The Department of Education Strategic Plan 2025–29 sets the direction for our department to deliver high quality learning and skilling opportunities for all Queenslanders.
Browse through topics below to find out about strategies and initiatives specific to the early childhood education and care sector.
Access to free kindy
Delivering free kindergarten (kindy) education in a government-approved program, of 15 hours per week, 40 weeks per year, for children in the year before Prep.
Kindergarten programs are offered in long day care services as part of their extended hours of care, or sessional kindergarten services during school hours each school term.
Regulatory priorities
Learn about the early childhood regulatory priorities for 2025–27, which focus on improving compliance and service quality.
Successful transitions to school
Promoting a successful transition for children and families from home or early childhood education to school, including enhancing K–2 continuity and alignment—a blueprint for developing strong connections between kindergarten providers and schools.