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C&K Jinibara Community Kindergarten

Operating hours 

  • Monday to Friday, 8:48 am to 3:30 pm

Groups

  • Group 1A: Monday and Tuesday, 7:48 am to 3:30 pm
  • Group 1B: Thursday and Friday, 7:48 am to 3:30 pm
  • Group 2A: Monday, Tuesday, and alternate Wednesdays, 8:22 am to 2:30 pm
  • Group 2B: Thursday, Friday, and alternate Wednesdays, 8:22 am to 2:30 pm

2022 Operating hours 

  • Monday to Wednesday, 8:22 am to 6:15 pm
  • Thursday and Friday, 7:48 am to 6:15 pm
  • Core kindy hours available as listed for 2022 Groups below
  • Open 50 weeks of the year
  • Term 1 starts on 24 January 2022

2022 Groups

In 2022 we will offer an Extended Hours Kindergarten program, and will be open until 6:15 pm. You can choose to enrol your child in one of following groups:

  • Group 1A: Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday, 9:00 am to 2:08 pm
  • Group 1B: Thursday and Friday, 7:48 am to 3:30 pm
  • Group 2A: Monday, Tuesday, and alternate Wednesdays, 8:22 am to 2:30 pm
  • Group 2B: Thursday, Friday, and alternate Wednesdays, 8:22 am to 2:30 pm

Extended kindergarten hours available until 6:15pm on the day your child attends the core kindergarten program

Holiday Kindy will be available from 8:15 am to 6:15 pm, Monday to Friday during the Queensland School Holidays.

You can learn more about the Extended Hours Kindergarten Program here.

Welcome

Welcome to C&K Jinibara.

C&K Jinibara is nestled within the Jinibara State School grounds and is an important part of the school community.  C&K Jinibara is a recognised kindergarten program provider and has been open since 2012.  The kindergarten caters for children attending school the following year and has 4 groups attending a 5 day per fortnight program and a 2 long day program.

We are part of the Jinibara State School community with the kindergarten attending the school’s sports carnival and book parade. The children also visit the school library to borrow books. This supports the children’s important transition to school.

The staff are committed to ensuring a safe and nurturing environment that nurtures the child’s love of learning and exploration. Our approach to learning is to facilitate, extend and enrich the learning experiences and relationships of children.  We encourage families to have valuable input into the program and value their knowledge, experiences and cultural backgrounds. 

Child-Led Learning 

No two days are the same at C&K Jinibara. Our teaching team tailors each day’s learning, taking into account the interests of the children in the group. The spacious and natural environment at our kindy is thoughtfully planned and well resourced. There is a focus on music, drama, literature and visual arts and we allocate plenty of time for outdoor play and discovery.

Community Spirit 

Community spirit is important to us at C&K Jinibara. We foster strong ties to the local community by encouraging parent involvement in the daily operations of the kindergarten. We often hold and partake in community events and love connecting with local businesses and groups around us and taking the children on excursions out into the local community.

Additional Information on Enrolment and Fees

For more detailed information about enrolment and fees please click here. 

Don’t miss out on a place, enrol your child today.

Enrol now to add your child's name to our waiting list (free). You will be added to a queue and contacted as soon as a suitable place is available.

Places are usually offered for the following year, between May and July the year before.

Enrol now

What year should my child attend kindy?

This table shows the year the Queensland government recommends your child attends kindergarten. Children aged 4 years old by June 30 in the year they attend kindy are also called ‘Eligible age’ or ‘Target age’.

Year born Kindy year

1 July 2016 to 30 June 2017

 2021
1 July 2017 to 30 June 2018 2022
1 July 2018 to 30 June 2019 2023
1 July 2019 to 30 June 2020 2024
1 July 2020 to 30 June 2021 2025

 

Kindergarten, also known as pre-prep or preschool, is a program for children in the year before they attend school. When places are available, 3-year old children may be able to attend.

C&K's kindergarten programs are guided by university-qualified teachers and support children to be curious, capable, and collaborative learners.

At C&K we know that children do not learn in isolation, for us learning is partnership between teachers, children, parents, and communities. 

Our curriculum approach, Listening and Learning Together, aligns with both The Early Years Learning Framework for Australia (EYLF), and the Queensland Kindergarten Learning Guideline (QKLG).

It continues the longstanding traditions and philosophical commitments of C&K to our children, families and communities. Read more about the history of C&K.

We've designed our indoor and outdoor spaces to ignite imaginations, nurture healthy minds and bodies, as children explore, experiment, play and learn.

Learning through play is an integral part of our education program. Our educators skilfully enrich and extend on children's play experiences, creating a learning program that is tailored and meaningful for your child.

Your child's learning journey is shared with you via conversations with your child's educators and through written documentation in your centre, and in some centres through StoryPark (an app and website). 

Read more about C&K's education program.

2021

 Daily Fee
Two long days  

For children turning 4 by June 30 of the year attending*

 up to $55.50

For 3 year olds *

 $55.50

Concession

 up to $13.45

Five day fortnight

  

For children turning 4 by June 30 of the attending year*

 up to $44.40

For 3 year olds*

 $44.40
Concession up to $10.76

Enrolment fee - a one-off, non-refundable fee when you confirm your place

 $100.00

What year should my child attend kindy?

This table shows the year the Queensland government recommends your child attends kindergarten. Children aged 4 years old by June 30 in the year they attend kindy are also called ‘Eligible age’ or ‘Target age’.

Year born Kindy year

1 July 2016 to 30 June 2017

 2021
1 July 2017 to 30 June 2018 2022
1 July 2018 to 30 June 2019 2023
1 July 2019 to 30 June 2020 2024
1 July 2020 to 30 June 2021 2025

What if I want my 3 year old to go to kindergarten?

If there are spaces, we are happy to have three year olds at kindy, who can come for 2 years. Please contact us to discuss your child and your family’s situation.

Can I get the concession rate?

The concession is funded by the Queensland and Australian governments. You can get the concession if your child is of eligible age and you:

  • have a valid health care card, or
  • have a valid pensioner concession card, or
  • hold a veteran’s affairs gold/white card, or
  • identify as Aboriginal, Torres Strait Islander or South Sea Islander, or
  • have had a multiple birth (three children or more) and all children attend kindy.

I have more questions, who can I talk to?

If you have any other questions or concerns, please contact us on 07 3385 7347.

How does C&K decide fees?

As a not-for-profit organisation, C&K reinvests any surplus back into our services and programs to better achieve outcomes for all children and communities. 

We aim to keep fees affordable for families and has developed a fee system to maximise family access to available subsidies. Read more about C&K's fee policies.