Centenary Childcare Centre is proud to be involved in the Queensland Government's Free Kindy program, to assist in giving every child a strong start to their education.
Free Kindy
What does this program mean for you?
Kindergarten, known as kindy, is a part time educational program for children in the year before Prep. Thanks to the 'Free Kindy' program via the QLD Government, 15 hours per week, 40 weeks per year is free for QLD children at approved centres such as Centenary Childcare Centre.
Here's a quick rundown on what this program includes:
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It's For 4 Year Olds: Children aged at least 4 years of age by 30 June in the year before they start prep, delivered in our pre-school rooms.
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Attending An Approved Kindy: This step is easy, as Centenary Childcare is already approved!
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With A Qualified Kindy Teacher: Another easy step, thanks to Centenary Childcare's excellent qualified educators!
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For 15 Hours Per Week, 40 Weeks Per Year: That's right, it's not the entire week that's free but a 15 hour portion for 40 weeks of the year.
But how does the 15 hours work?
As mentioned above, 15 hours per week, 40 weeks per year is free under the 'Free Kindy' program. For some services, this 15 hours does not necessarily need to be delivered all at once, but may cover smaller portions over 2-3 days, with the additional care paid for separately.
If your child attends Centenary Childcare under this program for a long care period, they may be eligible to be covered in part by the Australian Government Childcare Subsidy. Additional information can be found on the official QLD Government website.
For a more detailed breakdown, it'd be best to get in touch with our friendly team so we can walk you through the details.
So when does Free Kindy start?
Free Kindy started in January 2024, for your specific child's enrolment in the program, you'll need to speak to the expert team at Centenary Childcare to work out the details.
How do I enrol my child in the 'Free Kindy' program with Centenary Childcare?
You'll need to get in touch with us and we'll walk you through the process once we've determined your eligibility. If you'd like to enquire about 'Free Kindy' with Centenary Childcare, then fill out the form below, click submit and we'll be in touch!