Kindergarten, known as kindy, is a part-time
educational program for children in the year before
Prep (the first year of school in Queensland).
Kindy
is a place where your child will learn through play
experiences and interactions that support their early
learning, wellbeing and development.
By participating in kindy, children develop a
love of learning and are supported with their
transition to Prep.
Queensland Government-approved kindy programs
are delivered by a qualified early childhood teacher.
Kindy programs can be offered at early childhood
education centres; selected rural and remote and
other selected state schools where there have been
barriers to access kindergarten; and by distance
education or eKindy for some children who cannot
access a centre.
Learning at kindy
Kindy provides young children with opportunities to:
- use language to communicate ideas, feelings
and needs
- make friends, interact and cooperate with others
- identify issues and develop problem solving skills
- become more confident and independent in
their abilities
- connect with, explore and contribute to their world
- build their knowledge and explore new ideas,
helping to build their confidence.