Our Philosophy

At C&K Everton Park we aim to create a true sense of belonging for our children and our families. It is important to us that our families feel welcome at the centre and become a part of our warm, inclusive community.

Our program is driven by the understanding that young children learn best through play.

We see children as inquisitive, active learners. We scaffold this learning by providing large blocks of uninterrupted play, varied learning environments, and extensive resources.

We view every child as competent and capable.

Children’s contributions are valued, included and responded to. We foster a sense of respect and belonging through developing an understanding of rights and responsibilities.

We respect the rights of children.

We believe in and advocate for the protection of children’s safety, health and well-being.

We are inspired and guided by our natural setting.

Our setting provides opportunities for engagement with nature based play. We value practices of sustainability and caring for our environment and land.

We design a program that is inclusive and supports all children and their families.

We consider the diverse range of abilities, cultural backgrounds and identities. We strive to develop our knowledge of Australia’s Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures to embed their perspectives into our program.

We deeply value the relationships that we build within our kindergarten.

We seek out and develop caring partnerships with children, families and community. We welcome and encourage families to be actively involved. We strive to create reciprocal and collaborative relationships.

Our team at C&K Everton Park are valued as individuals, contributing their strengths and values to develop a responsive program.

We are committed to continuous improvement through professional development, reflective practices and feedback from our children, families and community.

At C&K Everton Park we show pride in our history, while striving to integrate change for continuous improvement.