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C&K West End Scott Street Community Kindergarten

Operating Hours and Groups

At West End Scott Street Community Kindergarten we have two models of delivery for families to choose from. We operate during QLD school terms.

  • Group 1: Monday, Tuesday and alternate Wednesdays, 8:30am to 2:45pm
  • Group 2: Thursday, Friday and alternate Wednesdays, 8:30am to 2:45pm

The groups comprise a maximum of 22 children and the staff ratio includes 2 experienced and qualified staff to 22 children.

We are closed for school holidays, public holidays and some pupil free days.

Welcome

Welcome to West End Scott Street Community Kindergarten!  Our beautiful kindergarten holds a special place in the hearts of many local families as it has been operating now for over 65 years.

We provide a high quality program for children in an engaging, interesting, well resourced and aesthetically pleasing learning environment.

Our classic Queenslander building was purposefully renovated by award winning Brisbane architects in 2008. It is a attractive and spacious home like environment, where children feel comfortable, welcome and relaxed to learn at their own pace through play.

We are located conveniently across the road from West End State Primary School in the vibrant inner city suburb of West End.

You can find us at 15 Hardgrave Road (corner of Scott Street). We are very close to Davis Street Park and Montague Rd.

Our Philosophy

At West End Scott Street Community Kindergarten, we provide a relaxed, friendly and welcoming environment where children and families feel secure, valued and included.

We are committed to

  • recognising the potential of every child
  • valuing each child as a unique individual
  • developing warm, respectful and reciprocal relationships
  • celebrating the richness of different cultures and values
  • giving children opportunities to develop holistically in all areas
  • a belief that children are capable and resourceful learners full of ideas, their own passions and questions that we extend on
  • providing a safe ,  protective and healthy environment
  • honouring each child’s right to play
  • connecting children to their natural world and increasing awareness for the environment
  • putting children first
  • striving for excellence.

Child-Led Learning 

No two days are the same at West End Scott Street Community Kindergarten. Our teaching team tailor each day’s learning taking into account the interests of the children in the group. The spacious environment at our kindy is thoughtfully planned and well resourced. There is a focus on music, drama, literature and visual arts and time spent discovering the natural environment outdoors.

Community Spirit 

Community spirit is important to us at West End Scott Street Community Kindergarten. We foster our strong ties to the local community by encouraging parent input and involvement in the daily operations of the kindergarten and programming decisions. We often hold and partake in community events and love connecting with local businesses and groups around us.

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    Don't miss out on a place, waitlist your child today.

    Waitlist now to secure your place at our centre. You will be added to a queue and contacted as soon as a suitable place is available. 

    Places for kindergarten are usually offered for the following year, between May and July the year before.

    Please contact our centre directly via phone or email if have any questions.

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    What year should my child attend kindy?

    This table shows the year the Queensland government recommends your child attends kindergarten. Children aged 4 years old by June 30 in the year they attend kindy are also called ‘Eligible age’ or ‘Target age’.

    Year born Kindy year
    1 July 2019 to 30 June 2020 2024
    1 July 2020 to 30 June 2021 2025
    1 July 2021 to 30 June 2022 2026
    1 July 2022 to 30 June 2023 2027

    Kindergarten, also known as pre-prep or preschool, is a program for children in the year before they attend school. When places are available, 3-year old children may be able to attend.

    C&K's kindergarten programs are guided by university-qualified teachers and support children to be curious, capable, and collaborative learners.

    At C&K we know that children do not learn in isolation, for us learning is partnership between teachers, children, parents, and communities. 

    Our curriculum approach, Listening and Learning Together, aligns with both The Early Years Learning Framework for Australia (EYLF), and the Queensland Kindergarten Learning Guideline (QKLG).

    It continues the longstanding traditions and philosophical commitments of C&K to our children, families and communities. Read more about the history of C&K.

    We've designed our indoor and outdoor spaces to ignite imaginations, nurture healthy minds and bodies, as children explore, experiment, play and learn.

    Learning through play is an integral part of our education program. Our educators skilfully enrich and extend on children's play experiences, 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 and through written documentation in your centre, and in some centres through StoryPark (an app and website). 

    Read more about C&K's education program.

    2023 Kindergarten Fees 

    The daily fee for eligible age children (children turning 4 by June 30 of the year attending Kindy) depends on your individual family’s circumstances.  You may be eligible for a subsidy under the Queensland Kindergarten Funding Program to reduce your out-of-pocket expense. 

    For more detail, please refer to our 2023 Statement of Fees (PDF). 

    For more details on the subsidies available, please visit Kindy Savings. 

    For more information on Kindergarten Fees, please visit Kindergarten Fees.