Hornsby Ku-ring-gai Hospital Child Care Centre is a high quality long day care centre
located on the campus of Hornsby Ku-ring-gai Hospital. We strive to make sure that every child’s day is enjoyable, challenging and stimulating.
We aim to facilitate a high quality and developmentally appropriate learning environment. We believe we provide an environment that is
safe and warm, and allows the children to develop at their own individual rate.
 Who are we?
Hornsby Ku-ring-gai Hospital Child Care Centre.
The staff at HKH Child Care are all experienced professionals who possess a range of Early Childhood qualifications. We have-
- Early Childhood Teachers (Bachelor of Teaching / Education)
- Trained Early Childhood Educators (Associate Diploma / Diploma trained)
- Experienced Child Care Workers
- and several regular relief staff
What do we do?
Hornsby Ku-ring-gai Hospital Child Care Centre is a high quality long day care centre located on the campus of Hornsby Ku-ring-gai
Hospital. The centre caters to 56 children a day, ranging in age from 6 weeks to 5 years. The centre is divided into three separate
cottages- the Tiny Teddies room for the 0-2 year olds, the Tumbling Teddies room for the 2-3 year olds, and the Jolly Bears Room for the
3-5 year olds. Each room has its own indoor and outdoor play space.
At HKH Child Care Centre we believe each child is an individual and brings with them their own interests and abilities. We aim
to facilitate a high quality and developmentally appropriate learning environment. We believe we provide an environment that is
safe and warm, and allows the children to develop at their own individual rate.
How you can access our service
If you are interested in placing your child on the waiting list please contact the Centre to obtain a Waiting list
Application Form. Simply fill out the form and return it to the Centre. There is no charge involved in going on the
waiting list.
Before completing the Waiting List Application form you need to be aware of the service Priority of Access Guidelines, which are as
follows:
- Staff employed by the Area Health Service on the specific site of the Child Care Service are to receive first priority.
- Staff employed by the Area Health Service are to receive the second priority, with places given to staff at the sponsoring
Hospital.
- Staff employed by other Area Health Services and other Health System Services are to receive the third priority.
- Fourth Priority: Should the Centre be unable to fill all the child care places from within the above categories then places will be
available to the community.
Within these categories length of care provided is to be in accordance with work hours, allowing for reasonable travel time, e.g. 15
minutes either side of shift, 30 minutes if off campus.
As stated in the NSW Health Department Child Care Program Manual (1996), special consideration shall be give to:
- families with a sibling(s) currently attending the Centre
- shift-workers
- families on lower incomes
- single parents and families in which both parents are working
- aboriginal families
- parents or children with on going disabilities
- families from a non-English speaking background
Where you can find us
Hornsby Ku-ring-gai Hospital Child Care Centre
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| Address | The Centre is divided into three separate cottages: |
93-97 Burdett St
Hornsby
NSW 2077
Ph: 9477 9541
Fax: 9487 5089
| Tumbling Teddies Room – 2-3 yrs - 93 Burdett St
(Director's and Administrative Office is also located here)
Tiny Teddies Room – 0-2yrs - 95 Burdett St
Jolly Bears Room – 3-5 yrs - 97 Burdett St
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What are our hours?
We are open 6:30am – 6:00pm, Monday to Friday, for 49 weeks of the year.
How you can contact us
Telephone: The Director on 9477 9541.
When you arrive
On Enrolment:
When a position becomes available at the Centre the Director will contact you. The appropriate forms will need to be completed and a
meeting time will then be arranged for you to visit and meet the staff.
More information
At HKH Child Care we strive to make sure that every child’s day is enjoyable, challenging and stimulating. We do this by providing
our teaching staff with time away from face to face teaching each week which is dedicated to developing a child centred,
educationally based program, which is developmentally appropriate to meet the needs of all the children. The program is based on
observations that have been taken of children by the staff throughout the week. Experiences aimed at school readiness are offered
throughout the year in the 3-5’s room.
Our professional staff ensure that all areas of children’s development are provided for and are stimulated daily. The areas include:
- Physical Development
- Cognitive Development
- Social Development
- Emotional Development and
- Language Development
Sensory development is also a high priority in Early Childhood so experiences focussing on this area are often planned for the younger
children.
The Centre strongly encourages parent involvement in the decision making process of their child/ren's development and care. Parent
Advisory Committee (PAC) meetings are held on a regular basis and all families are welcome to attend. Staff also seek feedback from
families on an ongoing basis through informal discussions, parent meetings and Centre questionnaires.
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