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Community Kids Kadina Early Education Centre

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Childcare and Preschool in Kadina, SA

Community Kids Kadina offers long day care and a Preschool program for children aged 6 weeks to school age, conveniently located for families in Kadina, Matta Flat, Wallaroo Mines, Jerusalem and Jericho.

Spacious and natural outdoor areas

Children can ride, explore and play across outdoor areas with a bike track and gardens that encourage movement and connection with nature. Our secure baby yard includes shaded areas with fresh and synthetic turf, offering a comfortable space for younger children.

Open-plan indoor learning spaces

Our spacious open-plan rooms allow children to move freely, take part in group activities and engage in play-based learning together.

Stable and experienced educator team

Our long-standing team provides consistent care, building strong relationships and creating a calm, supportive environment.

Government-approved Preschool program

Our Preschool program led by qualified teachers helps children build confidence, independence and early learning skills for school.

Individual Learning Plans for every child

We create Individual Learning Plans for each child, based on their interests, strengths and developmental goals, and partner with families to regularly review and update each plan.

Allied health support within the centre

Speech pathologists and occupational therapists visit our centre regularly, providing guidance that helps children build communication and everyday skills.

Balanced meals prepared fresh each day

We provide a variety of fresh meals and snacks, with adjustments made for allergies and dietary requirements.

Making the day easier for families

We provide nappies, wipes and key essentials, so you don’t have to pack the extras. Stay updated with daily photos and learning updates through our app.

Secure your place today

Book a tour to experience the centre and confirm availability for your child.

Meet our Centre Manager

Joanne

  • Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care
“I aim to foster curiosity, resilience, and confidence in children, creating an environment where they feel valued and supported. ”

I began my journey in early learning in 2015, driven by a commitment to helping children reach their full potential. My passion for this field comes from a desire to make a meaningful difference in young lives during their formative years.

Throughout my career, I’ve learned that each child is unique, with their own strengths and learning styles. This understanding shapes my teaching approach, emphasising personalised and flexible methods. I aim to foster curiosity, resilience, and confidence in children, creating an environment where they feel valued and supported. I believe a dedicated early childhood education and care centre offers a rich, multi-faceted experience that supports children’s growth, preparing them for future academic and social success.

At Community Kids Kadina, our team is a dynamic blend of long-standing educators and new professionals, all passionate about fostering an exceptional learning environment. We are committed to continuous professional growth, ensuring our practices are aligned with the latest developments in early childhood education.

I support families by promoting open, honest, and regular communication about their child’s progress and by being available to address any concerns. By understanding each family’s unique dynamics and cultural backgrounds, I strive to create an inclusive and supportive environment. My approach is to be approachable, empathetic, and collaborative, building trust and strong partnerships with families to ensure the best outcomes for their children.

I look forward to welcoming your family to our Kadina early education centre.

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Our innovative early learning programs

At our early learning centre in Kadina, our play-based curriculum is guided by the Early Years Learning Framework (EYLF), supporting children to learn through play, exploration and discovery.

Sustainability

At Community Kids Kadina Early Education Centre, we prioritise sustainability by maintaining a worm farm and participating in TerraCycle projects. We teach children about recycling and incorporate “Little Green Steps” into our daily activities to foster environmental awareness and responsibility.

Social and emotional learning

Children develop a strong sense of identity as they feel safe, secure and supported, building confidence, resilience and a positive sense of self. Through group activities, conversations and play, children learn to interact with others with care, empathy and respect, building positive relationships and friendships.

Independence and life skills

Children develop autonomy, interdependence, resilience and a sense of agency through meaningful participation in everyday routines, such as preparing snack, caring for plants, and tidying shared spaces.

Creative Arts

Children express ideas and make meaning using a range of creative experiences, including painting, drawing, drama, dance, storytelling,music and craft activities. These experiences encourage imagination, self-expression and confidence while supporting fine motor development.

Age-appropriate early learning

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(0-2 years)

Nursery

Our nursery room is purposely designed to make every baby feel safe exploring and discovering new things. Our spaces are filled with sensory experiences and activities to encourage intentional and responsive play-based learning. We focus on building secure relationships between children and educators, closely following home routines, and supporting each child in meeting their developmental milestones.

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(2-3 years)

Toddlers

Our toddler room is set up with intentional play-based learning in mind. Within the curriculum framework, play enables your toddler to develop fundamental skills for life-long learning. It also creates the perfect environment to socialise and form friendships. Our activities enhance language skills and promote collaborative group play, laying a strong foundation for their future learning experiences.

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Preschool

In our preschool room, our curriculum is tailored to accommodate your child’s individual learning and development needs, which helps boost their enthusiasm, motivation, and willingness to learn. Through structured learning experiences, our Bachelor-qualified Early Childhood Teachers and educators are committed to helping your child gain the necessary skills for a successful transition into school and beyond.

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Preschool and school-readiness program

At our early learning centre, your child will benefit from our enhanced learning program in preschool combined with our play-based learning program. With the added convenience of long daycare hours, our preschool program runs all year round, perfect for busy families.

The added benefits of our preschool program include:

  • Extended long day care opening hours
  • Open all year round (excl. public holidays)
  • Programs developed and delivered by our qualified educators and teachers
  • Exclusive music and movement program for self-regulation
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We’re all about healthy, nutritious eating

Thanks to the in-house chef at our Kadina child care centre, your child can expect healthy, nutritious, and yummy meals. We offer a rotating seasonal menu, providing breakfast, morning tea, lunch, afternoon tea, and a late snack freshly made daily. We cater to all dietary requirements, including halal.

What a typical day looks like for your child

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Arrival at the centre

Your child will be welcomed by our team of educators, who will ensure the morning transition from home to centre goes as smoothly as possible. On arrival, share information about your child’s specific needs for the day.

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Mealtimes

Our centre chefs prepare a nutritious menu for your child to sit down and eat. This is a great time for everyone to share stories from the day. Educators model healthy eating practices, social behaviours and support children’s growing independence with mealtime routines.

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Infant care

If you have an infant, we spend one-on-one time with them to establish a connection. Educators talk gently and respond to babies’ cues. We use songs, games, and conversations to strengthen relationships and build language skills.

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Play-based learning

Your child is naturally curious. They want to learn and explore, which is why we teach through play-based learning. It supports language, motor skills, memory, emotions and social relationships. Educators plan play-based learning experiences based on children’s interests and goals.

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Sleep, rest and relaxation

We match routines to your child’s individual needs. Opportunities for rest and relaxation help make them feel safe. Play-based learning experiences are provided for older children who no longer don’t sleep in centre.

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Heading home

As your child prepares to head home, this is your opportunity to speak with our friendly educators about your child’s day and everything they learnt. We look forward to welcoming you back tomorrow.

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Fees

The Child Care Subsidy can reduce your daily out-of-pocket fee by up to 95% depending on your family’s entitlements.

Nursery

0 – 2 years

$171.80/day

Toddler

2 – 4 years

$171.80/day

Preschool

4 – 5 years

$171.80/day

Step 1: Family Information & Financial State

Child Care Subsidy Estimator

Discover how much child care subsidy you may be entitled to by entering the fields below.

**1-4 days = 12 hour sessions, 5 days = 100 hours

Changes to CCS – The 3-Day Guarantee (Starting 5th January 2026)

The Australian Government is replacing the Child Care Subsidy (CCS) Activity Test from 5th January 2026, to provide a min. 72 hours per fortnight or 3 days per week of subsidised early childhood education and care (ECEC) for eligible families.

2026 3-Day Guarantee

From 5th January 2026, based on the information you have entered, here's an estimate of your CCS entitlements and your out-of-pocket costs.

Total Fees

$0.00

Estimated CCS Fee Subsidy

$0.00

Preschool/Preschool Subsidy

$0.00

Out of Pocket Cost (what you pay)

$0.00

Matrix Out of Pocket Cost

Is your CCS working for you? Check the out-of-pocket cost matrix per child against session lengths and weekly days below. Please note: The table in the matrix only shows out-of-pocket costs after CCS (Child Care Subsidy).

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*Kindergarten/preschool subsidy applied: $0.00

What our families say

4.9(14 reviews)
Source: Google Business Profile. Reviews are correct at the time of accessing this webpage.

Rhianna Hill

My son and nephew both attend Community Kids Kadina. Its such a phenomenal space for children to thrive, grow and learn whilst being in a safe, welcoming environment. The concept of anyone looking after my child other than myself is something I've…. See more My son and nephew both attend Community Kids Kadina. Its such a phenomenal space for children to thrive, grow and learn whilst being in a safe, welcoming environment. The concept of anyone looking after my child other than myself is something I've always been apprehensive about, however from the moment I was welcomed into Community Kids Kadina, I knew it was our second home. Recently we attended the 2025 Kadina location Christmas Party which was a 'santas trail' with activities and a special appearance from Santa with a gift. Outside of daily activities and caring for our children, the centre put on the most magical evening. The atmosphere and decorations across all rooms was nothing short of exceptional. Activities were engaging, fun and of course full of christmas spirit. Such a beautiful evening was had with some very special memories. Amongst all other days, the Christmas Party was another way of the beautiful ladies at Community Kids Kadina showing just how much they love and care for our children. It was nothing short of magical ✨️ the centre should be exceptionally proud of what they created that evening.

Stephenie Murray

My children have been attending for over a year and have had a great experience. Love the learning opportunities that are given to my children. Staff are highly trained and are very caring. Thank you for providing a great service!

Renee

My son has attended this centre since he was 4 months and is now 4 years old, it has been great to see him grow and learn in all areas of development during his time at the centre. I love how this centre feels likes a great big family. Super in love…. See more My son has attended this centre since he was 4 months and is now 4 years old, it has been great to see him grow and learn in all areas of development during his time at the centre. I love how this centre feels likes a great big family. Super in love with the KindyHub app that I can get on my phone so I get daily photos and reviews of what he has done in his room each day.

dani stevens

Great services, friendly staff, will make you and your child/ren feel comfortable. Love the facilities they offer. The educators have helped both of my children to grow and develop new skills. Will definitely recommend to friends and other families.

Catherine Johnstone

A wonderful centre with fantastic staff. It's great to have this place in our community. We have such peace of mind leaving our children here, knowing that they are so well cared for and are learning so much in their educational, friendly and…. See more A wonderful centre with fantastic staff. It's great to have this place in our community. We have such peace of mind leaving our children here, knowing that they are so well cared for and are learning so much in their educational, friendly and inclusive rooms. You won't be disappointed

Frequently asked questions

A centre tour is a convenient way to experience the childcare centre of your choice and meet with our qualified educators at a time that is suitable for your family’s schedule. Click here to book a tour online.

On the day of the tour, you can observe practices and interactions within the centre environment. You’ll be able to see all the rooms and playgrounds, ask the team members any questions you have in mind, and get all the information you need to make the best decision for your child.

Our Family Support Team will add your child’s name to our waitlist if one of our childcare centres is currently full in your child’s age group. We will then contact you as soon as a place becomes available.

We also do monthly check-ins to review availability, and you will receive a text message confirming whether you’re still happy to remain on the waitlist each month. If you would like an update at any point, you’re welcome to reach out on our Web Chat or give us a call.

Our Family Support Team can also help you find more G8 early learning centres near you, with the same offerings at the Community Kids centre you are interested in that have immediate availability.

It’s common for a child to experience separation anxiety when they first start child care. When you’re getting ready to start child care, you can help your child overcome anxieties by visiting the child care service together for a Stay and Play session, and easing into new routines at home.

Read more tips about how to make the transition easier for your child.

Most of our child care and early education centres offer nappies and wipes, sunscreen and hats, as well as nutritious meals prepared by our in-house cook. Some centres also provide sheets and formula, so you may not need to remember to pack them.

For nursery children, be sure to bring: nappy rash cream, dummies, bottles and teats, comfort toys or blankets, three spare outfits and spare socks.

For toddlers and preschool or kindergarten-aged children, it’s best to bring: spare underwear, water bottle or sippy cup, sun hat, closed-toe shoes, two spare outfits and spare socks.

Plus, anything else your individual child may need, such as breast milk, a sleeping bag, a comforter or medication.

It’s best to speak to your centre of choice for a full list of everything included.

Community Kids uses Xplor Home as our family communication app. It is the best and easiest way to keep track of your child’s day.

After you enrol your child with the centre, you can utilise Xplor Home to book child care days, manage your account, receive the photographs that capture your child’s learning, learn about your child’s progress, as well as keep up-to-date with upcoming centre events and important information.

If your child shows signs of an infectious illness when they arrive at the centre or becomes sick during the day, you may be notified that you need to make alternative arrangements or pick up your child from the centre and keep them home until they are no longer infectious. While we understand that this can be inconvenient, Community Kids is committed to maintaining a healthy environment and reducing the risk of infection for all children.

Under the Child Care Subsidy (CCS), families are allowed 42 absence days per child, per financial year. These can be taken for any reason, including public holidays and when children are sick, without requiring families to provide documentation.

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We look forward to welcoming your family.