Daystars Killara

Welcome to Daystars Killara

About Us

We view children as ‘STARS’ because they light up their families, our Service and the community. As a service provider, it is our privilege to enhance the potential of our daystars to shine brighter, higher and further so that the world becomes a better place for themselves and others.

Our mission is dedicated to children, families and community.

We believe that quality relationships and experiences in early childhood are essential to optimise children’s growth, development and learning, and to help them acquire positive attitudes, values and dispositions.

We view children as unique individuals with the ability to construct knowledge about themselves, others, and the world around them.

We value the natural environment and its creatures, and are committed to sustainable practices. Our aim is to be a community role model in sustainability by caring for the environment, reducing, reusing, recycling and being ‘green’.

We provide a friendly, nurturing and welcoming environment for children and parents, and respect and involve those from diverse cultural backgrounds.

Our Program

Daystars is committed to high quality play- based programs which reflect on Early Years Learning Framework and National Quality Framework. As Daystars children are valued as unique individuals, our qualified staff design programs building on children's own strengths and interests. We also respect families beliefs and cultures to construct curriculum and learning experiences. For smooth school transition, we strongly stress on programs for children who are preparing for school. We commit to support our children to challenge and extend their skills and confidence by working collaboratively with other professionals.

At this centre, children are the stars. They light up their families, the centre, and the community. 

• Concept of child: children are unique individuals.
• Sustainability: valuing the natural environment.
• Inclusion: a friendly, nurturing, and welcoming environment for all.
• Family: acknowledging the central role of families in children’s lives.
• Community: helping children connect to their community.

Inclusions

• Music program: using music and songs from different languages and cultures.
• Multicultural program: diversity is celebrated through various festivities, exploration of different culture’s foods, and learning new languages.
• Cooking experiences: each week the children take part in cooking to learn relevant skills (and taste the results!).
• Gardening: weekly gardening experiences support children to be sensitive towards plants and nature.
• Munch and Movement: the Munch and Move program supports children’s healthy development by promoting physical activity, healthy eating and reduced small screen time.