Community Kids Clinton Park Early Education Centre

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Community Kids Clinton Park Early Education Centre overview
Phone
(07) 4837 7650We are conveniently located for families in or commuting through Clinton, Callemondah, and New Auckland.
Many of our Children go on to attend local schools such as Clinton Park State School, supporting a smooth transition to school.
We offer nurturing care and quality early education for children from 6 weeks to 5 years, with flexible hours (9, 10, 11, and 12-hour sessions) to suit busy families.
Our Learning Environments
Our children benefit from familiar faces as they grow, creating a sense of continuity:
- Nursery (0-2 years): A safe, nurturing environment for babies to explore with tailored sensory and social experiences.
- Toddler (2-3 years): Play-based learning encourages curiosity, confidence, and social skills.
- Kindergarten (3-6 years): A stimulating learning environment that prepares our children for school through our Enhanced Learning Program.
We’re proud to have qualified teachers and educators, supported by a team of national education experts, ensuring the highest quality childcare and early education.
Innovative Early Learning Programs
Our teachers deliver the Early Years Learning Framework (EYLF or the national curriculum) through play-based learning that covers language, literacy, numeracy, STEM, social, and emotional development. Our program also includes:
- Rhythm and Movement for Self-Regulation (RAMSR), an evidence-based program developed by Queensland University of Technology to support children’s executive function and self-regulation.
- Environmental and social sustainability learning experiences.
- Personalised learning plans for each child.
- Local school connections.
We focus on strong family partnerships through regular learning and development conversations with your child’s lead educator, learning showcases, and in-centre family events. Our Xplor app provides real-time updates and learning summaries daily to keep you informed on your child’s journey.
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Community Kids Clinton Park Early Education Centre Service features
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Kindergarten/Preschool Programs
Kindergarten/Preschool Programs
Our centre offers the QLD Government-approved “Free Kindy” program for 4-year-olds, providing 15 hours per week of funded Kindergarten for 40 weeks per year. This program supports your child’s growth, learning, and well-being, preparing them for school.
Our Enhanced Learning Program for Kindergarten children focuses on:
- Numeracy & Literacy: Developing key skills for lifelong learning.
- Self-Regulation: Fostering emotional control and resilience.
- Social & Emotional Development: Supporting independence and building healthy relationships.
- Creativity & Problem-Solving: Encouraging curiosity and critical thinking.
With extended hours and a year-round program (excluding public holidays), our Kindergarten program is delivered by qualified Early Childhood Teachers committed to supporting your child’s individual development.
Additional Benefits Include:
- Government subsidy: Further reduces out-of-pocket Kindy fees in addition to your eligible Childcare Subsidy (CCS)
- Personalised Learning Plans: Tailored to your child’s unique needs.
- Rhythm and Resilience Program: Music and movement to improve emotional regulation.
- School Readiness: Preparing your child for a smooth transition to school.
We also engage with local schools and provide transition statements, ensuring your child feels confident and prepared for the next steps in their education journey. Stay connected with your child’s progress via our Xplor platform, which offers daily updates on their learning and development.
About the Curriculum
About the Curriculum
“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.
Morning
Ellie is 11 months old and enjoys sensory play outside in the sandpit with her friends. She sits near her educator who helps teach her how to scoop the sand into the bucket. Ellie is learning how to dig, carry, and move the sand. She is also exploring texture and learning what happens to the sand when she adds water!
Lunch
Ellie has finished her lunch and is preparing to take a nap. Her educator changes her nappy, prepares a bottle and reads Ellie a story before her afternoon sleep.
Afternoon
Ellie and some of her nursery friends enjoy some story time and songs outside in the shaded garden. They read ‘Peepo’ which is Ellie’s favourite book.
Morning
Josh is two and a half years old and loves to start his day at the centre outside on the climbing equipment. His friends join him, and together they pretend to be pirates on a ship looking for treasure. Through this exciting dramatic play, Josh is learning about himself and the world around him. Dramatic play is helping Josh identify his interests, abilities, likes and dislikes.
Lunch
Josh is watering the vegetables in the garden. By doing this, Josh is learning the importance of growing and caring for the veggies in the garden. Josh picks a tomato from the garden, which the Chef will use to help make Josh and his friend’s lunch - Spaghetti Bolognese!
Afternoon
Josh enjoys art, and today he is painting a beach scene from a recent family holiday. He adds the finishing touches and sets the painting aside to dry; so that he can take it home to share with his family.
While painting, Josh is learning how to express himself creatively and how to convey his ideas and emotions. Painting is also helping develop Josh’s hand eye coordination, finger, wrist and hand strength. Making marks on paper is important for self expression as well as later learning.
Morning
Charlotte is almost five years old and can’t wait for today’s carpentry experience - she loves building things! Carpentry experiences allow Charlotte and her friends to extend their learning through real-life experiences. While participating in carpentry, Charlotte is learning to problem solve, experiment and predict. She is also improving her hand eye coordination, manipulative skills and muscular strength.
Lunch
Before Charlotte sits down for lunch with her friends and educators, Charlotte takes part in the centre’s sports program. Charlotte loves sports. Sports helps Charlotte improve her flexibility and strength (perfect for growing bodies!). Sports also allows her to practice different skills in a fun and engaging way.
Afternoon
Charlotte is off to ‘big school’ next year and she can't wait to start! Charlotte and her friends will be visiting the local primary school next week. In preparation for the visit, the class is creating a list of questions to ask the Principal and school children.
Health and Nutrition
Health and Nutrition
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.
Meet the team
Meet the team
Hi my name is Alex, I am the Centre Manager here at Community Kids Clinton Park. I started working in early learning in 2010 and have been at Community Kids Clinton Park since 2014. I hold a Diploma of Children’s Services (Early childhood education and care). Throughout my time in child care, I have worked as an assistant and as a lead educator throughout all age groups from nursery to kindergarten. More recently I stepped into the Assistant Centre Manager and was then appointed as the Centre Manager.
I have worked in locations from Rockhampton to Brisbane. I particularly love the feeling of supporting a team of educators to be the best they can be and provide the best possible care for the children in our centre. I would describe my approach to children’s learning along the lines of this quote by Josh Shipp: "every child is one caring adult away from being a success story". A dedicated early childhood education and child care centre is a perfect environment for children to develop their spatial awareness and gross motor skills. Due to the nature and size of rooms, we are also able to provide opportunities to build upon their identity and resilience as they navigate peers their own age. We are also able to expose children to a wider variety of cultures and practices.
Here at , we are committed to safety and wellbeing of all children and young people. This will be the primary focus of our care and decision-making. There is zero tolerance for child abuse. We are committed to providing a child safe environment where children feel safe, and their voices are heard about decisions that affect their lives. Particular attention will also be paid to the cultural safety of Aboriginal children and children from culturally and/or linguistically diverse backgrounds, as well as the safety of children with a disability.
We have long-serving, multicultural team members who reflect our local community. Many have been with the centre for over 5 years. They are all incredibly committed and positive about their role as educators. My aim is to continually support my team as a leader to ensure they can continue to further their own skills and that we can always provide the best possible care for our children and families.
It can be overwhelming when you’re looking to find the right place for your child and family. I highly recommend coming into the centre and having a tour. During the tour process we will show you around the centre, introduce you to the educators and walk you through the CCS and the enrolment process. If families have any further questions or require assistance they are always encouraged to contact the centre via phone, e-mail or in person.
We encourage open communication with our families. Through the use of platform we are able to share photos, learning updates and any necessary information with the families. On top of this we always remind families they are welcome to phone the centre whenever they like to get a verbal update about their child’s wellbeing, especially when their child is still settling in.
Our centre has chickens as part of our sustainability project and the children within the service has named one of them after myself, Mr. Alex the chicken.
I look forward to welcoming your family to .

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Centre Reviews

Brilliant centre, my child comes home with the lovliest stories and experiences to share with me. Appreciate the constant updates through the... Brilliant centre, my child comes home with the lovliest stories and experiences to share with me. Appreciate the constant updates through the day and pictures to keep up with the activities she undertakes. All staff are incredible friendly and welcoming. Notable mention to Ms Sally with whom my child has bonded and also utmost praise for. And Sienna who has calmed my daughter on a couple of difficult drop offs and made her feel beyond welcomed and excited to progress with the day. Thank you Read more
Hi Jessy, We’re thrilled to receive your 5-star rating! It’s wonderful to hear that you love the constant updates throughout the day, and Ms Sally, who has bonded with your child. Your kind words inspire us to continue providing exceptional care and education. Kind regards, The Community Kids Team
Great information was shared by the centre manager Alex. Answered all of my queries. I love the connection between the centre manager and the... Great information was shared by the centre manager Alex. Answered all of my queries. I love the connection between the centre manager and the children. Activities the educator's had set out was enjoyed by the children. Lots of enjoyment. Read more
Thank you for your lovely feedback. We're thrilled to hear that our Centre Manager, Alex, was able to answer all your queries and that you enjoyed seeing the connection between our team and the children. Our team strives to deliver an excellent experience, and we are glad you found this to be the case during your visit. If you have further needs or questions, please reach out. Kind regards, The Community Kids Team.
My daughter has been going there for just over a year now. She loves her room educators and really likes all the other... My daughter has been going there for just over a year now. She loves her room educators and really likes all the other educators. She has shown so much improvement since starting, her educators are easy to talk to and have helped and encouraged her with things we have had worries about. Read more
Dear Kaylene, thanks for leaving us such a wonderful review. We are thrilled that you loved your experience; our staff will definitely be happy to read what you wrote. We put customer experience and satisfaction as our priority, and your review reaffirms the hard work we put in every day. Kind regards, The Community Kids Team.