Built by educators. Designed for childcare.
We started KĀRE because childcare centres deserve cleaning products that actually get it - the spills, the chaos, and all the love that goes into every single day. Nobody else was making exactly what we needed, so we thought, why not make it ourselves?
Educators behind the cleaning
Our small, dedicated team brings real childcare experience to every product decision. We understand your environment because we've worked in it.
Founder and Product Developer
Rebecca Kareroa
KĀRE was created by Rebecca, a mum of two and an early learning educator with over 10 years of experience in childcare/. After years in busy learning environments, she saw firsthand how overwhelming it can be to balance caring for children, meeting compliance, and maintaining clean, safe spaces. KĀRE wasn't born from a love of cleaning — but from a desire to create simpler systems that ease the daily load for educators. The result is a thoughtful, all-in-one approach to cleaning that is safe for children, practical for educators, and designed to bring calm to busy environments.
Built by educators, for educators
After years working in early childhood education, I witnessed how fragmented cleaning systems created routine inconsistencies, unnecessary stress, and staff fatigue. KĀRE was founded on a simple principle: one professional-grade natural solution designed to replace six — empowering Aussie childcare centres to streamline their hygiene practices, meet compliance standards with confidence, and provide their teams with the certainty they deserve.
What drives our decisions
Every choice we make—from product formulation to how we support childcare teams—flows from core values built into KĀRE from day one.
Safety first
Natural ingredients selected for childcare. Every formula tested with young children's wellbeing in mind.
Simplicity in design
One concentrate replaces six products. Less clutter, less confusion, clearer routines for every educator.
Built by educators
Created by people who understand childcare. We solve real problems that matter to directors and staff.
Compliance made easy
Designed to help childcare centres meet National Quality Standards in hygiene and safety without added stress.
Gentle on children
Natural formula means staff and children aren't exposed to harsh chemicals. Safe for food prep areas, play spaces, and rest zones.
Australian made
Proudly manufactured in Melbourne, supporting local industry. Formulated with Australian-farmed essential oils for a clean you can trust.
Trusted by early learning leaders
Childcare directors and educators across Melbourne rely on KĀRE to simplify their cleaning routines while keeping children safe.
KĀRE has transformed how we manage cleaning in our centre. One product instead of six meant less confusion for staff and more time with the children.
Jennifer Wu
Director, Bright Minds Early Learning Centre
Our compliance audits are straightforward now. We use KĀRE everywhere, and inspectors can see our cleaning standards are consistent and documented.
Marcus Thompson
Centre Manager, Little Explorers Childcare
The concentrate format is brilliant. We've cut our product ordering in half and eliminated the chemical smell from our bathrooms and kitchen areas.
Sarah Kapoor
Educator and Health Coordinator, Rainbow Steps Preschool
Parents ask about our cleaning practices. With KĀRE, I can confidently say we're using natural, child-safe products everywhere. That matters to families.
David Okonkwo
Operations Lead, Sunshine Day Nursery
Let's work together
Have questions about KĀRE or ready to simplify your cleaning routine? We'd love to hear from you. Reach out and we'll get back to you within one business day.