Caloundra Christian College are proud to offer to families an Early Learning Centre where children are taught and nurtured by our loving, caring, and dedicated Christian staff.

These years are critical in creating experiences that will establish a love and passion for learning. We want children to be curious, ask questions, take learning risks, and learn from the adventure.

Play is the natural way for children to discover, create, and learn to become objective, independent thinkers. Research shows that play provides the most appropriate stimulus for brain development, therefore, we offer a play-based curriculum in both our Pre-Kindy and Kindy.

We believe every child is unique, and created in God’s image. Even at this early age, we value the importance of instilling the awareness in every child that they are significant, special, and loved.

Program Options

The Early Learning Community offers the option of an extended day program from 7:30am to 5:30pm. This provides flexibility for families requiring extra hours of care, and with our pricing structure, allows families to enrol for a long day or a short day.

We also offer a Vacation Care program for Kindy and Pre-Kindy children during school holidays from 7:30am to 5:30pm.

Our Pre-Kindy children experience a smooth transition to our Kindy as they are well prepared by our excellent educational program. By enrolling in our Kindy, you will be given preference to enter Prep at Caloundra Christian College, providing continuity and a positive schooling experience for your child.

Kindy

Program times – 8:30am to 2:30pm (short day).

Our Kindy program is for children who turn 4 years old by 30 June. This is a teacher-led program with an Early Childhood trained teacher and assistant in the classroom.

We currently have two classes, 6 hours per day, for 5 days per fortnight on a rotating roster.

EARLY WEEK CLASS

Week 1 – Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday

Week 2 – Monday and Tuesday

LATE WEEK CLASS

Week 1 – Thursday and Friday

Week 2 – Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday

We pride ourselves on being flexible and meeting your needs, so contact us to chat about what program arrangement will meet your schedule.

Pre-Kindy

PROGRAM TIMES

8:45am – 2:15pm (short day)

Our Pre-Kindy program is for children who are 3 years of age and are not eligible for the Kindy program. A group leader and assistant run this program.

We have two classes, 5½ hours per day, 8:45am – 2:15pm, 2 days per week. Currently these classes run on Monday/Tuesday and Thursday/Friday.