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At C&K Deception Bay North Community Kindergarten, inclusion is more than a value - it’s a way of being.
In recent years, the team has undertaken extensive professional development in neuroscience, attachment theory and inclusion support. Their growing expertise has shaped a kindergarten community that not only welcomes children of all abilities but actively celebrates them.
“We’ve seen an increase in children with diverse learning and developmental needs, including those with trauma backgrounds and neurodiversity,” Co-Director/Teachers Liz and Lisa share. “Rather than seeing this as a challenge, it’s become our passion. Every child deserves to feel safe, supported and capable.”
Building safety and trust from day one
The journey begins even before a child’s first day. Families are invited to ‘Stay and Play’ sessions where children can explore, connect and build confidence in their new environment. Educators use this time to get to know each child’s strengths, interests and support needs - the foundation for an individualised Educational Support Plan that guides the team’s approach.
These plans are developed in collaboration with families, therapists and the C&K Central inclusion team, ensuring each child’s learning journey is supported by consistent and responsive strategies.
Understanding behaviour as communication
The team draws on attachment and trauma-informed practices, guided by the principle “Be curious, not furious.” This means viewing behaviour as communication - an opportunity to understand what a child needs rather than a challenge to be managed.
Through careful observation and tools such as behaviour tracking, the educators identify patterns and triggers, adjusting the environment and strategies to help children feel secure and regulated.
A community of belonging
This thoughtful, evidence-based approach has earned C&K Deception Bay North kindy a strong reputation in the community. Families speak of the kindergarten as a safe place where children rediscover confidence, and where educators take the time to understand and celebrate every individual.
Close partnerships with families and professionals have led to successful outcomes for children transitioning into school, with strong foundations of trust, resilience and belonging.
As they prepare to welcome new families for 2026, the team continues to reflect, adapt and grow - ensuring that C&K Deception Bay North remains a place where every child truly belongs.
C&K is proud to support G'day Little Queenslanders!
Hold onto your hats, Redlands Coast, because Bluey and Bingo are joining us for a special Live Interactive Experience to welcome our little Queenslanders.
Bring along your family and get ready to enjoy:
Best of all, event entry is free.
How to register and stay in the know:Families with Little Queenslanders (aged 0 – 2) can register to receive a personalised certificate in-person at the Townsville event, officially welcoming their newest addition to our vibrant community.
PLUS, be among the first 100 to collect it on the day and you’ll receive a gift pack with child-friendly products from our sponsors Booktopia, ergoPouch, and Wotnot Naturals.
Not after a certificate? No worries. By registering, you’ll also stay up-to-date with all the latest event details, exciting activities, and giveaways – perfect for keeping in the know.
Register here
Details:Sunday 16 November 2025Raby Bay Harbour Park146 Shore Street West, Cleveland9am – 12pm
Yeronga Park Kindergarten
Welcome to Yeronga Park 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! Yeronga Park Kindergarten was established in 1950 and is a community run, not-for-profit kindergarten managed by the parents of children attending the centre. We believe children are unique, capable individuals with their own story to tell. We are committed to providing children with a stimulating, natural environment. We value time in nature and advocate its importance in young children’s lives.
Our Kindy grounds often elicit a response from visiting families. They are shady and spacious and include a wonderful treehouse, sandpit, and covered play areas with landscaped gardens built to entice little gardeners and imaginative minds. Our chickens love their enormous enclosure and the children who help care for them. YPK is an extremely well-resourced centre providing kindy the way it’s meant to be, play based and child lead. Our staff are experienced, nurturing, and innovative. They have welcomed generations of children and their families to the kindy. We invite you to come and visit us and see our wonderful kindy environment for yourself.
At Yeronga Park Kindergarten, we have four 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, Yeronga Park 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.
Wilston Grange Kindergarten & Preschool
Welcome to Wilston Grange Kindergarten, where your child will feel safe, make friends and belong. We offer a safe, secure and fun environment for your child to play, grow and learn. At C&K Wilston Grange 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 which match their interests and capabilities. We are positive your child will enjoy their time here with us and look forward to sharing time with you and your family as well. We offer an open invitation to families to play an active role in the centre and input to our programming.
At C&K Wilston Grange, 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, Wilston Grange 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.
Wynnum Manly Community Kindergarten
Welcome to Wynnum Manly Community Kindergarten, where your child will feel safe, make friends and belong. As a community-based kindy, parents are the decision makers and community is at the heart of everything we do. We have an open natural learning environment where the children explore and investigate, and extend their learning. 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 Wynnum Manly Community Kindergarten, we have three 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, Wynnum Manly 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.
West End Scott Street Community Kindergarten
Welcome to West End Scott Street 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! West End Scott Street Kindy has been serving the local community for over 65 years. We offer a Government Approved Kindergarten Funded Program over a 5-day fortnight. 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 Queenslander home-style building and outdoor play space 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 West End Scott Street Community Kindergarten is to provide children with a play enriched environment and build partnerships with families and the community.
At West End Scott Street 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.
West Chermside Pre-Prep
West Chermside C&K Pre-Prep offers a pre-prepatory (kindergarten) program for children aged 3 years to 5 years. Providing a play-based curriculum and excellent facilities, the children thrive as they explore, play and interact in our caring, learning environment.
Our high-quality, five day fortnight Kindergarten (pre-prep) program operates during school terms and focuses on each child’s development with the benefit of C&K’s experience and resources.
We strive to create a wondrous atmosphere for the children above and beyond the norm; be it picking fresh mulberries, caring for the pet chickens, gazing at the fish, enjoying some quiet time on the veranda or creating mini dams with the hand pump and sustainable water course.
At West Chermside C&K Pre-Prep we have two models of delivery for families to choose from. We operate during QLD school terms. We also offer extended hours until 6pm on Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday.
As an affiliated centre of C&K, West Chermside C&K Pre-Prep 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.
Tingalpa & District Kindergarten
Welcome to Tingalpa 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! Tingalpa and District kindy has been serving the local community since 1968. We offer a Government Approved Kindergarten Funded Program in a variety of 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 Tingalpa 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 life-long learners.
Wavell Heights Kindergarten
Welcome to Wavell Heights 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 in a variety of 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 Wavell Heights 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 Wavell Heights Kindergarten, we have four kindy groups to choose from. 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, Wavell Heights 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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