Charters Towers Kids Early Learning Centre

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Charters Towers Kids Early Learning Centre is inspired by the Reggio Emilia philosophy where time is not set by the clock, but by the child’s interests.

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ABOUT US

At Charters Towers Kids Early Learning Centre we pride ourselves on providing our children with an environment that is warm and welcoming. We aim to provide each child with a sense of belonging, a place where they feel comfortable and loved, accepted, supported and valued and are able to develop attachments and trust in their educators.

Charters Towers Kids Early Learning Centre embraces and celebrates all cultures and work closely with families to provide a nurturing and stimulating early learning environment for all children in our care. We strive to build and maintain strong, respectful and equitable relationships with all children and their families where their rights and dignity are respected and maintained at all times. At Charters Towers Kids Early Learning Centre we value parent participation and feedback and have an open door policy.

The curriculum at Charters Towers Kids Early Learning Centre is play based, child centred and driven by children’s interests. It is a flexible program that caters to cover every child’s learning abilities and enhance their skills and knowledge. Our educators facilitate the program through a documentation cycle that entails observation, questioning, planning, acting and reflection.

Charters Towers Kids Early Learning Centre is a privately owned Reggio Emilia inspired Long Day Care Service. Located in the beautifully historic town of Charters Towers, 113km south west of Townsville.
Extra information on Centre

We are open 52 weeks a year and closed only for Public Holidays
Experienced and professional team of Educators
Bachelor trained teacher delivering the Kindergarten programme

Creative and inspiring learning environments
Interactive TV and iPads in Kindergarten
Sustainability is embedded in the Centre’s Philosophy

Beautiful natural environment in playground

All meals provided and cooked fresh onsite each day.

Our menu is set on a rotational basis and follows current nutritional guidelines.
Centre hats included upon enrolment
Nappies and sheets provided

Charters Towers Kids Early Learning Centre is open from 6 am – 6 pm Monday to Friday (Public Holidays excluded).

Centre Manager

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 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.