Country Kids Early Learning Stanthorpe has been approved by the Queensland Government to deliver the new Government kindergarten program to children in the Stanthorpe community.
The introduction of an approved kindergarten program in Long Day Care service is an important advance in the Queensland Government’s plan to provide access to kindergarten for all Queensland children by 2014. It will contribute significantly in the delivery of high quality integrated early childhood education and care in Queensland.
Eligibility
All children are eligible to attend kindergarten in the year before they start Prep. Which means your child should be at least 3 ½ years old on 1 January (4 years old by 30 June) in the year they start kindergarten
The families of a child participating in the kindergarten program at Country Kids will be eligible for Child Care Benefit payments from the Australian Government.
Country Kids will offer a number of fee options to families;
•Full long day care including the kindergarten program*, 6.30am – 6.30pm, 52 weeks per year, except for public holidays
•Kindergarten program* only, 9.00am – 3.00pm, 40 weeks per year, except for public holidays
*The kindergarten program will be delivered to children for a minimum of 15 hours per week by a qualified teacher
Kindergarten programs will reflect the intent of the Governments national Early Years Learning Framework which outlines; principles, practices and outcome essential for young children’s learning.
Additional services
• Country Kids also offer children attending the centre a nutritious morning and afternoon tea and a midday meal at a nominal extra daily charge.
• A free courtesy bus service is provided for families who do not have the ability to transport their children to and from the centre.
• Off street parking and drop off
Enrol now and avoid disappointment
Families interested in enrolling children in the Kindergarten or Long Day Care programs at the centre should contact Country Kids Director, on 07 4681 1600 or call in at the centre; cnr Lock and Davadi Streets, Stanthorpe, 4380
Check out our website: www.countrykidsstanthorpe.com.au
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