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St Joseph’s College Kindergarten + Outside School Hours Care

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    Kindergarten

    8:30am - 2:45pm

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    Before School

    6:30am - 8:30am

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    After School

    2:45pm - 6:00pm

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    Vacation Care

    6:30am - 6:00pm

At St Joseph’s College Kindergarten + Outside School Hours Care we believe each child is unique and learns differently, so our educators will spend time getting to know your child and family so that we can create engaging learning experiences that capture their interest and help them build new skills.

We offer a Queensland Government approved sessional kindergarten program. This program is taught by a university qualified early childhood teacher and children complete a five-day fortnight, during school hours and school terms. Before and after kindergarten care is also available for all children.

During kindergarten your child will benefit from our close relationship with the school. They enjoy visits to the school library, prep classrooms and playgrounds and attending school events. During each visit your child will become more familiar with the school grounds and learn new skills such as how to use the water bubblers and where to find the toilets. Our educators will watch your child’s confidence grow as they become part of our broader school and parish community and prepare for prep.

Our outside school hours care offers before and after school care for children from kindergarten to grade six. We offer a flexible and child initiated program with educators incorporating children’s ideas, cultures and interests when planning each day’s experiences. Our team will drop off and collect children from St Joseph’s College each day. Children are offered a healthy breakfast and after school snacks, which they help prepare.

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  • Kerkin Road South
  • Coomera QLD 4209

Children explore the garden, often using it as the setting for dramatic play, creating their own imagined outdoor adventures.

During group time, children play and learn from each other, creating and experimenting with natural materials such as sand, sticks, leaves, and water every day.

With resources kept at a child-friendly height, children have the freedom to select the items they want to engage with and are given responsibility for caring for and using them well.

"Thank you for loving, caring for and teaching our beautiful girl. She comes home burst with stories and knowledge and leaves for school with the biggest smile on her face each day. From the bottom of our hearts, we thank you for everything that you do and the countless hours you put in to plan for these amazing learning experiences."

Tiffany and Warren

"A million thanks for all the time, effort and care all the educators put into each day. You make our mornings and holidays easy, and filled with special fun activities which we come home bubbling with stories to share. "

Joshua and Charlotte

Before and after school care

Children who attend our before and after school care programs engage in a range of experiences designed to respond to their interests. The opportunity to interact with new friends of different ages helps the children grow socially, with the older children enjoying the responsibility of encouraging and playing alongside their younger buddies. Children can choose quieter options or take up the invitation to join in active outside play including gardening, sports activities and games. 

Growing green thumbs 

Children get their hands dirty while learning about plants and nature in the vegetable garden. They understand that it takes care and patience to make things grow and enjoy eating the produce they have nurtured themselves. Becoming gardeners helps the children to grow respectfully, appreciative of the world around them. 

Meet Our Staff

Michelle Allsopp

Hub Manager

I’ve been an early ed Centre Manager for:

Over three years.

My favourite thing about being an early ed Centre Manager is:

Getting to know all the amazing children and families that attend our service and ensuring fun is had by all each day. Watching the children grow from the start in Prep and working their way up to year 6 is an honour.

Something I like to tell all mums and dads is:

We are here for their children and will always ensure they are happy; and we will be here for them when they need.

My favourite way to relax is:

Spending time with my family and fur babies.

Debra

Kindergarten Teacher

I’ve been an early ed teacher since
2019

My favourite thing about being an early ed teacher is
Every day is different. I enjoy building relationships with children and watching them grow.

Something I like to tell mums and dads is
Encourage children to take on challenges and try new things. Independence helps build confidence and a healthy self esteem.

My favourite way to relax is
I enjoy walking on the beach, watching the waves and listening to the water.

Emily

Kindergarten Teacher

I’ve been an early ed teacher since
I began working in the sector in 2006 and as an early childhood teacher in 2011.

My favourite thing about being an early ed teacher is
I love getting to know all of the little personalities and watching them grow and develop throughout the year.

Something I like to tell mums and dads is
I encourage families to get out in nature, get messy and read as much as possible. Enjoy the adventures before formal schooling.

My favourite way to relax is
As a busy mum of two, relaxing means a family day at the park or a cozy movie night at home.

Mariella

Kindergarten Teacher

I’ve been an early ed teacher since
2002

My favourite thing about being an early ed teacher is
To experience the satisfaction of watching the children grow and develop skills and values they will need in the future. As an early ed teacher, I witness special moments.

Something I like to tell mums and dads is
Life is too short, enjoy every moment, make memories.

My favourite way to relax is
Gardening, painting, cooking, singing and dancing.

Current Fee Schedule

Fees are reviewed annually and may be increased each year. Quality care for children, affordability for families and financial viability of the service are the key elements in determining fees.

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