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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

    All our kindergartens deliver C&K 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, eaducators, children and families. At C&K 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 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). 

    Learn more

    Kindergarten Fees

    The Queensland Government provides funding to make kindy free for families with eligible-age children (children turning 4 years old by 30 June in the year they attend kindy). The funding is provided directly to your centre, and if eligible, you will not pay any daily fee.

    Free kindy is only available for one kindergarten group, so you may have to pay fees if your child is enrolled in two groups. For example:

    • If your child is enrolled in both kindergarten groups at one kindy.
    • If your child is enrolled in two different kindergartens. You must nominate which kindergarten will receive the funding when you enrol.
    • If your child is enrolled in a kindergarten and a childcare centre, you will only receive free kindy at the kindy and not at the childcare centre.

    2024

    Daily Fee

    Daily fee (eligible-age children) FREE
    Daily fee (non-eligible)* - 5 days a fortnight program TBC
    Daily fee (non-eligible)* - 2 days a week program TBC

    Other Fees

    You may also have to pay an enrolment fee and membership fee. These will be one-off fees and paid before your child starts kindergarten.

    2024

    Fee

    Enrolment fee TBC
    Membership fee TBC

    What if I want my 3 year old to go to kindergarten?*

    Priority is given to eligible-age children but if there are places available, we are happy to have 3 year old children at kindy and attend for two years.  The subsidies do not apply for 3 year old children, and the daily fee (non-eligible) will apply. Please contact us on 0421 304 192 for more information on fees for 3 year olds and to discuss your child and your family’s situation.

    I have more questions. Who can I talk to? 

    You can find more information on our Kindergarten Fees page or you can download our Fact Sheet.

    Please contact us on 0421 304 192 if you have any other questions.