BRIEF HISTORY
Eight women started our centre originally as a child-minding centre on 24 March 1949. They moved from the Geebung Memorial Hall into an army disposals hut on Robinson Road in 1952. This hut was then moved to Weenga Street in 1960, where a kindergarten and childcare centre was conducted. A big demand for preschool saw an end to our childcare days in 1965. A new centre was built in Maidencombe Street and was officially open on the 5th March 1966. The Association was incorporated in 1986. Today the centre is a two unit kindergarten and pre-school, providing facilities for up to 88 children.
TESTIMONIALS
"The Geebung C&K is well known and respected in the local area as a provider of quality child care and education for almost 40 years. I can personally attest to the dedication of the teaching staff and volunteers who are giving children a flying start in the lead up to primary school." - Neil Roberts MP
"C&K give children a great introduction to their future years of schooling. Geebung C&K has continued for years to give children a warm, loving learning environment." - Cr Fiona King (Councillor for Marchant Ward)
"My daughter loves going to Geebung C&K. She has made a couple of special friends that she plays with regularly and has become more confident in all areas. She enjoys the singing, dancing, craft, drawing and painting and her co-ordination and balance has also improved. She has also learnt to listen to instruction and follow directions from her wonderful teachers. " - Michele Lavery
"Being a stay at home Mum with 2 daughters and having recently moved to Brisbane, I was quite nervous at the thought of sending my eldest daughter to Kindy, particularly when we had little idea of the reputations of Kindergartens and schools. That all changed when I found the Geebung C&K. From the moment I drove past the centre I had a good feeling about it. The layout and facilities were all amazing and so well presented and after meeting Lorraine Douglas and Deborah Gaylard I knew my daughter would be in very safe hands. My daughter even became excited about going. Since attending Kindy I have seen a huge change in my daughter's confidence and independence. She can now write her name, she draws some amazing pictures of our family, she enjoys singing a variety of songs and we have both met some wonderful friends." - Susan Jefferies
"My daughter had informed me that there was no way she was going to kindy but that changed completely after her first day at Geebung C&K. Sophie loves Mrs Douglas and Mrs Gaylard, along with all the activities and opportunities the kindy provides. Many family and friends cannot believe how much Sophie has come out of her shell since attending kindy, the once shy girl has transformed into little Miss Chatterbox." - Sandra McKenzie
"Switching my daughter from daycare to Geebung C&K has been the best decision for my family. My daughter has thrived by interacting with peers her own age and being guided by the same dedicated teachers every day. The activities and events at Geebung C&K are so varied and stimulating, my daughter can't stop talking about them! Financially too, kindy has saved us so much money - one week of kindy is still cheaper than on day of daycare. The commitment and professionalism of the staff and the outstanding quality of the curriculum, learning resources and playing environment have all ensured that our daughter's Pre-Prep experience has been an overwhelmingly positive one. We could not be happier at Geebung C&K". - Christine Stein
