Kindergartens in Australia

5,519 kindergartens across Australia, ranked by local votes. Pick a city to narrow it down.

Showing 461–480 of 5,519

Brisbane

Tingalpa & District Kindergarten Assoc Inc

1035 Manly Rd · Tingalpa · QLD 4173

Tingalpa & District Kindergarten & Preschool is a non-profit centre that has been part of the local community since 1968. Our centre is administered by a management committee elected from the parent…

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Gold Coast

Small World Child Care Centre

113 Pappas Way · Carrara · QLD 4211

Small World Child Care Centre is Located in the Nerang / Carrara, Gold Coast area. We are an approved provider of the Queensland Kindergarten program. We cater to all children from 6 weeks to 5 years…

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Gold Coast

Benowa Early Learning Centre

Benowa Early Learning Centre 15 Sapium Rd · Benowa · QLD 4217

Early learning centre in Benowa, Queensland, providing childcare and kindergarten for children from six weeks to five years, plus after-school care.

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Gold Coast

Whispering Gully Child Care Centre

1- 5 Breakwater Rd · Robina · QLD 4226

Childcare Centres on the Gold Coast at Robina & Coomera, Warwick & Jindabyne, situated within a natural environment, where young minds are encouraged to imagine, create, explore and learn through…

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Beaudesert District

Gatton Child Care Centre

Lake Apex Drv · Gatton · QLD 4343

The local government council for the Lockyer Valley region of Queensland, running customer service centres, parks, libraries and community services.

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Brisbane

Lawnton Kindergarten & Preschool

Cnr Todds Rd & Nightingale Dr · Lawnton · QLD 4501

Lawnton Kindergarten & Preschool is a fully licensed, community-based, not-for-profit centre. The kindergarten year is the important first step in a child's education. Our qualified and experienced…

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Sunshine Coast

Landsborough Kindergarten

Maleny Rd · Landsborough · QLD 4550

Welcome to Landsborough Kindergarten. We believe that when families, staff and committee work together it makes it possible to provide the best possible learning environment for children.

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Sunshine Coast

Alexandra - Mooloolaba Community Kindergarten

14 Coree Court · Mooloolaba · QLD 4557

We are an outstanding Community Kindergarten offering a high quality Pre-Prep educational program. The QLD Government recently rated our Kindy Curriculum as �Exceeding� the National Quality Standard!…

We offer a five day fortnight programwith 22 children in each group.MondayTuesday & alternate Wednesday 8:30am
Sunshine Coast

Noosa Outlook Child Care

Cnr Furness & Blackheath Drvs · Tewantin · QLD 4565

Noosa Outlook Learning Centre offers high-quality early learning & kindergarten in Tewantin for children aged 6 weeks to 5 years. Enrol today!

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Townsville

Annandale Christian School

Jonquil Crs · Annandale · QLD 4814

Welcome to Annandale Christian College in Townsville. We offer a Christ-centered education for 700 students from Kindergarten to Year 12, emphasising community, quality teaching, and personal…

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User guide to Kindergartens

Kindergarten is a form of education for young children and serves as a form of transition from home to formal schooling. It literally means "children's garden" and overlaps early childhood education and preschool. Children are taught to develop basic skills and knowledge through lessons and activities. In some countries, kindergarten is part of their preschool system and is usually attended by children between the ages of two and seven years.

In Australia, kindergarten is often used to describe the first year of education. It is relatively unregulated and is not compulsory for all since the first exposure to learning for Australian children is day care or a playgroup. In all states and territories, except for Western Australia and Queensland, kindergarten is separate from primary school therefore it is not generally considered as schooling. The responsibility for kindergarten lies with the respective education departments of each state and territory.

Tips on preparing your child for kindergarten

  • Attend the kindergarten orientation and try to follow any recommendations the school may offer.
  • Visit the school with your child and let him or her feel comfortable being there.
  • Leave your child with a trusted friend or relative for increasing time periods if there is an issue with separation.
  • Teach your child some useful tips such as zipping pants, buttoning the shirt, and tying shoelaces. Give your child opportunities to care for his or her toys and clothes.
  • Develop and refine your child's social skills by teaching him or her how to listen and how to talk politely and telling an adult when he or she needs help.
  • Talk to your child about his or her fears and do not downplay or minimize these feelings. Teach your child how to independently handle some problems that may arise.

Tips for choosing the best school for your children

  • Choose a school based on leadership instead of choosing whether public or private. If the leadership of the school is good, then you can expect the best service and education for your children.
  • The school must share the same values as your family. Consider the policies in place regarding behavior, punctuality and dress codes.
  • Does the school provide opportunities for growth other than in academics A school must also provide extra-curricular activities that would hone the skills and talents of the child.
  • The school must have a procedure regarding disciplinary issues that would support the child.
  • It is important for a school to have a Parent Teacher Association to foster interaction between students and other members of the community.
  • A good school does not enforce a single religion or ideal to the students, instead it promotes the growth of open-minded students who are interested in learning about spirituality.
  • The school must have activities and projects that help the community for the child to develop empathy and a sense of social justice.
  • Consider the costs of sending your child to a particular school and see if you can afford them.