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Gordonvale Community Kindergarten
07 4056 3301
office@gvalekindy.com.au
Welcome to Gordonvale Community Kindergarten. The kindergarten was built by the community of Gordonvale and officially opened on 31st August, 1971. Our goal at kindy is to learn through play. We promote a child initiated, child directed, and adult supported play based program. We offer a safe, secure and fun environment for your child to play, grow and learn.
At Gordonvale Kindy, we believe a positive and open relationship with families is vital in providing a positive experience for your child; therefore, we will work together with families to provide an environment in which your child will feel comfortable and safe.
We provide a place of learning and care where your child has access to active, play-based learning and developmentally appropriate resources. We have a strong emphasis on children engaging with the environment and being able to exercise choices that match their interests and capabilities.
At Gordonvale Community Kindergarten, we have 2 kindy groups to choose from, so you can enrol your child in a group that best meets your family's needs
As an affiliated centre of C&K, Gordonvale Community 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.
2026 Fees to be confirmed
From 2024 sessional kindergarten fees for the kindergarten program for eligible aged children in Queensland accessing an annual provision of 600 hours of kindergarten for 40 weeks, made up of 15 hours a week or 30 hours a fortnight, has been fully subsidised under the QLD Government’s Free Kindy Program. You will need to provide us with all documentation necessary to verify you are entitlement to free kindy.
With the recent change in Queensland Government, we cannot guarantee Kindergarten will be free for 2026. This information will be advised as soon as we have it available.
Please note: By enrolling your child, you are entering into a fee agreement with us. Fees are subject to change at any time and will be advised in writing to families.
Membership Fee - An annual Membership Fee of $10 (non-refundable) is payable on acceptance of a place. Membership is a requirement and gives each family voting rights on matters that affect the kindergarten at general meetings.
Enrolment Fee - A one-off enrolment fee of $100 (non-refundable) will be charged on confirmation of enrolment. This fee is to cover the administrative costs of enrolling new children at a C&K affiliate centre. Exemptions apply.
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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Incursions
Insect Repellent
Storypark
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Annual program runs each year
Monday
Operating Hours:
08:20AM - 04:00PM
Tuesday
Wednesday (Alter)
08:20AM - 02:35PM
Thursday
Friday
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