FREE Kindy in 2025!

Continuing FREE Kindy for 2025!

It has been announced FREE Kindy for all Queensland children will be available in 2025.

Kindergarten at LEAD Childcare is much more than a long day care service, we pride ourselves on delivering the same Government Approved Kindergarten Program as a stand-alone community Kindergarten.

Our Early Childhood Teachers are dedicated to delivering inspiring learning opportunities, building on and supporting school readiness in each of their pupils. Enrol in the 15 hours of FREE Kindergarten per week with the option to extend your child’s learning journey beyond regular Kindergarten hours at the same LEAD Childcare service; benefit from a consistent educational environment and dedicated team, fostering a strong sense of stability and security in your child’s routine.

Our Kindergarten programs at LEAD Childcare are designed to prepare your child for a successful future, as well as aiding a smooth transition into Prep. Throughout the year, we focus on fostering skills such as making friends, building independence, boosting self-confidence and developing early literacy and numeracy abilities. Assisting with a smooth transition into ‘big school’ our Kindergarten classes start visits to their local schools. These visits help our children develop new friendships, build on their social skills and foster a familiarity with their future school environment.

Around this time of the year we work with our families and children in preparing them for their next stage in life; the transition from Pre-Kindy to Kindergarten. As our Pre-Kindy children look forward to their first day of Kindergarten, we are here to support them every step of the way.

Kindergarten is delivered in different ways at different services. For some services, 15 hours of FREE Kindy may be delivered over two or three days, with additional care paid for separately. If a child attends Kindy in a long day care setting, additional care may be covered in part by the Australian Government Childcare Subsidy. Follow this link to the Kindy age calculator here.

For more information on the Free Kindy for all, talk to your LEAD Childcare Family Support Leader, Service Manager or visit the Queensland Government website.