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Our Philosophy: Education in a caring, Christian environment.
We are a small, family-friendly, single unit kindergarten consisting of two groups, with a maximum of 22 children in each group. Our kindy is designed specifically for 4 year olds (pre-prep) however, depending on availability we can offer places to 3 year old children.
Children attend 5 days a fortnight:
| GROUP 1 | Monday, Tuesday and alternate Wednesdays | 8:45am to 2:45pm |
| GROUP 2 | Alternate Wednesdays, Thursday, and Friday | 8:45am to 2:45pm |
We are licensed to operate under the Office for Early Childhood Education and Care; and are affiliated with The Gowrie (Qld) Inc. This ensures the quality of the Centre’s facilities and that it’s programs are maintained at a high standard.
Fees and Subsidies
Our fees are $795 per term, plus a $10 portal fee which equates to just over $32 per day. Health Care card holders are also eligible to access the Queensland Kindergarten Funding Scheme (QKFS) if their child is of eligible Kindergarten age. This does not apply to 3 year olds.
Enrolments for 2021
We have vacancies for 3 year olds and upwards for 2021. For more information Contact Us Now on 3379 6527.
Waitlist your Child today!
We take names on our waitlist up to three years in advance. If you have a child who will be of Kindergarten age in 2020 – 2022, don’t delay and add them to our enrollment wait list now to secure a place.
Our Experienced Staff
Kate Shapcott
Director/Teacher/Educational Leader
Kate has a Bachelor of Arts (UQ), a Graduate Diploma in Education (Child Care) (USQ)and a Graduate Diploma in Teaching and Learning (USQ).
Kate has worked in a wide variety of leadership roles in the Early Childhood Sector and commenced her role with Corinda Christian Kindergarten in 2020.
Kate is an active member of the Early Childhood Teacher’s Association and is passionately interested in children’s literature. Kate believes that play is the natural way for young children to learn. Her goal is to excite their natural drive to learn and explore and to provide opportunities for them to do this through the Kindergarten Program.
Dianne Kay
Assistant Educator
Dianne completed a Diploma of Community Services (Children’s Services) whilst working as a Family Day Care provider. She initially worked as Special Needs Assistant before becoming Assistant Educator at Corinda Christian Kindergarten in 2005. Dianne’s ongoing contribution to the Kindergarten has been invaluable.
Linda Lowe
Relief Teacher
Linda has a Diploma of Teaching, Early Childhood. Linda has worked in many different Early Childhood roles: State preschools, C&K, and Gowrie Kindergartens, TAFE Leccturing and Tutoring, Family Day Care, Additional Needs and Long Day Care.For 12 years Linda was the Director and Co-Director of Corinda Christian Kindergarten and we are very lucky to have her on our team as Relief Teacher.
Anne Riachi
Administrative Assistant
Anne has had many years of accounts/payroll experience within the Kindergarten sector and has worked part time for Corinda Christian Kindergarten for many years. Anne’s considerable experience supports the Kindergarten immensely.