Kapunda Child Care and Early Learning Centre is in the town of Kapunda, with a community population of 3,738 people. We involve the children at our centre in all aspects of their local community, creating a sense of community belonging. Our centre is on Lot 94 Nash Street, Kapunda next to the hospital and situated on the Light River near the picturesque Barossa Valley. Our centre also offers onsite parking for your pick-up and drop-off convenience.
Our director, early childhood teachers and educators, are committed to professional development and follow the Reggio Emilia philosophy. Our staff have the opportunity to attend study courses in Italy and participate in professional learning services and events provided by Reggio Emilia Australia Information Exchange (REAIE). These opportunities help us develop our pedagogy and research a new culture of childhood in Australia as part of a national learning community.
Our founder and approved provider Judy Atkinson AM has been recognised for her contributions to early childhood education. She’s a member of the ‘Order of Australia’, served on multiple early childhood boards, and advocated for affordable, high-quality childcare on a political platform. She’s also collaborated with Westpac and Bankers Trust to establish employer sponsor care in South Australia and fostered relationships with training organisations to invest in the future of early education and care services.
Get in touch with our friendly team of educators today for a free, no-obligation tour and find out what vacancies we have for you and your family.
Kapunda Child Care and Early Learning Centre is a place where children learn through open-ended play in our natural environments with other children and educators. Our centre is proudly South Australian owned, and we are active community members, supporting our children and families to engage in community events such as the annual street party, different festivals, shows and scheduled excursions to the local library, school, and community garden. We are also linked with the Kapunda Aged Care facility located on the hospital school grounds behind our centre. A small group of children and educators regularly visit the facility’s communal room, where residents enjoy their day. The children and educators have opportunities to engage with the residents and share opportunities to play and learn through exploring the toys at the facility, singing songs, reading books, and telling stories together.
Kapunda Child Care and Early Learning Centre provides a bus service transporting children to and from local kindergartens, supporting families and children in the community. This service is also used to pick children up from surrounding towns such as Freeling and Eudunda and transport them back at the end of the day and for excursion transportation.
