Operating for 70+ Years – Ashgrove Memorial Kindergarten has been operating for over 70 years.
Educational Curriculum – Best practice educational curriculum – the Early Years Learning Framework (national) and The Qld Kindergarten Learning Guidelines.
Outdoor Classroom – We have a large, leafy & natural outdoor classroom
Community Kindergarten – We are a not-for-profit, community kindergarten – all money is reinvested in the centre. We have a strong, connected community with individuals who support each other to manage the Centre.
Continuity of groups – Your child is with the same children and the same staff every time. You’ll see the same parents every day.
Continuity of staff – staff turnover is extremely low. Some staff members attended the Centre as parents. We regularly teach children of past pupils.
Educational Equipment – Quality, educationally-based equipment, incorporating the natural world wherever possible.
Community connections – we were affiliated with C&K for 40 years and are now affiliated with The Gowrie QLD, who has been a community organisation for 60 years.
Community involvement – families are always welcome and are involved in their child’s education on a daily basis.
Highly qualified staff– all teachers are 4 year university qualified in Early Childhood Education and are registered with the Queensland College of Teachers. All assistants have Cert III or a higher Diploma. All staff have Senior First Aid, CPR, Asthma and Anaphylaxis training and Blue/Exemption Cards. Research indicates that optimal development for children is dependant on the quality of their interactions. Experienced and highly qualified staff interact warmly and respectfully with the children. The staff are in constant contact with the children, sharing many, varied experiences as well as eating meals with them.
