Killara and St Ives Chase
Killara is south of Gordon, about 10 minutes from St Ives Chase. Killara families often weigh St Ives Chase against Roseville Kindergarten depending on their child's age and the days they need.
About the centre
A small Reggio-inspired kindergarten on Warrimoo Avenue in St Ives Chase. Established 1991. Forty children aged 2.5-6, two classrooms. Director Tina trained at the Loris Malaguzzi International Centre in Reggio Emilia, Italy in 2025.
Key facts
- Type: Reggio-inspired kindergarten
- Age range: 2.5 to 6 years
- Places: 40
- Opened: August 1991
- Hours: 7am to 6pm, Monday to Friday
- Weeks per year: 50 weeks per year
Why Killara families choose us
The St Ives Chase Kindergarten community includes families from Killara and across the surrounding area. Common reasons families from Killara choose us include:
- Stable team. Many of our educators have been with us for years, so the relationships your child builds last.
- Convenient location. The centre is reachable by car or public transport from most parts of Killara.
- Long-established. Operating since August 1991, with current Eikoh ownership running purpose-built centres for over 30 years.
- Quality programme. Aligned with the Early Years Learning Framework, with a focus on play-based, child-led learning.
- Approved CCS provider. Eligible families receive the Child Care Subsidy directly applied to fees.
Tours and enrolment
Tours of St Ives Chase Kindergarten take around 30 to 45 minutes. The director or a senior educator walks you through the centre, shows you the rooms, and answers any questions. Tours are best booked in advance.
To enrol or join the waitlist, visit stiveschase.nsw.edu.au or contact the centre directly.
Useful information for Killara families
- Fees across all four Eikoh centres
- How the Child Care Subsidy works in 2026
- Estimate your out-of-pocket fees
- When to start daycare
- Cost of childcare in Sydney 2026