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All our kindergartens deliver C&K's quality kindergarten program. Kindergarten, also known as pre-prep or preschool, is a program for children who are turning 4 by June 30 in the year before they attend school. C&K’s kindy programs are government-approved and led by experienced and university qualified teachers. Our program supports children’s curiosity, creativity, problem solving, resilience and real-world knowledge and skills.
At C&K, we know that children do not learn in isolation, so we approach learning as a collaborative relationship between teachers, educators, children and families. We believe children are powerful learners, active citizens, thinkers and theorisers - this is at the heart of our early childhood curriculum. We've designed our indoor and outdoor spaces to ignite imaginations and nurture healthy minds and bodies. Learning through play is an integral part of our education program. Our educators skilfully enrich and extend children's playexperiences, creating a learning program that is tailored and meaningful for your child.
Your child’s learning journey is shared with you via conversations with your child’s educators, through written documentation and through Storypark (an app and website).
Gin Gin Kindergarten
Welcome to Gin Gin 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 Gin Gin 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 Gin Gin Kindergarten, we offer a 2 day a week kindergarten program.
As an affiliated centre of C&K, Gin Gin 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.
Forestview Community Kindergarten
Welcome to Forestview 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 from 3 to 5 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 Forestview 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.
Having educated over 2,500 children since its establishment over 50 years ago, we provide the highest quality education and care to the Bundaberg community.
We have 2 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, Forestview 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.
Estelle Cardiff Community Kindergarten
Welcome to Estelle Cardiff 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 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 Estelle Cardiff 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.
At Estelle Cardiff 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.
Estelle Cardiff 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.Your three-year-old child can attend Estelle Cardiff kindy's high-quality community kindergarten program alongside four-year-olds. Attending kindergarten provides learning opportunities for your child in a safe and nurturing environment, including building relationships with teachers and growing their confidence and social skills to engage with other children.
Esk & District Kindergarten
Welcome to C&K Esk & District Kindergarten Ass. Inc. We are a dedicated Kindergarten, offering quality education and care. We are located at 26 South Street, Esk. Our centre has stimulating indoor and outdoor environments that offer a range of opportunities for children to learn through play. We are a not-for-profit community Kindergarten, operated and managed by volunteers, affiliated with C&K and licensed through the Office of Early Childhood Education and Care. At the start of each year, a committee of parent volunteers are elected at the AGM to manage the centre. We believe that children are competent and capable individuals and their rights are paramount. Our play-based learning provides opportunities for children to explore, solve problems, develop friendships, imagine and create, while also enhancing their language, literacy and numeracy skills.
Outdoor, nature-based connections are highly valued. It is our belief that developing practical, outdoor skills fosters confidence, independence and innovation. The holistic development of all children is supported by educators who observe and facilitate free-play, open exploration and imagination. It is our aim to encourage active involvement in our Kindergarten community. We embrace the sharing of ideas, skills, experiences and resources. The individual rights of each child, family, staff member and volunteer are respected, valued, protected and promoted. By working together, the educators, management and parents can provide a safe, nurturing environment for children to learn and grow to the best of their abilities.
At Esk and District Kindergarten, we 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, Esk & District 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.
Eileen Fisher Memorial Community Kindergarten
Welcome to Eileen Fisher Memorial Kindergarten. A place where play takes centre stage in your child’s education and where children are given time to explore, discover and learn! Eileen Fisher Memorial Kindergarten is a licensed early childhood centre affiliated with the Creche & Kindergarten Association of Queensland located in Mount Isa. The centre is also registered with the Queensland Kindergarten Funding Scheme as a Kindergarten Program Provider (KPP). The centre offers two, five-day fortnight kindergarten programs. Each program runs from 8.30am to 2.50pm, with each group consisting of 22 children who attend on Monday, Tuesday, and alternate Wednesdays or alternate Wednesdays, Thursday, and Friday.
When children enter an early childhood setting, they bring with them a rich variety of cultural and social backgrounds and experiences. This Centre recognises the individuality of each child and family and observes a policy of acceptance, regardless of race, creed, gender, disability, class or culture. This centre actively promotes conservation and encourages children and families to protect the environment. Native animals and insects are treated with care and are allowed to remain free for children to observe. Care of the environment is fostered among children and adults.
As an affiliated centre of C&K, Eileen Fischer 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.
Edmonton Community Kindergarten
Welcome to C&K Edmonton Community Kindergarten. We have been offering quality education and care for pre-prep children over the last 25 years and place great emphasis on creating a warm and caring atmosphere of respect and dignity for children and families. We want your child’s experience to be a positive and fulfilling one.
We know children are competent and capable learners, who can make their own choices, problem solve and explore. Our role is to support this strengths-based approach to achieve the best outcomes for each child. For our families, we work together in partnerships to support and communicate with one another. We value the knowledge and expertise parents have of their child and wide diversity of experiences parents can contribute to the learning program. For our community, connections with and respect for the natural world and all its peoples are essential for children being and becoming active contributors to their communities.
Our Mission Statement is to provide a safe, welcoming, educational environment that reflects the interests, needs and abilities of the children and responds to the needs of the families in the community.
At Edmonton 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.
Edmonton 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.Your three-year-old child can attend Edmonton kindy's high-quality community kindergarten program alongside four-year-olds. Attending kindergarten provides learning opportunities for your child in a safe and nurturing environment, including building relationships with teachers and growing their confidence and social skills to engage with other children.
As an affiliated centre of C&K, Edmonton 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.
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