Newcastle KU Preschools

~PrincessLeah~ · #1 (**permalink**) 14-09-2006, 12:43 AM

Hi everyone,

Just wondering if anyone has used the KU preschools in Newy? I think I remember someone in the group saying they are good Lizlea???

I would be thinking of the one in Kotara. Any feedback anybody has would be great. Or if you can recommend any others that are good.

Cheers,

lizlea · #2 (**permalink**) 14-09-2006, 08:50 AM

well I may be biased because I have worked for KU since 1992! But they are mostly excellent centres - the head office support is great especially in the area of special needs. Some of the preschools take children from 2 years and some from 3 years and there are also a number of long day care centres so it really depends what you are looking for. The one at Adamstown (Bel-Air preschool) is great but so is Merewether, Mayfield, Wickham.... really depends what you are looking for and where you live. If you can give me more details I can give you an idea.

Viola · #3 (**permalink**) 14-09-2006, 02:34 PM

Leah, I have my daughter at KU and also did a prac there. They're wonderful

Viola

Wombat · #4 (**permalink**) 14-09-2006, 06:51 PM

I agree Leah, they are great. They also attract very good staff and are wonderful centres.

lizlea · #5 (**permalink**) 14-09-2006, 06:54 PM

[quote=Wombat] .very good staff quote]

absolutely

Wombat · #6 (**permalink**) 14-09-2006, 09:00 PM

I knew you'd like that Liz!!!!!

~PrincessLeah~ · #7 (**permalink**) 14-09-2006, 10:56 PM

Thanks guys!! I live in Cardiff so the Kotara one is closest. I am mainly looking at pre-school, not day care. Eliza will be 3 next June and just want to get on the list. I spoke to Debbie there and she said to come over and have a look.

Eliza is not used to being left anywhere yet so inbetween then and now we are woking on that a bit. I have just got one morning a week with Family Day Care by a lady that 2 of my friends have used for their kids over the past 10 years so I am hoping she goes well there. I was not comfortable leaving her with a complete stranger but I have met this lady before and I also trust my friends in this regard.

lizlea · #8 (**permalink**) 15-09-2006, 09:11 AM

good idea to get her name down now. Yep, Bel-Air is lovely.

~PrincessLeah~ · #9 (**permalink**) 23-09-2006, 12:08 AM

Thanks Liz am going next week to check it out and put her name down.

MammaRocks · #10 (**permalink**) 25-09-2006, 03:00 PM

What are the waiting lists for pre-schools like in Newcastle?

We are moving back next year and Seb will also be 3 in June so I am thinking I may need to get onto a list soon???