campus kindergarten structure

 

Campus Kindergarten operates as a Creche and Kindergarten affiliated Kindergarten and also as a long-day care centre. The centre opens at 7.50 am and closes at 5.30 pm. Campus Kindy caters for three age groups:

Room	Age Group	No of Children
Pre-Kindergarten	2.5 to 3.5 years (turning 3 before 30th June of that year)	16 children
Kindergarten, room 1	3 to 4 years (turning 4 before 30th June of that year)	22 children
Kindergarten, room 2	3 to 4 years (turning 4 before 30th June of that year)	22 children

 

Children remain with their class for the year and each group moves to the next class at the beginning of the following year.

There is a committed team of teachers who work in each room, led by a Coordinating Teacher (a qualified early childhood teacher).  In total there are 20 full-time and part-time people who work very effectively as the team of Campus Kindy staff. Campus Kindy places a high value on the teacher-child ratio and is generously staffed above the norm to ensure an extra level of support for the children and the program.

Campus Kindergarten offers a two, three and five day program as follows:

·   Three day group               Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday;

·    Two day group                  Thursday - Friday;

·   Five day group                  Monday-Friday

Please note that five day places in Kindy cannot be guaranteed because of government funding regulations.  Pre-Kindy 5 day places are not subject to the requirements of DECKAS funding as described in the enrolment package. Please check with the centre for more detail of the policy if needed.

Campus Kindergarten is open for 48 weeks of the year.  

Campus Kindergarten is licensed for 60 places per day increasing to 75 in 2009.

An early childhood education program is implemented during the four State school terms. Optional Vacation Care is available during the school holidays.

The daily management of the centre is the responsibility of the Director or in his/her absence the Centre Manager.

Creche and kindergarten affiliation

The two Kindergarten rooms are affiliated with the C&K (Creche and Kindergarten Association of Queensland).  This affiliation is significant for Campus Kindergarten for a number of reasons, including professional recognition and invaluable support from C & K through an early childhood education consultant.  In addition the centre receives funding for the teacher and assistant's salaries in the two Kindergarten classrooms.  These staff are employed under the Early Childhood Education Award - State.

In order to comply with C&K affiliation requirements Campus Kindergarten adheres to a number of comprehensive guidelines and policies (the C&K Handbook is located in the office).  This assures that the highest standard of early childhood educational program is offered and promotes best practice in management.

Vacation Care-School Holiday program

·         Optional program for Campus Kindy children during school holidays

·         Campus Kindergarten staff develops the program for each school holiday program

·         Bookings are made two weeks prior to the Vacation period

·         Campus Kindy closes for four weeks each year over late December-January

·         Vacation Care is staffed by current staff with additional support if needed

·         Vacation Care is a relaxed, informal program.