About Us

Family owned, and built around your child

A family owned group of early learning centres across regional New South Wales, led by qualified educators who know each child by name.

Our Story

We started as parents. That hasn't changed.

Kidz Childcare Group began in 2004 from a simple belief: the standards we set for our centres should be the same standards we'd expect for our own children.

As parents ourselves, we understood that choosing childcare is one of the most important decisions a family makes. We knew the worry of leaving a child in someone else's care. So we built centres where that worry eases: places that feel safe, warm, well organised and genuinely caring.

We've grown from a single centre to a group of early learning centres across regional New South Wales. Every centre is led by experienced educators who share our founding belief that every child deserves to feel known, valued and excited to learn.

We remain family owned and privately operated, with no outside investors. Our decisions are made by people who care about the children, families and communities we work with.

2004Founded

6Centres

1,200+Families

20+Years

What we stand for

These values shape how our educators work with children and families every day.

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Safety first

Every decision starts with one question: is this safe for children? We work to the National Quality Standard across all seven quality areas.

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Working in Partnership

Families and educators work as a team. We share observations and learning stories every day, so you always know how your child is going and feel part of their learning.

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Growth for Everyone

We invest in the development of children, educators and leaders. Our educators keep building their qualifications and practice.

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Community Connection

Each centre is part of its local community. We celebrate cultural diversity, share traditions and build belonging.

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Quality Without Compromise

From the meals our in-house cooks prepare to the qualified educators we hire, we hold a consistent standard.

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Joy in Learning

Children learn best when they're happy. Our rooms are full of play, curiosity and laughter.

Included as standard

Everything your child needs, every day

From meals to nappies to learning, the essentials come included — so families can focus on what matters.

Chef-cooked meals

Five fresh meals a day, cooked on site by our in-house cook — allergy and anaphylaxis aware.

Nappies & wipes supplied

Nappies and wipes provided every day, so there is one less thing to pack.

Sunscreen provided

Sunscreen supplied and applied, so little ones are protected outdoors.

Daily updates via OWNA

Photos and learning stories to your phone through the day on the OWNA app.

EYLF learning program

A play-based program aligned to the Early Years Learning Framework, planned around your child.

School-readiness

A dedicated transition-to-school program that builds confident, ready starters.

Incursions & events

Regular incursions, shows and community events brought right to the centre.

Linen & rest equipment

Linen and rest equipment provided for calm, comfortable sleeps.

Our Leadership

Meet the people behind our centres

Experienced early childhood leaders, including the Nominated Supervisor at each centre.

Kylie Cullen

Nominated Supervisor at South Nowra ELC

Kylie is the Nominated Supervisor of South Nowra Early Learning Centre, holding a Diploma in Children's Services and bringing 19 years of experience in early childhood education, including nine years with Kidz Childcare across both hands-on and management roles. A married mother of three, she places the highest value on building strong relationships with children and families, ensuring everyone feels welcome and that children see the centre as a place of belonging where lasting friendships and positive connections with educators are formed.

Maisie Kaunicaramaki

Nominated Supervisor at Pitt Street Kindy

Maisie has worked in early childhood since 2001 and, after raising her three children, completed her Bachelor of Education in 2018, joining Kidz Childcare that same year where she has become a much-loved part of the Pitt Street Kindy community. As Nominated Supervisor, she leads a team of experienced educators to ensure every child's learning is individually catered for, and she enjoys welcoming families into the centre and supporting them through every step of their child's journey.

Breanna Bell

Nominated Supervisor at Surfside Kidz

Breanna has over five years' experience in the sector and working towards her Diploma in Early Childhood Education and Care, with current training in Safe Sleep, Advanced Child Protection, CPR, First Aid, and Asthma and Anaphylaxis Management. As a mother of five, she understands families well and leads with a strong focus on child safety, building trusting relationships and a nurturing space where every child feels secure, valued and confident to explore and learn.

Kristy-Lee Crossley

Director & Nominated Supervisor, Rainbows Early Learning Centre

Kristy-Lee is the Director and Nominated Supervisor of Rainbows Early Learning Centre, bringing over 10 years of experience across roles from Educator and Room Leader to Educational Leader, and she is nearing completion of her Bachelor of Education (Early Childhood Teaching). Passionate about creating a safe, nurturing and inclusive environment built on genuine relationships with families, she loves mentoring her team and watching every child grow in confidence, form friendships and develop a lifelong love of learning.

Libby Hill

Nominated Supervisor at Valencia Drive ELC

Libby holds a Bachelor's degree in Early Childhood and brings 20 years of experience to her role, with a passion for creating a safe, inclusive environment where every child feels a strong sense of belonging and is encouraged to explore with curiosity and grow with confidence, with cultural awareness, including Australian heritage and Indigenous perspectives, woven into everyday learning. She believes strong relationships with children, families and colleagues are the foundation of great teaching, and she takes pride in celebrating each child's milestones and helping them become kind, capable and resilient learners who believe in their potential.

Indigenous artwork commissioned for Kidz Childcare Group

Acknowledgement of Country

We honour the land we learn and play on

Kidz Childcare Group acknowledges all Traditional Custodians across Australia and recognises First Nations peoples' continued cultural and spiritual connection to the land, sky and waterways that surround us. We pay our respects to Elders past, present and emerging.

Come and meet our team

Tour our rooms and play areas, see how our program works day to day, and talk through what your child needs with the people who'd care for them.

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