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C&K Carindale Community Kindergarten

Updated 2026-08-08 · 542 reviewed · 70 listed · Scored from 10 Google reviews · How we rank ›

4.0(10) 53 low data composite score See reviews on Google ✓ Google-verified Publishes prices
Long Day CareKindergarten & PreschoolEarly Learning & Montessori
C&K Carindale Community Kindergarten
Services
Long Day Care, Kindergarten & Preschool, Early Learning & Montessori
Reviews
10

What recent reviews say

Most families report their children thrive here with organized programs and friendly staff. However, two reviewers raised serious concerns about administrative practices: one was charged a $100 enrolment fee without consent and denied a refund; another cited miscommunication over fees and unresponsive admin support.

Based on limited recent reviews, so treat this as low-confidence.

Praised for
  • well-organized
  • children enjoy attending
  • play-based learning
Watch-outs
  • charging without consent
  • poor admin communication
  • unresponsive to refund requests
clean-facilitieswelcoming-environmentpoor-communicationunresponsive-management
Best for: Families seeking a long-established kindergarten with extended hours in Carindale.
Think twice if: Prospective families should clarify fee structures and payment processes upfront given documented admin disputes over charges.

Strengths

  • NQF Exceeding rating
  • play-based curriculum
  • extended hours available until 6:15pm
  • government-approved kindergarten program

Worth knowing

  • NQF Exceeding rating
  • operating since 1907
  • diploma-qualified educators lead extended hours programs
  • admin disputes over $100 enrolment fee charged without explicit consent

What reviews say by service

Kindergarten & Preschool
Children reported enjoying attendance; well-organized programs praised, but admin handling of fees and enrolment disputes remains a concern.
Extended & Flexible Hours Care
Extended hours until 6:15pm available and led by diploma-qualified staff, though limited review detail on this service specifically.

How it compares

  • Rated 4 against a 4.65 average across the 37 kindergarten & preschool businesses listed here.
  • Has more Google reviews than 33% of the businesses in this directory.

How we scored this

How We Rank
Star rating 64
Review volume 45
Review recency 0
Review sentiment 49
Profile completeness 100
Verification 30

Rating breakdown

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4
2
3
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2
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1
2

Contact

Address
24 Cuthred St, Carindale QLD 4152
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Last verified 2026-08-08

Opening hours

Monday
08:15-18:15
Tuesday
08:15-18:15
Wednesday
08:15-18:15
Thursday
08:15-18:15
Friday
08:15-18:15
Saturday
Closed
Sunday
Closed

As listed on Google.

From their website

Services listed
Early learning childcare for children 6 weeks to 5 yearsKindergarten (pre-prep) program for children turning 4 by June 30Kindergarten with extended hours until 6:15pmHoliday program during Queensland school holidaysPlay-based learning curriculumExtended hours program led by diploma-qualified educator
Published prices
Enrolment Fee
$100.00
Kindy Daily Fee (2 Days a Week)
$124.50
Kindy Daily Fee (5 Days a Fortnight)
$100.00
Extended Hours Program Daily Fee (2 Days a Week)
$39.10
Extended Hours Program Daily Fee (5 Days a Fortnight)
$51.00
Holiday Program Daily Fee
$146.80

Credentials claimed:NQF Rating: Exceeding, Government-approved kindergarten program

Operating:since 1907

As published by the business on its own website; not independently verified.

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Common questions

What hours does the extended kindergarten program run until?
Their website states extended hours are available until 6:15pm.
Is there a holiday program?
Yes, they offer a holiday program during Queensland school holidays at $146.80 per day according to their published fees.
What is the enrolment fee?
The enrolment fee is $100.00. Note: one reviewer reported being charged this fee without explicit consent; confirm payment terms before enrolling.

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Last updated 2026-08-08