Townsville West State School caters to students from Prep to Year 6.

Welcome to the Inspiring Minds Facebook Page! My name is Kelly Scott. I am the owner/operator of Inspiring Minds Family Day Care. I hope you find all the answers you are looking for on this page, however, please feel free to message me. Your feedback is appreciated. About Me I am originally from the Sunshine Coast. After studying, I completed my teaching "country service" in Charters Towers. We moved to Townsville in 2012 and bought our house in Deeragun, where I live with my husband and our 18 month old Son. I am a Bachelor Qualified teacher with 10 years experience. I have worked in Primary and High Schools in a range of areas including: learning support, behaviour support and school administration. During this time I also completed my Certificate IV in Training and Assessment. In 2012 I completed my certificate III in Children's Services (Childcare) and went on to complete my Diploma in Children's Services (Childcare) in 2013. I also hold a Supervisors Certificate. Inspiring Minds was opened in February 2015. In addition to running my own day-care I tutor adult learners for a couple of hours per week at TAFE in the childcare curriculum. I have my Blue card and current Teachers Registration with the Queensland College of Teachers. I hold a current First Aid certificate and CPR with asthma and anaphylaxis. Scheme I am registered with Lady Gowrie. Further information can be found at: http://www.townsvillefamilydaycare.com.au/ Phone: (07) 4773 6400 425 Charles Street, Kirwan Q 4817 Hours of Operation I currently operate 5 days per week: Monday-Friday from 7.30am-5.30pm. I usually close on Public Holidays and QLD State School Holidays (open for Student Free Days) however, I am able to negotiate a mutually beneficial schedule. Fees $8.90 per hour (inclusive of all scheme fees) An 8hr minimum daily booking applies. I am CCB/CCR approved. You may elect to pay the full fee and be reimbursed by Centrelink or authorise your Centrelink payments through Lady Gowrie. To find out more about CCB/CCR and your eligibility visit: http://www.humanservices.gov.au/customer/services/centrelink/child-care-benefit Invoices and Receipts are provided weekly. Payment is automatic electronic transfer through the HubWorks system. Meals are available for an additional fee of $6.00 per child, per day. Please request a menu. Facilities * Large, secure playground with shade trees * Large undercover play area * Dedicated playroom * Comfortable, air-conditioned indoor areas At Inspiring Minds we acknowledge Australian Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people of this nation. We acknowledge the traditional custodians of the lands the Wulgurukaba and Bindal Peoples. We pay our respects to ancestors and elders, past, present and future.

St Joseph's School the Strand is the oldest Catholic school in Townsville, catering for students from Prep to Year 7. St Joseph's School was originally established in 1873 by the Sisters of St Joseph.