Charters Towers

ABOUT US:

Charters Towers Kids Early Learning Centre is an 83-place centre that caters to children aged from 6 weeks to 12 years. Our centre features five beautiful studios. Each studio is designed to offer children a safe, nurturing, and challenging learning environment.

Our Philosophy

Our centre follows the Kids ELC philosophy. We  that learning is a lifelong experience and embrace the diverse ways in which children express themselves. With a focus on inclusivity and engagement, we aim to create an environment where all children can reach their full potential.

Building positive and trusting relationships with both children and families is a fundamental part of who we are. Children are confident and capable learners, and we embrace the family as their first teacher.

What We Offer

Our service provides all meals, including breakfast club. Our centre cook prepares all meals fresh onsite daily, following Nutrition Australia guidelines. We also provide all nappies, wipes, and sunscreen.

Our centre operates a community bus service and offers a before-school program for school-age children. We also provide a home collection and drop-off service. Children aged 3 years and over have the opportunity to attend one free swimming lesson per week during the school term. Experienced learn-to-swim teachers run this program in collaboration with the local swimming pool.

The Queensland Government is introducing Free Kindy! Starting from January 1, 2024, Queensland children can attend a government-approved kindergarten program for 15 hours per week, 40 weeks per year, at no cost!

Unleash your child’s potential in our Reggio Emilia-inspired Kindergarten program! Through play and inquiry, we empower our children to express themselves, explore their passions, and build a lifelong love for learning. Our unique approach nurtures creativity and critical thinking. Join us for an enriching educational journey. Book a tour here.

Community Involvement

At Charters Towers we pride ourselves on our community connections. Our children actively participate in the community through various initiatives.

We have a community garden that provides fresh produce accessible to the community. Additionally, we have a street library to promote literacy and reading. We also have a community pantry which offers a range of ingredients for families to access if they need to.

We also have a sustainability garden where children learn to care for the environment. Here the children can learn and practice composting, gardening, recycling and tending to our worm farms.

Outdoor Environment

Our centre boasts a natural and open outdoor environment with many real elements. This offers children the opportunity to connect with natural materials and their environment.

Connect With Us

At Charters Towers Kids ELC, we place strong emphasis on the holistic development of each child. Our chief aim is to provide a supportive and engaging educational experience. We understand that it takes a village to raise a child! We love to work together with families and the community to foster their growth and wellbeing.

Come and tour our centre, speak with our Centre Manager and find out how Charters Towers Kids ELC can be part of your child’s learning journey.

 

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  • 17 Gordon St Charters Towers QLD 4820


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On site parking at front of centre.

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HOURS:

6:00 am to 6:00 pm
Monday – Friday (except public holidays)

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Charters Towers Kids Early Learning Centre is an 83-place centre that caters to children aged from 6 weeks to 12 years. Our centre features five beautiful studios. Each studio is designed to offer children a safe, nurturing, and challenging learning environment.

Our Philosophy

Our centre follows the Kids ELC philosophy. We  that learning is a lifelong experience and embrace the diverse ways in which children express themselves. With a focus on inclusivity and engagement, we aim to create an environment where all children can reach their full potential.

Building positive and trusting relationships with both children and families is a fundamental part of who we are. Children are confident and capable learners, and we embrace the family as their first teacher.

What We Offer

Our service provides all meals, including breakfast club. Our centre cook prepares all meals fresh onsite daily, following Nutrition Australia guidelines. We also provide all nappies, wipes, and sunscreen.

Our centre operates a community bus service and offers a before-school program for school-age children. We also provide a home collection and drop-off service. Children aged 3 years and over have the opportunity to attend one free swimming lesson per week during the school term. Experienced learn-to-swim teachers run this program in collaboration with the local swimming pool.

The Queensland Government is introducing Free Kindy! Starting from January 1, 2024, Queensland children can attend a government-approved kindergarten program for 15 hours per week, 40 weeks per year, at no cost!

Unleash your child’s potential in our Reggio Emilia-inspired Kindergarten program! Through play and inquiry, we empower our children to express themselves, explore their passions, and build a lifelong love for learning. Our unique approach nurtures creativity and critical thinking. Join us for an enriching educational journey. Book a tour here.

Community Involvement

At Charters Towers we pride ourselves on our community connections. Our children actively participate in the community through various initiatives.

We have a community garden that provides fresh produce accessible to the community. Additionally, we have a street library to promote literacy and reading. We also have a community pantry which offers a range of ingredients for families to access if they need to.

We also have a sustainability garden where children learn to care for the environment. Here the children can learn and practice composting, gardening, recycling and tending to our worm farms.

Outdoor Environment

Our centre boasts a natural and open outdoor environment with many real elements. This offers children the opportunity to connect with natural materials and their environment.

Connect With Us

At Charters Towers Kids ELC, we place strong emphasis on the holistic development of each child. Our chief aim is to provide a supportive and engaging educational experience. We understand that it takes a village to raise a child! We love to work together with families and the community to foster their growth and wellbeing.

Come and tour our centre, speak with our Centre Manager and find out how Charters Towers Kids ELC can be part of your child’s learning journey.

 

Centre Manager

Jaylene Davis

Jaylene Davis

I have five amazing and unique children who have taught me that every child travels their own unique learning journey and develops at their own pace. I am excited to share my passion, dedication and knowledge of early childhood education and care that advocates for the rights of children, while leading our Reggio Emilia inspired team of educators. I believe in creating a sense of belonging through fostering warm, welcoming, inviting and nurturing environments where educators are in tune to the needs of all children, guiding programs that utilise the strengths, knowledge and interests of both children and educators. This allows for a journey of growth and self-discovery to unfold while developing new found knowledge and tools that allow children and educators to become the best version of themselves.

Children are my passion, and leading a team of educators who put children at the forefront of everything they do to achieve quality education and outstanding learning outcomes is something I continuously aspire towards

Educational Leader

Kelli Thomas

Kelli Thomas

Kelli has been at Charters Towers Kids ELC since 2012 when she started doing work experience for her certificate 3. She now holds an Advanced Diploma of Community Management Sector. Kelli believes that all children should feel safe and comfortable whilst they are in her care. She believes that all children should feel supported, confident and excited to enter our environment each and every day, with a sense of belongingness to their environment. Kelli believes that each and every child that enters our service deserves the opportunity to be provided with high quality early education and care through collaboration with families, the community and fellow educators of the centre.
Kelli sees children as individuals and confident and capable learners. It is her goal as the Pedagogista to support educators to set up meaningful environments and experiences that allow children to develop at their own pace and learn and extend on their current interests and knowledge. It is her role to ensure that all children are treated with respect and the rights of the child are upheld in all day to day practices of the centre. She aims to guide and support all educators to ensure that every child is able to reach their full potential and gain the necessary skills they require. Kelli wishes to create and maintain meaningful relationships with all families and children, building this relationship on mutual respect and trust to foster collaborative partnerships.

Centre Contact Details

Address

  • 17 Gordon St Charters Towers QLD 4820

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Parking Details

Parking
On site parking at front of centre.

  • 17 Gordon St Charters Towers QLD 4820

COVID-19 UPDATES
Open Day Info

Covid-19 Updates

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Dear Families and Staff,
We wish to advise you that Kids Early Learning Centre Services are remaining open and operational to continue to provide quality education, care and support.

Please note that the Australian Government is continuing to work on keeping childcare Services open as an essential service to families and the community. However please note that the Early Learning Sector is working collectively with the Australian Government to ascertain what the funding arrangements would be in the event that the Government required childcare Services to close.

We will ensure Families and Staff receive all required information, including information in relation to payment of fees, as updates are provided by the Australian Government relating to the Early Learning sector.

We appreciate your continued support and patience as we all work through these unprecedented events together.

The safeguarding of the health and wellbeing of our children, staff and wider communities is our top priority and we will continue to act in accordance with the latest public health advice from the Australian Government.

If you have questions regarding how to best utilise your Childcare Subsidy (CCS) please speak to your Centre Manager.

For the latest on the coronavirus please refer to the following Australian Government website:

Coronavirus Factsheets issued by the Australian Government’s Department of Education can be found at this link:

Thank you in advance for your understanding and cooperation in relation to this important matter.

Warm Regards,
Cassie Hobbs
General Manager

Open Day Info

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16 January 2021 – 9am to 1pm

6 February 2021 – 9am to 1pm