C&K Childcare and Kindergarten
With more than 115 years of experience in early childhood education and care, C&K is one of Queensland's largest and oldest providers of early childhood education and care. As a not-for-profit organisation, we put children at the centre of everything we do, and deliver high-quality early childhoo...
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4.8
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Deborah Tien
3 Jan 2025
Absolutely a fantastic kindy . Beautiful kindy site and incredible educators and teachers. My daughter who has a very shy personality absolutely loved her...
Rachel Doherty
3 Jan 2025
C&K Arlington is such a brilliant centre , my own two children have attended from nursery to kindy and the centre educators and...
Jessica Minnegal
19 Dec 2024
East Street Kindy has been the best choice that we have made for our child. The educators and teachers are so amazing and...
Dan Forrest
19 Dec 2024
We couldn’t be happier with our experience at C&K Arlington Drive or what our family call "Playschool"! Both of our kids have absolutely...
Marcelina Simon
19 Dec 2024
A truly great childcare centre, with a great Director, wonderful educators and support staff, and a great kitchen team too (high quality nutritious...
Jennifer Fleming
19 Dec 2024
We've been very happy sending both kids here. Staff are amazing, kids are happy, they have great playgrounds and activities, and it feels...
Amyy
18 Dec 2024
Now that the year is over I can give an honest review of what I think. I decided to enroll my son into...
Anna Barnes
17 Dec 2024
My daughter has happily been at C&K North for the past 2 years and absolutely loves going each day. The staff have been...
Marcarla Fricker
14 Dec 2024
C&K Salisbury Community Kindy have offered such a wonderful experience for our son, it is such a community minded centre where everyone looks...
Peta A
13 Dec 2024
My son just finished a wonderful year at Redlands Community Kindergarten and we could not be happier with our experience. The staff really...
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What is community kindergarten?
Kindergarten, also known as preschool or pre-prep, is a structured, play-based program led by a university qualified early childhood teacher for children in the year before they attend school. The program which runs for 15 hours per week or 30 hours a fortnight, 40 weeks per calendar year, focuses on helping children to develop a wide range of essential skills and prepares them for their transition to school. Community kindergartens are usually open for approximately six hours per day, for example 8:30am to 2:30pm, 5 days per fortnight (3 days one week and 2 days the following week) but can vary depending on the kindy. A kindergarten group has up to 22 children, who are turning four years of age by the end of June.
How much does kindergarten cost?
Kindy is free for eligible age children (those turning 4 by 30 June, in the year they attend kindy) for 15 hours per week for 40 weeks (up to a maximum of 600 hours a year) at centres delivering government-approved kindergarten programs. If your child is attending kindy in a second group or as a 3 year old, fees may apply (known as the non-eligible fee). These fees are different for each centre and are available to view on the centre's web page. The non-eligble fee is updated every year in December for the following year. In addition to this, a one-off, non-refundable enrolment fee of $100 is payable when you confirm your child's enrolment at a C&K branch centre. This fee is not subsidised and is issued to cover the administrative costs of your child's enrolment at a C&K branch centre. However, the enrolment fee can be waived if you are an eligible concession care holder. Please discuss this with your centre's Director.
What year should my child attend kindergarten?
The Queensland Government recommends children attend kindergarten the year they will be 4 years old by June 30th.
What is childcare?
A C&K childcare centre (also called a long day care centre) offers quality education and care for children from six weeks to five years, for up to 12 hours per day. Our childcare centres aim to be a warm, safe, home-away-from-home for our young babies, toddlers, and children—a place where children are supported, encouraged, and heard.
What do children learn at childcare?
C&K’s early childhood curriculum Listening and Learning Together: C&K Curriculum Approach is used for children from birth to 5 in all our childcare centres. The learning outcomes in our curriculum approach align with the Early Years Learning Framework for Australia (EYLF), the Queensland Kindergarten Learning Guideline (QKLG), and contemporary practices and understandings of the early years. All centres deliver a government-approved kindergarten program with a bachelor-qualified Early Childhood Teacher. At C&K, we value learning through play and create opportunities for rich learning experiences that follow each child's unique interest. We see children from birth as thinkers and theorisers rich in ideas and knowledge, as powerful learners and active citizens. Some days learning can look like simple play, but we know that is where the magic happens.
What is the Child Care Subsidy?
The Australian Government helps families with the cost of childcare by subsidising fees to reduce out-of-pocket costs. This is called the Child Care Subsidy (CCS). You must meet certain requirements to be eligible for CCS, and the amount of subsidy you receive will depend on family income, activity hours, and the number and ages of the children you have in approved care.
How much does childcare cost?
Childcare fees for C&K childcare centres vary by centre and can be viewed on the centre’s web page. Fees are updated every year in July. All C&K childcare centres are approved for the Australian Government's Child Care Subsidy (CCS). We also receive Queensland Government funding for our kindergarten program delivered in our childcare centres. Eligible-age children may receive 15 hours per week of free kindy for 40 weeks (up to a maximum of 600 hours a year).
How do I choose the right childcare centre for my child?
We understand how daunting this task can be, and we are here to support our families in finding a centre that feels right for their child. At C&K, our doors are always open, and we encourage you to book a tour at some of your local C&K centres. It is important to explore the learning environment and meet the teachers and educators who will be spending time with your child. This is your chance to see the centre's routines, watch the staff interact with children, and get a feel for the space. During the tour, educators can answer any questions you might have. The right centre can look different for all families, depending on their unique needs. We aim to provide early childhood education and care environments where all children can thrive. Before or after visiting the centre, you can complete an enrolment application to be added to the waitlist.
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