Mayfield Early Education Allenstown

Our Kindergarten Program

We understand that your child’s kindergarten year is an important one and the skills, knowledge and friendships they develop throughout this time will support them through their schooling years and beyond. When your child attends a kindergarten within a long day care setting, they receive uninterrupted and extended learning which facilitates maximum growth and development.

Under the guided wing of our Early Childhood Teacher, the kinder group develop their independence, self-help, social and academic skills in a structured and supportive environment.

Our innovative and emergent programs allow the children to contribute to the development of the curriculum which is guided by individual and group interests. In support of the learning outcomes, we seek for every child, the kinder group also participate in many intentional teaching experiences throughout the year such as water safety, road safety, school readiness, literacy and numeracy projects, cooking, pet awareness responsibility, health and hygiene, and many more.

What does our kindergarten look like in 2024?

In an historic step for Queensland education and early learning, kindergarten will be free for Queensland families.

Kindy will be free for eligible-aged children who attend a government-approved program offering free kinder from 1 January 2024.

We know that a quality kindergarten program offers lifelong benefits. Kindergarten participation encourages a love of learning and leads to positive long-term outcomes for children.

Research has shown that early childhood education plays a crucial role in shaping a child's development and preparing them for future success.

Families will benefit from free kinder regardless of whether they attend a sessional kindergarten or kindergarten in long day care. Free kinder is for the 15 hour a week kindergarten program (600 hours a year) delivered by a qualified early childhood teacher.

Free kinder from 2024 will remove cost as a barrier to participation and improve educational outcomes for Queensland children.

The department will work closely with the early childhood sector to introduce free kinder from 1 January 2024. All kindergartens will have the opportunity to offer free kinder.

We will share more information around eligibility and how credits will be applied directly to accounts.

Feel free to discuss this further with our Centre Manager.

Hello! My name is Chloe and I am the Centre Director here at Mayfield Early Education Allenstown. I have been a Centre Director for 5 years and have 12 years experience in the early education sector along with three beautiful children of my own. I am a dedicated individual and passionate about advocating for children's agency and working in partnership with your family to provide a holistic approach to your child's education and care.

The staff look after my daughter so well! We are so greatful for them and there caring personalities ❤️ Have recommended Mayfield Early Learning Allenstown to alot of my friends and will continue to do so 😀

Jessica