Our centre offers the QLD Government-approved ‘Free Kindy’ Program.

At Community Kids Jimboomba, your child will benefit from the QLD ‘Free Kindy’ Government-approved program as part of our enhanced learning program. Our Kindergarten program will support your child’s learning, development, and well-being for now, at school and beyond. We tailor our Kindergarten program across:

• Numeracy
• Literacy
• Emotional and Social Development
• Self regulation
• Healthy minds and bodies

The added benefits of our Kindergarten program include:

• QLD ‘Free Kindy’ Government-approved program
• Extended 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

“Let the child be the scriptwriter, director and the actor in their own play” - Magda Gerber

Nursery Space: 6 weeks – 2 years

Learning starts from before birth, and our Educators have created a welcoming and nurturing nursery environment where each baby feels safe to explore and discover new things - through their senses, their communication and cues (body language, facial expression and sounds) and through experimentation. On any given day you can see the nursery children engaging in all types of play including sensory play, music time, story time and more. Every day provides a brand new, exciting adventure for our babies to support their development, learning and wellbeing.

Toddler Space: 2 - 3 years

Our teachers and educators encourage the children to learn through play to help enhance their sensory-motor development. This happens through carefully planned music, dance, games, role playing and reading experiences.

On any given day the Toddlers can be seen developing their numeracy by building a tower, sorting objects, pointing and identifying shapes and patterns and participating in counting songs and games.

Children in our toddler space are encouraged to participate in group play. Group play is important as it helps our toddlers develop important social skills such as, turn-taking, developing self-confidence and emotional self-regulation. Our skilled team helps children through talking, planning and role modelling.

Kindergarten Space: 3 – 6 years

Kindergarten is a unique time for learning with peers and developing skills for later learning including confidence and curiosity, important skills for starting school. Our play-based program has school readiness at its core, encouraging active engagement in learning and supporting a range of positive developmental outcomes including resilience, independence, critical thinking and creativity.

The oral language supports literacy learning and a child’s oral language ability is the best predictor for later success in learning to read and write. Hearing the sounds within a language is the first critical step for all literacy learning. Our team supports our Kindergarten children's literacy development by engaging in rich discussions, reading, storytelling, dramatic play and experimentation all of which introduce new vocabulary as part of everyday conversations.

Throughout the Kindergarten year, children use their language to share ideas, ask questions, express themselves, and connect with peers and adults in social settings.

Social-emotional skills, including the ability to self-regulate emotions, are supported through group learning experiences. Our team supports each child’s social and emotional development by labelling and talking about emotions and supporting appropriate responses as together, they engage in new and challenging situations. Our goal in the Kindergarten year is to prepare children and families for a smooth transition to primary school.

Our centre chef prepares and cooks nutritious meals daily, catering to the unique dietary requirements of every child. We believe that by encouraging active participation (such as growing their own fruit and vegetables, preparing, and finally cooking!) children learn to appreciate and understand the importance of healthy eating across a wide variety of food.

Our centre offers seasonal whole food-based menus – created to delight the fussiest eaters.

Hi, my name is Amy, and I am the Centre Manager here at Community Kids Jimboomba. I am passionate about nurturing children’s curiosity, confidence and love of learning, while supporting their social and emotional development. 

I began my career in long day care in 2010 as an assistant educator before moving into the out-of-school hours care sector. I have also worked as a Teacher Aide in both primary and high school settings, supporting students across a wide range of ages and learning needs. I returned to long day care in 2019 as a Lead Educator and progressed into leadership roles, including Assistant Centre Manager and Educational Leader. I joined Community Kids Jimboomba in May 2025 and remain deeply passionate about early childhood education.

Throughout my career, I have learned that every child is a capable and unique learner who develops at their own pace. I believe children learn best when they feel safe, valued and supported through strong, trusting relationships. This guides my child-centred, play-based approach, where I take the time to understand each child’s interests, strengths and individual needs.

I am passionate about nurturing children’s curiosity, confidence and love of learning, while supporting their social and emotional development. I believe early childhood education and care provides children with meaningful learning experiences, social connections and guidance from trained educators, complementing the learning that happens at home.

I am proud to lead a dedicated and caring team who put children first. Building strong relationships with families is central to my practice, and I value open communication, collaboration and working in partnership with families to support each child’s learning journey.