Meet Kara…
The heart behind the Samsala journey
For Kara, early childhood education has always been about far more than care — it is about honouring childhood
As an owner and early childhood teacher, Kara believes every child deserves to grow within a small, nurturing environment where they are deeply known, genuinely loved and given the freedom to discover who they are. Her belief in the importance of authentic connection is the heart behind Panania's vision, its philosophy and its values of Love, Family, Courage and Spirituality.
Inspired by the wonder of childhood and principles reflected in Steiner education, Kara values an unhurried approach where imagination, creativity, nature, beauty, belonging and wonder are protected and celebrated. She believes quality is found in creating a childhood where children feel safe, valued, deeply connected and free to express who they are — giving them the space to wonder, explore and flourish in their own unique way.
Her commitment is to create the kind of childhood she believes every child deserves: joyful, loving, connected and filled with possibility.
For Kara, this is the WHY behind her Panania childcare centres… and the heart of the Samsala Journey.
Recognition
Both centres rated Exceeding the National Quality Standard
Panania Childcare Centre featured on the Australian Childcare Alliance’s Exceeding Bus Tour
Kara: Business Person of the Year 2018, Canterbury Bankstown Local Business Awards
Kara has spoken at early childhood conferences and forums, including on wellbeing programs in ECEC settings
Our Vision.
Our Vision is to create authentic connections that enable freedom.
We inspire people to evolve by sharing wisdom; the children, the families, each other with effortless flow.
Our Purpose.
The Samsala Way is how our philosophy becomes visible in all we do.
We lovingly nurture every child's natural development through our shared values of Love, Family, Courage and Spirituality.
We treasure the joy of creating authentic connections with your child, enabling them to be free and safe to express their inherent creativity and imagination.
Through a deep commitment to child safety, we hold the wellbeing and best interests of every child as paramount, lovingly guiding every decision with care, respect and compassion.
Our Philosophy.
Our Values.
Courage
To have the confidence to be brave.
Love
To be known & cherished.
Spirituality
To experience wonder, joy & connection.
Family
To know you belong.
We aspire to
Enable the joyful freedom of self expression through loving & safe connection
Nurture acceptance, trust & gratitude in a homely nature rich environment
Inspire our team, children & community to grow and evolve by sharing wisdom
Consistently meet and exceed National Quality Standards
Celebrate the moments
Empower to take meaningful action
Nurture relationships
Live freely & in the present
Inspire with effortless flow
Create homelike, natural environments
Turn complexity into simplicity
Join our waitlist
Join our waitlist and we’ll be in touch when a place opens for your family.
We offer personal tours at that time, to protect the children’s rhythm.
Panania Preschool-Kindergarten
88 Tower St,
Panania NSW 2213
tel: (02) 9771 3461
Monday to Friday
8:00 am - 4:00 pm
Panania Childcare Centre
6 Wollongbar Ave,
Panania NSW 2213
tel: (02) 9774 1362
Monday to Friday
7:30 am - 5:30 pm
50 weeks per year (Closed 2 weeks over Christmas)