Who We Are
Wanya In Gubbi Gubbi language is the word for hello and welcome. Wanya everyone.
WunyaWelcome to Florence Kindergarten!
Florence Kindergarten is a stand-alone service which was established in 1955 by community effort and volunteer labour. We offer a natural, play based learning framework lead by caring, degree qualified teachers and educators. Our aim is to provide an enriched environment where your children can truly grow as individuals and be prepared for the next important steps in their lives. Our teaching team tailors each day’s learning, taking into account the interests of the children in the group. Our spacious and natural environment is thoughtfully planned and well resourced. There is a focus on music, drama, literature and visual arts and we allocate plenty of time for outdoor play and discovery.
Community involvement is important to us at Florence Kindergarten. We foster strong ties to the local community by encouraging parent involvement in the daily operations of the kindergarten. We often hold and partake in community events and love connecting with local businesses and groups around us and taking the children on excursions to our local beach and other community facilities.
At C&K Florence Kindergarten & Preschool, 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, Florence Kindergarten 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.
Curriculum
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 skilfully enrich and extend children's play experiences, creating a learning program that is tailored and meaningful for your child.
Kindy Hours
Group A – Kalim
Schedule: 5-Day Fortnight (Monday, Tuesday, Alternate Wednesday)
Program: Annual school term Program Hours (QLD)
Operating Hours
Monday
08:30 AM – 02:38 PM
Tuesday
08:30 AM – 02:38 PM
Wednesday (Alternate Weeks)
08:30 AM – 02:38 PM
Group B – Bulla
Schedule: 5-Day Fortnight (Thursday, Friday, Alternate Wednesday)
Program: Annual school term Program Hours (QLD)
Operating Hours
Wednesday (Alternate Weeks)
08:30 AM – 02:38 PM
Thursday
08:30 AM – 02:38 PM
Friday
08:30 AM – 02:38 PM
Enrolment Fee
Enrolment Fee
$100.00
Kindy Daily Fee (5 Days a Fortnight)
FREE
Membership Fee
$20.00
Non-eligible Kindy Daily Fee (5 Days a Fortnight)
$111.85
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.
