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Gordonvale Community Kindergarten
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.
Estelle Cardiff Community Kindergarten
Welcome to Estelle Cardiff 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 three to five 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 Estelle Cardiff 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.
At Estelle Cardiff Community 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.
Estelle Cardiff Community Kindergarten offers a subsidised pre-kindy program for three-year-olds in term 4, 2024. To be eligible for this program, children need to have turned three by 30 June 2024.Your three-year-old child can attend Estelle Cardiff kindy's high-quality community kindergarten program alongside four-year-olds. Attending kindergarten provides learning opportunities for your child in a safe and nurturing environment, including building relationships with teachers and growing their confidence and social skills to engage with other children.
Eileen Fisher Memorial Community Kindergarten
Welcome to Eileen Fisher Memorial Kindergarten. A place where play takes centre stage in your child’s education and where children are given time to explore, discover and learn! Eileen Fisher Memorial Kindergarten is a licensed early childhood centre affiliated with the Creche & Kindergarten Association of Queensland located in Mount Isa. The centre is also registered with the Queensland Kindergarten Funding Scheme as a Kindergarten Program Provider (KPP). The centre offers two, five-day fortnight kindergarten programs. Each program runs from 8.30am to 2.50pm, with each group consisting of 22 children who attend on Monday, Tuesday, and alternate Wednesdays or alternate Wednesdays, Thursday, and Friday.
When children enter an early childhood setting, they bring with them a rich variety of cultural and social backgrounds and experiences. This Centre recognises the individuality of each child and family and observes a policy of acceptance, regardless of race, creed, gender, disability, class or culture. This centre actively promotes conservation and encourages children and families to protect the environment. Native animals and insects are treated with care and are allowed to remain free for children to observe. Care of the environment is fostered among children and adults.
As an affiliated centre of C&K, Eileen Fischer 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.
Edmonton Community Kindergarten
Welcome to C&K Edmonton Community Kindergarten. We have been offering quality education and care for pre-prep children over the last 25 years and place great emphasis on creating a warm and caring atmosphere of respect and dignity for children and families. We want your child’s experience to be a positive and fulfilling one.
We know children are competent and capable learners, who can make their own choices, problem solve and explore. Our role is to support this strengths-based approach to achieve the best outcomes for each child. For our families, we work together in partnerships to support and communicate with one another. We value the knowledge and expertise parents have of their child and wide diversity of experiences parents can contribute to the learning program. For our community, connections with and respect for the natural world and all its peoples are essential for children being and becoming active contributors to their communities.
'Where children can be themselves' is our Mission Statement.
At Edmonton Community 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, Edmonton 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.
Dysart Kindergarten
Welcome to Dysart Kindergarten. Dysart Kindergarten is a single unit community run centre affiliated with C&K. It is celebrated for its grounds and beautiful outdoor play area. Children enjoy playing and learning in our sandpit, in the rocky creek bed, on the wooden fort, on the obstacle course, in the tunnel and with the water pump in our digging patch. These areas are designed to allow children to explore, pretend, reflect, run and play.
We are a well-resourced kindy, with fantastic toys and learning equipment for indoor play sessions as well. Inside, children create beautiful artworks, play imaginatively with their friends, construct, play with literacy and numeracy concepts, dance and sing.
At Dysart 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.
As an affiliated centre of C&K, Dysart 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.
Dimbulah Community Kindergarten and Childcare
At Dimbulah Community Kindergarten and Childcare, we welcome families from the Dimbulah and surrounding areas who are seeking education and care for their children.Dimbulah Community Kindergarten was officially opened on 4th September 1993 by an enthusiastic and dedicated group of parents. The Limited Hours Childcare service opened on 8th October 2004 and merged with the kindy under the one approved provider on 1st January 2024.We respectfully acknowledge the Mbarbaram and Djungan people, the Traditional Owners of the land on which our centre is situated, along with the diverse multicultural community who enrich our service. We believe that children learn through play and assist every child in developing their understanding and respect for themselves and others in a safe and caring environment. We believe that families are a child's first teachers and are critically important in the education of their children. We believe our dedicated and consistent staff are an integral part of each child’s development and education.We operate during QLD school terms and are closed for school holidays, public holidays and pupil-free days (kindy only).As an affiliated centre of C&K, Dimbulah Community Kindergarten and Childcare 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.
Cooktown Kindergarten
Welcome to C&K Cooktown Kindergarten, a place where play takes centre stage in your child’s education and where children are given time to explore, discover and learn! We pride ourselves on acknowledging and respecting the culture, background and history of each individual child and their family. We want to ensure that each of these individual needs are respected and considered in all aspects of our service. We believe that children learn best through play, and need to develop an understanding and respect for themselves and others.
Our centre has a free bus service that is available to all C&K Cooktown children who do not have transport of their own.
At Cooktown 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.
Cooktown Kindergarten offers a subsidised pre-kindy program for three-year-olds in term 4, 2024. To be eligible for this program, children need to have turned three by 30 June 2024.Your three-year-old child can attend Cooktown kindy's high-quality community kindergarten program alongside four-year-olds. Attending kindergarten provides learning opportunities for your child in a safe and nurturing environment, including building relationships with teachers and growing their confidence and social skills to engage with other children.As an affiliated centre of C&K, Cooktown 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.
Collinsville & Scottville Community Kindergarten
Welcome to C&K Collinsville & Scottville Community Kindergarten, where we have been servicing the community for over 50 years. A place where play takes centre stage in your child’s education and where children are given time to explore, discover and learn! We offer a Government Approved Kindergarten Funded Program, and our passionate teachers and teaching assistants are highly qualified and experienced. They are experts in teaching children from three to five 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.
At C&K Collinsville & Scottville Community Kindergarten, we have one kindy group. 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.
C&K Collinsville & Scottville Community Kindergarten offers a subsidised pre-kindy program for three-year-olds in term 4, 2025. To be eligible for this program, children need to have turned three by 30 June 2025.Your three-year-old child can attend C&K C&K Collinsville & Scottville kindy's high-quality community kindergarten program alongside four-year-olds. Attending kindergarten provides learning opportunities for your child in a safe and nurturing environment, including building relationships with teachers and growing their confidence and social skills to engage with other children.As an affiliated centre of C&K, Collinsville & Scottsville 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.
Coen Kindergarten
Welcome to Coen Kindergarten, where your child will feel safe, make friends and belong. Our teachers and educators focus on nurturing your child's curiosity, building their resilience and developing their confidence - all through the joy of learning through play.
We believe that children learn best through play and need to develop an understanding and respect for themselves and others. We believe families are a child's first place of learning and are critically important in the education of their children.
At Coen Kindergarten, we have one kindy group to choose from. We also offer a Limited Hours Care Program on Thursday and Friday from 8:00am to 12:30pm during school terms. This program is open to children aged between 15 months and 5 years. We operate during QLD school terms and are closed for school holidays, public holidays and some pupil free days.
Our centre has a free bus service that is available to all Coen Community Kindergarten children who require transport to and from the centre.
As an affiliated centre of C&K, Coen 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.
Cloncurry Kindergarten
Welcome to Cloncurry Kindergarten, where we offer a safe, secure and fun environment for your child to play, grow and learn. Educators at Cloncurry Kindergarten believe in creating relationships that are nurturing and caring where all children are safe, loved and treated with equity, dignity and respect. We believe in developing reciprocal partnerships with all families and the wider community, being open and sensitive to new possibilities and perspectives.
We are connected to family, community and country as we celebrate cultural diversity. In collaboration with family’s, children are becoming strong in their own cultural identities. We honour values, beliefs, traditions and celebrations that are important to each family.
We are connected with our natural environment. Children are learning respect for the planet and diversity of life on it, as teachers embrace the natural world and commit to a sustainable future. At Cloncurry kindy would like to pay respect to and acknowledge the Mitakoodi people, who are the traditional owners of the land on which we operate.
At Cloncurry 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.
Cloncurry Kindergarten offers a subsidised pre-kindy program for three-year-olds in term 4, 2024. To be eligible for this program, children need to have turned three by 30 June 2024.Your three-year-old child can attend Cloncurry kindy's high-quality community kindergarten program alongside four-year-olds. Attending kindergarten provides learning opportunities for your child in a safe and nurturing environment, including building relationships with teachers and growing their confidence and social skills to engage with other children.As an affiliated centre of C&K, Cloncurry 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.
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