Kindy
Establishing solid foundations for a fulfilled life
2010 saw the first time that Freshwater Christian College offered a Kindergarten program for children. Now Freshwater Christian College can offer families a safe, friendly and caring learning environment for children three years of age till year 12. Our new Kindergarten offers an age specific program meeting the individual needs of children and families. Our service also included Pre-Kindy care (we are open from 7am) and an optional Vacation Kindy for 8 weeks during vacation periods.
Our Freshwater Christian Kindergarten program offers so much more than just an education because we are a community that cares for and nurtures every child intellectually, physically, socially and spiritually.
Freshwater Christian Kindergarten offers an Approved kindergarten program:
The government’s vision is for: - Access to quality early education for all Queensland children and improving the level of educational attainment and skills is central to this vision.
Approved Kindergarten Programs deliver readiness for learning in the years leading up to the start of school is the foundation of success at school.
Features of an approved kindergarten program
Freshwater Christian Kindergarten’s approved kindergarten program offers a specifically designed learning program:
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for children in the year prior to Prep (aged at least 4 years old by 30 June in the year they participate), |
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for at least 15 hours per week, for at least 40 weeks per year,
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that is delivered by a four year qualified early childhood education teacher or a registered teacher with early childhood qualifications, |
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That aligns with the national Early Years Learning Framework and the Queensland Kindergarten Learning Guideline . |
All the services that provide an approved kindergarten program are licensed by the Department of Education and Training under the Child Care Act 2002. The Department also investigates all complaints or concerns received about licensed services.