C&K Arlington Drive Childcare Centre
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C&K Arlington Drive Childcare Centre overview
Our Operating Hours
Monday – Friday 6:30am to 6:30pm
Welcome
Welcome to Arlington Drive Premium Childcare
The Crèche and Kindergarten Association Limited (C&K) is delighted to have merged with FMJ Childcare Pty Ltd in October 2016 and warmly welcomes families from Arlington Drive Premium Childcare.
We are an all-inclusive daily service fee which includes nutritious meals prepared fresh daily, quality nappies, T-shirts, water bottles, sheet bags, hats and visiting entertainment.
Nursery
Our nursery program is designed to help children develop an awareness of both self and the world around them, within a warm, caring and family-based environment. This prepares children for future learning and the transition into the Toddler Room. As your child gains more independence, emphasis is placed on developing social skills, such as sharing and co-operation, as well as imagination through creative play and exploration of their environment. Nursery routines are very flexible allowing children to move freely around the room to discover, learn, create and develop. Babies are loved, held and nurtured to ensure that they receive every opportunity to develop in a safe, happy, stimulating and caring environment.
Toddlers
We transition babies from the Nursery to Toddlers when they start to walk so that they have an opportunity to practice and perfect motor skills with children of the same developmental level. This is a very busy time for your toddler. They are very intent on discovering new things about themselves and their environment. Beginning to walk, trying to talk, learning to listen, climbing on things, investigating cupboards and trying to take things apart, are a few examples of toddler behaviour. The program includes a variety of stimulating activities, small group interactions, quiet time, free-play and independent exploration. Educators will provide encouragement and provide a safe, secure environment as your child develops self-confidence.
Junior Kindy
The Junior Kindy program offers positive experiences through child-centred and hands on experiences. The program is developed around the children's individual interests and is reflective of service policies and philosophy. Educators will support your child's development through interesting, challenging and fun activities, sensitive listening and responsive relationships. Children have time to determine what interests them, through exploration, touch, practice and communication. Materials, activities and daily routine are designed to match the needs of children.
Senior Kindy
Young children learn best when they enjoy what they are doing. Play is the natural way for young children to acquire a vast range of knowledge and skills. Our program allows children to immerse themselves in experiences that challenge the mind and body so that they develop a greater awareness of their environment. In Senior Kindy there is an increased emphasis on numeracy and literacy skills in preparation for your child’s entry into the more structured Pre-Prep Kindergarten Program. Every child develops at a different rate. Educators will monitor the progress of all children to ensure that they are appropriately challenged.
Pre-Prep (Kindergarten)
Our Kindergarten Program includes the introduction of a more structured format so that your child will start to experience the sense of being in a group in a classroom environment. We expand on early literacy and numeracy skills, as well as encourage creativity, logic, reasoning, social and life skills. We use an Interactive Smart Board, computers and iPads with computer literacy programs such as Letterland and Reading Eggs. Write 2 Spell and You Can Do It programs are also used which promote children’s social skills. Play-based learning environments offer diverse opportunities to explore, discover, and create; fostering qualities such as curiosity, perseverance and risk taking.
We look forward to welcoming you at our service.
Peta Bartlett - Director
Fees & Vacancies
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Enquire & enrol to get a week on Care For Kids*
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Enquire & enrol to get a week on Care For Kids*
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Enquire & enrol to get a week on Care For Kids*
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Enquire & enrol to get a week on Care For Kids*
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Enquire & enrol to get a week on Care For Kids*
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Enquire & enrol to get a week on Care For Kids*
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Enquire & enrol to get a week on Care For Kids*
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Enquire & enrol to get a week on Care For Kids*
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Enquire & enrol to get a week on Care For Kids*
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Enquire & enrol to get a week on Care For Kids*
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C&K Arlington Drive Childcare Centre Service features
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Kindergarten/Preschool Programs
Kindergarten/Preschool Programs
Kindergarten Program
Our dedicated and qualified teachers and educators nurture healthy minds and bodies, celebrating each child’s individual strengths to support their participation and growth towards their full potential. We co-design vibrant learning communities with children, families, and communities, ensuring your C&K centre is a place where your child feels safe, makes friends, and belongs.
Our indoor and outdoor spaces ignite imaginations and foster curiosity, allowing children to explore, experiment, play, and learn. Educators are open to your child’s ideas and will guide their social and emotional growth. Your child will have opportunities to explore, solve problems, develop friendships, use their creativity, and play. We also prepare children for the transition to school and a lifelong love of learning.
All C&K community kindergartens and childcare centres deliver a government-approved kindergarten program.
Infant and Toddler Approach
C&K has developed a specialized infant and toddler approach, guiding the care and education of our youngest learners. Our warm and professional educators "slow down" to be in the moment with your child as they explore the world. We focus on developing deep, trusting relationships with each baby and toddler, ensuring they feel safe, happy, and secure through consistent routines and rituals.
Babies and toddlers are naturally curious about the world, and we delight in sharing their sense of wonder.
Play-Based Learning at C&K
Play-based learning at C&K reflects the children, educators, families, and communities at each centre. Our teachers and educators enrich and extend children’s play in meaningful ways. For example, if a child is playing in the sandpit, an educator might encourage them to draw maps in the sand or measure water levels, supporting literacy and numeracy development.
Programs at C&K centres may also include:
Nature Play: Time to play freely outdoors, connect with nature, and use natural materials.
Risky Play: Safe exploration of questions like "Can this branch take my weight?" under expert supervision.
STEM: Inquiry-based experiences incorporating Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics.
Literacy and Language: Talking, reading, conversing, drawing, and playing with open-ended materials.
The Arts: Exploring creativity through visual arts, drama, music, movement, and a variety of materials.
First Nations Peoples' Histories and Perspectives: Learning about and respecting the connections to land, sea, and sky in all our programs.
About the Curriculum
About the Curriculum
C&K has developed a Infant and Toddler Approach which informs the way we care for and educate our babies and toddlers. Our philosophy for this age is to “slow down” and be in the moment with your child as they learn and explore the world. We focus on developing a deep and trusting relationship with each child.
All C&K childcare centres 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, learning is a collaborative process between teachers, educators, 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 and care journey is shared with you via conversations with your child’s educators, through written documentation and through StoryPark (an app and website).C&K has developed a Infant and Toddler Approach which informs the way we care for and educate our babies and toddlers.
Our philosophy for this age is to “slow down” and be in the moment with your child as they learn and explore the world. We focus on developing a deep and trusting relationship with each child.
All C&K childcare centres 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, learning is a collaborative process between teachers, educators, 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 and care journey is shared with you via conversations with your child’s educators, through written documentation and through StoryPark (an app and website).
Centre philosophy
Centre philosophy
Where every child flourishes.
To nurture and inspire children to succeed in an ever-changing world.
We put children first: Every decision we make and action we take centers around the well-being and development of the children in our care.
We respect each other: We foster a culture of mutual respect, valuing diverse perspectives and encouraging open communication.
We work with integrity: We uphold the highest standards of honesty and transparency in all our interactions.
We strive for excellence: We are committed to continuous improvement and excellence in everything we do, ensuring the best outcomes for the children and families we serve.
Programs
Programs
Our Education Program
C&K's early childhood curriculum, Listening and Learning Together:
C&K Curriculum Approach, serves children from birth to five years old across all our kindergartens and childcare centres. This approach aligns with The Early Years Learning Framework for Australia (EYLF) and the Queensland Kindergarten Learning Guideline (QKLG), integrating contemporary practices and understandings of the early years.
Our educators skillfully partner with children and families to create caring and vibrant learning communities. In the year before school, university-qualified teachers guide and support children to become curious, capable, and collaborative learners. For children from birth to three, our infant and toddler approach focuses on slowing down and being present as they explore the world.
At C&K, we see children from birth as thinkers and theorisers, rich in ideas and knowledge, powerful learners, and active citizens. We work with an anti-bias curriculum to promote fairness, empowerment, and respect, modeling equity and inclusion. We honor every child’s right to play, build on their existing learning from home, and provide foundations for lifelong learning.
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Amazing centre very friendly staff very well run centre. Amazing centre very friendly staff very well run centre.
The upmost amazing Kindergarten ever. The team have put together such an amazing structure and curriculum that I am confident my son will... The upmost amazing Kindergarten ever. The team have put together such an amazing structure and curriculum that I am confident my son will have the best start to school next year possible. Thank you to everyone there for everything you have done for Oliver and we will miss you and your smiling faces when it’s time for Oliver to start school. Even my elder children comment that they wish they could spend their days there rather than school! Read more