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C&K Kedron Childcare Centre
C&K Kedron Childcare Centre welcomes children aged 6 weeks to 5 years and provides high-quality early childhood education and care services Monday through Friday. We offer flexible booking options that allow families to select hours of care suited to their individual needs.
As a home away from home, our families experience a unique and supportive environment that extends beyond traditional childcare. Our teaching team creates a robust support system for families, working collaboratively to nurture the whole child and provide a sense of community. By building trusting relationships and offering guidance, our educators help families navigate the journey of raising young children, making us more than just a childcare centre - we're a partner in your child's growth and development.
Our centre has a combination of age-based rooms and communal learning spaces where siblings and children of all ages can come together to learn and play. The centre also provides access to natural outdoor environments, including regular visits to nearby Kedron Brook, where children can explore and learn about the local ecosystem. Through these experiences, children develop a deep connection with nature, explore their creativity, and build a strong foundation for lifelong learning.
C&K childcare centres offer high-quality education and care programs. We focus on a unique infant and toddler approach and deliver the approved kindergarten program for 4-year-olds.
Our centre sits on Emerald Street in Kedron, just a brief 300-metre walk from Kedron State School. On-site parking is available, or families can easily reach the centre via one of several public bus routes that run along Gympie Road and Leckie Road.
C&K Herston Road Community Long Day Care
At C&K Herston Road Community Long Day Care, we welcome children from 6 weeks of age to 5 years old and provide care and early learning five days a week.
As a home away from home, our environment provides feelings of being safe, secure and supported while in the care of our qualified educators. At C&K we support our team to nurture play-based learning, develop caring relationships with children and our families, and foster a lifelong love of learning with every child in our care.
Our centre has a combination of both age-based rooms and communal learning spaces where siblings and children of all ages can come together to learn and play. Our spacious playgrounds offer established gardens, lovely shade trees, and a large sand pit in each play space. There are many play opportunities for the children across all areas of development, encouraging each child's natural curiosity to play and discover.
C&K childcare centres offer quality education and care programs where we focus on a unique infant and toddler approach, as well as delivering the approved kindergarten program for 4 year olds. Best of all, we provide flexible options where you can choose the hours of care to suit your family.
We are located off Herston Road in Herston and entry to our centre is via Sports Lane, opposite the QUT Kelvin Grove stadium and behind QUT Kelvin Grove campus. Our centre is less than 15 minutes from the Brisbane city centre and close to bus stops servicing the area.
C&K Carseldine Community Childcare Centre
C&K Carseldine Community Childcare Centre welcomes children from 6 weeks to 5 years old and provides quality early childhood education and care Monday through Friday. We offer flexible booking options so families can choose the hours of care to suit their individual needs.
As a home away from home, our environment provides feelings of being safe, secure and supported while in the care of our qualified educators. At C&K, our team is supported to nurture play-based learning, develop caring relationships with children and families, and foster a lifelong love of learning with every child in our care.
The centre has a combination of both age-based rooms and communal learning spaces where siblings and children of all ages can come together to learn and play. Our spacious playgrounds offer established gardens, lovely shady trees, and a large sand pit in each play space.
C&K childcare centres offer quality education and care programs where we focus on a unique infant and toddler approach, as well as delivering the approved kindergarten program for 4 year olds. Kindergarten children are also able to participate in our Bush Kindy program.
C&K Carseldine is co-located with Rockpool Residential Aged Care. Our centre also provides an evidence-based innovative intergenerational program in partnership with Rockpool Residential Aged Care, creating enriching experiences for the children and the residents of Rockpool.
The centre is also the first Queensland childcare centre to be awarded a prestigious 5 Star, Green Star rating. This certification from the Green Building Council is a testament to C&K’s ongoing commitment to sustainability and teaching children the importance of conservation practices and protecting their environment.
C&K Carseldine is conveniently located in Carseldine Village, a short 10-minute stroll from Carseldine Train Station.
C&K Birralee Childcare Centre
At C&K Birralee Childcare Centre, we welcome children from 6 weeks of age to 5 years old and provide care and early learning Monday to Friday, with flexible booking options.
C&K Birralee is located on Samantha Court. On road parking spaces are available.
C&K Birkdale South Childcare Centre
C&K Birkdale South Childcare Centre welcomes children from 6 weeks to 5 years old and provides quality early childhood education and care Monday through Friday. We offer flexible booking options so families can choose the hours of care to suit their individual needs.
We take pride in our spacious outdoor learning environment. Our nature-based playground inspires challenging and open-ended play where children are provided with uninterrupted time to explore and engage in learning. We respect children as powerful learners, thinkers, theorists, and active citizens.
As a home away from home, our environment creates a safe, secure, and supportive space for your child, where they are treated as individuals and respected for who they are. Our dedicated, friendly, and qualified staff nurture play-based learning, fostering a lifelong love of learning.
Our families and staff represent diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds, which allows us to incorporate these cultures and languages throughout the centre. Our approach to inclusion and diversity ensures that every child, family, and staff member feels safe, welcomed, and important.
C&K Birkdale South is located at 20 Barron Road, Birkdale. Our centre is adjacent to Birkdale South State School, facilitating a seamless transition from kindy to prep.
C&K Banyo Station Childcare Centre
C&K Banyo Station Childcare Centre welcomes children aged 6 weeks to 5 years and provides high-quality early childhood education and care services Monday through Friday. We offer flexible booking options that allow families to select hours of care suited to their individual needs.
C&K Banyo Station offers a home-away-from-home experience, once described as "a warm hug when you walk in through the doors." Our environment provides feelings of safety, security, and support while in the care of our qualified team of long-standing educators. At C&K, we support our team to nurture play-based learning, develop caring relationships with children and families, and foster a lifelong love of learning with every child in our care.
Our centre has a combination of both age-based rooms and communal learning spaces where siblings and children of all ages can come together to learn and play. Our spacious playgrounds offer established gardens, lovely shady trees where you can hear the cockatoos play, and a large sand pit in each play space. There are many play opportunities for children across all areas of development, encouraging each child's natural curiosity to play and discover.
C&K childcare centres offer quality education and care programs where we focus on a unique infant and toddler approach, as well as delivering the approved kindergarten program for 4-year-olds.
C&K Banyo Station is located at 271 St Vincents Rd, Banyo, less than 200 metres from Banyo train station.
C&K Arnwood Place Community Childcare Centre
C&K Arnwood Place Community Childcare Centre in Ekibin welcomes children from 6 weeks to 5 years old and provides quality early childhood education and care Monday through Friday. We offer flexible booking options so families can choose the hours of care to suit their individual needs.
As a welcoming second home for families, the centre provides a safe and supportive environment where children thrive under the care of qualified educators. The team brings together diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds, enriching children's learning with varied perspectives and experiences. The centre values continuity, with many experienced educators having served families for 5 to 22 years, building strong relationships within the community.
Our centre has a combination of both age-based rooms and communal learning spaces where siblings, cousins, neighbours, and friends of all ages can come together to learn and play. Our spacious playgrounds are shaded by big gum trees and offer established gardens, sand pits, a mud pit, water zones, climbing forts, and swings. There are many play opportunities for the children across all areas of development, encouraging each child's natural curiosity to play and discover.
C&K childcare centres deliver quality education and care programs with a focus on our unique infant and toddler approach, and provide the government-approved kindergarten program for 4-year-olds.
C&K Arnwood Place sits adjacent to Arnwood Street Park, Ekibin, with wonderful leafy surrounds. The centre is positioned 500 meters from Greenslopes bus station and directly next to the South East Freeway Bikeway. This strategic location enables regular bush kindy excursions to nearby creek areas and bushland environments.
C&K Arlington Drive Childcare Centre
At C&K Arlington Drive Childcare Centre, we welcome children from 6 weeks of age to 5 years old and provide care and early learning Monday to Friday, with flexible booking options.
We are located on the corner of Arlington Drive and Bunya Road, opposite Arlington Park and Arana Hills Dog Park.
C&K Calamvale Community College OSHC
C&K Calamvale Community College OSHC provides outside school hours care for children aged 5 to 12 years. We are open Monday to Friday for before-school care from 7:00 AM to 9:00 AM and after-school care from 3:00 PM to 6:00 PM. We also offer vacation care during school holidays from 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM.
C&K Calamvale OSHC creates a welcoming and inclusive space where children feel safe, valued, and free to express themselves. We place a strong emphasis on building meaningful relationships with children and families, customising programs to reflect individual needs, interests, cultures, and perspectives. Through open communication, we keep families informed and actively involved in their child's development and well-being. Children's voices are heard, friendships flourish, and each day offers new discoveries.
Our qualified educators are passionate about delivering engaging experiences, including creative arts, outdoor play, STEM learning, cooking, sports, quiet spaces, and community connections. During vacation care, we also offer regular incursions and excursions, water play days, and outdoor challenges.
Before school, we offer a calm and supportive start to the day, with breakfast provided. After school, children are offered a nutritious afternoon tea, followed by a range of activities or the option to unwind in quiet spaces after the busy school day.
C&K Calamvale OSHC operates at 11 Hamish Street, Calamvale, within Calamvale Community College school grounds. This on-site location ensures smooth transitions between school and OSHC for children and families.
C&K Anne Shearer Kindergarten & Preschool
At C&K Anne Shearer Kindergarten & Preschool, your child will feel safe, make friends, and belong.
C&K Anne Shearer was established in 1957 by Miss Anne Shearer, who founded the kindergarten movement on the Redcliffe Peninsula. We aim to provide an enriched environment where your child can truly grow as an individual and be prepared for the next important step in their life.
C&K Anne Shearer has beautiful, large landscaped gardens providing an open natural learning environment where the children explore, investigate, and extend their learning. Our indoor space fosters child-led experiences and provides many different and inspiring opportunities to play and learn.
Our experienced and passionate educators foster close relationships with families, ensuring a welcoming and inclusive environment. They focus on nurturing your child's curiosity, building their resilience and developing their confidence - all through the joy of learning through play.
At C&K Anne Shearer, we provide an extended hours program until 6pm and a holiday program during Queensland school holidays. These programs are included in your daily fee. We have a 5 days a fortnight program (2 groups to choose from) or a 5 days a week program to choose from.
Visit Kindergarten with Extended Hours for more information.
C&K Anne Shearer is located on Sydney Street in Redcliffe, off Oxley Avenue and next door to Redcliffe Memorial Swimming Pool.