C&K Childcare and Kindergarten

Where children come first

With more than 115 years of experience in early childhood education and care, C&K is one of Queensland's largest and oldest providers of early childhood education and care.

As a not-for-profit organisation, we put children at the centre of everything we do, and deliver high-quality early childhood education and care programs that honour every child’s curiosity, individuality and potential.

Our commitment to providing high-quality and inclusive education programs is based on our knowledge of how important the early years are for laying the foundation of lifelong learning and wellbeing.

We deliver a range of early learning programs across a network of over 320 branch and affiliated kindergarten and childcare centres throughout Queensland. These programs include kindergarten, kindergarten with extended hours, childcare, limited hours care and outside school hours care.

Our passionate, qualified teachers nurture healthy minds and celebrate each child's individual strengths so they are supported to grow to their full potential and become lifelong learners.

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Our vision

Where every child flourishes

C&K strives to provide nurturing and inclusive educational environments that allow every child to flourish. We understand that achieving this requires the people involved in children's lives to also flourish. That's why, at C&K, we work hard to build environments that foster growth, opportunity, and innovation—not just for children but also for families, communities, our dedicated workforce, and the organisation as a whole.

Our values

Our values underpin and guide our work with children, families and communities.

We put children first

C&K creates high-quality educational environments, develops targeted programs and fosters connection with all children. We prioritise and consider children’s needs, rights, and wellbeing so they feel heard, respected, and supported in their development. We focus on children’s emotional, physical, cognitive and social development while balancing their right to access safe, inclusive and equitable opportunities that foster their potential and prepare them for the future

We respect each other

C&K acknowledges and appreciates the inherent worth and dignity of everyone we work with. We treat people with kindness, consideration and fairness. We pride ourselves on building positive relationships that allow individuals and groups to work together and appreciate diverse perspectives, skills, experiences and contributions. We are committed to supporting passionate professionals who share our vision with learning opportunities, career development and wellbeing initiatives.

We work with integrity

For over 115 years, C&K has built a strong reputation by acting with honesty, transparency, and moral principles. We have instilled a culture of authenticity by operating consistently, fairly, and ethically. We strive to build relationships and partnerships to foster positive change in the early childhood education and care sector.

We strive for excellence in everything we do

C&K consistently strives to achieve the highest standards of quality and performance in all aspects of our work. We are committed to continuous improvement, identifying innovative solutions and embracing challenges. We pride ourselves on being resilient, persistent and dedicated to achieving the best possible outcomes.

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Advocacy at C&K

Advocating to make a positive impact in early learning and care for all children and families.

C&K is recognised as an influential leader in early childhood education and care, advocating for the needs of all Queensland children.

We collaborate with government, value-aligned peak bodies and sector groups to positively influence and make meaningful contributions to policy and decisions that benefit children, families and the early childhood education and care sector.

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Reconciliation

C&K recognises and respects the traditional custodians of Australia. We embrace and celebrate the diversity of children, families and communities across Queensland. We take the time to get to know you and your child, and provide places and spaces where everyone belongs.

Our Innovate Reconciliation Action Plan considers Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander ways of being and knowing to deliver reconciliation outcomes for children, families, communities, workforce and students.

We are driven by our desire to increase our cultural knowledge, build collaborative partnerships and support self-determination. We also commit to sharing the true stories and history of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Australians and creating opportunities for all children to engage with those stories.