Kindergarten
Pre-Kindy / Kindergarten
School readiness starts here. Building resilience, confidence, and the skills children need for a smooth and successful transition to school.
Preparing for School with Confidence
As children prepare for their transition to school, our Kindy Program places a strong focus on developing the key skills, confidence, and independence they need for a successful start. Our educators work closely with each child, supporting their individual developmental stages while strengthening essential capabilities for learning and life.
Queensland Goverment Approved Program
Our kindergarten program is approved by the Queensland Government, ensuring high-quality educational standards and school readiness outcomes.
Bachelor-Qualified Teachers
Led by university-qualified early childhood teachers who bring pedagogical expertise, deep knowledge, and a passion for preparing children for school.
Smooth School Transitions
We work closely with local primary schools, with visits from Prep Coordinators who build relationships and help children feel confident about the move to school.
Focus on Resilience & Curiosity
Building confident, capable learners who approach challenges with resilience, curiosity, and a genuine love of learning.
What Makes Our Kindergarten Program Special
Play-Based Learning
Purposeful, engaging play experiences that support literacy, numeracy, problem-solving, and social skills development.
Family Partnerships
We warmly invite parents to be involved, share skills, hobbies, and cultural traditions that enrich learning for all children.
Natural Wonder & Curiosity
Thoughtfully designed environments that encourage children to explore, experiment, discover, and ask questions about their world.
Independence & Confidence
Building self-help skills, resilience, and the confidence children need to thrive in their next educational setting.
Essential Self-Help Skills for School
We support children in developing the independence and practical skills that are essential for a successful transition to school, providing guidance and encouragement every step of the way.
Independent Toileting
- Children learn to manage their own toileting needs independently, building confidence and self-care abilities essential for school.
Proper Handwashing
- Teaching thorough handwashing techniques and hygiene habits that support health, wellbeing, and school routines.
Managing Lunchboxes
- Learning to open containers, use utensils confidently, and manage their own lunch independently—crucial skills for school mealtimes.
Taking Responsibility
- Developing organisational skills by caring for belongings, packing bags, and taking ownership of personal items and tasks.
A Day in Kindergarten
Our learning environments are thoughtfully designed to be engaging, stimulating, and developmentally appropriate, providing opportunities for children to explore, experiment, and discover at their own pace.
- Morning wellness rituals including singing bowl meditation
- Structured literacy and numeracy learning experiences
- Hands-on STEM investigations and experiments
- Creative arts, music, and dramatic play
- Outdoor learning in our natural playground
- Social mealtimes practising independence
- Small group activities with intentional teaching
- Reflection time and sharing circles
Purposeful Play-Based Learning
Throughout the Kindy day, our educators engage children in purposeful play-based learning experiences that support development across all areas while fostering natural curiosity and a love of learning.
Emerging Language
Rich literacy experiences, including phonics, storytelling, conversations, and early writing that build strong communication skills and a foundation for reading.
Fine Motor Skills
Activities that strengthen hand muscles, pencil grip, and hand-eye coordination—essential for writing, drawing, and classroom tasks.
Gross Motor Skills
Physical activities that develop strength, balance, coordination, and body awareness through active play and movement experiences.
Problem-Solving Abilities
Opportunities to think critically, test ideas, overcome challenges, and develop logical thinking through investigations and hands-on experiences.
Positive Social Interactions
Learning to work collaboratively, resolve conflicts, show empathy, and build the social and emotional skills needed for school success.
Natural Curiosity
Encouraging children to ask questions, investigate ideas, explore interests, and extend their understanding of the world around them.
We Value Your Involvement
We value meaningful partnerships with families and warmly invite parents to be involved in our program. Whether you have a hobby, cultural tradition, special skill, or unique profession to share, your contribution enriches the learning environment and creates memorable experiences for all children. These moments also build your child’s sense of pride and belonging.
Share Your Skills
Cooking, music, sports, and gardening—your talents create rich learning experiences that children remember forever.
Cultural Traditions
Celebrate your heritage by sharing languages, customs, stories, and traditions that broaden children’s understanding of the world.
Career Insights
Share your profession and help children explore the world of work, sparking curiosity about different careers and possibilities.
Build Belonging
Your involvement creates a sense of pride for your child and strengthens the connection between home, family, and our kindy community.
Supporting Smooth Transitions to School
Our centre works closely with local primary schools to support smooth transitions, with visits from Prep Coordinators who come to the centre to build relationships and help children feel confident about the move to school.
School Visits & Connections
Prep Coordinators visit our centre, and children participate in school orientation activities to build familiarity and excitement.
Transition Statements
Comprehensive reports shared with schools to ensure continuity of learning and support for your child’s individual needs.
Family Support
Guidance and resources for families navigating the transition, including timeline information and school preparation tips.
Emotional Readiness
Building confidence, resilience, and social-emotional skills so children feel capable, excited, and ready for their big school adventure.
Engaging Learning Environments
Our Kindy spaces are thoughtfully designed to promote organic learning and nurture the “natural wonder” that drives early childhood development.
- Literacy-rich environments with books, writing materials, and language experiences
- Numeracy areas with hands-on maths manipulatives and problem-solving challenges
- Creative arts studio for self-expression and imagination
- Science and discovery zones for investigations and experiments
- Dramatic play areas that support social and emotional development
- Outdoor learning spaces connecting children with nature
- Quiet reflection areas for mindfulness and calm