moore Park Road & Oatley Road PADDINGTON 2021 (02) 9332 4095 [email protected] *MC - Community access

KU Playford Park 9b Cahors Road PADSTOW 2211 (02) 9771 9555 [email protected]

KU Phillip Park 2-10 Yurong Parkway SYDNEY 2011 (02) 9380 9099 [email protected]

The Treehouse Level 2, 133 Castlereagh St SYDNEY 2000 (02) 9035 3990 [email protected] *MC - Community access

KU Ultimo 249-257 Bulwara Road ULTIMO 2007 (02) 9660 2202 [email protected]

Wattle Lane Children’s Centre 30 Wattle Lane ULTIMO 2007 (02) 9211 1622 [email protected] *MC - Community access

KU Bradfield Park 51-53 Bradfield Road WEST LINDFIELD 2070 (02) 9416 3134 [email protected]

Central Coast RegionKU Gosford Henry Wheeler Place GOSFORD 2250 (02) 4325 3906 [email protected]

KU Ourimbah Central Coast Campus South Loop Road OURIMBAH 2258 (02) 4362 2933 [email protected]

Hunter RegionKU Kintaiba University of Newcastle University Drive CALLAGHAN 2308 (02) 4967 3475 [email protected]

Kooinda Child Care Centre Newcastle University University Drive CALLAGHAN 2308 (02) 4921 7171 [email protected] *MC - Community access

KU Kahibah Road 14a George Street HIGHFIELDS 2289 (02) 4943 1306 [email protected]

Southern HighlandsKU Moss Vale Mann Crescent MOSS VALE 2577 (02) 4868 3393 [email protected]


QueenslandThe Joey Club (Brisbane) 6-8 The Boulevard BRISBANE AIRPORT 4007 (07) 3114 1270 [email protected] *MC - No community access

VictoriaAlfred Child Care Centre 11 Alfred Lane PRAHRAN 3181 (03) 9207 1099 [email protected] *MC - Community access

KU Craigieburn 24-36 Cleveland Drive CRAIGIEBURN 3064 (03) 9205 2701 [email protected]

Little Stars at Bourke 1st Floor, 500 Bourke St MELBOURNE 3000 (03) 8622 1400 [email protected] *MC - No Community access

The Joey Club (Melbourne) 450 Melrose Drive MELBOURNE AIRPORT 3045 (03) 9336 5050 [email protected] *MC - Community access

Emerald Hill Child Care Centre 219 Dorcas Street SOUTH MELBOURNE 3205 (03) 9696 9008 [email protected] *MC - No community access

Out of School Hours/VacationSydney RegionKU Dem School Kids Care Cnr Pacific Hwy & Bay Rd NORTH SYDNEY 2060 (02) 9956 8087 [email protected]

KU Grandstand Kids Care (Part of KU Dem School) 5 Figtree Lane NORTH SYDNEY 2060 0408 200 504 [email protected]

North Sydney Vacation Care North Sydney Comm. Centre Civic Park, Miller Street NORTH SYDNEY 2060 0428 696 743 [email protected]

North Sydney Vacation Care Grandstand Centre Nth Sydney Oval, Figtree Ln NORTH SYDNEY 2060 0428 607 746 [email protected]

North Sydney Vacation Care Forsyth Park Comm. Centre Montpelier Street NEUTRAL BAY 2089 0409 831 632 [email protected]

Lend Lease Vacation Care Lend Lease, 30 The Bond 30-34 Hickson Road MILLERS POINT 2000

Adult Migrant English ProgramKU Auburn AMEP 3 Mary Street AUBURN 2144 (02) 9749 7926 [email protected] No community access

KU Bankstown AMEP 2 Jacob Street BANKSTOWN 2200 (02) 9707 0229 [email protected] No community access

KU Blacktown AMEP 125 Main Street BLACKTOWN 2148 (02) 9621 4536 [email protected] No community access

KU Cabramatta AMEP 2 Hughes Street CABRAMATTA 2166 (02) 9724 3875 [email protected] No community access

KU Fairfield AMEP 6-8 Alan Street FAIRFIELD 2165 (02) 9726 5269 [email protected] No community access

KU Hurstville AMEP 9-11 The Avenue HURSTVILLE 2220 (02) 9798 3823

KU Liverpool AMEP 24-30 Scott Street LIVERPOOL 2170 (02) 8738 0323 [email protected] No community access

KU Mt Druitt AMEP 55 Hythe Street MT DRUITT 2770 0421 446 796 [email protected] No community access

KU Parramatta AMEP3/7 Hassall Street PARRAMATTA 2150 (02) 9893 8856 [email protected] No community access

Family ProgramsSydney RegionKU Starting Points Macarthur (Monday to Thursday) Lot 14 Waterhouse Place AIRDS 2560 (02) 4620 0091 [email protected]

KU Starting Points Macarthur (Wednesday AM) Polding Centre COBBITTY 2560 (02) 4620 0091 [email protected]

KU Starting Points Penrith (Wednesday only) Glenmore Park Child and Family Centre, Cnr Blue Hills Dr & Glenmore Pkwy GLENMORE NSW 2745 0428 380 031 [email protected]

KU Macarthur Parenting Project Wingecarribee (Thursday only) Hilltop Community Centre HILLTOP 2575 0428 419 024 ku.macarthurppwingecarribee @ku.com.au

KU Starting Points Penrith (Thursday only) Kingswood N/hood Ctr 27 Bringelly Road KINGSWOOD 2747 0428 380 031 [email protected]

KU Macquarie Fields Extending Services at KU Macquarie Fields Preschool, Flame Crescent MACQUARIE FIELDS 2564 [email protected]

KU Macarthur Parenting Project Murrubin (Wednesday only) KU Macquarie Fields Preschool, Flame Crescent MACQUARIE FIELDS 2564 0458 728 154 [email protected]

Inner West Play & Chat Supported Playgroups (Monday to Thursday) Ten playgroups in various locations (02) 9692 0559 [email protected]

Hunter RegionKU Inner Newcastle Supported Playgroups (Monday to Thursday) Five playgroups, various locations 02 4968 1710 [email protected]

Special Preschool ProgramsKU Macarthur Learning Together Program Lot 14 Waterhouse Place AIRDS 2560 (02) 4625 7502 [email protected]

KU James Cahill Learning Together Program 7 Raglan Street WATERLOO 2017 (02) 9319 4346 [email protected]

Occasional CareSydney RegionKU Glenhaven 76 Glenhaven Road GLENHAVEN 2156 (02) 9899 7065 [email protected]

Hunter RegionKU Wonnayba University of Newcastle University Drive CALLAGHAN 2308 (02) 4967 6488 [email protected]

*MC denotes a KU Managed Centre

KU Children’s Services 129 York Street Sydney 2000 Box Q132 QVB Post Office NSW 1230 T 02 9264 8366 F 02 9267 6653 E [email protected] www.ku.com.au

ABN 89 000 006 137ACN 000 006 137 Authority holder under the provisions of Section 16 of the Charitable Fundraising Act 1991. Fundraising Authority No. CFN 10313

© KU Children’s Services 2012All images of children and artwork are from KU centres

Documents

KU Children's Services 116th Annual Report 2011