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Types of kindy

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​​​​​All Queensland children have access to kindy wherever they live. Kindergarten programs are offered in long day care services and sessional kindergarten services. The Queensland Government also delivers kindergarten programs in a range of other delivery options where the market is not able to deliver a kindergarten program. Options include eKindy, State Delivered Kindergarten and Hospital kindy.

For qualification requirements to work in a kindergarten service, visit Kindergarten services.

Kindergarten services are generally not-for-profit organisations administered by a volunteer parent management committee or operated by not-for-profit organisations with parent advisory committees.

They usually operate during school hours each school term, and the learning program is delivered by a qualified early childhood teacher.

Learn more about free kindy​ and find your local kindy.​

Tip: Choosing between a kindergarten service and a kindergarten program offered by a long day care service typically depends on your individual family lifestyle.

Sessional kindergarten

Sessional kindergarten may offer an approved kindergarten program delivered by a qualified early childhood teacher. Sessional kindergarten is typically 15 hours per week, delivered across 2-3 days per week, with no additional care provided.

Kindergarten in long day care services

Long day care services may offer an approved kindergarten ​program delivered by a qualified early childhood teacher for 15 hours per week, with additional care accessed and paid for separately.

Kindergarten in hospital settings

Kindy sessions are available for kindergarten-aged children receiving treatment at the Queensland Children’s Hospital or the Mater Children’s Private Brisbane Hospital. For more information, please contact the Queensland Children's Hospital School.

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Kindergarten in rural, remote and selected communities

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Last updated 12 June 2024