Qualified, caring teachers

Our qualified early childhood teaching staff are professionally trained to create the stimulating and nurturing environment in which children learn and develop to their full potential. C&K teachers realise the importance a warm, caring setting plays to a child's learning. This consistency of care plays a valuable role in children's learning and for this reason we pride ourself on our low staff turnover.

All C&K community kindergartens and childcare centres employ teachers and directors who have a university degree in early childhood education. Early years education is highly specialised. It not only requires teachers who are trained in early childhood, but dedicated individuals who are able to listen, encourage, support your child, and help create the magical learning environment that enables them to use their innate skills and motivation to learn. It is the skilled early childhood teacher who is able to create the opportunities and possibilities that allow your child to explore, to actively encourage formulation of ideas, make decisions and problem solve.

The teacher/child relationship is essential to a play based problem solving approach to learning. It is through the trust, connections and ability to listen that your child’s ideas, views, thoughts and stories can be truly heard.

A teacher’s role is to be supporter, provider, sustainer and enricher of your child’s play.

C&K teachers recognise that, while there are general trends in growth and development, your child is unique and will grow and develop at their own rate, and in their own way.

The qualified teacher at your C&K service is trained to observe all areas of your child's development and then make use of these observations to plan an educational program.

Professional development

C&K firmly believes that continuous professional development is synonymous with quality early childhood programs. Current research overwhelmingly demonstrates that quality teaching practice is one of the most significant influences on children's learning. Because professional development is a vital component in enhancing the quality of teaching practice, C&K holds regular workshop and training programs for staff, administrators, parents and others involved in early childhood.

Personalised attention

A high staff ratio allows each child one-on-one time with their teacher This is why all C&K services have staffing ratios above the minimum requirements of the Child Care Regulation 2003. In addition, a play based program is more effective when there are two qualified teaching staff members working with children in a variety of play based experiences.

All C&K staff working with children hold a blue card and current first aid and resuscitation certificates.