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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).
C&K The Range Community Kindergarten
At C&K The Range 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.
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 The Range, we have two kindy groups to choose from. The two groups ensure children receive the same number of hours of education across the year. The group has 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.
C&K The Range is located on West Street, The Range, approximately 1.5 kilometres from Rockhampton City.
C&K The Gap Community Kindergarten
At C&K The Gap 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.
At C&K The Gap, we have four kindy groups to choose from. The four groups ensure children receive the same number of hours of education across the year. The group has 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.
We have an open natural learning environment where the children explore, investigate, and extend their learning. Our kindergarten is unique in having a large Nature Space that directly adjoins our back playground. Commencing mid-year, we access this space weekly with the children. Nature play provides our children with many opportunities to challenge themselves, explore, create, and connect with the natural world.
We also have a special connection to Bluey, as we are the home of 'Bob the Bilby' - the inspiration behind the wonderful Bluey puppet!
C&K The Gap is located on Waterworks Road, The Gap, a short 400 metre walk from The Gap State School.In 2026, C&K The Gap will be trialling the below group options:1A - 5 Day Fortnight - Mon, Tues, Alt Wed (8:40am - 2:48pm)1B - 5 Day Fortnight - Thurs, Fri, Alt Wed (8:40am - 2:48pm)2A - 2 Day Week - Mon, Tues (8:20am - 4:02pm)2B - 2 Day Week - Thurs, Fri (8:20am - 4:02pm)
C&K Taranganba Community Kindergarten
At C&K Taranganba 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.
At C&K Taranganba, we have two kindy groups to choose from. The two groups ensure children receive the same number of hours of education across the year. The group has 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.
At C&K Taranganba, we identified a need for children to create and have access to long-term Bushcraft structures. This allows children opportunities to visit a structure, so they can extend their ideas. In the past we have built a selection of shelters, Bushcraft ladders, a Bushcraft seat, and navigated using the sun.
We love teaching children real-life skills such as knot tying and building which develops fine and gross motor skills and problem-solving skills. At our kindergarten, we believe it is important to give children the resources, times and space to explore their building choices. Many children learn building strategies from their peers and as a result, become more competent and capable themselves. We brainstorm ideas as a group to extend children's project builds.
C&K Taranganba is located on Taranganba Road, situated behind Taranganba State School a 10 minute drive south of Yeppoon.
C&K Sunset Community Kindergarten
At C&K Sunset 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.
At C&K Sunset, we have two kindy groups to choose from. The two groups ensure children receive the same number of hours of education across the year. The group has 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.C&K Sunset 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 C&K Sunset'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.
C&K Sunset is located on Hercules Road, Sunset, a 5 minute drive from Mount Isa City on the grounds of Sunset State School.
C&K Stanthorpe Community Kindergarten
At C&K Stanthorpe 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.
At C&K Stanthorpe, we have two kindy groups to choose from. The two groups ensure children receive the same number of hours of education across the year. The group has 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.
C&K Stanthorpe is located on Creek Road in the heart of Stanthorpe, a 2 minute drive from Stanthorpe State School.
C&K St Catherine's Community Kindergarten
At C&K St Catherine's 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.
At C&K St Catherine's, we have two kindy groups to choose from. The two groups ensure children receive the same number of hours of education across the year. The group has 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.
C&K St Catherine's is located on Newnham Road, Wishart, and can be accessed via Bellot Street. It is co-located on the grounds of St Catherine's Catholic Primary School, a short 250 metre walk from Wishart State School.
C&K South Mackay Community Kindergarten
At C&K South Mackay 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.
At C&K South Mackay, we have two kindy groups to choose from. The two groups ensure children receive the same number of hours of education across the year. The group has 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.
C&K South Mackay is located on the corner of Leisure Court and Casey Avenue, South Mackay.
C&K Slade Point Community Kindergarten
At C&K Slade Point 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.
The heart of C&K Slade Point Community Kindergarten is a vibrant puppet named Edgar, who is doing more than just entertaining; he’s transforming lives. Edgar began as a simple tool to support emotional regulation. But what followed was nothing short of extraordinary. With his bright colours and gentle presence, Edgar quickly became a beloved "teacher" among children, easing transitions, sparking joy, and fostering kindness.
🏆A big round of applause for Natalie McDougall from C&K Slade Point Community Kindergarten, the Winc Education Playful Pedagogy Award winner! Natalie won this award for the extraordinary introduction of Edgar. Read more about the award here.
From calming anxious little ones to encouraging heartfelt acts of compassion through “Edgar’s Kindness Wall,” Edgar’s impact ripples through every corner of the kindergarten. His ability to connect with children has inspired a deeper partnership between early childhood and primary educators, helping to create smoother transitions and shared teaching practices.
Edgar may be made of fabric and fluff, but the magic he brings is very real. He’s not just a puppet; he’s a catalyst for joy, empathy, creativity, and community-wide transformation.
At C&K Slade Point, we have one kindy group to choose from. The group has 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.
C&K Slade Point is located on Pheasant Street (opposite Eagle Street), Slade Point, approximately 12 minutes' drive north of Central Mackay on the grounds of Slade Point State School.
C&K Salisbury Community Kindergarten
At C&K Salisbury 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. Our playground underwent an exciting upgrade in August 2025 and now features a new fort, an added creek feature, and a mud patch. A stepping pathway has been created to link some of the older features, like the wobbly bridge and deck. The upgrade also includes a variety of native plants.
At C&K Salisbury, we have two kindy groups to choose from. The two groups ensure children receive the same number of hours of education across the year. The group has 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.
C&K Salisbury is located on the corner of Lillian Avenue and Tuckett Road, Salisbury, approximately 20 minutes south of Brisbane City.
C&K Rochedale South Community Kindergarten
At C&K Rochedale South 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.
At C&K Rochedale South, we have four kindy groups to choose from. The four groups ensure children receive the same number of hours of education across the year. The group has 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.
C&K Rochedale South is located on Wendron Street, Rochedale South, on the grounds of Rochedale South State School.
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