Craigslea Kindergarten & Preschool

Kindergarten
3.5 years - 5 years

Welcome to Craigslea Kindergarten, where we provide a play-based learning environment to inspire children to grow, explore and make sense of the world. Our gentle and caring teachers deliver the curriculum to students in a way that encourages confidence and resilience. Meaningful relationships with children and their families are fundamental to our philosophy; we value a nurturing, healthy environment for the wellbeing of all. We believe that everyone should be treated with respect and dignity. Our kindy has a long history of community participation, and the team at Craigslea kindy offer an experienced approach and balanced environment for your child's learning.

At Craigslea Kindergarten, we have two kindy groups to choose from. All groups ensure children receive the same number of hours of education across the year. The groups have a maximum of 22 children and are led by an experienced and qualified early childhood teacher. We operate during QLD school terms and are closed for school holidays, public holidays and some pupil free days.

As an affiliated centre of C&K, Craigslea receives support from C&K as the Central Governing Body but operates as an independent incorporated association managed by a volunteer management committee. Centres affiliated with C&K receive comprehensive support in governance, including managing kindergarten and inclusion funding, training for committees and educators, advice and support regarding inclusion, use of the C&K brand, curriculum approach and resource materials.

General information

Curriculum

Fees

Inclusions

Programs

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, educators, children and families. 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 skillfully enrich and extend children's play experiences, creating a learning program that is tailored and meaningful for your child.

2024 Fees
Enrolment Fee
$100.00 one-off
Non-eligible Kindy Daily Fee (5 Days a Fortnight)
$60.00
Extended Hours Program Daily Fee (5 Days a Fortnight)
FREE

Queensland Kindergarten Funding: The Queensland Government provides funding for eligible-aged children (children turning 4 by 30 June, in the year they attend a kindy program) attending a centre delivering a government-approved kindergarten program. This funding allows your eligible-aged child to attend kindergarten for free.

Non-eligible-aged Children: Enrolment priority is given to eligible-age children, but if there are places available, we welcome 3-year-old children to enrol and attend for two years. The Queensland Kindergarten Funding does not apply for 3-year-old children, and the non-eligible kindy daily fee will apply. Please contact us for more information on fees for 3-year-old children and to discuss your family's situation.

Please visit our Kindergarten Fees page for more information.

Queensland Kindergarten Funding: The Queensland Government provides funding for eligible-aged children
(children turning 4 by 30 June, in the year they attend a kindy program), attending a centre delivering a
government-approved kindergarten program. This funding allows your eligible-aged child to attend kindergarten
for free.

Non-eligible-aged Children: Enrolment priority is given to eligible-age children but if there are places available,
we welcome 3 year-old children to enrol and attend for two years. The Queensland Kindergarten Funding does
not apply for 3 year-old children and the non-eligible kindy daily fee will apply. Please contact us for more
information on fees for 3 year-old children and to discuss your families situation.

Please visit our Kindergarten Fees page for more information.

Queensland Kindergarten Funding: The Queensland Government provides funding for eligible-aged children (children turning 4 by 30 June, in the year they attend a kindy program), attending a centre delivering a government-approved kindergarten program. This funding allows your eligible-aged child to attend kindergarten for free.

Non-eligible-aged Children: Enrolment priority is given to eligible-age children, but if there are places available, we welcome 3-year-old children to enrol and attend for two years. The Queensland Kindergarten Funding does not apply for 3-year-old children, and the non-eligible kindy daily fee will apply. Please contact us for more information on fees for 3-year-old children and to discuss your family's situation.

Please visit our Kindergarten Fees page for more information.

Queensland Kindergarten Funding: The Queensland Government provides funding for eligible-aged children (children turning 4 by 30 June, in the year they attend a kindy program), attending a centre delivering a government-approved kindergarten program. This funding allows your eligible-aged child to attend kindergarten for free.

Non-eligible-aged Children: Enrolment priority is given to eligible-age children, but if there are places available, we welcome 3-year-old children to enrol and attend for two years. The Queensland Kindergarten Funding does not apply for 3-year-old children, and the non-eligible kindy daily fee will apply. Please contact us for more information on fees for 3-year-old children and to discuss your family's situation.

Please visit our Kindergarten Fees page for more information.

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Centre Inclusions

Excursions

Incursions

Storypark

Sunscreen

1A - 5 Day Fortnight - Mon, Tue, Alt Wed

Annual program runs each year

Monday

Operating Hours:

08:45AM - 02:45PM

Tuesday

Operating Hours:

08:45AM - 02:45PM

Wednesday (Alter)

Operating Hours:

08:45AM - 02:45PM

1B - 5 Day Fortnight - Thu, Fri, Alt Wed

Annual program runs each year

Wednesday (Alter)

Operating Hours:

08:45AM - 02:45PM

Thursday

Operating Hours:

08:45AM - 02:45PM

Friday

Operating Hours:

08:45AM - 02:45PM

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