Community Kids Clinton Park Early Education Centre

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4.7 /5
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Childcare and kindergarten in Gladstone, QLD

Welcome to Community Kids Clinton Park. Our daycare and early learning centre in Gladstone is ideally located for families in Clinton, Callemondah, and New Auckland. Community Kids Clinton Park in Gladstone offers long day care and a government-approved kindergarten program for children aged 6 weeks to 6 years, with extended hours to suit busy families.

Our purpose-built childcare and kindergarten centre in Gladstone offers innovative early learning programs in a safe, nurturing environment. Our spacious outdoor environments include a bike track, climbing fort, and sandpit, promoting exploration and learning. Indoors, children enjoy an interactive whiteboard in the kindergarten room and natural resources for open-ended play. Our Bachelor-qualified Early Childhood Teachers deliver a Government-approved Kindergarten program that prepares children for a smooth transition to school. We host events with RESTA Educational Services, Autism QLD, and Inclusion Support QLD, plus excursions to local schools and Bunnings. In addition to the Early Years Learning Framework, we draw on the Phoenix Cups Framework to support children’s behavioural, social, and emotional development.

Why you’ll love Community Kids Clinton Park

Spacious outdoor environments

Passionate, qualified educators

Nappies and wipes provided

Government-approved Kindergarten program

Family communication app

Local school connections

Extended/flexible hours

Incursions/excursions

Meet our Centre Manager

Alex

  • Diploma of Children’s Services
“We strive to create a safe environment where children feel secure and their voices are heard. “

I began working in early learning in 2010 and joined Community Kids Clinton Park in 2014. I’ve served as both an assistant and a lead educator across all age groups, from nursery to kindergarten. I particularly love supporting a team of educators to excel and provide the best possible care for the children in our centre. My approach to children’s learning is inspired by Josh Shipp’s quote: “Every child is one caring adult away from being a success story.” Our dedicated educators foster spatial awareness and gross motor skills while also helping children build their identity and resilience. We also expose children to a variety of cultures and practices.

At Community Kids Clinton Park, we are committed to the safety and well-being of all children and young people, making this the primary focus of our care and decision-making. We have zero tolerance for child abuse and strive to create a safe environment where children feel secure, and their voices are heard. We pay particular attention to the cultural safety of Aboriginal children, children from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, and children with disabilities.

Finding the right place for your child and family can be overwhelming. I highly recommend visiting our centre for a tour. During the tour, we will show you around, introduce you to our educators, and explain the CCS and enrolment process. If families have further questions or need assistance, they are always encouraged to contact the centre via phone, email, or in person.

We encourage open communication with our families. Using the Xplor platform, we share photos, learning updates, and important information. Families are also welcome to call the centre at any time for updates on their child’s wellbeing, especially during the settling-in period.

At our centre, the children take care of chickens as part of our sustainability project, and the children have even named one of them after me—Mr. Alex the chicken.

We can’t wait to welcome you to our Gladstone early learning centre.

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Our innovative early learning programs

At our early learning centre in Gladstone, our experienced educators and teachers continually seek innovative ways to enrich your child’s education. Guided by the Early Years Learning Framework, we offer a variety of engaging and diverse learning experiences, including:

Sustainability

We open your child’s mind to the outdoors, raising their awareness of the environment and the importance of their role in protecting it. By engaging them in hands-on activities, we foster a sense of responsibility and appreciation for nature.

Community Engagement

Children and educators enjoy a range of engaging centre-based events with services like RESTA Educational Services, Autism QLD, and Inclusion Support QLD. Additionally, we organise exciting excursions to local schools and Bunnings, enriching the children’s learning experiences.

Music and movement

Our evidence-based Rhythm and Movement for Self-Regulation (RAMSR) program is designed to develop fundamental skills that help support children’s self-regulation, memory, and concentration. It is an innovative approach to holistic learning, development and well-being in early childhood.

STEM

We encourage your child to ask questions, experiment, and problem-solve, all while engaging their natural curiosity. By fostering this inquisitive mindset, we help them develop critical thinking skills and a deeper understanding of the world around them.

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Age-appropriate early learning

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(0-2 years)

Nursery

Our nursery room is purposely designed to make every baby feel safe exploring and discovering new things. Our spaces are filled with sensory experiences and activities to encourage intentional and responsive play-based learning. We focus on building secure relationships between children and educators, closely following home routines, and supporting each child in meeting their developmental milestones.

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(2-3 years)

Toddlers

Our toddler room is set up with intentional play-based learning in mind. Within the curriculum framework, play enables your toddler to develop fundamental skills for life-long learning. It also creates the perfect environment to socialise and form friendships. Our activities enhance language skills and promote collaborative group play, laying a strong foundation for their future learning experiences.

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Kindergarten

In our kindergarten room, our curriculum is tailored to accommodate your child’s individual learning and development needs, which helps boost their enthusiasm, motivation, and willingness to learn. Through structured learning experiences, our Bachelor-qualified Early Childhood Teacher and educators are committed to helping your child gain the necessary skills for a successful transition into school and beyond.

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Queensland Government-approved Kindergarten program

Our kindergarten programs are tailored to meet your child’s individual learning needs across numeracy, literacy, emotional and social development, resilience, and self-regulation.

At our early learning centre, we offer a Queensland Government-approved Kindergarten enhanced learning program, supporting your child’s development and well-being from now, at school and beyond. In Queensland, 4-year-old children can access a funded kindergarten program led by a Bachelor-qualified Early Childhood Teacher. If eligible, your child will be able to participate in the Government-approved Kindergarten program at no cost, for up to 15 hours per week, 40 weeks per year. Talk to us about how this reduces your out-of-pocket costs.

The added benefits of our kindergarten program include:

  • Extended long day care opening hours
  • Open all year round (excl. public holidays)
  • Programs developed and delivered by our Early Childhood Teachers
  • Exclusive music and movement program for self-regulation

Communicating with families

We prioritise clear and consistent communication with families to foster a strong partnership in supporting each child’s development. We ensure families feel informed, involved, and confident in their child’s early learning journey.

Our families love hearing about their child’s progress and the experiences they’re having day to day. We share these moments through centre newsletters, our Xplor App, one-on-one meetings, and at various centre events.

Fees

The Child Care Subsidy can reduce your daily out-of-pocket fee by up to 95% depending on your family’s entitlements.

  • Nursery0 – 2 years

    $160.00
  • Toddler2 – 3 years

    $159.00
  • Kindergarten3 – 5 years

    $158.00

Child Care Subsidy Estimator

Discover how much child care subsidy you may be entitled to by entering the fields below.*

1-4 days = full day session; 5 days = 10 hour per day sessions

CCS Estimator results

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  • Total fees

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  • Out-of-pocket cost

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*This estimator provides an estimate only and is based on the following assumptions:

  • Accuracy and currency of family income information entered.
  • Family CCS entitlements include 100 hours of subsidised care per fortnight. Please note your family may be entitled to less than 100 hours of subsidised care per fortnight – if you are unsure we recommend you use the comprehensive CCS estimator in the link below.
  • Where 1-4 days of care is selected, full day sessions apply (being full operational hours of the centre, which can vary between centres).
  • Where 5 days of care is selected, 10-hour per day sessions apply (ie, 50 hours p/w to optimise 100 hours of CCS subsidised care across the fortnight).
  • Where a family’s CCS entitlements include less than 100 hours of subsidised care per fortnight, please use the comprehensive CCS calculator as a guide via the link below.

For a more complete subsidy estimation, check out our comprehensive CCS calculator here.

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Frequently asked questions

A centre tour is a convenient way to experience the childcare centre of your choice and meet with our qualified educators at a time that is suitable for your family’s schedule. Click here to book a tour online.

On the day of the tour, you can observe practices and interactions within the centre environment. You’ll be able to see all the rooms and playgrounds, ask the team members any questions you have in mind, and get all the information you need to make the best decision for your child.

Our Family Support Team will add your child’s name to our waitlist if one of our childcare centres is currently full in your child’s age group. We will then contact you as soon as a place becomes available.

We also do monthly check-ins to review availability, and you will receive a text message confirming whether you’re still happy to remain on the waitlist each month. If you would like an update at any point, you’re welcome to reach out on our Web Chat or give us a call.

Our Family Support Team can also help you find more G8 early learning centres near you, with the same offerings at the Community Kids centre you are interested in that have immediate availability.

It’s common for a child to experience separation anxiety when they first start child care. When you’re getting ready to start child care, you can help your child overcome anxieties by visiting the child care service together for a Stay and Play session, and easing into new routines at home.

Read more tips about how to make the transition easier for your child.

Most of our child care and early education centres offer nappies and wipes, sunscreen and hats, as well as nutritious meals prepared by our in-house cook. Some centres also provide sheets and formula, so you may not need to remember to pack them.

For nursery children, be sure to bring: nappy rash cream, dummies, bottles and teats, comfort toys or blankets, three spare outfits and spare socks.

For toddlers and preschool or kindergarten-aged children, it’s best to bring: spare underwear, water bottle or sippy cup, sun hat, closed-toe shoes, two spare outfits and spare socks.

Plus, anything else your individual child may need, such as breast milk, a sleeping bag, a comforter or medication.

It’s best to speak to your centre of choice for a full list of everything included.

Community Kids uses Xplor Home as our family communication app. It is the best and easiest way to keep track of your child’s day.

After you enrol your child with the centre, you can utilise Xplor Home to book child care days, manage your account, receive the photographs that capture your child’s learning, learn about your child’s progress, as well as keep up-to-date with upcoming centre events and important information.

If your child shows signs of an infectious illness when they arrive at the centre or becomes sick during the day, you may be notified that you need to make alternative arrangements or pick up your child from the centre and keep them home until they are no longer infectious. While we understand that this can be inconvenient, Community Kids is committed to maintaining a healthy environment and reducing the risk of infection for all children.

Under the Child Care Subsidy (CCS), families are allowed 42 absence days per child, per financial year. These can be taken for any reason, including public holidays and when children are sick, without requiring families to provide documentation.

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We look forward to welcoming your family.