Kool Kidz Craigieburn

MEET THE OWNERS

Meet the visionary couple leading the team at Kool Kidz Craigieburn—Ash and Shikha, devoted parents of three wonderful kids, including a 14-year-old and 8-year-old twins. Their journey into the childcare industry is inspired by a passion for nurturing young minds and making a positive impact on early childhood development.

Choosing Craigieburn for their childcare dream was a natural decision for Ash and Shikha, driven by the vibrant, diverse, and family-friendly atmosphere that aligns seamlessly with their vision. As business owners for 15 years, successfully managing a 7-11 franchise, their extensive background in business management, customer service, and operational excellence equips them with the skills needed to create a solid foundation for their commitment to the childcare industry.

Ash and Shikha’s roles at Kool Kidz Craigieburn are to ensure a seamless and enriching experience for children, families, and staff. Their goal is to exceed the expectations of a childcare centre, providing an additional educator in every room, and creating a positive and empowering culture for staff.

Their involvement at Kool Kidz goes beyond the operations. They will seek regular interactions with families, hands-on engagement with staff, and hosting community events. Ash and Shikha envision creating an open and collaborative environment, reinforcing the family-oriented approach upheld by Kool Kidz.

Reflecting on personal experiences, Ash and Shikha emphasise the importance of providing attention, support, and assurance to families, drawing from their own challenges when enrolling their eldest daughter in childcare. With a focus on inclusivity, mutual respect, and shared values, the couple’s goal for Kool Kidz Craigieburn is a place where families feel connected, supported, and an integral part of the thriving community.

As they embark on this journey, Ash and Shikha’s core values of integrity, respect, and a commitment to continuous learning will form the foundation of Kool Kidz Craigieburn’s culture, fostering an environment where everyone—children, parents, and staff—can flourish together.

Nurturing Early Learners at Kool Kidz

At Kool Kidz, our Kindergarten program is led by a Bachelor Qualified Kinder Teacher, ensuring a high standard of early education. During this critical stage, children engage in cooperative play, learning to negotiate roles and understand socially acceptable behaviors.

Social and Emotional Development

Our dedicated educators focus on fostering essential social and emotional skills, encouraging children to be part of a group while promoting independence. By providing a safe and supportive environment, we help children develop resilience and assertiveness. Through guided practice, children build confidence in expressing themselves and interacting with peers.

Academic Exploration

As children show interest in various learning areas, our educators introduce engaging and challenging activities in reading, writing, math, and science. The classroom is enriched with literacy, math, and science materials, offering both incidental and intentional learning opportunities. We strive to make learning a positive and curious experience, using open-ended questions to inspire exploration and critical thinking.

Physical Development

Physical coordination is a key component of our program. We emphasize both gross motor skills, like running and jumping, and fine motor skills, such as pencil grip and control. These activities are designed to enhance overall physical development, preparing children for future academic tasks.

School Readiness

Our Kindergarten program includes a comprehensive ‘school readiness’ component to support the transition to primary school. We ensure that both you and your child are well-prepared for this next step in their educational journey.

Kinder Information Night

To provide you with detailed information about our Kindergarten program, we invite you to attend our Kinder Information Night. This event offers the opportunity to meet our Kinder Teacher, learn about the program, and ask any questions you may have.

Join Kool Kidz Kindergarten, where we inspire a lifelong love of learning through a supportive, engaging, and enriching early education experience.