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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.
Kippa Ring Kindergarten & Preschool
Welcome to Kippa-Ring Kindergarten and Preschool!
For over 50 years, Kippa-Ring Kindergarten and Preschool has been a valued part of the Peninsula community, providing outstanding early childhood education to local families.
Our kindy was founded by a group of dedicated community members who recognised the importance of accessible, high-quality early education. Today, their vision continues to thrive in our vibrant, nurturing environment, where children are at the centre of everything we do.
At Kippa-Ring Kindergarten and Preschool, we pride ourselves on creating a warm, inclusive space where children feel safe to explore, learn, and grow. Our experienced educators work closely with families, celebrating and respecting the rich cultural diversity that makes our community unique. Together, we lay a strong foundation for a lifetime of learning and discovery.
We offer two kindy groups to suit your family’s schedule and needs, making it easy to find the perfect fit for your child.
As an affiliated centre of C&K, we benefit from their trusted support while maintaining our independence as a community-led organisation. This partnership ensures we deliver the highest standards in education, inclusion, and care, while fostering a strong connection between families, staff, and the wider community.
Come and experience the difference at Kippa-Ring Kindergarten and Preschool—a place where families come together, children flourish, and lifelong memories are made.
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.
Jamboree Community Kindergarten
Welcome to Jamboree 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 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 Jamboree 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 Jamboree Community Kindergarten, we have 4 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, Jamboree 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.
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 kindy groups to choose from, 2 of which offer extended hours, so you can enrol your child in a group that best meets your family's needs. We also provide a pre-kindy program on Wednesdays.
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.
Gundala Community Kindergarten
Welcome to Gundala Community Kindergarten. We are a one-unit kindergarten which was established in 1977 in response to the commitment and activism of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander parents who wanted their children to have the same access to early childhood education that was afforded to other children.
Located on Quandamooka Country for the last 30 years, Gundala is growing into our vision of being a blueprint for inter-generational success.
We get to be powerful contributors to our community by offering early childhood services that holistically respond to the needs and aspirations of our little children and families, a place embedded within cultural knowledge systems that are guided by our Ancestral wisdom, empowered by the needs of our children, ad inspired by the aspirations of our families.
At Gundala Community Kindergarten, we provide a 3 day a week kindy program for children.
As an affiliated centre of C&K, Gundala 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.
Geebung Kindergarten & Preschool
At Geebung Kindy, we offer a nurturing, play-based environment that supports each child's individual growth.
Our curriculum is rooted in the Early Years Learning Framework and Queensland Kindergarten Learning Guidelines, with a focus on identity, wellbeing, and communication. Outdoor play and nature-based learning are integral parts of our approach, fostering curiosity, confidence, and environmental awareness.
Established in 1949, the Geebung Kindy has a rich history of adapting to meet the evolving needs of early childhood education while maintaining a commitment to sustainability and fostering strong community connections.
We have 4 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, Geebung 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.
Gaythorne Community Kindergarten
At Gaythorne Community Kindergarten, your child will feel safe, make friends and belong. We have an open natural learning environment where the children explore, investigate, and extend their learning.
You will find Gaythorne Community Kindergarten nestled in a quiet, tree-lined pocket of Gaythorne. Since 1988, our community-based, not-for-profit kindergarten has been nurturing children's potential through play. Our motto, "Play, Learn, and Explore," maximizes children's innate sense of curiosity and encourages their individual interests. Experienced and caring staff make sure children feel welcomed, supported, and valued.
At Gaythorne Community Kindergarten, we have 2 kindy groups to choose from, as well as a pre-kindy program for children from 2 years of age, and can also provide before kindy and after kindy care, and vacation care if needed.
If eligible, Child Care Subsidy is claimable on fees for pre-kindy, before kindy and after kindy care, and vacation care programs.
As an affiliated centre of C&K, Gaythorne 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.
Florence Kindergarten & Preschool
Welcome to Florence Kindergarten! Florence Kindergarten is a stand-alone service which was established in 1955 by community effort and volunteer labour. We offer a natural, play based learning framework lead by caring, degree qualified teachers and educators. Our aim is to provide an enriched environment where your children can truly grow as individuals and be prepared for the next important steps in their lives. Our teaching team tailors each day’s learning, taking into account the interests of the children in the group. Our spacious and natural environment is thoughtfully planned and well resourced. There is a focus on music, drama, literature and visual arts and we allocate plenty of time for outdoor play and discovery.
Community involvement is important to us at Florence Kindergarten. We foster strong ties to the local community by encouraging parent involvement in the daily operations of the kindergarten. We often hold and partake in community events and love connecting with local businesses and groups around us and taking the children on excursions to our local beach and other community facilities.
At C&K Florence Kindergarten & Preschool, 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, Florence 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.
Everton Park Kindergarten
C&K Everton Park was opened in 1962 and is located on a large, leafy block with a large kindergarten room, access to an outdoor deck and veranda and a huge playground full of leafy trees, real grass, large sandpit, shady forest area and many gardens. The children can enjoy playing in this beautiful, natural environment while listening to the wonderful birds that live in our trees and observing many of the natural wonders of their surroundings. As we have a maximum of 25 children, at any time the children have the benefit and freedom associated with having the entire kindergarten to themselves. C&K Everton Park is very well resourced with ample paint and craft resources, creative play equipment, books, puzzles, music and outdoor play equipment. Children are able to direct the type of play by selecting their own music, directing games and expressing their imagination. Children are able to continue to play over consecutive kindergarten days if they wish. We have highly qualified and experienced educators. Teachers regularly attend professional development opportunities to stay current in their profession.
At C&K Everton Park, each day is exciting and new. A day may involve working on projects and investigations, exploring, communicating, sharing, creating, imagining and much more. Our centre has not only met the requirements of an approved kindergarten program, but we have received a status of "Exceeding National Quality Standards". This means our kindergarten program makes that extra effort to ensure we do better than just meet the minimum requirements and help your children reach new heights in their learning.
As an affiliated centre of C&K, Everton Park 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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