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Gunalda & District Kindergarten
Welcome to Gunalda and District Kindergarten, a place where play takes centre stage in your child’s education and where children are given time to explore, discover and learn.
Our passionate teachers and teaching assistants are highly qualified and experienced. They are experts in teaching children aged 3 to 5 and help them develop a love of lifelong learning.
Our learning spaces and expansive outdoor play areas are designed to nurture children’s development in a caring community environment. Children have the stability of the same teaching staff attending Kindy every day of their attendance. This allows us to offer continuity and extension of learning for each child, from one day to the next.
Our mission at Gunalda and District Kindergarten is to provide children with a play-enriched environment and build partnerships with families and the community. We strive for high quality early childhood education and care where we support children to become lifelong learners.
At Gunalda and District Kindergarten, we offer two kindy programs to choose from. Group 1 is held on Tuesday and Wednesday and Group 2 is held on Thursday and Friday.
As an affiliated centre of C&K, Gunalda and District 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.
Gin Gin Kindergarten
Welcome to Gin Gin Kindergarten, a place where play takes centre stage in your child’s education and where children are given time to explore, discover and learn.
Our learning spaces and expansive outdoor play areas are designed to nurture children’s development in a caring community environment. Children have the stability of the same teachers and the same children attending kindy every day of their attendance. This allows us to offer continuity and extension of learning for each child, from one day to the next.
Our mission at Gin Gin Kindergarten is to provide children with a play-enriched environment and build partnerships with families and the community. We strive for high quality early childhood education and care where we support children to become lifelong learners.
At Gin Gin Kindergarten, we offer a 2 day a week kindergarten program.
As an affiliated centre of C&K, Gin Gin 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.
Geebung Kindergarten & Preschool
At Geebung Kindy, we offer a nurturing, play-based environment that supports each child's individual growth.
Our curriculum is rooted in the Early Years Learning Framework and Queensland Kindergarten Learning Guidelines, with a focus on identity, wellbeing, and communication. Outdoor play and nature-based learning are integral parts of our approach, fostering curiosity, confidence, and environmental awareness.
Established in 1949, the Geebung Kindy has a rich history of adapting to meet the evolving needs of early childhood education while maintaining a commitment to sustainability and fostering strong community connections.
We have 4 program 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, Geebung Kindy 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.
Gaythorne Community Kindergarten
At Gaythorne Community Kindergarten, your child will feel safe, make friends and belong. We have an open natural learning environment where the children explore, investigate, and extend their learning.
You will find Gaythorne Community Kindergarten nestled in a quiet, tree-lined pocket of Gaythorne. Since 1988, our community-based, not-for-profit kindergarten has been nurturing children's potential through play. Our motto, "Play, Learn, and Explore," maximizes children's innate sense of curiosity and encourages their individual interests. Experienced and caring staff make sure children feel welcomed, supported, and valued.
At Gaythorne Community Kindergarten, we have 2 kindy groups to choose from, as well as a pre-kindy program for children from 2 years of age, and can also provide before kindy and after kindy care, and vacation care if needed.
If eligible, Child Care Subsidy is claimable on fees for pre-kindy, before kindy and after kindy care, and vacation care programs.
As an affiliated centre of C&K, Gaythorne 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.
Forestview Community Kindergarten
Welcome to Forestview Community Kindergarten, a place where play takes centre stage in your child’s education and where children are given time to explore, discover, and learn.
Our passionate teachers and teaching assistants are highly qualified and experienced. They are experts in teaching children from 3 to 5 years and establish a love of life-long learning.
Our purpose-built building and expansive outdoor play spaces are designed to nurture children’s development in a caring community environment.
Children have the stability of the same teachers and the same children attending kindy every day of their attendance. This allows us to offer continuity and extension of learning for each child, from one day to the next.
Our mission at Forestview Community Kindergarten is to provide children with a play-enriched environment and build partnerships with families and the community. We strive for high quality early childhood education and care where we support children to become life-long learners.
Having educated over 2,500 children since its establishment over 50 years ago, we provide the highest quality education and care to the Bundaberg community.
We have 2 program 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, Forestview 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.
Florence Kindergarten & Preschool
Welcome to Florence Kindergarten! Florence Kindergarten is a stand-alone service which was established in 1955 by community effort and volunteer labour. We offer a natural, play based learning framework lead by caring, degree qualified teachers and educators. Our aim is to provide an enriched environment where your children can truly grow as individuals and be prepared for the next important steps in their lives. Our teaching team tailors each day’s learning, taking into account the interests of the children in the group. Our spacious and natural environment 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 involvement is important to us at Florence Kindergarten. 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 to our local beach and other community facilities.
At C&K Florence Kindergarten & Preschool, 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, Florence 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.
Everton Park Kindergarten
C&K Everton Park was opened in 1962 and is located on a large, leafy block with a large kindergarten room, access to an outdoor deck and veranda and a huge playground full of leafy trees, real grass, large sandpit, shady forest area and many gardens. The children can enjoy playing in this beautiful, natural environment while listening to the wonderful birds that live in our trees and observing many of the natural wonders of their surroundings. As we have a maximum of 25 children, at any time the children have the benefit and freedom associated with having the entire kindergarten to themselves. C&K Everton Park is very well resourced with ample paint and craft resources, creative play equipment, books, puzzles, music and outdoor play equipment. Children are able to direct the type of play by selecting their own music, directing games and expressing their imagination. Children are able to continue to play over consecutive kindergarten days if they wish. We have highly qualified and experienced educators. Teachers regularly attend professional development opportunities to stay current in their profession.
At C&K Everton Park, each day is exciting and new. A day may involve working on projects and investigations, exploring, communicating, sharing, creating, imagining and much more. Our centre has not only met the requirements of an approved kindergarten program, but we have received a status of "Exceeding National Quality Standards". This means our kindergarten program makes that extra effort to ensure we do better than just meet the minimum requirements and help your children reach new heights in their learning.
As an affiliated centre of C&K, Everton Park 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.
East Street Community Kindergarten & Preschool
Welcome to East Street Kindergarten. At the C&K East Street Community Kindergarten & Preschool, we believe that children need time to be children. Our highest priority is what is best for children - not private shareholders. All profits from our services are reinvested in children and the community. We live by our defining statement: Where children come first, by ensuring our children receive the highest quality education and care possible.
International studies consistently confirm the four essential elements needed for a child's optimal emotional, physical and intellectual growth and development. These are:
These studies validate our centre’s long-held, core belief that a play-based early years education and care environment, supported by parents and the greater community, is crucial for a child's best possible development.
At East Street Kindergarten, we have four 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.
Deadly Kindy Gundoo Mirra
Deadly Kindy Gundoo Mirra is a kindergarten for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander kids. Our kindys promote community, family, play and culture. Our playground is an important part of our curriculum. Your children will have the benefit of beautiful playground and natural setting which has been designed to enhance children’s gross motor development. The children observe the lizards that wander into the yard. They learn about the bush tucker garden and participate in gardening experiences throughout the year. They use the seedpods from the trees to count and for craft. The playground has quiet areas for resting and relaxing and active areas for ball games, climbing, sand play, obstacle courses, swings and much more. We also have a yarning circle where the kids love to meet to tell stories and read books.
At Deadly Kindy Gundoo Mirra, 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 20 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, Deadly Kindy Gundoo Mirra 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.
Craigslea Kindergarten & Preschool
Welcome to Craigslea Kindergarten, where we provide a play-based learning environment to inspire children to grow, explore and make sense of the world. Our gentle and caring teachers deliver the curriculum to students in a way that encourages confidence and resilience. Meaningful relationships with children and their families are fundamental to our philosophy; we value a nurturing, healthy environment for the wellbeing of all. We believe that everyone should be treated with respect and dignity. Our kindy has a long history of community participation, and the team at Craigslea kindy offer an experienced approach and balanced environment for your child's learning.
At Craigslea Kindergarten, 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, Craigslea 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.
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