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Innisfail Community Preschool & Kindergarten
Welcome to Innisfail Community Preschool and 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 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 Innisfail Community Preschool and 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 Innisfail Community Preschool and 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, Innisfail Community Preschool and 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.
Home Hill Community Kindergarten
Welcome to Home Hill 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 mission at Home Hill 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 lifelong learners.
At Home Hill 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, Home Hill 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.
Injilinji Preschool
Welcome to Injilinji Preschool, proudly serving the Mount Isa community since 1973. Injilinji Preschool is committed to providing quality early childhood education that meets the developmental needs of the wide, culturally diverse community that makes up the population of Mount Isa.
Through our play-based program, we nurture and respect individual learners to develop a wide worldview and understanding of their own environment as they develop into competent, independent young learners.
Our learning experiences are open ended and are planned based on child observations, individual development and your child’s interest. Experiences are also planned by the teacher to extend the child’s interest and knowledge they bring with them to kindergarten. These experiences allow the children the opportunity to explore and develop in all areas, such as their physical wellbeing, social and emotional wellbeing, cognitive, and creative development.
At Injilinji Preschool, 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, Injilinji Preschool 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.
Inala Community Kindergarten
Welcome to Inala 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.
At Inala Community Kindergarten, 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 Inala 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, Inala 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.
George Bowen Memorial Kindergarten
At George Bowen Memorial Community Kindergarten, we pride ourselves in acknowledging and respecting the culture, background and history of each individual child and their families. 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.
At George Bowen Memorial Community Kindergarten, we offer a 5 day fortnight kindergarten program. Our centre has a free bus service that is available to all George Bowen Memorial Community Kindergarten children who require transport to and from the centre.
As an affiliated centre of C&K, George Bowen Memorial 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.
Highfields & District Kindergarten
Highfields Kindergarten is focused on nurturing and play-based learning for children aged 3.5 to 5. We emphasise holistic development, combining education with social and emotional growth.
Led by experienced Early Childhood Teachers, the program offers a consistent, nurturing environment in well-equipped indoor and outdoor spaces. Children attend with the same group daily, fostering strong relationships. The not-for-profit kindergarten values community involvement, with families participating in decision-making. Profits are reinvested to enhance educational resources, and staff are passionate professionals with decades of experience.
At Highfield Kindergarten, we have 4 kindy groups to choose from, and offer After Kindy Care to 5:30pm, so you can enrol your child in a group that best meets your family's needs.
As an affiliated centre of C&K, Highfields 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.
Harty Street Kindergarten
Harty Street Kindergarten, established in 1953, offers a nurturing, play-based learning environment aligned with C&K's values. Originally named St. Stephen’s Kindergarten, it became independent in 1964, moving to its current location in Coorparoo.
The kindergarten features an expansive, natural playground fostering exploration, physical activity, and emotional growth. Harty Street is committed to creating an inclusive, stimulating atmosphere that encourages children's development across physical, social, emotional, and cognitive domains.
Our warm, caring and degree-qualified early childhood educators are dedicated to ensuring your child enjoys and benefits from their kindergarten year. At Harty Street Kindergarten, your child will be nurtured and protected and will grow into a lifelong learner.
At Harty Street Kindergarten, we have 4 kindergarten groups to choose from, with varying start and finish times, so you can enrol your child in a group that best meets your family's needs. Of course, all of our groups meet the required 600 hours of attendance in the year.
As an affiliated centre of C&K, Harty Street 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.
Please go to www.hartyst.org.au for further information on our programs.
Happy Valley Community Kindergarten
Welcome to Warekila - Happy Valley Kindergarten, where we are very proud to be rated "Exceeding" by ACECQA. Happy Valley Kindy was established in 1967 and is affiliated with C&K. As a non-profit community kindergarten, we are run by a management committee of parent volunteers. Our centre is committed to maintaining a welcoming early learning environment, whilst nurturing each child to fulfil their potential. We provide a stimulating, challenging and safe space – where families, staff and children can research, grow and discover together. 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.
At Happy Valley Kindy, 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 24 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.
We welcome children who are four years old, or turning four by the 30th June of the year they attend kindy. If you would like early entry/pre-kindy, this is offered during term 4 of the year before enrolment, if we have vacancies. Please contact the centre director to discuss any early entry requests.
As an affiliated centre of C&K, Happy Valley 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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