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C&K Whitfield Community Kindergarten

Operating Hours 

2 long day fortnight: Monday - Tuesday, Thursday - Friday: 8:00am - 3:45pm

Welcome

At Whitfield Community Kindergarten, we have two models of delivery for families to choose from. Both programs ensure children receive the same number of hours of education across the school year. 

There are two units in the Kindy, which offers a 2 days per week program with longer days. Please note that session times may change from year to year. The registration form gives details of current fees and sessions times, and there is a non-refundable registration fee for those interested in putting their child's name onto our waiting list.

Whitfield Community Kindergarten has been assessed by the Department of Education and Training as exceeding the National Quality Standards in all seven Quality Areas.

Child-Led Learning  

No two days are the same at Whitfield Kindy. 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 Whitfield Kindy. 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. 

Contact us to add your child to our waiting list. 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. 

If you have 3-5 year old child, call now to see if there are vacancies for this year on (07) 4034 2985 or email admin@whitfieldkindy.org.au

We encourage parents to put their child's name on the waitlist as soon as possible for future years. Please enrol now for future years as follows by using the contact email address or phone number above.

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 2018 to 30 June 2019 2023
1 July 2019 to 30 June 2020 2024
1 July 2020 to 30 June 2021 2025
1 July 2021 to 30 June 2022 2026
 

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.

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We offer Kindy tours on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday from 9:30am to 1:30pm (closed Wednesdays). Phone ahead on (07) 4034 2985 to schedule a visit and a chat with our wonderful teaching team!

 

2023 Kindergarten Fees 

The daily fee for eligible age children (children turning 4 by June 30 of the year attending Kindy) is up to $75.  Depending 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. 

If you have a 3-5 year old child, call now to see if there are any vacancies for this year on (07) 4034 2985 or email admin@whitfieldkindy.org.au

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