About
KINDRED KIDS
Our Story
Kindred Kids was founded in 2020 by Sam Gourley, Paediatric Occupational Therapist, Child Development Educator and Early Interventionist. Sam had the vision of creating an early learning program that provided world-class best-practice in childcare, catering for all children’s needs equally, embracing neurodiversity, promoting inclusion, and supporting all children to meet their goals.
In May 2024, Kindred Kids Buderim was established as the first Kindred Kids Early Learning Centre at Cranfield Drive in Buderim, in the heart of the Sunshine Coast. Carrying on the legacy of a top tier child-centered service that has run in that location for over 20 years (formally known as Buderim Meadows Early Learning Centre).
Kindred Kids is proud to also offer a non-childcare Early Intervention program on the Sunshine Coast at our specialist facility on Goshawk Blvd in Buderim where children with Autism Spectrum Disorder and other developmental needs receive comprehensive early intervention services using world-class evidence based intervention approaches.
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Our Vision & Values
At Kindred Kids, we're driven by a vision of empowered children and families. Our values revolve around creating a safe, nurturing, and inclusive environment where every child has the opportunity to shine and meet their full potential.
Our mission is to create early learning spaces that support all children to foster their development, feel a sense of belonging and connection, and learn through play.
Our Mission
Our People & Culture
Our staff and the culture we aim to foster within our centre is a point of difference that we thrive on. Kindred Kids is not just about the children we support in learning, we pride ourselves on the professional growth of our educators and support staff as well.
We practice personal reflection, group solution seeking, and integrated learning opportunities wherever possible. Our team is like a family, we learn and grow together.
Supporting our staff to the highest level is the best way to create an environment where our children can thrive.