C&K has cared and educated for over one million children since we were established in 1907. We have over 330 kindys and childcares around Queensland, and as a not-for-profit, children come first in everything we do. C&K's early childhood curriculum approach is used for children from birth to 5 in all our kindys and childcares.
In the year before school, university-qualified teachers guide and support children to be curious, capable and collaborative learners. Our Birth to Three program guides how we educate and care for our infants and toddlers. Our philosophy for this age is to slow down and be with your child as they are encouraged to explore the world.
In the year before school, university-qualified teachers guide and support children to be curious, capable and collaborative learners. Our Birth to Three program guides how we educate and care for our infants and toddlers. Our philosophy for this age is to slow down and be with your child as they are encouraged to explore the world.
Services
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. All our childcare centres feature C&K's world-renowned kindergarten program for children aged 3-5 years. University qualified teachers guide and support your child to be curious, capable and confident learners.
C&K enrols children into our branch centres from a waitlist. Waitlisting is free, and places are offered to children based on their age, then by the date you submit your application. How to enrol - C&K enrols children into our centres from a waitlist. Waitlisting is free and offers are made based on the date you submit your waitlist application and your child's age.
C&K has developed a Birth to Three program 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 baby or toddler.
We offer flexible booking options, designed to help you maximise your Child Care Subsidy and access to early childhood education and care while minimising out-of-pocket costs. Our 9 and 10 hour sessions work in with your schedule and start once your child is signed in, they do not have set start and finish times.
C&K continues to shine well above National assessment and rating results, with 60% of centres achieving "Exceeding" (30% above the national average). C&K Bribie Island Community Kindergarten is also one of a very small number of centres in Australia to have received an 'Excellent' rating. A national legislative framework, consisting of the Education and Care Services National Law and Regulations.
Reviews (8)
Harriet Devlin-Dunbar
Nov 13, 2021
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C&K Cotton Tree is such a wonderful, positive, forward-thinking, inclusive, child-centred community to be a part of. We are grateful to have been part of it.
All of the staff have been incredible. Their willingness to problem solve and strategise, to build relationship and communicate - nothing ever seemed too hard for them.
From the smiling… faces as we walked through the door to the skilled and kind educators caring for our child, our experience here has been fantastic.
If play-based learning and a genuinely child-centred approach is for you, I can’t recommend highly enough.
All of the staff have been incredible. Their willingness to problem solve and strategise, to build relationship and communicate - nothing ever seemed too hard for them.
From the smiling… faces as we walked through the door to the skilled and kind educators caring for our child, our experience here has been fantastic.
If play-based learning and a genuinely child-centred approach is for you, I can’t recommend highly enough.
Sukhjinder Kaur
Jun 16, 2021
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Guy Clancy
Jun 03, 2021
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Sandy Eagleton
Feb 15, 2021
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Aisha Tito
Feb 15, 2021
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Coomera Springs C&K WOW! what a amazing start to Brodie’s year he is absolutely loving it!! And is making lots of new friends. Always comes home and shares his fun filled day with us all.The centre staff are all absolutely AMAZING!! They make you feel so welcomed and always puts a smile on my face and I know my little one will feel the same way 😍
Cody Loades
Feb 15, 2021
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I cannot recommend C&K Coomera Springs enough! I was nervous at how my child would settle into kindergarten but with the guidance and care of the amazing teachers and the welcoming environment, he fit right in without a tear. I have seen such a boost in his confidence and I am so happy I chose C&K Coomera Springs!
Anigroeg FFud
Feb 15, 2021
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I highly recommend C&K kindergarten. Teachers and staff members are always friendly, approachable and helpful. They create very good educational programs and plans for the children, lots of craft and art, music and teaching children of not just academic basics but also about how to behave around others and develop healthy relationships with other children. My children went to Coomera Springs C&K. Beautiful, safe and family friendly place! Thank you ladies for everything!
Kristy Suttie
Feb 13, 2021
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I would highly recommend C&K Coomera Springs!! The staff are absolutely brilliant and so welcoming. My daughter raves about how awesome her teachers are and what she learnt that day. I love how the staff keep me upto date on (story park) with photos and a run down of what achievements my daughter has accomplished in the day. I have such praise for the teachers as they have helped my daughter come on leaps and bounds since attending the centre. #♡C&Kcoomerasprings