Meet our management team: Kanika, Sue and Justine

Kanika, Centre Manager, KiDZSPOT Ornella

Hello, I’m Kanika Verma, the Centre Manager at KiDZSPOT Ornella in Glendenning. As a childcare professional, my passion lies in the freedom to create and bring to life different teaching techniques. Every child learns in their own way and in their own time so it is very important to create opportunities that capture the different ways children learn and process information. 

At KiDZSPOT Ornella, we offer a more personal approach; we know all our families on a one-on-one basis, and we offer an inclusive and individualised program where each child and team member is respected and embraced. 

I believe in creating a safe, loving environment where each child is valued and encouraged to grow. I am a strong advocate of recognising the importance of early childhood in shaping future success, prioritising holistic development, fostering strong relationships and developing a sense of belonging. By promoting play as a crucial learning tool, we give our children the opportunity to experience learning through all aspects of the program; from mealtime to rest time, every opportunity is an opportunity to learn.

As a leader, I am committed to ensuring that my centre focuses on the well-being and growth of every child. The well-being of everyone in my care, the children and my team alike, is my main priority because growth only takes place when we feel safe, valued and inspired.

I look forward to working with you and exploring how we can navigate your child’s early learning adventure together.

If you're looking for childcare in Glendenning, book a with us today.

"Puts children first"

Finding a childcare centre that feels both safe and nurturing is no small task; but KIDZSPOT has exceeded every expectation. From the moment we walked through the doors till date, the staff welcomes us with genuine warmth and professionalism. My child settles, which speaks volumes about the environment they've created.

I’ve seen noticeable growth in my child’s confidence, social skills, and curiosity. What I appreciate most is the centre’s commitment to creating a space where children feel heard, valued, and encouraged to explore. It’s not just childcare it’s a community. I feel reassured every day knowing my child is in capable, caring hands. Highly recommend KIDZSPOT to any parent looking for a place that truly puts children first.

Suja I KiDZSPOT Ornella
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"I know my babies are in caring hands"

I genuinely feel at peace when I drop my kids off here. I know my babies are in great, loving and caring hands of the wonderful educators here.

I couldn’t recommend this centre enough, it’s not often you come across a daycare centre with staff retention and low turnover in staff this itself speaks volume of the wonderful owner and her amazing team. Thank you for providing quality care and a peace of mind for us parents leaving our kids in your safe hands.

Jasmine I KiDZSPOT Ornella
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"Incredibly professional"

Thank you for creating such a fun and educational environment for my son.
When I leave him at the day care, I know he’s safe and cared for and I can’t tell how much this means to us.
From the moment we stepped in, we felt welcomed and at ease knowing our child was in safe environment. The staff at the centre are incredibly professional.

Rajinder I KiDZSPOT Ornella
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"Excellent centre...amazing staff!"

The environment is warm, welcoming, and always feels safe and nurturing. The educators are truly passionate, patient, and attentive — they treat every child with kindness and respect.
Jagsanjh has developed so much confidence, social skills, and curiosity since attending. Communication with families is excellent...I’m always kept up to date with my child’s progress and day-to-day experiences.
A big thank you to all the staff for the love and dedication you show every day. You’ve created such a beautiful space for my baby to grow and thrive!

Kaur I KiDZSPOT Ornella
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"Thank you for all your love and care"

Just want to send a sincere thank you for looking after Rabnoor the last few years. From the bottom of our hearts, thank you…she leaves the centre full of confidence and ready to take on the world. Thank you to all the teachers of the Kidzspot centre.

Last but not least, thank you Miss Sue and your family for running such a great centre, it’s truly a safe and nurturing environment. We will definitely be recommending all family and friends in the future.

Sandeep I KiDZSPOT Ornella

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For more parent revies, visit https://www.kidzspot.com.au/parent-reviews

The education program at Ornella is made up of 3 Focus Groups: 

• MiNi Spotz for ages 2 – 3 years
• MiGHTY Spotz for ages 3 – 4 years
• PREP Spotz for aged 4 – 5 years

Developed by degree qualified Early Childhood Teachers, each program is designed to reflect the cognitive, physical, social & emotional milestones of the age group’s developmental stage. The program is based on delivering a holistic experience through play; an experience that encompasses each child's strengths, weaknesses and interests.

Where a child is today is not necessarily where they should be; some children will be ahead while others may need time to catch up. Our approach is to bring out the best in each child as we develop and assess their progress against their age as well as their developmental stage, interests and their overall needs.

Extra Curricular Program

Extra curricular activities are an extension to the core learning areas.

The extra curricular program is a major part of the overall educational program because it is designed to expose children to a range of topics through fun and memorable experiences. Some of the extra-curricular activities your child will be involved in include:

• Special cultural and religious events
• Book Week
• Yoga classes
• Cooking classes
• Health checks (eyes and hears)
• Fire safety

For more information about our education program, visit www.kidzspot.com.au/educationatkidzspot.

KiDZSPOT Ornella runs 3 age-specific learning programs that target each age group's learning and developmental needs. All programs are based on play-based learning that involves exploration, experimentation and creativity as children build a deeper understanding of the world. Play-based learning is key to development in language, cognitive skills, self-regulation, and social-emotional skills. 

MiNi Spotz I A MiNi Spot is a 2 to 3 year old junior toddler. They're becoming social and like to play with other children. They can eat on their own, wash their hands properly and are usually toilet trained.
A MiNi Spot learns about speech, language and literacy. They can stick to a routine and need set times for meal, rest and play every day. 

MiGHTY Spotz I A MiGHTY Spot is 3 to 4 years old. They are pretty independent and can do most things on their own, like dress, and pack their own bags. They love imaginative play and taking part in drama activities. They can also scribble and do some 'early writing', play with puzzles and games. A MiGHTY Spot also gets to do Show and Tell where they learn about public speaking! 

PREP Spotz I A PREP Spot is over 4 years old and in the final stage of childcare. They are our pre-schoolers enrolled in the School Readiness Program that prepares them for kindergarten. 

The School Readiness Program is integrated into daily activities; it is comprehensive, inclusive, dynamic and it exposes young learners to a variety of experiences that are similar to the school environment. Go to Kindergarten/Preschool for more information about the pre-school program at KiDZSPOT Ornella.

Pre-School at KiDZSPOT

Ages 4 - 5 is all about accelerated learning as children are in the final stage of their pre-school development. From Day 1, everything we do is to build their skills for the next stage of life so by about age 4, they’re ready to start the School Readiness Program.

​Getting ready for kindergarten is a very big part of any child’s life and we want it to be exciting smooth and safe. Children need to have a sense of security and healthy expectancy as they get ready to start ‘big school’. Our School Readiness Program helps children master academic skills for the new educational setting whilst ensuring they are also emotionally and socially ready for the great milestone that is school. 

Our School Readiness curriculum has been designed by qualified curriculum developers working in consultation with local schools. It is integrated into daily activities; it is comprehensive, inclusive, dynamic and it exposes young learners to a variety of experiences that are similar to the school environment. ​

For more information about school readiness, go kidzspot.com.au/educationatkidzspot.

Food and nutrition is an integral part of the general program. Mealtimes are not just about being fed, there are two key elements that go into how we do food: the first is around educating children about food so they can grow to understand the impact diet has on our overall well-being. By exposing children to good food and good eating habits, we are establishing the right eating practices that should stay with them for life. The second is the social aspect of food. By creating positive experiences around mealtimes, we are shaping how children master social norms around eating and dining.

KiDZSPOT provides 5 meals a day. Our meals are prepared and delivered by Kids Gourmet Food to each centre every day. Working with childhood nutritionists and dieticians, Kids Gourmet Food has qualified chefs who create menus for all age groups, including puree menus for babies as young as 4 months old.

In accordance with the Australian Dietary Guidelines, meals contain a variety of food from the 5 main food groups: fresh vegetables and legumes, seasonal fruits, wholegrains and seeds, lean fresh meat and fish, and dairy options. Menus rotate every 6 weeks to give children variety and diversity at mealtimes.

Different dietary requirements

Protecting children with food allergies is a top priority. Meals are suitable for any dietary requirement, including vegetarians or those with cultural or religious preferences.

All KiDZSPOT Centres are nut and egg free zones.

For more information about food and nutrition at KiDZSPOT, visit kidzspot.com.au/food-nutrition.