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East Street Community Kindergarten & Preschool
07 4128 1452
admin@eaststreetkindy.com.au
eaststreetkindy.com.au/
C&K East Street Community Kindergarten & Preschool in Hervey Bay has been part of the local community and its history since 1967, both engaging and guiding young children to become independent and confident whilst playing and having fun. C&K East Street is a community organisation caring for children 3½ to 5 years of age. Our kindy is a not-for-profit service, with all funds returned to the kindy to benefit the children and the program.
We aim to provide a friendly, secure atmosphere in which children are valued and encouraged to develop independence, self-discipline and self-esteem. The early years of a child’s life are recognised as vital to development, and positive experiences at kindergarten will give children a head start in future learning. Many of our previous children return later as parents themselves, wanting their own children to experience the same values and trusted care.
At C&K East Street, learning through play is an integral part of our program. Educators are guided by the children’s interests, strengths and emerging skills. We are responsive and receptive to their family context and to all they bring with them. We know that children learn best when they have a sense of belonging and are interested in what they are exploring. Our natural, homely environment supports children’s developing skills. We particularly embrace play, nature, community connections, the arts, and social/emotional learning, embedding literacy, numeracy, imagination, creativity and technology within the curriculum in meaningful and authentic ways.
At C&K East Street, we have two kindy groups to choose from. All groups ensure children receive the same number of hours of education across the year. The groups have a maximum of 22 children and are led by an experienced and qualified Early Childhood Teacher. We operate during QLD school terms and are closed for school holidays, public holidays and some pupil-free days.
As an affiliated centre of C&K, C&K East Street Kindergarten receives support from C&K as the Central Governing Body but operates as an independent incorporated association managed by a volunteer management committee. Centres affiliated with C&K receive comprehensive support in governance, including managing kindergarten and inclusion funding, training for committees and educators, advice and support regarding inclusion, use of the C&K brand, curriculum approach and resource materials.
Curriculum
Fees
Inclusions
Groups
Kindergarten, also known as pre-prep or preschool, is a program for children who are turning 4 by June 30 in the year before they attend school. C&K’s kindy programs are government-approved and led by experienced and university qualified teachers. Our program supports children’s curiosity, creativity, problem solving, resilience and real-world knowledge and skills.
At C&K, we know that children do not learn in isolation, so we approach learning as a collaborative relationship between teachers, educators, children and families. We believe children are powerful learners, active citizens, thinkers and theorisers - this is at the heart of our early childhood curriculum. We've designed our indoor and outdoor spaces to ignite imaginations and nurture healthy minds and bodies. Learning through play is an integral part of our education program. Our educators skilfully enrich and extend children's play experiences, creating a learning program that is tailored and meaningful for your child.
Queensland Kindergarten Funding: The Queensland Government provides funding for eligible-aged children (children turning 4 by 30 June, in the year they attend a kindy program) attending a centre delivering a government-approved kindergarten program. This funding allows your eligible-aged child to attend kindergarten for free.
Non-eligible-aged Children: Enrolment priority is given to eligible-age children, but if there are places available, we welcome 3-year-old children to enrol and attend for two years. The Queensland Kindergarten Funding does not apply for 3-year-old children, and the non-eligible kindy daily fee will apply. Please contact us for more information on fees for 3-year-old children and to discuss your family's situation.
Please visit our Kindergarten Fees page for more information.
Queensland Kindergarten Funding: The Queensland Government provides funding for eligible-aged children(children turning 4 by 30 June, in the year they attend a kindy program), attending a centre delivering agovernment-approved kindergarten program. This funding allows your eligible-aged child to attend kindergartenfor free.
Non-eligible-aged Children: Enrolment priority is given to eligible-age children but if there are places available,we welcome 3 year-old children to enrol and attend for two years. The Queensland Kindergarten Funding doesnot apply for 3 year-old children and the non-eligible kindy daily fee will apply. Please contact us for moreinformation on fees for 3 year-old children and to discuss your families situation.
Queensland Kindergarten Funding: The Queensland Government provides funding for eligible-aged children (children turning 4 by 30 June, in the year they attend a kindy program), attending a centre delivering a government-approved kindergarten program. This funding allows your eligible-aged child to attend kindergarten for free.
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Annual program runs each year
Monday
Operating Hours:
07:55AM - 03:35PM
Tuesday
Wednesday
08:22AM - 02:30PM
Thursday
Friday (Alter)
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