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Murilla Kindergarten
Welcome to Murilla Kindergarten. Murilla Kindergarten is a nurturing and vibrant early childhood education center dedicated to fostering a love for learning in young children. Located in a supportive community, the kindergarten offers a play-based curriculum that encourages creativity, exploration, and social interaction. With a focus on developing essential skills through engaging activities, Murilla Kindergarten provides a safe and stimulating environment where children can thrive.
The dedicated staff is committed to partnering with families to ensure each child's unique needs are met, promoting holistic development and preparing them for future educational success. Through a range of programs and community events, Murilla Kindergarten aims to create lasting memories and connections for children and their families.
We have one group, with free kindy and free pre-kindy for eligible children.
As an affiliated centre of C&K,Murilla 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.
Mareeba Community Kindergarten (Sutherland Street)
Welcome to Mareeba Community Kindergarten on Sutherland Street. We opened in 2013 at Sutherland Street on the Mareeba State Primary School site.
The Sutherland Street Centre adopts Listening and Learning Together: The C&K Curriculum Approach. The learning outcomes in our approach align with both The Early Years Learning Framework for Australia (EYLF), and the Queensland Kindergarten Learning Guideline (QKLG).
As we are on the Mareeba State Primary School site, we have the opportunity to participate and enjoy activities within the school such as sports days, NAIDOC week and Under 8's Day celebrations.
We have 2 program groups to choose from, so you can enrol your child in a group that best meets your family's needs.
Mareeba 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.
As an affiliated centre of C&K, Mareeba 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.
Mareeba Community Kindergarten (Stewart Street)
Welcome to Mareeba Community Kindergarten on Stewart Street. We are committed to the importance of a quality early childhood education that engages each individual child, to strive to achieve their full potential by stimulating their learning abilities through: a strong sense of identity, by connecting and contributing to their world, developing a strong sense of wellbeing, being confident and involved learners and becoming effective communicators.
It is very important that children grow in a warm friendly community where each child is able to develop at their own rate and where opportunities are created in a free and flexible and natural learning environment. In order to achieve this, we provide secure, respectful and reciprocal relationships, through regular communication with each child and their families where we respect each family's cultural diversity. We are committed to equity and believe that each child can succeed and achieve in learning through play. Children will be able to interact with other children and adults and will learn through exploration, discovery and play.
Malanda Community Kindergarten
Welcome to Malanda 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! We offer a Government-Approved Kindergarten-Funded Program with various flexible enrolment options.
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 Malanda 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.
As an affiliated centre of C&K, Malanda 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.
Maclagan Windermere Kindergarten
Welcome to Maclagan Windermere 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! Maclagan Windermere Kindergarten was founded in 1970 as a non-profit community educational centre. The Kindergarten premises are kindly donated by the late Mr James Monaghan whose overwhelming generosity of the use of the building.
Our centre is celebrated for its grounds and beautiful outdoor and indoor play areas. Spaces are designed to allow your child to explore, pretend, reflect, run and play - all the essentials for a happy childhood. Maclagan Windermere Kindergarten provides access to quality early education and care in a supportive community environment to children from Maclagan, Acland, Quinalow, Kaimkillenbun, Peranga, Kulpi, Cooyar, Evergreen and surrounding areas. Our qualified and dedicated professional staff work in partnership with parents in a caring, safe and inspiring environment to provide experiences that lay the foundations for life-long learning.
We are a one-program kindy offering free kindy for eligible age children.
As an affiliated centre of C&K, Maclagan Windermere 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.
Little Miracles Community Kindergarten
Welcome to Little Miracles 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.
Little Miracles Community Kindergarten was first established in response to the needs of the families from Our Lady of Lourdes Parish and other families in the community. A committee formed in 2006 and commenced the huge task of opening a brand new kindergarten. As a result, Little Miracles Community Kindergarten opened its doors in 2007.
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 Little Miracles 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 Little Miracles Community Kindergarten, we have 3 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, Little Miracles 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.
Laidley Kindergarten
Welcome to Laidley 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 Laidley 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 Laidley 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, Laidley 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.
Koobara Kindergarten & Pre-Prep Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander Corporation
Koobara Kindergarten and Pre-Prep Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Corporation, established in 1974, is dedicated to serving Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander families in Brisbane’s northside.
The center offers an inclusive educational program that integrates cultural learning, focusing on nurturing strong identities and leadership in young children. With community-driven leadership, Koobara provides a 5-day fortnight Kindergarten program, playgroup, and community events. Its programs aim to celebrate and support Indigenous children while welcoming children from all cultures, promoting diversity and inclusion within the early childhood learning environment.
As an affiliated centre of C&K, Koobara Kindergarten and Pre-Prep Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Corporation 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.
Kent Street Community Kindergarten
Welcome to Kent Street Community Kindergarten. Established in 1963, Kent Street Community Kindergarten provides a nurturing, engaging and stimulating education and care environment. Our dedicated teaching professionals understand the importance of the early years and have the knowledge and experience to ensure each child reaches their full potential.
Kent Street Community Kindergarten takes great pride in the learning environment. We believe in the importance of providing a welcoming space that reflects and enriches the interests and identities of the children, families, educators and our community. We believe that our environment and the open ended materials on offer cater to varying learning capabilities, styles and interests. Our outdoor natural environment provides a natural space where children can explore, imagine, construct, collaborate and learn.
At Kent Street 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.
Kent Street Community Kindergarten also offers an interactive play-based playgroup for families with babies, toddlers and kindy aged children. Set in our natural environment, we offer a fun, friendly and relaxed playgroup with a regular routine, fully enclosed outdoor play area and a range of organised activities run by a highly experienced educator. The program operates fortnightly in terms 1, 2 and 3 on Wednesdays from 9:00am to 11:00am.
As an affiliated centre of C&K, Kent Street 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.
Kenmore West Preschool & Kindergarten
Welcome to Kenmore West Kindergarten. Our community-based and not-for-profit kindergarten has been supporting families in the area with their children’s early learning and transition to school journeys since 1972.
At Kenmore West Kindy, we have passionate staff, educators, and parents who work together to create a warm, supportive environment for children to grow, learn, and thrive. Our professional educators bring over 100 years of combined teaching experience and are committed to upholding our reputation of delivering high-quality early learning programs in a safe and nurturing environment.
Our educators achieve this by tailoring the kindergarten’s learning programs to suit the needs and interests of each child and encouraging parent involvement to foster a strong community spirit. What sets us apart is our beautiful outdoor learning environment.
We are nestled in a peaceful and natural setting, providing ample space for children to explore, learn and play. Our lush outdoor environment boasts a bamboo forest, mud pit and kitchen, muddy creek, climbing tree, a state of the art playground, thriving vegetable garden and chickens, which provide a range of unique learning opportunities for our kindy children.
At Kenmore West 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, Kenmore West 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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