We are setting critical foundations for learning and wellbeing for every child through quality early childhood education and services.
We are giving all children a great start, engaging young people in learning, creating safe and inclusive workplaces and investing in communities for a stronger Queensland.
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We are inspiring creativity, critical thinking and building resilience in every student to confidently embrace the opportunities of new industries and technologies.
Every day, our teachers make a difference in the lives of students in diverse communities in approximately 1,240 schools around Queensland.
Become one of the people our youngest people need. Take one of the many flexible entry pathways to a highly rewarding career that makes a difference in the lives of our youngest Queenslanders. Find out more on the Teach Queensland website.
Families and kindergarten services can now work out how much Queensland Government funding is available to a kindergarten service to help make kindy cheaper from 2023.
Services, schools and families all have a role to play in supporting children to positively transition from home to early years settings, kindy and school. The department has developed handy resources to assist and help make these big moves smaller.
Kindy programs support children's early learning and development. At kindy your child will make friends and have fun learning through meaningful experiences and interactions. Register your kindy-aged child with a participating school.
Children left unattended in a vehicle, even for a short time, face serious dangers as temperatures can reach high levels quickly.
The department has released up to date data on the regulatory action it has taken to ensure Queensland children are safe and receive high-quality education and care, including the 2021–22 financial year in review.
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The interaction between families, carers, early childhood education and care services and schools play a key role in a child's early development. Discover more about the early years and how you can support children through this important phase.
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We have a range of online resources and ideas to help you spend quality play time with your children in the event of a prolonged service closure or absence. View our online resources